Widely used by NASA to help launch some of the early space Shuttles, this handy little pig will make you glad the internet was invented!
Made of untreated natural wood (we consider the thin plywood base wood, since it is made of wood) this easy to make automaton will thrill pig lovers and vegetarians alike. Standing 27 cm tall when fully in flight, the pig moves his legs and wings to stay aloft (like bees it is not really possible to fly, but it does anyway!).
A great conversation starter around the office or classroom, this model has many advantages over owning a dolphin. This model flies through the air, unlike a dolphin that just jumps into the air. It can be painted and dressed in pants; unlike a dolphin (they have no legs!). It is easy to make in an hour or so by kids as young as 8 or 9 and as young as 103! Dolphins, –well need we say more? It will bring hours of crazy fun and when not in use sits majestically on the windowsill, guarding the stuffed animals and cd collections from invaders (like running horses!). At no extra charge it will make very cool shadows on the wall, to bring emphasis to scary flying pig bedtime stories.
Easy to assemble in an hour or two, this kit uses a single linkage to make the movement. There is even a pig head shaped window to see how the crankshaft works (we thought of everything!). And as an added bonus we have assembled the best brains on the west side of our street to bring you a detailed history of flying pigs!
To make this kit you will need:
A pair of scissors
A ruler
Flying Pig assembly music (download from Itunes)
This is an excellent kit as a lead off for students to think about how levers work in the world, and for flying pig studies.
You don't need to cut any wood! Some parental involvement may be needed to help explain the aerodynamics of a flying pig.
