Fat Brain Toys DIY Real Working Ballista FB400-1

Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
• BECOME AN ANCIENT ENGINEER! Build a working ballista out of quality wood and string!
• A RECREATION OF THE SIEGE MACHINE INVENTED OVER 2000 YEARS AGO! Launches projectiles over 15 feet!
• GREAT FOR AGES 14 AND UP; Easy step-by-step instructions; An exciting engineering challenge
• STRENGTHENS SPATIAL REASONING, logic, engineering skills; Inspires an interest in ancient history
• NATURAL UNTREATED WOOD FROM SUSTAINABLE FORESTS; All pieces are pre-cut and ready to go
Become an ancient engineer with this working Ballista kit! Originally invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago, the ballista was a powerful machine that completely revolutionized the battlefields of the ancient world. And now you get to build one with your own two hands! Step-by-step illustrated instructions make it easy to assemble the quality wood parts until finally youre left with an authentic siege machine that can launch foam-tipped bolts over 15 feet through the air. Ancient history comes to life right before your eyes! History and engineering combine into one thrilling adventure with the DIY Real Working Ballista kit. DIY Real Working Ballista Kit for building a working ballista out of quality wood and string Encourages spatial reasoning, logic, engineering skills, an interest in ancient history A recreation of the siege machine invented by the Greeks over 2000 years ago Step-by-step illustrated instructions make building fun and straightforward Launches foam-tipped bolts over 15 feet through the air Features natural untreated wood from sustainable forests All pieces are pre-cut and ready to go Parts are pegged for extra strength Includes 13 wood pieces, 17 dowels, 3 soft foam-tipped wood bolts, 10 die-cut wood pieces, 6 rubber O-rings, 3 pieces of string, glue, sandpaper Detailed building instructions included Finished Ballista measures 10.5 x 7 inches High-quality materials - Exceptional building experience