From the Toysit archive
Megatech B-2 flying-wing model
The Megatech B-2 model’s broad flying-wing silhouette inspires an unpowered map-and-survey activity, with a scoped battery-recall note.
The play at a glance
An unusual wing becomes the center of a map
The pale gray B-2 model spreads into a broad, angular wing, with dark markings tracing its surface. A two-stick transmitter sits alongside it in the small original photograph. Its shape invites a different kind of aircraft story: imagine following that wide silhouette across a hand-drawn landscape, making a survey of rivers, hills and changing weather.
A battery notice for older Megatech equipment
CPSC recall 02-546 concerns certain light-green, seven-cell 8.4 V NiMH battery packs supplied with Megatech Skyliner aircraft and also sold separately. CPSC reports a risk of arcing and overheating and directs owners to stop using the affected packs. The original B-2 photograph does not establish which battery accompanied this model, so a shared voltage alone cannot settle applicability.
Check the notice’s identification details before using an older pack; leave an unidentified pack unused while its status is checked. The notice records the remedy announced in 2002, whose present availability has not been confirmed. The paper activity below offers the same interest in aircraft shapes and journeys with no powered model required.
Try a silhouette survey
Draw a broad aircraft outline inspired by the photograph on a small card. On a larger sheet, make a map with a starting point, two observation places and a return point. Add a winding river or a hill that casts a long imaginary shadow.
Move the card across the map and narrate a weather-survey journey. At the first observation place, describe the clouds. At the second, draw a tiny symbol for the landscape below. “A crescent of trees beside the river” can become the entry in your paper mission log.
Invite a companion to be the map reader. They can add one discovery to the return report, then design the next route. A broad wing, a conventional plane and a pretend passenger aircraft can each get their own paper journey; compare the shapes and the stories they suggest.
Read the original model account
The earlier description records how this electric model was presented, from its foam wing to its transmitter. Its specifications and motor-history paragraph remain below in full. The survey game adds a separate, unpowered way to enjoy the distinctive silhouette.
The historical record
Original Toysit coverage
The complete earlier product account and commentary are preserved below as historical coverage.
3-Channel Radio Control B-2 Bomber with Battery and Charger by Megatech
Ready-to-Fly in minutes. New high-density EPA foam wings span an impressive 48 wide area. Electric engine w/ball bearing gearbox, we easy access hatch to the electronics. Arrives with pro-style 3-channel 72 MHz transmitter, which precisely controls the elevons and variable speed control with automatic shut-off circuit. The special 8.4v NiMH rechargeable battery pack, charger and transmitter. Requires 8 AA Alkaline batteries. A quiet, powerful Mabuchi electric motor drives the Megastealth's propeller through a precision gearbox unit, while variable speed and flight control functions are directed by the Pro-style transmitter.
The Mabuchi Motor Company, founded in 1954, revolutionized the world of small electric motors with its innovative and cost-effective designs. The Mabuchi electric motor is especially well-known for its brushed DC motor models that are commonly used in a variety of applications, including toys, household appliances, and automotive systems. These motors are prized for their reliability, efficiency, and relatively low cost. Over the years, Mabuchi's motors have been instrumental in the popularization of various consumer products, from radio-controlled cars to electric toothbrushes. Their compact size and consistent performance make them a go-to choice for manufacturers around the world. The Mabuchi electric motor has set industry standards and remains a key player in the field of small electric motors.
Sources and editorial notes
The original account names Megastealth and describes a 48-inch span, elevons, a geared motor and an 8.4 V NiMH pack. The pictured label and pack cannot be identified from the small image; the exact Megastealth revision and matching guide remain unconfirmed. A later Megastealth II review is a discovery lead, not an operating source for this unit. The preserved Mabuchi history is earlier commentary, not new technical verification. The map activity is original to Toysit. No physical testing or battery inspection was performed.
- Original Toysit image — Existing same-site image reviewed and retained unchanged.
- CPSC: Megatech rechargeable battery-pack recall 02-546 — Official June 6, 2002 notice text reviewed through the web reader. Exact battery applicability to this pictured B-2 remains unresolved; direct HTTP retrieval returned 403.
- Original Toysit coverage — Complete historical account retained, including its original claims and wording.
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