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New to meet original quality standards. May have slight cosmetic blemishes.
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Model combustion engine for curious kids - learning feels like play!
Product Info for Smithsonian Combustion Engine
Build-it-Yourself: The Smithsonian Combustion Engine kit offers a build-it-yourself design that ignites creativity and curiosity in young minds. This hands-on approach encourages children and hobbyists alike to engage with mechanical concepts actively, promoting learning through assembly and exploration. By putting together the components themselves, users gain a deeper understanding of how engines function, making the process both educational and enjoyable.
Realistic Four-Cylinder Engine: The model features a realistic four-cylinder engine with a clear body that allows users to watch the intricate moving parts in action. This transparent design reveals the pistons driving the crankshaft, valves opening and closing, and spark plugs firing in real time. Such visibility of the internal workings helps demystify the engine's operation, offering an interactive experience that brings mechanical principles to life.
Comprehensive Demonstration: Equipped with working valves, spark plugs, pistons, and real lights, this interactive engine model provides a comprehensive demonstration of combustion engine mechanics. The kit includes detailed written instructions and a colorful 35" x 23" poster to guide users through the assembly process, ensuring that even beginners can follow along and learn effectively. The inclusion of small parts and components like the timing belt and camshaft further enriches the learning experience by illustrating how these elements work together in the right position to make the engine run smoothly.
Features of Smithsonian Combustion Engine
- Build-it-yourself design sparks inspiration for creative and curious minds
- Realistic 4-cylinder engine is transparent so the moving parts are visible
- Interactive model features working valves, spark plugs, pistons & lights
- Includes 35" x 23" Colored Poster
- Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Intended for age 8 and up
Package Contents:
- Smithsonian Combustion Engine Build Kit
- 35" x 23" Colored poster
Must be 21 or older to order. Check federal, state and local laws in your area before ordering. This is not a toy! Misuse or careless use may cause serious injury. By ordering this item I am certifying that I am an adult and may legally possess it where I reside.
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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: WARNING This product can expose to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Additional Information
| Weight | 2.00 |
| Brand | Hammacher Schlemmer |
| Condition | New |
| Model Number | 59455 / 49013 |
| Dimensions | 14"x2"x10.8" |
| UPC | 042409490136 |
| Material | |
| Color | Blue |
| Gender |
