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Egyptian Housewife In Pharaoh´s times: While the peasant is irrigating his field with the shaduf, his wife is preparing the meal. On a millstone she grinds the to flour and it is gathered in a basket. Mechanism: This model is inspired by a mechanical toy from the age of the ancient Egyptians. But the miller at that time was moved by a string. Now the rotation of the crank is transformed into the motion of the upper part of the body by an oscillating lever - size of the assembled model: 14 x 6 x 29 cm. . Designed by Walter Ruffler. Difficulty: Medium. £2.95  |
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Automata and Mechanical Toys by Rodney Peppe Published on 26th August 2002 This exciting new book gives a historical background to the contemporary automata movement, celebrating the role that Cabaret Mechanical Theatre has played. Many of the UK's leading automatists, including Paul Spooner, Keith Newstead, Peter Markey, Ron Fuller and Tim Hunkin are featured, with examples of their work. There is also plenty of advice on how to get started when making your own automata, explanations of basic mechanisms. Also step-by-step instructions for themed automata projects, based on the Twelve Days of Christmas. See inside 160 pages, 160 colour photographs and 44 line drawings. Price:£20.00 |
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Cardboard Engineering Source Book A photocopiable resource book by Rob Ives. The book contains ten extendable cardboard engineering projects which introduce many mechanisms, from simple cams to crank sliders and swash plates. Each project comprises fully illustrated clear instructions, photocopiable pages of all the parts needed to make a complete automaton and a page of ideas to extend the project. Simply photocopy the pages onto thin card and away you go! Price: £29.95 (includes a licence to make unlimited photocopies of the model parts for own use) See inside |
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