Ballista
The ballista was a powerful weapon in its day, originally invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago and widely used by the Romans in their battles and sieges. Using the stored energy in twisted sinew the ballista helped the Roman Empire take on and conquer countries all over Europe!
This wooden toy kit is based on drawings and written records, this ballista recreates the way in which torsion powered...
Lift Bridge Wooden Kit
Used mainly for railways, a lift bridge is a comon sight around the world. This DIY kit, based on a truss design, will provide hours of imaginative play for kids of all ages!
Pre-cut pieces and everything needed to make an amazing working model.
Easy-to-make.
Sustainably sourced wood.
Suitable for ages 7+.
Supports STEM curriculum.
Medieval Catapult Wooden Kit
Catapults were ancient and medieval weapons that were used to lay siege to castles and capture towns. Catapults made use of a lever and the torsion power of twisted rope to hurl rocks at fortress walls! This historically accurate model recreates the action of the medieval catapult providing hours of engaging fun.
Pre-cut pieces and everything needed to make an amazing working model.
Easy-to-make.
Sustainably...
Medieval Trebuchet Wooden Kit
Considered by many to be the most powerful and destructive of all the siege engines, the trebuchet took many forms throughout the Medieval world, hurling huge rocks, giant fireballs and even diseased animals at (and into) castles.
This model, based on the Warwolf, is a tabletop working replica of a trebuchet made in the 13th Century. Standing 24 inches (60 cm) tall by 11 inches (27 cm wide) this...
Onager
The Onager was used by the Roman Army to lay siege to city walls and fortification in their territories around the Mediterranean sea and beyond.
This torsion powered version can fire small clay balls (included) and other projectiles over 15 feet.
Roman Catapult
The catapult was originally invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago and widely used by the Romans in battles and sieges with many different methods of launching projectiles.
During the Roman Empire the catapult was refined and improved and this model represents a smaller version of a common catapult style of the time.
Based on drawings and written records, this catapult re-creates the way...
Surfer Airplane Wooden Kit
The new Sky Surfer launches planes in a predictable and repeatable way – for testing your airplane designs so you can figure out the best way to make planes for long flights, returning flights and those fancy trick flights like loop-de-loops, and landing in the cat bowl.
An easy to make and use kit with foam pads, extra elastics and a world of great individual and family fun – learning...
Trojan Horse
The Trojan Horse is referred to in many ancient Greek legends - a huge wooden horse that was left in Troy with warriors inside. When it was inside the walled city, the warriors came out (late at night when everyone was asleep) and took over and opened the doors to the entrances thus allowing the the Greek warriors hiding in the area (outside the walls) to overrun the city.
This Trojan Horse model...
Wood Trick - Aeroplane
Making this two-seater aeroplane is going to be quite absorbing.
The model kit consists of 148 pieces. About 2-3 hours of fun for adults and children! No tools of glue required.
Operated by a unique rubber band motor, the Aeroplane model kit by Wood Trick will roll straight ahead for about 9-16 feet (3-5 metres).
* Number of parts - 148
* Made of environmentally friendly sanded recycled plywood....
Wood Trick - Cabriolet
Ooooh! Such a great looking vehicle, wouldn't you just like a drive in a real one? Well maybe not but this 110 piece model (remember no tools or glue required) may afford some dreamy moments of an open road, the wind in your hair, rock classics blaring out on the radio....
* Number of parts - 110
* Made of environmentally friendly sanded recycled plywood.
* No Tools or glue required.
* A super pressie...
Wood Trick - Jeep
WoodTrick’s 3D wooden mechanical models are a fun way to spend time away from a media screen and help with the creative process, logical thinking and problem solving skills.
Wood Trick's model the "Safari Jeep" is a mini version of a Sport Utility Vehicle. This jeep is ready to conquer jungles, alligator infested swamps, sand dunes, Uncle Albert's 30 acre back garden, the wild extremes of Great...
Wood Trick - Safari Car
WoodTrick's 3D wooden mechanical models are a fun way to spend time away from a media screen and help with the creative process, logical thinking and problem solving skills.
Wood Trick's Safari Car is a mini version of a Sport Utility Vehicle. Ready to conquer jungles, alligator infested swamps, sand dunes, Uncle Albert's 30 acre back garden, the wild extremes of Great Britain and beyond.
This vehicle...