Tamiya 71119 Stag Beetle Youth 2-Channel RC Kit  [71119]

Overview of the Tamiya 71119 Stag Beetle

The Tamiya 71119 Stag Beetle kit provides an engaging way for young hobbyists to explore robotics. As part of Tamiya's Robocraft Series, the model teaches basic mechanical ideas via step-by-step assembly and operation. The transparent shell adds visual appeal and makes it easy to see moving parts in action.

Movement and Controls

This kit uses two motors in pre-assembled gearboxes to drive forward and reverse as well as left and right movement. A 2-stick, 2-channel transmitter with a self-neutral feature keeps control simple for new drivers. The mouth mechanism is linked to the leg motion to create an opening and closing action, and the teeth positions inside the mouth can be rearranged for a personalised look.

Learning Through Assembly

Construction involves screws and the kit includes a screwdriver to help young builders develop basic tool skills. The build process highlights mechanical principles like gearing and linkages. The model runs on two R6/AA/UM3 alkaline batteries, which are not included.