Price : $39.99
Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power in USA -
Build your own models powered by air and water pressure to learn about the laws of physics. This unique kit allows you to build two different air-and-water-powered systems: water-jet propelled cars and hydro-pneumo (which simply means air pressure and water pressure) powered engines. The hydro-pneumo system uses a self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor.
Construct 15 models including a truck, excavator, radar car, tank, antique car, helicopter, motorbike, backhoe, rocket car, forklift, roadster, propeller plane, grinder, and cutting machine. The water-jet propelled cars are a fun outdoor activity, while the self-contained hydro-pneumo powered models are fun both indoors and out. Compete with your friends to see whose water-jet propelled car and hydro-pneumo car goes the fastest!
The 48-page color instruction book included in this kit illustrates the step-by-step assembly of each model and related principles so that children learn through playing. The 165 building pieces included in this set are compatible with those in all Thames & Kosmos Construction Series kits, Physics Series kits, Wind Power, and Hydropower kits.
- Recommended Ages: 8 years & Up
A fun kit that is educational. . We bought this for our 5 yr old son knowing we would be doing a lot of the work of putting it together. DS loves to know how things work and was absolutely thrilled to receive this kit. We have only owned it for a short time, but I feel like I should still comment. Pros:
-The pieces and hoses fit together snugly, so it doesn't fall apart every 5 seconds
-Excellent teaching tool for learning about compressed air
-15 different models to build
-Ran 30-40 ft using water in "truck" mode on level driveway (3rd model)Cons:
-The pictures in the instruction book are tiny (I copied them at 150% and it was much easier to work from)
-The gasket comes off of the smaller blue "wheel" constantly in "truck" mode (I'll probably super glue it)The little red pieces were hard for my son to put in by himself. I do not say that negatively, as I know this is meant for older kids. This kit worked well as a family project and we look forward to building more models. Overall, I would purchase it again.
Fantastic Toy! . I purchased this toy for my 7 year old nephew this past Christmas. He absolutely loved it! He wanted to start building one of the car designs right away. When we finished it, we took it outside and ran it. This thing can really move. The next day we build one of the stationary designs that uses more gears and plastic chains like a drive train. I found out a couple weeks later that he took the toy to school for show and tell, and the class went nuts over it. Apparently the school is now going to buy some of the toys to use in class as a teaching tool. I highly recommend this toy for any child who loves to build and tinker.
Great but .... . The kit is very well made and my grand daughter and I had fun working with it but found that the pumps pressure valve takes some care to make it work properly. Guess the kit does require adult help.
Feature Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power
- Kit comes with everything you need
- Compete with your friends to see whose water jet propelled car and hydro pneumo car goes the farthest
- Construct 15 models
- Build your own models powered by air and water pressure
- Pneumatic hydraulic engines
Product Details
EAN : 0814743010116UPC : 814743010116
MPN : 555001
Brand : Thames & Kosmos
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 15 inches
Width : 12 inches
Binding : Toy
Department : ToysAndShoes
Manufacturer : Thames & Kosmos
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 99 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 8 years
Model : 555001
Publisher : Thames & Kosmos
Release Date : 2010-09-01
SKU : TK-814743010116
Studio : Thames & Kosmos
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