All Clear Body allows you 

see how it works

"See theory in action"

A true scale replica of 

a real Hovercraft.

It operates just like the 

full size craft with fully

functional lift, thrust 

and rudder control

Watch the Griffon Model on water

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The Tranparent Griffon 2000TDX RC Hovercraft Kit

This RC hovercraft kit was developed by our model development team with help from Griffon Hovercraft Ltd in Southampton, UK. It is a faithful reproduction of the craft at 1/30^th scale that is fully operational, just like the real craft and completely transparent. Ideal as a science project or class demonstration it operates operates with standard, off the shelf RC equipment.  The craft can also be run as a free flight model or used in round-the-pole or tethered experiments. 

Loaded with detail this model is low cost, very easy to build and great fun to operate!  It can also be painted with standard RC car body paints when the experiments are over and racing is the next test! It will operate and look just like our Griffon 2000TDX RC Hovercraft model when painted and will operate on water and land just like the real, full size craft.

Flexible Power System

It will operate on 4, 6 or 7 cells using AA pencells, or rechargeable NiCad, NiMH or Lipoly batteries. 

Kit Contents

The Griffon model kit features independent lift and thrust motors and 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 detailed 20 page construction manual. The documents with this kit includes a comprehensive electrical installation and setup supplement.

Transparent Thrust Duct and Rudders 

Building on Construction Skills and Understanding

This model offers an excellent exercise is following instructions and building an operational machine. It offers the challenging mix mechanical and electrical skills whilst being an engaging project. The completion of the model will give an understanding of radio control systems, observation of physic theory in action and mechanical construction.

Carrying Project Payloads

The transparent Griffon craft is able to carry a payload of 5-7 ounces for testing autonomous navigation systems, carrying out physics experiments and mechanical engineering tests. Typical payloads would be a GPS receiver, mini TV camera/transmitter, PIC based logger or navigation package and solid-state gyros.

Construction Manual

The transparent 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 students and adults build this hovercraft moving 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.

Independent Lift Control 

A unique feature of this model is the ability to independently control lift and thrust on a just 2 channel radio. By using the optional Independent Lift Control (ILC^TM) module, developed specifically for this craft, the thrust motors can be controlled for full forward or reverse thrust and at the same time maintaining throttle control of the lift motor. All this is achieved on a standard 2 channel radio with no modifications and using standard size servos and speed controllers. No expensive mini servos, radios or battery packs are required. These features combined with the craft’s ability to operate on water, land, ice or snow makes it one of the most versatile RC hovercraft ever made.

A Fast, Low Cost, Full Feature Radio Controlled

Hovercraft  Offering -

• Powerful RC motors for outstanding performance 

• Proportional RC throttle on lift and thrust

• Rough, tough non-rip skirt

• Will operate on water, ice or land

• Can be used indoors or out

• Water proof body panels and skirt

• Easy unbolt and replace maintenance

• Easy electric setup and run

• Forward and reverse thrust capable

• Runs on 4, 6, or 7 cell batteries

• 1/4 mile range with standard 2, 3 or 4 channel R/C radios

"A scale model operates just like the real thing"

 

Radio Equipment and Speed Controller: The speed controller(s), radio, batteries, and servo are not included in the Griffon 2000TD kit. You will find a compatible 2 channel radio system, speed controller and battery for this kit in our Parts Store. You could also use an existing 2 or 4 channel radio setup.

Transparent

RC Hovercraft

• Very easy to build

• Ready molded parts

• Low cost 

• True 1/30th scale

Transparent

Griffon 2000TDX Kit 

Includes all parts: Motors, Propellers, Wiring,  Ready Made Skirt, Nuts/Bolts, Construction Manual and 6 cell battery holder.

Kit part number GH-C

Travels on land or water, 

inside or out, this electric powered craft will operate  on:

•  Water

•  Ice

• Snow

• Tiled floor

• Wood floor

• Concrete

• Parking lots

• Patio stones

Works on any smooth terrain and will travel on water with ease. Will float when not hovering. Will operate on a  beach.

" Loaded with scale 

detail and yet 

very easy to build "

 

Easy-Build Steps The Griffon 2000TD 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 2000TD model was designed so that it does not require special batteries - it uses the standard 4.8 to 8.4 volt 600mA/hr or greater batteries. That means you can use pen cells or , radio control car rechargeable batteries. These are available in most hobby stores. "Installing the rudders and motors is a breeze!" Everything you need is in the box!  The motor assembly for the Griffon 2000TD 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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