Tamiya 71114 Mechanical Blowfish - Tail Fin Swimming Action

Tamiya 71114 Mechanical Blowfish - Tail Fin Swimming Action is an advanced mechanical fish model, perfect for both younger technology enthusiasts and adult robot model hobbyists. This remarkable construction kit allows you to independently assemble a swimming blowfish driven by a tail fin mechanism. Thanks to its transparent green casing, you can observe all the components at work while playing in the water.

• Category: Mechanical model for self-assembly (educational toy, robotics, swimming robot)
• Scale: The model does not represent a specific modeling scale – it is a unique educational robot.
• Country of use: Product intended for the international market, manufactured by the renowned Tamiya company from Japan.
• Usage period: Modern times – a contemporary educational toy from the Science & Robotics segment
• Material: Made from high-quality plastic; transparent parts with "snap-lock" elements for easy assembly.
• Extras: The set includes waterproof tape and rubber O-rings to protect the mechanism against water ingress. Requires one AA battery (not included).
• Model length: approximately 197 mm, height: 81 mm.
• Mechanics: The built-in type 130 motor drives the tail fin through a crank and rod gear mechanism, allowing for smooth, realistic movement in water. The advanced gear reduction minimizes speed, which reduces splashing as the model moves.

The Tamiya 71114 Mechanical Blowfish model is not only great fun, but also a lesson in the principles of mechanics, gears, and waterproofing. The fish’s tail can be trimmed and the rudder adjusted, allowing you to experiment with its behavior in the water.

Recommendation: This product is highly recommended for young builders, robotics enthusiasts, and fans of mechanical modeling. It makes an excellent educational gift, developing imagination, manual skills, and basic engineering knowledge. The assembly difficulty level is 2/5 – the model is suitable even for beginners, especially due to the intuitive assembly system and a clear, step-by-step instruction manual.

By choosing the Tamiya 71114 Mechanical Blowfish, you get the guarantee of superior quality, safety, and hours of excellent educational fun. It’s the perfect choice for family DIY projects, technical workshops, and school activities!