Tamiya 71118 Rhinoceros Beetle 2-Channel RC STEM Robotics Kit - Educational Display Model  [71118]

Overview: Tamiya 71118 Rhinoceros Beetle Kit

The Tamiya Rhinoceros Beetle 2-Channel Remote Control kit is a practical build for anyone exploring basic robotics and mechanism design. From Tamiya's STEM series, this model combines an instructive assembly process with a distinctive beetle aesthetic that works well both as a learning tool and as a display model.

Visible Mechanics and Build Highlights

The kit's clear plastic body provides a direct view of the internal gear trains while the model is running. A two-channel remote separates control of each gearbox, offering finer control during operation. Since assembly does not require cement, the kit is accessible to newcomers yet still satisfying for experienced modellers. The mechanical linkage produces a head-bobbing action paired with the legs for added life-like movement.

Teaching Features and Presentation Uses

As an educational kit, the Rhinoceros Beetle illustrates simple mechanical principles like gear meshing and motion transfer. The transparent styling aids understanding by showing how parts interact. Once completed the model can be used in demonstrations or placed on display as an example of clever mechanical design.