Elenco Rhinoceros Mini-Beest Kit - Manual (Page 6)

Receiving the wind from behind on the
wing, the Rhinoceros walks effortlessly.
The Animaris Rhinoceros Transport was tried out
in 2004. This tryout version was developed as the
final model in the Rhinoceros family after Jansen's
affair with wood was over. Powder coated steel
was chosen for the skeletal structure due to its
sturdiness. The surface of the body is coated with
polyester. The wheeled feet can support the
massive weight while reducing friction with the
ground.
There is a space for people to ride inside. Jansen
calls this a "transportation vehicle in the tundra".
The tryout took place at north Leiden, A city in
the southern Netherlands. The usual tryout spot,
the beach, was not ideal for this massive structure
because there was a likelihood of getting stuck in
the sand. The long runway of the former
Valkenburg Airport was chosen because the vast
clear field and hard leveled ground would bring
the best wind condition for this experiment.
The Transport was taken out from a container to
the runway. Initially, Jansen himself pulled the
beest for a trial walk so that he could make sure
the joints functioned and checked for any
troubles. Everything worked fine! The wind
started to pick up. The massive feet started move.
The beest's feet moved lighter than expected.
The beest gained so much speed that some of the
junctions gave way!
It was a complete success! The largest beest in
history, "Animaris Rhinoceros Transport" marked a
significant footstep in the history of evolution.
Tryout on the runway of a
former airport
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