• WHAT IS IT ? The Roman Ballista is a dyi model kit and learning resource that can be used to teach basic principles behind mechanical engineering design, areodynamics and history and ancient inventions.
• WHATS INCLUDED? The Roman Ballista catapult kit comes with all parts precut and ready to assemble to build a working model Ballista. Model kit includes 3 wooden madalion projectiles.
• WHO IS IT IDEAL FOR? Kids toy ages 10 12 14. Father son building kits. Makes a unique gift for a teenager. A great toy for boys 9 12 13 14 and a science fair project idea
• WHAT DOES IT DO ? Based on drawings and written records (but not here-say – we only use facts in our historical kits!), this Ballista re-creates the way in which torsion powered weapons worked, and can fire the small wooden projectiles over 15 feet!
• WHAT DO I LEARN? The Ballista is an excellent learning reasource for many educational learning lessons. Learn about medieval weapons engineering and design, simple machines, ancient inventions, siege engines and historical battles and Greek inventions.
• We only make high quality educational toys that are made from fsc natural untreated wood, non toxic and comply with and pass the ASTM toy safety standards for childrens toys.