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Utilising a sling for the payload and a wooden box for weights, you can vary each to see how that changes your trajectory and distance travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from natural untreated wood and plywood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how far you can fling the clay balls (included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour assembled trebuchet will measure approximately 35cm x 32cm x 13.5cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for ages 8+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Not suitable for children under 3 years, due to small parts posing a choking hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kwizlo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67970547876136,"sku":null,"price":47.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0408\/4520\/files\/IMG_5758.png?v=1793446665"},{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-bombard-pathfinders","title":"Leonardo Da Vinci Bombard Wooden Kit - Pathfinders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on STEM kit is a working re-creation of Da Vinci's version of the Bombard. Made from natural, untreated wood, all parts are pre-cut and ready to assemble. This is a great gift for kids who like to build things with their hands and explore engineering concepts. You can adjust the angle of the barrel to see how that influences the distance travelled, and graph changes in parabola (for those who love maths!) The balls that are included can be opened - add cotton wool or extra weight to them and see how that also affects trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for ages 14+, younger children may need assistance with the build. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts posing a choking hazard\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kwizlo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67995095793960,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/0408\/4520\/files\/IMG_5751.jpg?v=1793445642"},{"product_id":"da-vinci-catapult-wooden-kit-pathfinders","title":"Da Vinci Catapult Wooden Kit - Pathfinders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wooden kit assembles into a working re-creation of Da Vinci's spin on the 15th century catapult. 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