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Smooth realistic motion Quality hardwood and cabinet grade plywood Extremely detailed fully illustrated instructions Helpful Youtube videos available Automata are mechanical artpieces that achieve a series of lifelike movements using a variety of clever mechanisms. Cranks gears wheels cams and linkages are used to mimic the simple flowing beauty found in nature. As the crank is turned the horse springs to life galloping along. Each of the legs moves independantly while the head reaches into the wind and the tail flows out behind. Detailed full color instructions guide the builder through each step of construction. The kit is laser cut from select hardwoods and cabinet grade plywood. It is beautifully detailed and has been designed to create a heirloom piece that you will be proud to display for years to come. The finished kit measures 15.2cm6″ x 15.2cm6″ x 30.4cm12″.
- Kit for building a mechanical horse out of laser-cut wood
- Encourages fine motor skills spatial reasoning logic problem-solving engineering skills
- A fascinating experience in the art of mechanical automation
- Cranks gears hinges and unique shapes work together to mimic the flowing movement of a galloping horse
- Full-color instructions provide a frustration-free straightforward building experience
- Difficulty level: Expert
- Building pieces laser cut from select hardwoods and cabinet grade plywood
- Made in Canada