StevePond
05-03-2005, 07:09 PM
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Kyosho introduced the world to the mini car market many years ago, and now they're preparing to create a whole new class of boat with the introduction of the Mini-Z Formula Boats. These new mini boats build on the popular Mini-Z line of cars and trucks. Built with the full cooperation of a couple popular F3000 boat teams, the Mini-Z Formula boats are not only a great new concept, they're also very accurately detailed replicas of the full-size race boats.
The Mini-Z Formula Boats are only about 9 inches in length and just under 3 inches wide. That means they can be run in a small pool, or even a really big bath tub! No more driving for many miles to find a large body of water to run a big boat - these machines can run just about anywhere you can find a small amount of water.
The Formula Boats include rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack so all you need to do is charge the battery pack, put some AA alkalines in the transmitter, and you're ready to go. A trailer is also included, which allows the boats to be trailer-towed in style by any Kyosho Overland series truck.
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The included electronics, which are made by KO Propo, are apparently covered with a water-proof coating, so there's no risk of damage to the electronics even if water gets inside the hull. An FM radio system is installed so signal integrity is much better than standard AM systems, which will help to ensure your boat will never get stuck in the middle of the pool. The steering servo is contained within the outboard unit, and the prop is powered by a large, high-revving motor that sits inside the hull. The shaft angle in the lower unit can be adjusted to keep the nose of the boat out of the water, which makes for higher top speeds. For better cornering, the drive angle can be reduced. Trim tabs, according to our best translation of the press release, may be available as an option. Numerous performance options are supposed to be on the way, which will expand the performance envelope of this machine even more. I can already picture a little brushless motor in this rig!
Technical data
• Total length: 230mm (9.06 in.)
• Width: 75mm (2.95 in.)
• Height 85mm (3.35 in.)
• Weight: approximately 96g (3.39 oz.)
Motor: SH030 class
* It is not advisable to run this or any other RC boat in salt water.
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For more information about this and other Kyosho products, visit the Kyosho (http://www.kyosho.com) website.
© Copyright 2005 RC Zone/Air Age Media - all the text and images posted on this website are protected by copyright law.
This material may not be reproduced in any manner for any reason without the expressed written consent of Air Age Media.
Kyosho introduced the world to the mini car market many years ago, and now they're preparing to create a whole new class of boat with the introduction of the Mini-Z Formula Boats. These new mini boats build on the popular Mini-Z line of cars and trucks. Built with the full cooperation of a couple popular F3000 boat teams, the Mini-Z Formula boats are not only a great new concept, they're also very accurately detailed replicas of the full-size race boats.
The Mini-Z Formula Boats are only about 9 inches in length and just under 3 inches wide. That means they can be run in a small pool, or even a really big bath tub! No more driving for many miles to find a large body of water to run a big boat - these machines can run just about anywhere you can find a small amount of water.
The Formula Boats include rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack so all you need to do is charge the battery pack, put some AA alkalines in the transmitter, and you're ready to go. A trailer is also included, which allows the boats to be trailer-towed in style by any Kyosho Overland series truck.
http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/RCAW0505_03.jpg
http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/RCAW0505_04.jpg
The included electronics, which are made by KO Propo, are apparently covered with a water-proof coating, so there's no risk of damage to the electronics even if water gets inside the hull. An FM radio system is installed so signal integrity is much better than standard AM systems, which will help to ensure your boat will never get stuck in the middle of the pool. The steering servo is contained within the outboard unit, and the prop is powered by a large, high-revving motor that sits inside the hull. The shaft angle in the lower unit can be adjusted to keep the nose of the boat out of the water, which makes for higher top speeds. For better cornering, the drive angle can be reduced. Trim tabs, according to our best translation of the press release, may be available as an option. Numerous performance options are supposed to be on the way, which will expand the performance envelope of this machine even more. I can already picture a little brushless motor in this rig!
Technical data
• Total length: 230mm (9.06 in.)
• Width: 75mm (2.95 in.)
• Height 85mm (3.35 in.)
• Weight: approximately 96g (3.39 oz.)
Motor: SH030 class
* It is not advisable to run this or any other RC boat in salt water.
http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/RCAW0505_06.jpg
http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/RCAW0505_05.jpg
http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/kyosho/RCAW0505_07.jpg
For more information about this and other Kyosho products, visit the Kyosho (http://www.kyosho.com) website.
© Copyright 2005 RC Zone/Air Age Media - all the text and images posted on this website are protected by copyright law.
This material may not be reproduced in any manner for any reason without the expressed written consent of Air Age Media.