Automata & Moving Models
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Paper Automata A bravura display of imagination by Rob Ives has produced this delightful collection of working automata to cut out and make. As you operate the mechanisms, the Hopping Sheep hop energetically and the Pecking Hen pecks keenly into its feeder. The rather sad Motley Man bows and acknowledges the applause he has earned and while The Flying Fish does not actually fly, it does flap its wings and undulate in a delightfully unexpected manner. Each of the mechanisms uses a different principle to generate motion, so this book is of special interest to those who like to see what remarkable things can be achieved with paper. £4.95 (inc. VAT) |
Automata Too If you like making working models, then you will be delighted with this collection. The 'Run-about Train' follows its track through the tunnel and the 'Busy-buzzy bees' buzz about in a rather random and bee-like fashion. The 'Hare and the Tortoise' race to a very close finish, and the 'Owl and the Pussycat' set off in their pea-green boat. All of them make use of different mechanisms and the collection is a fine display of ingenious and colourful paper engineering. £4.95 (inc VAT) | Walking Automata And other self-moving models to cut out and make 1 899618 50 3 Magdalen Bear
Each of these charming paper toys walks, steps or waddles down a slope in a most satisfying and amusing fashion. Enjoy making the models and then be intrigued as they walk their rather mysterious walks. Apart from the duck and her two ducklings there is also a kangaroo and then a blue footed booby. Not forgetting of course, a pirate ship and a fine example of a Noah’s Ark with its animals aboard. £4.95 (inc. VAT)
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The Moving Menagerie A splendid collection of characterful animals inhabits the pages of this delightful book. Not only are they enjoyable to cut out and make but they all move, often in surprising ways. Look out for the bear which rolls on his back, the monkey whose head rocks back and forth and the frog which balances carefully on its lily pad. Sea-life is represented by a rocking seal and a pair of penguins with flippers which flap in a most charming way. £4.95 (inc.VAT) |
Pivoting Parrots Each of these clever models balances in an interesting and curious way and they all make use of small coins as weights. The beautifully painted models are on wildlife themes and include parrots, a cockatiel, butterflies and even a mouse outweighing an elephant! Not only are they delightful and charming to make but they have an extra interest of unexpected equilibrium. £4.95 (inc VAT) | |||
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Keith Newstead's Moving Models These two lively and colourful moving models by Keith Newstead are now available from Tarquin. Follow the easy-to-assemble instructions and then turn the handle to see some charming and imaginative action. | ||
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The Executioner £7.99 (inc. VAT) | St. George & The Dragon £7.99 (inc. VAT) | |||
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