The steam engine and the Ferris wheel in a set - AsdtroMedia
Pre-cut cardboard kit for a functioning steam engine and a rotating Ferris wheel.
The Steam Engine
A steam engine as a cardboard kit, powered by really boiling steam. This model is not only splendid to look at, it also works splendidly. The boiler made of corrosion-resistant aluminium has a magnetic pressure relief valve, the fire from 5 tea lights is shielded by a galvanised wire grid and the steam is conducted through a closed hose and foil system and released into the open air via a chimney.The Ferris Wheel
In order for the Ferris wheel to be kept in motion by the power of the steam engine, it is designed to be particularly smooth-running and has a high reduction ratio of 15:1, i.e. the impeller that turns the Ferris wheel has a diameter 15 times larger than the driving wheel that is attached to the crankshaft of the steam engine.You can find a detailed illustrated construction report here - Steam engine.
You can find a detailed illustrated construction report here - Ferris wheel.
| Aspiration scale: | Challenging |
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| Time Line: | 20 Hours |
6 pre-punched and printed sheets of construction cardboard, DIN A4
2 printed sheets of construction cardboard, DIN A4
incl. accessories:
1 sheet of aluminum sheet, 0.18 mm, DIN A4
1 wire mesh, galvanized, spot-welded, 220 x 330 mm (boiler house)
1 chipboard, 6 x 210 x 297 mm (base plate)
1 aluminum can with screw lid, Ø 100 x 30 mm (steam boiler)
1 foil glove
1 crankshaft with 2 cranks, spring steel wire Ø 1.5 mm, 140 x 7 x 1.5 mm
1 valve bracket made of spring steel wire, Ø 1.5 mm, 50 x 28 x 3.5 m
1 axle made of spring steel wire, Ø 1.5 mm x 40 mm
2 axles made of Spring steel wire, Ø 1.5 mm x 27 mm
15 perforated disks made of hard PVC, 15 mm (OD) x 1.5 mm (ID) x 1mm
1 silicone hose, 2.8 mm (OD) x 0.8 mm (ID) x 110 mm
1 silicone hose, 7 mm (OD) x 5 mm (ID) x 275 mm
1 ring magnet (SrFe), 15 mm (OD) x 6 mm (ID) x 10 mm
1 washer, galvanized, 16 mm (OD) x 8.4 mm (ID) x 1.5 mm
4 rubber O-rings, Ø 6.5 - 8.5 mm, cross section Ø 1.5 mm
1 foam seal (“Tesamoll”) approx. 25 x 9 x 6 mm
3 cotton swabs, 75 x 5 mm 2 disposable syringes,
2 ml and 10 ml
Cutting templates
Detailed assembly instructions
Not included: 5 tea lights
Dimensions of the built article: approx. 29.7 x 21.2 x 22 cm
Construction time: approx. 20 hours
The kit Ferris Wheel consists of:
- 5 pre-cut sheets of cardboard in DIN A4 format.
- Various accessories
- Detailed building instructions
Size of the finished Ferris wheel: approx. 22 x 16.3 x 24.6 cm (W/D/H)
Distributor:
PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, pgi-shop.ch
Manufacturer: AstroMedia GmbH, Im Wirrigen 30, 45731 Waltrop, Germany, astromedia.de
Adult supervision:
Children under 14 years of age should only use the kit under adult supervision to avoid risks from improper handling.
Be careful with small parts:
Hazard of suffocation! Keep small parts out of the reach of small children.
Risk of injury:
Be particularly careful when handling pointed and sharp parts! Use sharp tools carefully, if necessary take suitable safety measures to avoid injuries.
Do not touch the steam boiler (aluminum can) during and after operation until it has cooled down completely. Keep children and unauthorized persons away from it during operation.
Fire hazard:
Be careful with open fire and heat sources. Product contains highly flammable materials. Never leave unattended when in use.
Use of tea lights:
When using tea lights, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Never leave burning tea lights unattended.
Use of adhesive:
When using adhesive, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Work in well-ventilated rooms and avoid skin or eye contact.
Intended use:
The kit may only be used in accordance with the enclosed instructions. Independent modifications can affect the functionality and safety of the built model.
Magnet:
Hazard of swallowing:
Magnets can be swallowed and cause serious injuries to the body. Keep out of the reach of children under 12 years of age!
Health risk:
People with pacemakers or other medical devices should keep away from magnets!
Risk for electronic devices:
Strong magnetic fields can damage electronic devices, data storage devices (e.g. credit cards) and mechanical components or render them unusable. Store magnets at a safe distance.
Risk of crushing:
Due to their strong attraction, magnets can pinch skin or fingers and cause crushing or bruising.
Risk of allergy:
The surface coating (nickel) can cause allergic reactions. Minimize direct skin contact!
Risk of breakage and splintering:
Magnets are brittle and can break into sharp-edged fragments in the event of a collision, which poses a risk of injury to skin and eyes.:
Risk due to dust formation:
Grinding, drilling or cutting magnets produces dust that can be self-igniting when it comes into contact with oxygen and is harmful to health.
Mechanical processing should be avoided!
Disposal:
Dispose of magnets in accordance with local disposal regulations.
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