TIMBERKITS - Beam Engine - Wooden Automata Kit

• An attractive model which shows how our machinery used to be driven by steam. It incorporates Watt's linkage, which enabled James Watt to make the steam locomotive
• Enjoy both an educational & engineering challenge with our mechanical Beam Engine wooden model kit
• Our Beam Engine automata is ideal for a confident builder of craft kits and mechanical wooden automata
• Provided in natural wood. We also sell paint sets should you wish to decorate your model
• Self-assembly kit: all parts fully machined, just peg and glue. Includes glue and full colour instructions

Timberkits self-assembly Beam Engine, all parts fully machined, just peg and glue. The Beam Engine is an attractive model which shows how our machinery used to be driven by steam. It incorporates James Watts special linkage that enabled him to make the steam locomotive - just turn the handle. Amaze your friends! - no special knowledge or skills needed. After you have made the model you can paint and varnish it and then try a more difficult one! For ages 9-90years. The kit includes: Wooden components, shaped and drilled. Sandpaper to improve finish where occasionally necessary. PVA glue. Parts List. Wax candle to ease joints. Comprehensive instructions. Hints on painting and decorating your model. Approximate size 7" x 8.5", 18cm x 22cm. The wooden kit is made with New Zealand pine, which is sustainably sourced, gives a precise finish, a pleasant feel and a warm natural colour.