Electric Paper Plane Launcher Kit
by 4M Project Kits
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: 4M Project KitsBrand: 4M Project Kits
Model: 3640
Product features:
- Electricity Science Kit: Electric Paper Plane Launcher.
- Your paper airplanes will be flying through the air with this fun launcher.
- Ready for take off!
- This do-it-yourself science kit contains everything you need to learn how spinning motors and plastic discs are used to launch a paper plane at up to 31 mph (50 km/h).
- Includes components for assembling the launcher and detailed instructions.
Toys and Games Reviews of Electric Paper Plane Launcher Kit
Customer Review: Impossible for children, frustrating for young and old!
Summary: 1 Stars
My son is a paper airplane nut, so he had to have this kit. Unfortunately, after the better part of the afternoon we've been unable to get the launcher built. The motors need to be inserted into two circular holes on the plastic base, and are very difficult to push through. Lots of force is required (much more than my 10 year old is capable of exerting), and the delicate wire connections on the motors are getting all bent up. The instructions suggest lubricating the motors with dish soap to facilitate the process, but in our case it didn't help. I've tried enlarging the holes with sandpaper, but again, without luck. At the moment my fingers are bruised and sore and my son is disappointed. I suppose if I keep sanding away at the plastic base it may come together eventually, but I must say this item seems more like it was devised to frustrate than educate.
I returned to have another go at this kit a few days after writing the previous review. I finally got the first motor inserted into the base, but the gasket around the second just couldn't bear up to the stress and broke as I tried to slide the motor through. Perhaps I can affix the motors with silicon gel. That should work, if I build a rigging to hold the motors in position while it dries. More likely, I'll just throw the junky thing away.
Description of Electric Paper Plane Launcher Kit
Product Description Electricity Science Kit: Electric Paper Plane Launcher. Your paper airplanes will be flying through the air with this fun launcher. Ready for take off! This do-it-yourself science kit contains everything you need to learn how spinning motors and plastic discs are used to launch a paper plane at up to 31 mph (50 km/h). Includes components for assembling the launcher and detailed instructions. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included. Ages 5 & up. Adult supervision recommended.Science Toys
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