Automata & Wooden Model Kits

Mesmerizing movement at the turn of a crank!

Nice and easy to build, this wooden mechanical model has a set of 10 circular cams and followers.

Our most popular model!

The Caterpillar features in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

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

A nice and simple model suitable for inexperienced model makers.

Two cams make the jaws and tail move in unison.

This Cool Cat features in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.


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

For those people who enjoy life on the high seas.

Three boats, two seagulls and 14 cam controlled waves combine to produce a quite mesmerising spectacle.

A good starting out model for inexperienced model makers.

Ocean Motion features in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

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

T-Rex For children of the revolution...

T-Rex features in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

One of our most popular and challenging wooden model kits to build.

This model features triangular cams and followers.

Perky Porky features in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

Size = 9cm(l) x 9cm(w) x 22cm(h)

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

Usually retailing at £14.95, these unique kits are available, when purchased together with 'Focus on Fairground Rides' UNLIMITED TIME/USER LICENCE at £12.95 .

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

Motor Kits are featured in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

Become the King of the Slingers!

The counterweight trebuchet, a balance type throwing machine with suspended swinging hutch, was the most powerful of the medieval war machines.

Size = 24cm(l) x 13cm(w) x 38cm(h)

A fierce and fiery fiend who will certainly provide a test for your model making skills.

Many of these models are featured in our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM. A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text

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

Easy to build, this model is a good one to begin with.

Why not add a drummer and woody blues and create your own band!

This wooden model kit features cams and followers

Have you seen our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM? A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

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

Ballistas were used in Roman times and taken up in the Medieval period. The mechanism is like a giant Cross Bow, but the tension is produced by twisted ropes.

Size =23cm x 15cm x 8cm.

The beat goes on....

Why not add a guitarist or woody blues and create your own band!

This wooden model kit features cams and followers

Have you seen our Mechanical Toys CD-ROM? A unique program examining the world of mechanical wooden models through 3D animations, photos, videos and explanatory text.

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

Woke up this morning, my life was in bits...

One of our most popular wooden model kits.

Why not add a guitarist and drummer and create your own band!

This model features cams and followers.

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