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RC Hovercraft
Super starter Pack has all the parts and radio equipment to get
the model
hovercraft ready to go!
Now available in our
RC Hovercraft Kits Store
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RC
Hovercraft
Super
Starter Kit
Model
and Radio
Specifications:
Propellers:
Thrust:
3 inch ducted fan
Lift:
3 inch ducted fan
Motors:
280 size
Skirt:
Black Rip-stop Vinyl
Operating
Surface:
Water
or Land (will float off
of hover and return to full hover)
Will
transition from water to land
Radio
System:
Two channel Transmitter and Receiver with built in 8
Amp motor speed controller.
Radio
System Band: 27MHz band. Legal for use in the USA and
for import and use in the UK, Central Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and many other locations.
Please
check with us for your country if it is not listed above.
Power:
Model Requires 6 AA cells and Radio 8 AA size Cells. Can be
used with disposable or rechargeable batteries we recommend NiCad,
or
MiMH rechargeable batteries for best performance. These can
be found at any hardware or hobby store.
Craft
size:
Length:
18 inches
Width:
8 inches
Height:
5 inches
Craft
Weight: 17 ounces loaded with battery, ESC and
radio equipment (as in our combo)
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Griffon 2000TDX -
RC
Hovercraft Kit
Operates
on standard
RC equipment.
No
mini servos or special battery packs required!
Operates
just like the
full
size craft
Watch
it on water
Download
MPG
clip
See customers completed kits
in our Gallery
Kit
Features:
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All
pre-molded ABS body panels and parts
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Full
kit of parts including motors, propellers, nuts, bolt,
wire and connectors
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20
Page detailed construction manual
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Uses
any 4.8 to 8.4 volt rechargeable batteries
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Ready
made skirt assembly
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Water
or land ready
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Compatible
with 2 or 4 channel radio control systems
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Forward
and reverse thrust capable
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ILC
Module compatible giving Independent
lift and thrust motor control with just and 2
channel radio
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Full
electrical parts kit including motors, wire
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Decal
sheet
CLICK
HERE to Buy the Griffon 2000TDX in our Model Kit Store
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How
Long Will it Take to Build?
Makes
a great weekend project. It will take you approximately 3-4 hours of
construction time to complete it if you have RC modeling experience.
If you're a beginner in RC modeling then allow a day to get the
project completed and have your Griffon 2000TDX hovering. Remember
you can always email rcmodel@hovercraftmodels.com
for hotline help!
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Ideal
for:
What
Does the Pack Include?
This
RC hovercraft starter pack was developed with the newcomer to
hovercraft in mind. if your a new to RC, exploring a new part of
the RC hobby, or looking for a Science Project Kit this package
gives all the parts to get your first hovercraft built. As a bonus
you get a free book to help you understand how it works and the
design of RC model hovercraft.
Designed
by our development team with
help from Griffon Hovercraft Ltd in Southampton, UK. The Griffon
kit is a
faithful reproduction of the craft at 1/30th scale that
is fully operational, just like the real craft. It operates with
supplied RC equipment and is easy to construct. The model is
loaded with detail, yet it is low cost, very easy to build and great fun to operate!
The
Griffon model kit comes complete with all the parts to construct it. Included in the
kit are the motors, propellers, motor mounts, ready to fit skirt,
rudder horn, rudder push rods, full nuts and bolts kit, decal
sheet and 20 page construction manual. The radio transmitter,
receiver are included with an integrated speed controller and a full size servo.
There is also a battery box with power switch as well. In fact we have included
everything you need to get this model ready to go!
Construction Manual
As
with all Hovercraftmodels.com products,
the Griffon 2000TDX construction manual gives extensive guidance
with photos through each step of the building process.
 "A
Very Detailed Manual"
Download
and read the manual HERE
This
will allow both seasoned builders and those new to RC Hovercraft
to move quickly and confidently through the building process. A
detailed supplement with the manual gives information on wiring
the radio and electrical components and includes electrical
diagrams with options for different radio setups.
Note:
You will need some minor
tools and sealing materials to complete the model and AA batteries to power
it.
See
at the base of this page, on the right, for details
A
Fast, Low Cost, Full Feature Radio Controlled
Hovercraft
Offering -
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Powerful
RC motors for outstanding performance
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Proportional
RC throttle on lift and thrust
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Rough,
tough non-rip skirt
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Will
operate on water, ice or land
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Can
be used indoors or out
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Water
proof body panels and skirt
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Easy
unbolt and replace maintenance
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Easy
electric setup and run
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Runs
on 6 cell batteries as supplied but can run on 7 or 8 cells
for faster performance
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1/4
mile range with the supplied 2 channel R/C radio
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Radio
with integrated speed controller
"A
scale model operates just like the real thing"
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The
Real Griffon 2000TDX
The
real Griffon 2000TDX craft is very popular for a range of
applications. Coming in many configurations, it is currently
employed in applications as a ferry, survey craft, coast guard
craft and in military roles.
The
full size Griffon 2000TDX
The
British Marines recently used this craft in Iraq where it was
possible to operate in areas that would have been unreachable by a
conventional boat. Griffon Hovercraft Limited produce the largest
range of hovercraft in the world.
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Super Starter Pack
Travels
on land or water,
inside
or out, this electric powered craft will operate on:
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Water
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Ice
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Snow
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Tiled
floor
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Wood
floor
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Concrete
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Parking
lots
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Patio
stones
Works
on any smooth terrain and will travel on water with ease. Will float
when not hovering. Will operate on a beach.
Griffon
2000TDX
Detailed
Views
Click
on the thumbnail pictures for full size images
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Visit
the
Griffon
Hovercraft Ltd
UK
Web Site
or
Griffon
USA
and
see all the liveries for detailing your
2000TDX model
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"
Loaded with scale
detail
and yet
very
easy to build "
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Easy-Build
Steps
The
Griffon 2000TDX construction is so easy. Its set out in a
detailed yet simple to follow in a step by step guide - just
follow each step and move to the next.
Simple
Power Up
The
Griffon 2000TDX model was designed so that it does not
require special batteries. That means you can use AA size pen cells or radio control car rechargeable batteries.
These are available in most hobby stores.
"Installing
the rudders and motors is a breeze!"
All
the parts you need are in the box!
The
motor assembly for the Griffon 2000TDX is simple and straight
forward. Electrical wiring diagrams are included in the
comprehensive 20 page manual. Just solder on 4 wires,
fit the propellers and bolt the assemblies into the craft
body shell The wire is even in the kit!
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Radio
Equipment and Speed Controller:
The radio includes a transmitter, receiver with integrated 8Amp speed
controller and a powerful full size servo.
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Tools
and materials required to finish the Griffon Model:
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Small
modeling knife
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Soldering
iron
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Styrene
cement (as used on plastic model kits)
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Small
tube of silicone bath seal
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To
power the model: 14
AA size (1.5volt) cells
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If
you want to paint your model (it comes molded in white), you
require: One
3oz can of model spray paint Testors™ or Humbrol™
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