Tamiya America, Inc Centipede Robot, Clear/Orange Limited Edition, TAM69928

The Tamiya Centipede Mechanical Robot Model Kit offers a fascinating hands-on experience, accurately replicating the slithering movement of a Japanese centipede. With 9 pairs of legs and a length of 40 cm, it provides both educational value and hours of engaging assembly and play. The kit features separate head and body units, a gearbox, and a battery case, allowing builders to adjust the number of body segments and explore mechanical assembly. Its clear orange body parts and fluorescent legs make it visually striking and customizable. Realistic Movement Engineered with a shaped underside, the centipede automatically navigates around obstacles it cannot climb over, moving at approximately 1 meter every 15 seconds for lifelike locomotion. Equipped with a Type 130 motor and gears shared with Tamiya Mini 4WD products, the centipede can be upgraded with Grade-Up parts for enhanced speed and performance, making it both educational and expandable for enthusiasts. Features: Builds a 40 cm long slithering centipede Features 9 pairs of moving legs Clear orange body with fluorescent legs Adjustable number of body segments Automatically navigates around obstacles Includes head unit, body units, gearbox, and battery case Moves about 1 meter every 15 seconds Upgradeable Type 130 motor compatible with Mini 4WD parts Includes: (1) Centipede Mechanical Robot Model Kit Specifications: Length 15.7in (400mm) Width 3.62in (92mm) Height 1.57in (40mm) Weight 8.57oz (243g) *Tech Note: Photo of completed model is for illustrative purposes only. This is a model kit that requires assembly. Hobby tools, adhesive, and paint will be needed to complete the model.