Tamiya Walking & Swimming Penguin Educational Kit - 70271
Experience Level:Beginner
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| Brand | Tamiya |
|---|---|
| Type | Educational Kit |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
The Tamiya 70271 Walking & Swimming Penguin is a motorised educational kit that builds a mechanical penguin model capable of both walking on land and swimming in water. Part of Tamiya's long-running Educational Series, TAM70271 is designed to make STEM concepts like gear mechanisms, cam-driven motion, and basic robotics tangible and engaging for younger builders. Assembling the kit teaches how rotary motor movement is converted into the waddling and paddling actions that mimic real penguin locomotion.
Key Features
- Motorised model produces two distinct movement modes: walking on flat surfaces and swimming when placed in water
- Cam and gear mechanism visually demonstrates how rotary motion is translated into lifelike waddling and paddling movements
- Snap-together and screw-assembled construction makes it accessible for beginners and younger hobbyists
- No painting required — parts are moulded in appropriate colours straight from the box
- Suitable as a biology and physics learning aid covering animal locomotion and mechanical principles