Tamiya 70251 - TAMIYA RUBBER BAND TRIKE

This assembly kit creates the Rubber Band Powered Trike which is propelled by a rubber band. Push in the push rod to tauten rubber band and release it to propel the trike forward by power supplied via the one-way clutch. Change front wheel directions to make the model turn right and left, and move shift lever to choose from two types of gears - "power" for a faster run and "stamina" for a longer run.

- Push in the push rod to tauten rubber band and release it to propel the trike forward by power supplied via the one-way clutch. (Push rod has markings to show how much you are pushing in it.)
- Change front wheel directions to make the model turn right and left.
- Move shift lever to choose from two types of gears - power type for a faster run (gear ratio 9:1) or stamina type for a longer run (gear ratio 27:1).
- Gear Ratio 9:1 (Running Distance = 3 meters) (Traction in grams = 190)
- Gear Ratio 27:1 (Running Distance = 6 meters) (Traction in grams = 45)
- Change the number of rubber bands used (between 1 or 3 is recommended), to adjust power.
- This kit contains five No.14 rubber bands, but general use No.16 bands are also compatible.
- Includes all components needed for easy snap-fit/screw-together assembly. (Tools are separately required.)

This image shows how the rubber band(s) power the model.

The one-way clutch transmits power from the shrinking rubber band to the wheels.

Change front wheel direction to steer the model.

Switch between "power" (1) and "stamina" (2) setups as you desire.

*The image above has been edited for explanation purposes (gearbox parts are all clear orange).