Science / Engineering Kits

This helicopter was the "The Wright Inspiration". It was given to the Wright Brothers when they were 8 and 12. The helicopter, and their fascination with powered flight, held Wilbur and Orville's interest as they continued on their journey into the invention of flight. The Wright Bat features Rubber band powered. It assembles in minutes with no cutting or gluing. It also flies indoors or outdoors. .

The galloping racehorse with jockey is loads of fun to build, loads of fun to play with, and educational too! Employing left and right legs moving at the same time, the legs and wheel base have been designed for stability and faster running. Overall this galloping racehorse can run 1.3 times faster than the mechanical rabbit.

Tamiya now presents the Mechanical Tiger as its next addition to the Robocraft Series. Power from the rotating motor is transferred to the legs via crank plates to make the tiger walk. Tiger's body parts have been molded with yellow semi-transparent plastic, giving the tiger a futuristic look. Assembly is very simple with use of screws and snap-lock parts.

This is the Mechanical Kangaroo Assembly Kit from Tamiya's RoboCraft Series. For Ages 10 and Up.

This is a four-legged mechanical dog with various speed controls. The dog walks by transferring motor revolution to reciprocating motion via crank and linkage rod. Main body and legs are made of transparent yellow parts to allow viewing of internal mechanisms. Construction is simple as parts can easily be attached with screws. Wiring has also been made simple.

This is a Tank Tracked Vehicle Chassis Kit from Tamiya. It's for very experienced model builders.

Assemble A Mechanical Turtle (Crawling Type) with this Educational Modeling Kit from Tamiya's Robo Craft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 and Older.

The Mechanical Pig Shaking-Head Type is an Educational Modeling Kit from the Tamiya Robocraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

This is the Mechanical Rabbit Assembly Kit from Tamiya's RoboCraft Series. For Ages 10 and Up.

This is a High Efficiency High Speed Gear Box Assembly Kit from the Technicraft Series by Tamiya.

This is the Da Vinci Clock from the Academy Hobby Models Da Vinci Machines Series. Suitable for Ages 14 & Older.

Assemble a Double Gearbox (Left/Right Independent 4 Speed) with this Educational Construction Kit from the Tamiya GeniuSeries Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

Internal motor spins a cylindrical plate with a weight (a screw) placed on one side creating an updown rapid vibrating movement. This vibration is then conveyed to 3 rods that smoothly propel the model forward in a sliding type movement. Easy assembly using snap-on parts and screws. Powered by a Type 130 motor. Direction can be easily altered by changing the direction of the rods. Speed can be adjusted by changing the angle of the rods. Body shape designed to represent various popular animals whilst maintaining a curved form to move around obstacles. Eyes act as rollers also helping model to smoothly work around obstacles. Games and races can be easily made by building an obstacle course usi

This is the Electric Plank Bender Model Ship Tool by Model Shipways.

Internal motor spins a cylindrical plate with a weight (a screw) placed on one side creating an updown rapid vibrating movement. This vibration is then conveyed to 3 rods that smoothly propel the model forward in a sliding type movement.Easy assembly using snap-on parts and screws. Powered by a Type 130 motor. Direction can be easily altered by changing the direction of the rods. Speed can be adjusted by changing the angle of the rods. Body shape designed to represent various popular animals whilst maintaining a curved form to move around obstacles. Eyes act as rollers also helping model to smoothly work around obstacles. Games and races can be easily made by building an obstacle course usin

Build a Catapult with this Wooden Activity Kit from Midwest Products. Suitable for Ages 8 & Older.

This is the Solar Car Assembly Kit from Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 10 & Up.