Catapult Kit

Catapult Kit

An innovative science kit, working replica of the most infamous and powerful "medieval siege engines" — the Catapult!.

This kit is based on historic designs: the Catapult from the ones used during the Middle Ages. The kit uses only wood, rope and leather. No elastic, rubber, motor or batteries are used to create the movement of this devices' swing arms.

All pieces are pre-cut and drilled requiring only wood or white glue to assemble. The instructions are detailed and complete with educational notes about the siege engine.

When completed, the Catapult stands 6” tall x 5” wide x 10” long. It can shoot a ball of soft modeling clay over 15 feet when properly tuned. (Modeling clay is included in the kit).

This kit is suitable for children 10 and older taking an hour or two to complete, or for younger children with an adults help. Safety instructions are included and children are recommended to use under adult supervision.

WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Weapons that once smashed castle and fortress walls changing the course of many a kingdom are now available for your to build! In building the kit, one explores the link between design, materials and technology. A wonderful lesson in how basic mechanical principles turned simple materials into very useful and effective “tools”.