WEB：
The fuselage itself also looks to really light.
Hamazaki：
In the summer of 2006 we produced a prototype that weighed only 5.5g without R/C system and motor. We managed to bring this down to just 4.5g in the finished product. Although its light, the fuselage structure is also quite tough and is not easy to break if it comes into contact with a solid object. This enabled each part to be lightened.
WEB：
The scale detail is also quite impressive.
Hamazaki：
We just didn't want to have a plane that flew well. We wanted a product that looked stylish too. This wasn't forgotten. So we have a product that also makes a great display. Also the *Cessna Centurion holds a special place in Kyosho's history. We wanted to make the Minium Airplane Series worthy of Kyosho's brand heritage.
（*The R/C engine powered Cessna Centurion was a worldwide hit soon after Kyosho was founded. It made a big contribution to establishing Kyosho's reputation.)
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WEB：
Is the combined airplane stand and battery charger an extension of that thinking also?
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| Just insert four AA-size alkaline batteries to the combined charger/airplane stand and in about 20 minutes the battery is fully charged. |
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Hamazaki：
Yes. We wanted to make it easy to display, and combining the battery charger in the stand just makes it easy to pick up and fly at short notice. Cool isn't it?
WEB：
Does it use a Li-po battery?
Hamazaki：
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| This small battery generates enough power for stunts like loops and long flight times of about 15 minutes. |
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Just as development of the Minium was progressing, the increased performance and safety from Lithium Polymer batteries was rapidly evolving. We adapted cutting edge battery technology into the Minium to combine Kyosho's safety and reliability with the benefits of Li-po's weight and high power output.
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