{"title":"Academy Da Vinci and Mechanical Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy Da Vinci and Mechanical Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Academy’s da Vinci machines and the Penydarren locomotive model. These projects place the mechanism and its movement at the center of the build, with gears, levers and moving parts to follow through assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose the subject and scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the complete subject name and Academy kit number before selecting a version. A unit, production type or named edition can change which references and paint scheme you need. Compare the scale with the rest of your planned display and check the individual listing for any stated special features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt the workbench\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the assembly order before applying finish to any mechanism. Test movement at each stage and keep contact points clear so the finished model can demonstrate the intended action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore this range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd18133\"\u003eAcademy Steam Locomotive Penydarren Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd18174\"\u003eAcademy da Vinci Rolling Ball Timer Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acd18130\"\u003eAcademy da Vinci Paddleboat Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan the finish and supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the instructions and a list of the colors, tools and materials needed for this kit. Dry-fit the main parts, then prepare a test sample of the intended finish. Keep delicate details accessible through painting and leave their final installation until the assembly sequence calls for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Academy collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-cars-trucks\"\u003eAcademy Car and Truck Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-space-shuttle\"\u003eAcademy Space Shuttle Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e, explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/science-kits\"\u003eScience Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or find finishing supplies in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ePaint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acd18133","title":"Academy Steam Locomotive Penydarren Mechanical Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Steam Locomotive Penydarren Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Steam Locomotive Penydarren to your workbench. The Penydarren locomotive kit brings a mechanical subject to the workbench, with its movement and structure as the focus of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the assembly order around moving parts. Test the mechanism as you build and keep paint away from contact points where it could affect movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFollowing the mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the pieces in the order shown by the instructions and identify the joints that must move. Check the relationship between each assembly before advancing to the next step. A clean, well-aligned mechanism helps you follow the path of movement on the completed display, so test it gently as the build develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssembly and presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the assembly sequence before applying any finish. Test the moving parts at each stage and keep the mechanism accessible during the build. Follow the kit’s instructions for setup and operation so you can see how the completed parts work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steam Locomotive Penydarren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD18133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the instructions for the required tools and operating sequence. Lay out the parts by assembly stage and keep moving joints clear as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-da-vinci\"\u003eAcademy Da Vinci and Mechanical Kits\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy model kits\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Assembly and alignment are central to showing how the device works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the ball path and mounting surfaces as you build. Test the mechanism on a level surface and follow the instructions for setting it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFollowing the mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the pieces in the order shown by the instructions and identify the joints that must move. Check the relationship between each assembly before advancing to the next step. A clean, well-aligned mechanism helps you follow the path of movement on the completed display, so test it gently as the build develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssembly and presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the assembly sequence before applying any finish. Test the moving parts at each stage and keep the mechanism accessible during the build. Follow the kit’s instructions for setup and operation so you can see how the completed parts work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: da Vinci Rolling Ball Timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD18174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the instructions for the required tools and operating sequence. 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Find more subjects in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/science-kits\"\u003eScience Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, with finishing supplies in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67912262975562,"sku":"ACD18174","price":23.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/acy18174.jpg?v=1793907948"},{"product_id":"acd18130","title":"Academy da Vinci Paddleboat Mechanical Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy da Vinci Paddleboat Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings da Vinci Paddleboat to your workbench. The paddleboat turns the relationship between gearing and paddle rotation into the subject of the model. It offers a different mechanical project from a conventional static ship kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the drive assembly sequence carefully and check that the paddles turn freely. Use the instructions to establish how the completed mechanism should be operated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFollowing the mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the pieces in the order shown by the instructions and identify the joints that must move. Check the relationship between each assembly before advancing to the next step. A clean, well-aligned mechanism helps you follow the path of movement on the completed display, so test it gently as the build develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssembly and presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the assembly sequence before applying any finish. Test the moving parts at each stage and keep the mechanism accessible during the build. Follow the kit’s instructions for setup and operation so you can see how the completed parts work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: da Vinci Paddleboat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD18130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the instructions for the required tools and operating sequence. 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Test the moving parts at each stage and keep the mechanism accessible during the build. Follow the kit’s instructions for setup and operation so you can see how the completed parts work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Academy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: da Vinci Self-Propelling Cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACD18129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy kit number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mechanical Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore starting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the instructions for the required tools and operating sequence. 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