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school design & technology resources - construction kits
The Fairground Kit - this activity is recommended by the DFES as a major part of the D&T curriculum
The fairground kit is suitable for a class project and can form the centrepiece of other classroom work.
This set contains a roundabout, swing, jet rocket and bumper cars. Pupils can add their own individuality to the finished design. It is is recommended by the DFES as a major part of the D&T curriculum.
2xAA batteries required for each separate model (not included).
1982  set  £51.95
The following design and technology construction kits have been designed to demonstrate different methods of transmission as well as the distinction between speed and power. Each model contains a clearbox motor that has been designed for use in schools. They have a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate gear case and tough nylon gears. Gear ratios can be altered to show the effect on speed and power of the model . After the kits have been constructed, the main component parts (gearbox, drive train, battery box and switch) can be re-used to make other models.
Clearbox Worm Driven Chassis Kit
Clearbox Worm Driven Chassis Kit
This kit uses a worm drive to connect the gearbox with the main drive axle. The kit contains al the necessary items, (apart from adhesives, tools and batteries) to construct a single chassis.
4xAA batteries required (not included).
1983  each  £11.95
 Clearbox Bevel Driven Chassis Kit
Clearbox Bevel Driven Chassis Kit
This kit uses a bevel drive to connect the gearbox with the main drive axle. The kit contains all the necessary items, (apart from adhesives, tools and batteries) to construct a single chassis.
4xAA batteries required (not included).
1984  each  £11.95
 Clearbox Pulley Driven Chassis Kit
Clearbox Pulley Driven Chassis Kit
This kit uses a pulley drive to connect the gearbox with the main drive axle, requiring less alignment accuracy. The kit contains all the necessary items, (apart from adhesives, tools and batteries) to construct a single chassis.
4xAA batteries required (not included).
1985  each  £11.95
Clearbox Tracked Vehicle Kit
Clearbox Tracked Vehicle Kit
This kit uses sprockets connected directly to the axles and linked together by plastic chain to form a tracked vehicle. The kit contains all the necessary items, (apart from adhesives, tools and batteries) to construct a single chassis.
4xAA batteries required (not included).
1986  each  £16.50
 

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