Pathfinders Toy Models

Description: Make your own Jumping Horse Wooden Automata Series Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that have a cool, life-like movement when their crank is turned. This horse automata runs like the wind and kicks its legs up and down as it moves forward and back Designed for kids of all ages to explore the principles of mechanics, get some hands-on model making skills, and celebrate the free spirit of the galloping gelding. Bring to life the wonder of your own automata that you can decorate. Paint it to resemble a zebra, a unicorn, a mustang or a magical horse, the choice is yours. Great educational kit All pieces are pre-cut and ready to go, only ruler and scissors required. Easy to make in about an hour by beginner model makers Natural, untreated wood, and plywood. Finished size is 14cm x 29cm x 30cm A part of North American tradition, running horses have been featured in western movies, fairy tales, constellations, and fancy drinks with umbrellas. We pay homage to the running horse with a cool automaton that beckons you to turn the handle and run like the wind! You can colour it with magic markers, or even paint it up to resemble a zebra or unicorn. Easy to assemble in an hour or two, this kit uses a single linkage to make the movement. There is even a horse head shaped window to see how the crankshaft works. As are all of our automata, this is easy to make and fun to play with. A great gift for horse owners and those who want to be a horse owner at a fraction of the cost. (This kit has been pre-fed and could run for years!) . Pathfinders Make Your Own Jumping Horse Automata Wood Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: Pathfinders Leonardo Da Vinci Bicycle The Leonardo Bicycle has an interesting and controversial history. The design itself would have been incredibly groundbreaking for the time, no inventor/engineer during that era had even considered a personal vehicle - of any kind (well, maybe a horse). A bicycle design was not seen until the 1800's - over 300 years later! It is widely accepted that the image was not drawn by Leonardo, very likely a pupil of his, and we have, from the drawing, made a working model of what we think it might have looked like. Leonard did draw a chain in one of his codices, using links very similar to a bike chain now, which could have been used with it, but we have used an elastic band, since making a chain link so small would be very difficult. While there are doubters that Leonardo was the original artistic instigator of this bicycle idea, it flows well from many of the other drawings he did at the time - including things like an aerial screw, self propelled car, and ornithopter, to name a few.

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Description: Make your own Cow Jumping Over The Moon. Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that have a cool, life-like movement when their crank is turned. With a cow that soars over the moon as the moon moves across the sky - You can bring this age-old nursery rhyme to life! Length 250mm Height 270mm All parts are pre-cut and ready to be assembled. All that is required to make this is a ruler and a pair of scissors Easy to make in approximately an hour by a beginner to model making. Pathfinders Cow Jumping Over The Moon Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: This Mega Builder Crane is a fun and technical construction project this is great to build and awesome to use. This wooden kit transforms into a fantastic working model crane. Practice and become an expert operator and spend hours of fun with this highly manoeuvable model. Length 600mm Height 450mm Ideal for ages 8+. Pathfinders Mega Builder Crane Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: The Bascule bridge has a long and interesting history. This DIY kit, based on the design of Joseph Strauss is found in many cities and celebrates the rich past of moving bridges in North America Inspire a new generation of budding engineers and makers with this fun working bridge kit. Learn about all kinds of Bascule bridge This model kit is a replica of the Joseph Strauss design that was made all over North America in the 1920's and 1930's. Well known bridges of this type are the Johnston Street (Blue Bridge) in Victoria, B.C., Wishka River bridge in Washington, the Ashtaula Bridge in Ohio, the Cherry Street bridge in Toronto and the Third Street Bridge in San Francisco. This bridge is an elegant reminder of the cool truss bridges that used to be built years ago and are still in use! Great to use for school bridge studies and to learn more about interesting linkages, this kit will bring a new level of sophistication to playing with wooden cars and trains. Feel free to paint and decorate the model to suit your own tastes. Model dimensions: Length: 530mm x Height: 250mm x Width: 75mm Approx. Kit contains:22 wood pieces 6 dowels String 20 x O rings 2 x elastics Sandpaper Glue Great instructions and Educational material. Suitable for ages 7+. Pathfinders Strauss Bascule Bridge Educational Wood Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: Pathfinders Battering Ram Wooden Kit The Battering Ram was a formidable weapon, used to knock down walls and splinter the gates of fortresses, castles and villages throughout Europe and the Middle East for over 1,000 years. Originally invented by the ancient Assyrians around 900 years BCE it was widely used by the Greeks and Romans during sieges from Ancient to Medieval Times. Now you can make your own authentic Battering Ram, to lay siege to small castles around the house, and remind you of a day when you could strike fear into the heart of entire villages with a swinging log in a moving house FEATURES: Easy to make in about an hour or two Natural untreated wood from sustainable forests All pieces pre-cut and ready to go Parts are pegged for extra strength Great instructions! * Figures not included.

