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Machine Works V8 Engine

Build a fully functional, motorised model of a V8 internal combustion engine.

  • Machine Works V8 Engine Pack
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Build you own Replica V8 Engine
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Features
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Contents
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Finished Engine
  • Machine Works V8 Engine Parts
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Pieces in Kit
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Kit contains everything needed for assembly
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Includes real engine sound effects
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Rotating crankshaft
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Pistons go up and down
  • Machine Works V8 Engine - Illuminated spark plugs
  • Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App
  • Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
  • Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
  • Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
  • Machine Works V8 Engine Get the AR Smart Phone App
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Machine Works V8 Engine Pack
Machine Works V8 Engine - Build you own Replica V8 Engine
Machine Works V8 Engine - Features
Machine Works V8 Engine - Contents
Machine Works V8 Engine - Finished Engine
Machine Works V8 Engine Parts
Machine Works V8 Engine - Pieces in Kit
Machine Works V8 Engine - Kit contains everything needed for assembly
Machine Works V8 Engine - Includes real engine sound effects
Machine Works V8 Engine - Rotating crankshaft
Machine Works V8 Engine - Pistons go up and down
Machine Works V8 Engine - Illuminated spark plugs
Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App
Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
Machine Works V8 Engine AR Smart Phone App Screenshots
Machine Works V8 Engine Get the AR Smart Phone App

About

This model is a greatly simplified version of a real V8 car engine featuring realistic V8 sound and illuminating spark plugs. Contains over 250 pieces and all that you need to assemble the model. Comes with a fully illustrated, step by step instruction manual as well as interesting information about V8 engines.

To help you discover how internal combustion engines work a special augmented reality App is available via your smart phone. This creates an interactive experience with the finished model so you can see an exploded view of the engine with 5 animations of key components and detailed descriptions of 11 different engine parts plus the engine sound. Brings the  workings of the V8 engine to life!

Kit includes free access to the App, accessible from both the Apple and Google Play Stores.

YOU NEED TO SUPPLY:

  • 3 x AA batteries
  • Smart phone

Dad's Choice Awards 2013 - WinnerCreative Play Awards 2018 - Highly Commended

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Features & Benefits

  • construct a fully working motorised model of a V8 engine.
  • features transparent engine cases that make the moving parts visible during operation.
  • discover how an engine works with the help of digital & interactive augmented reality (via an App).
  • includes everything you need to build your own model engine.
  • instruction manual contains step-by-step diagrams.

Build, AR App & Engine Demo: https://youtu.be/bunirInvq5Q
Engine Model Demo: https://youtu.be/JSAGnZIBBxU
Smart Phone AR App Video: https://youtu.be/EIBrxwMmVRs
Time-lapse Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/WF-MIo07ktU

Machine Works V8 Engine Product Video

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Machine Works V8 Engine Product Information

Contents:

  • More than 250 parts
  • Detailed step-by-step instruction manual

Age: 10 years +
Batteries: Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included).
Warnings: CAUTION! Use under adult supervision. For children over 10 years of age only.

Build, AR App & Engine Demo: https://youtu.be/bunirInvq5Q
Engine Model Demo: https://youtu.be/JSAGnZIBBxU
Smart Phone AR App Video: https://youtu.be/EIBrxwMmVRs
Time-lapse Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/WF-MIo07ktU