TAMIYA Walking & Swimming Penguin 70271

This Construction Series amphibious product depicts the catchy motion of a penguin. On the ground, the model moves forward by moving wheels in tandem with legs, and in the water, the model swims by moving flippers.

About the Model

• The link mechanism converts the rotation of the submarine motor into the motion of legs and flippers
• On the ground, the model stands on three wheels - side wheels on the legs and a front centre wheel on its lower abdomen – on the ground and moves forward by swinging the body
• In the water, the model swims and gets the head out of water by the float on its neck
• Changing directions of wheels and flippers allows turning on the ground and in the water
• Plastic parts can be painted
• Includes one submarine motor
• Requires 1 x AAA battery (not included)
• To comply with the CE regulation, D parts (cap lock and cap lock base) are added, and rib is added onto battery cap 
• The cap lock is attached by screw for secure attachment of battery 
• Remove the cap lock screw to remove battery cap 
• When the battery cap is fully closed, the motor is switched on
• The Submarine Motor Mini is pre-assembled
• The belly part has CE and WEEE marks moulded into it