IT'S A "STRANDBEEST"

[james pithouse]

Hi all. Did not know, where to stick this project, that I got from my brother and sister-in-law. For my birthday, in 15 days, from today. I hope you enjoy it, I did. Only thing that let it down, was double sided tape, to hold the blades, not strong enough. As they are some sort off plastic card, but still a lovely model to do as it help's understand, how it works by wind. And it is a good project to give to kids with parents help. As it also envolves sceince and engineering. So without further interuptions here it is, the model. Oh by the way, the Instructions are in english, and in any language what ever part off the world your in. Instructions attached to back off box so do not pull it off, or you will not be able to build these things.

 

[james pithouse]

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[Si Benson]

Did you get it to work? I’ve stumbled upon these a few times over the years, the concept is brilliant.
Looks very intricate...well done getting through it.

 

[JR]

wow that looks a nightmare to assemble.Good for you.
I've seen full size ones on U Tube they are utterly mind blowing.
John .

 

[james pithouse]

SI, yes but by hand, but not fun unless the wind does it for you, after a while it hurts your fingers, turning it, just to make sure, all the parts work in sink with each other, every time you build it bit by bit, but now it's complete, I going to try something better. To hold the blades in place than the double sided sticky tape, that come in the kit. but don't know, what yet.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi. I was given one as a birthday present last year and found a hairdryer or my airbrush to be a good sources of wind to make it go.

Peter

 

[Gern]

To hold the blades in place than the double sided sticky tape, that come in the kit. but don't know, what yet.

A spot of superglue and a small clamp while it set worked on mine.

 

[james pithouse]

ok i'll try a spot off super glue on the sails