Tamiya 70225 Shaft Drive Unit - Educational 4WD Drive Unit  [70225]

Summary of the Tamiya 70225 Shaft Drive Unit

The Tamiya 70225 Shaft Drive Unit offers a straightforward platform for exploring mechanical engineering concepts through model building. It supports construction of shaft-driven 4WD systems and is compatible with parts from the Educational Construction range for adaptable layouts.

Build elements and compatibility overview

The kit ships with two complete units, including hex shafts, mounting fixtures and internal gearing required to create a shaft-driven 4WD arrangement. Transparent axle housings let observers follow gear movement and learn about power transmission. Flipping individual units allows you to alter the rotational direction for different driveline setups.

Applications in teaching and hobby use

Suitable for classroom demonstrations and hobby experiments alike, the drive unit helps illustrate core mechanical principles through tangible builds. Combine it with universal plates and assorted wheels from the Educational Construction series to experiment with vehicle geometry and wheel choices.