The Tamiya Robocraft series present Sliding Lady bug : Internal motor spins a cylindrical plate with a weight (a screw) placed on one side creating an updown rapid vibrating movement. This vibration is then conveyed to 3 rods that smoothly propel the model forward in a sliding type movement.
- Easy assembly using snap-on parts and screws.
- Direction can be easily altered by changing the direction of the rods.
- Speed can be adjusted by changing the angle of the rods.
- Body shape designed to represent various popular animals whilst maintaining a curved form to move around obstacles.
- Eyes act as rollers also helping model to smoothly work around obstacles.
- Games and races can be easily made by building an obstacle course using cardboard etc.
- Best performance on smooth flat surfaces.
Specs
- Length = about 95mm
- Height = about 37mm
- Body Material = ABS resin
- Motor = Type 130
- Requires AAA batteries (sold separately)
- running time: about 2 hours