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1/30th  Scale 

RC Hovercraft kit 

of the Griffon 2000TDX

Operates just like the 

full size craft

Watch it on water

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Griffon 2000TDX RC Hovercraft Kit

Download and read the manual for this kit HERE

This RC hovercraft kit was developed by our model development team with help from Griffon Hovercraft Ltd in Southampton, UK. This is a faithful reproduction of the craft at 1/30^th scale that is fully operational, just like the real craft and operates with standard, off the shelf RC equipment. Loaded with detail this model is low cost, very easy to build and great fun to operate!

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 20 page construction manual.

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.  

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 make 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 Choices: The speed controller(s), radio, batteries, and servo are not included in the Griffon 2000TD kit. You will need to source these at your local RC hobby store or go online to www.towerhobbies.com. We strongly recommend the use of LiPo battery packs with this craft due to their light weight. Light weight battery packs give better speed and agility. The Futaba 2DR 2 channel radio is ideal for this craft and the Tower Hobbies Intellispeed range of speed controllers work well with the Griffon as well. You could also use an existing 2 channel radio setup and speed controller if you have them.

 

Educational Transparent Model Also Available For educational use, a see-through version of the craft is available that is also fully functional. This craft is molded in Lexan™ and is completely transparent. This allows all the internal functions of the craft to be seen.  The Transparent  Griffon 2000TDX     Even the skirt is transparent so it is possible to see into the plenum chamber of the craft to see how the lift motor operates, the skirt inflates supporting the craft on a cushion of air contained within the plenum chamber. This version of the craft will operate on water or land and can be painted using conventional RC car paints if required when the science experiments are over!  Find out More

Griffon 2000TDX

RC Hovercraft

• Very easy to build

• Ready molded parts

• Low cost 

• True 1/30th scale

Griffon 2000TDX Kit 

Includes all parts: Motors, Propellers, Wiring,  Ready Made Skirt, Nuts/Bolts, Construction Manual.

(RC Hovercraft Kit Part # GH-1)

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.

Griffon 2000TDX

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" Loaded with scale 

detail and yet 

very easy to build "

 

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 - 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 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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