Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Construction Set (crawler type)

Great for learning the basics of gears and linkages, this Tamiya kit contains all the parts necessary to make a remote controlled crawler that picks up ping pong balls. The instructions include directions for assembling the kit with either an arm, bucket, or shovel for collecting ping pong balls.

111.95

Not currently available

Our Code: SKU-003201

Supplier Link: [Pololu MPN:2389]


Description

The Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Construction Set includes all the Tamiya parts necessary to make your own tracked chassis. Assemble the crawler with either an arm, bucket, or shovel for grabbing, scooping, lifting, and carrying objects. If you are feeling ambitious, use the parts available to come up with something new, or consider using some other Tamiya construction products to really create something fantastic!

Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Construction Set (crawler type) (1)

Parts included with the Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Construction Set (crawler type)

This kit includes step-by-step illustrated instructions (1MB pdf) in both Japanese and English. Tamiya does not list a recommended age range for this kit. If you are considering purchasing this kit for a child, we recommend reading through the instructions to decide if it would be appropriate. Please note that assembling the kit requires the following tools: screwdriver, side cutters, long-nose pilers, and a modelling knife. Two D batteries are required but not included. No soldering is required to assemble this kit.

Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Construction Set (crawler type) box

Included parts

Please note that the hardware and colors of the parts included in this kit might vary from what is available when you purchase the parts separately. For a similar kit, you might consider Tamiya’s Remote Control Construction Set with tires.


Resources

File downloads

Instructions for Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Constructions Set (crawler type) (1MB pdf)
This file includes instructions for assembling the remote control, gearboxes, main chassis, and arm.
Alternate construction examples for Tamiya 70170 Remote Control Constructions Set (crawler type) (583k pdf)
This file includes instructions for assembling either a ping pong ball collecting shovel or bucket instead of an arm.

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