Automata & Wooden Model Kits

The wooden mechanical Caterpillar model is a very good teaching aid as it shows some basic principles of both physics and engineering.

The Caterpillar is simply delightful; the wiggly motion of the body driven by the series of offset cams will fascinate young and old alike. It wiggles along, all the while watching the pretty butterfly overhead and dreaming of its’ own metamorphosis.

Size = 19cm(l) x 7cm(w) x 20cm(h)

Create a moving wooden sculpture of a hungry crocodile.
Simply turn a crank to bring your figure to life, and watch as your creation snaps his fierce wooden teeth.


Size = 28cm(l) x 6cm(w) x 9cm(h)

The regal Dragon, famous from the valleys of Wales to the cultural myths of Asia for thousands of years! Dragons are protectors, predators to be slain by bold knights and cute little fire breathing hatchlings.

A series of crank operated linkages enable the dragon to lunge forward, opening his jaws, with the tongue moving forward in a dramatic fashion.

Size = 24cm(l) x 10cm(w) x 18cm(h)

From the Musician Series, this multi tasked talented Drummer manages to play two drums and two cymbals while swaying backwards and forwards and keeping two rhythms going, using a series of triangular and square cams attached to the crank handle.

Size = 16cm(l) x 7cm(w) x 22cm(h)

Woody Blues not only plays but sways to the music and taps his feet in tune to the music as well.

This model features cams and followers.

Size = 14cm(l) x 7cm(w) x 23cm(h)

Build this cool wooden mechanical Guitarist, who not only plays his guitar, his leg goes in time to the music as he sings into his microphone.

Explore the science of movement and create your own band!

Size = 11cm(l) x 12cm(w) x 23cm(h)

Go back in time to when the T-Rex lived and thrived all those thousands of years ago.

Linkages create a realistic walking movement and open a dangerous looking jaw as the neck moves forward.

Universal Battery Kit. All you need to motorise your model. Just choose the right top size from within the kit to suit your model and assemble the battery kit according to the instructions. Suitable for use with all kits.

Requires 2 AA batteries, not supplied.

To enrich the learning experience, we've developed a highly adaptable self-assembly motor kit to bring all your fairground rides to life.


Size = 18cm(l) x 10cm(w) x 13cm(h)

Fifteen cams create a realistic wave motion which rocks three boats. A friction bearing turns a shaft making two seagulls circle overhead.

A good starting out model for inexperienced model makers.


Size = 19cm(l) x 6cm(w) x 15cm(h)