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Description: The Onager was a powerful siege engine used by the Roman army during the late Roman Empire, It was used to lay siege to city walls and fortifications in their territories around the Mediterranean sea and beyond. Using the stored energy in twisted sinew the Onager helped the Roman Empire take on and conquer countries all over Europe! Based on drawings and written records (but not here-say - we only use facts in our historical kits!), this Onager re-creates the way in which torsion powered weapons worked, and can fire the small wooden projectiles over 15 feet! Approximate time to make is 1 hour Made from natural wood from sustainable forests No cutting is required Suitable for Ages 14+ Length 400mm Height 28mm. Pathfinders Roman Onager Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: The ballista was a powerful weapon originally invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago and widely used by the Romans in battles and sieges. Using the stored energy in twisted sinew the ballista helped the Roman Empire take on and conquer countries all over Europe! Based on drawings and written records (but not here-say - we only use facts in our historical kits!), this Ballista re-creates the way in which torsion powered weapons worked, and can fire the small wooden projectiles over 15 feet! Approximate time to make is 1 hour Made from natural wood from sustainable forests No cutting is required Suitable for Ages 14+ Length 270mm Height 180mm. Pathfinders Roman Ballista Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: A great new science kit from Pathfinders that uses hydraulics to throw projectiles in three different ways! (Soft clay included). By moving the way the swing arm is pushed by the syringe, a variety of trajectories can be achieved - perfect for inquiring minds that enjoy testing ideas. Contains lots of educational material about levers and simple machines, and plans to make a target. Test different materials and learn about density and air resistance! The perfect thing to take care of angry birds! Great for makers and tinkerers, and perfect for programs related to robotics, levers and simple machines, fluid dynamics and engineering. Who knew learning was so much fun?. Pathfinders Hydrapult Wooden Fluid-Power Catapult Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: Kits to make mechanical marvels! 'When Pigs can fly!" has been a common term for those of us who find things unbelievable, but now that we have made one fly - everything is possible! This easy to make kit has a fun and whimsical action; as the legs move and the wings flap, the pig makes an elegant circular motion and moves up and down. Paint it up to resemble you favourite pig super-hero, like Spider Pig, or even that greek Pig-God -' Pigasus!" Takes about an hour or two to make, and you can use your own paint, feathers, googly eyes or pencil crayons to make your own flying pig come to life. See the painted models in the Gallery section! Pathfinders have designed fascinating wooden mechanical toys that move with cams, levers and linkages. This wonderful flying pig is a joy to put together and makes a delightful ornament when completed. Turn the handle and he really flies! This kit will stimulate imaginations of kids of all ages and teaches basic mechanics. Made with natural, untreated pine and can be painted or decorated and will last for many years. The kit comes with complete instructions, requiring only white glue, scissors and a ruler. Suitable for ages: 9+ Years Assembled size: 9" tall, 9" nose to tail. Package size: 7.4" L x 5.25" W x 2.5" D Additional images shown are painted examples only. Great for artistic kids of all ages!. Pathfinders Build Your Own Flying Pig Automata Wooden Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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Description: Inspire a new generation of budding engineers and makers with this fun, working bridge kit. Learn about Lift bridges from the past and present! Used mainly for railways, a lift bridge is a common sight around the world. This DIY kit, based on a truss design, will provide hours of imaginative play for kids of all ages. Scale model kit - easy to make in about an hour Great for beginner model makers All pieces pre-cut and ready to go Historically accurate details and a working span! One of the most common types of bridges for freight trains, our Truss Design Lift Bridge is a working replica of the many lift bridges that have been made over the last 100 years. Lift bridges became the workhorses of the freight railroads for many years as rail lines expanded over the rivers and ports of the world. The design was particularly useful in areas where there was no room for a bridge to swing, such as a busy industrial port. This bridge uses a small handle and crankshaft to lift the center span to the top of the truss structure, allowing trolls and other vehicles to safely pass between the two ends. The kit can be mostly made without glue and taken apart for storage. Snug slot construction and accurate cutting makes this possible! Model dimensions: Length: 380mm x Height: 250mm x Width: 75mm Approx. Kit contains:24 wood pieces 1 screw eye 3 dowels String 6 x O rings Sandpaper Glue Great instructions and Educational material. Suitable for ages 7+. Pathfinders Lift Bridge Educational Wood Kit - shop the best deal online on craftcompare.co.uk

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