Sheets 90v & 91r of the Madrid Code include drawings of strange mechanisms that are not linked to the treatise on mechanics & often have no explanatory text Analysing them led to the reconstruction of mechanisms enabling a mysterious animal a mechanical lion to move robotically The lion a gift from Pope Leone X & the town of Florence was taken to Lyon in France on July 12 1515 at the end of a surprising magical walk before the King of France Francis I it stopped knocking some lilies over It can be considered one of the first animallike robots ever built ...

Longlegged ostrichs walking style realistically rendered Tamiya presents its next Robocraft Series item the 2leg walkingtype Mechanical Ostrich Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the ostrich walk Legs & body on which the gearbox is mounted employ transparentcolored parts giving the ostrich a funky look Reverse switch is also transparent giving you a peek at the ostrichs internal mechanisms Assembly is very simple with use of screws & snaplock parts Crank Plate Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the ostrich walk Well studied weight balance Battery & motor placement has been well researched to obtain optimum weight balance Clear type switch Clear switch with blue transparent parts adds a cool futuristic look Walking the Ostrich Run on flat smooth surfaces Avoid running over slopes on bumpy roads or on longhaired carpet The relaxed longlegged walking style of this mechanical bird will provide hours of fun Basic Specifications Total length 135mm Total weight 100g w out batteries Body material ABS resin 2 possible different speeds Gearbox motor reverse switch also included Requires one R6AAUM3 battery Continuous running time with Alkaline battery 15 hrs ...

Shakes Head While Walking Introducing the latest addition to the popular Robocraft Series the Mechanical Pig with shaking head action Pigs body & head parts have been molded with pink semitransparent plastic giving the pig a futuristic look Assembly is very simple with use of screws & snaplock parts Download Movie MPEG1 file 320x 320 pixels approx 12 sec 21MB Basic Specifications Total length 135mm Total weight 95g w out batteries Body material ABS resin Gearbox motor & reverse switch included Comes with a small flag that can be attached on the back of the pig A screwdriver for assembly is provided Requires one R04AAAUM4 battery sold separately Continuous running time with Alkaline battery 1 hour Walking the Pig Run on flat smooth surfaces Avoid running over slopes on bumpy roads or on thick carpet ...

The fastest robot in the series The Mechanical Rabbit Introducing the 8th wonder of the Robocraft series Get ready because here comes a super fun to assemble super fast super colorful Mechanical Rabbit Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the rabbit hop The long ears & the rounded face which have been specially molded employ semitransparent parts giving the rabbit a funky look Assembly is very simple with use of screws & snaplock parts Seethrough transparent switch & gearbox A seethrough switch with pink transparent parts adds a cool futuristic look Moreover this feature also means that you can see internal mechanisms Battery moved forward for effective movement The Mechanical Rabbit is powered by only one R03AAAUM4 battery sold separately to keep this agile bunny light weight Motor & battery case have been shifted to the front of the body to allow for smooth unhindered rear leg movement Different movement for front & rear legs to make the rabbit hop Motor rotating power is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the rabbit hop Rear legs kick the robot forward in a hopping motion similar to that of acute little bunny rabbit As more of the weight is born by the front legs rollers are attached to the feet to eliminate this extra load Running the Rabbit The mechanical rabbit comes with guides to be attached to both sides of the rabbit so it can be used on Mini 4WD circuits You can race your friends Caution Run on flat smooth surfaces Avoid running over slopes on bumpy roads or on thick carpet Basic Specifications Total length 115mm Total weight 95g w out batteries Body material ABS resin Gearbox motor also included

Includes:: guides to be attached on both sides to make the mechanical rabbit useable on Mini 4WD circuits A screwdriver for the assembly is provided Requires one R04AAAUM4 battery sold separately Continuous running time with Alkaline battery 40 min

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Jungles King now part of the Robocraft Series Tamiya now presents the Mechanical Tiger as its next addition to the Robocraft Series Power from the rotating motor is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the tiger walk Tigers body parts have been molded with yellow semitransparent plastic giving the tiger a futuristic look Assembly is very simple with use of screws & snaplock parts Choice between two gearboxes Power from the rotating motor is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the tiger walk 2 possible gear ratios coupled with 4 different strides let you choose 8 different speeds A reverse switch also allows backward movement Seethrough transparent switch & gearbox A seethrough switch with yellow transparent parts adds a cool futuristic look Moreover this feature also means that you can see internal mechanisms A mechanical animal with a humorous cartoon face Tigers body parts have been molded with yellow semitransparent plastic Stickers to reproduce tigers stripes & a humorous cartoon face are included Walking the Tiger Run on flat smooth surfaces Avoid running over slopes on bumpy roads or on thick carpet Basic Specifications Total length 155mm Total weight 105g w out batteries Body material ABS resin Gearbox motor & reverse switch included 2 possible gear ratios coupled with 4 different strides let you choose 8 different speeds A screwdriver for the assembly is provided Requires one R04AAAUM4 battery sold separately Continuous running time with Alkaline battery 2 hours ...

Models mediumtolarge ground cover It is great for landscaping hillsides Create shrubs bushes & trees with five colors & a fall mix Attach to Tree Armatures with Hobe Tac Attach to layout with Scenic Glue Purchase the Scenery Manual for additional information on how to use the Landscaping System ...

Models low grasses leaves & weeds Adds texture & highlights to trees & scenery Provides a smooth transition from low ground cover to medium & high ground cover Available in 11 natural colors Attach with Scenic Cement Purchase the Scenery Manual for additional information on how to use the Landscaping System ...

ARAB WARRIORS In the battle of Hattin in 1187 the forces of Salah al Din better known as Saladin defeated near Tiberias the crusader army led by Guy of Lusignan This kit focuses on the cavalry troops that fought in that clash It also

Includes:: the Ghulam elite knights with their painted helmets & the banded leather armors

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TEMPLAR KNIGHTS The birth of the Knights Templar a monastic & military order dates back to 1139 as an attempt to protect the pilgrims visiting the Holy Land after its conquest The knights were characterized by a Cistercians white robe with a red cross Most templars were equipped as heavy cavalry & can be considered a kind of elite troop of their times ...