Morris Models Kinetic Engine Art Laser-Cut Model Kits
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Every campaign we've run, on the record.
Our track record
- 62campaigns on record
- 43delivered on time
- 18late, announced ahead
- 1refunded the one time a goal was missed
- Full refundEvery order in the campaign
Why it’s on our shelf
- Every part movesTurn the power shaft and all of the internal parts move as they should, with the mechanism fully visible.
- Six engine genresFrom a single cylinder to a seven-cylinder radial and an opposed aircraft engine, each in its own layout.
- Built layer by layerParts are cut from 1/8 inch Baltic birch plywood and assembled like a mix of puzzle, woodworking and engine work.
Laser-cut plywood engine kits where every internal part moves when you turn the shaft.
Morris Models makes engine kits cut from Baltic birch plywood with CNC lasers. Each kit is an animated engine you assemble layer by layer; turn the power shaft and the internal parts move as they should, and all of them stay visible.
The Kickstarter campaign offered six models: single cylinder, Wankel-style rotary, V-twin, seven-cylinder radial, WWI rotary and opposed aircraft engine. They are designed for wall display, from about 10.5 inches to 17.5 inches across. Launch details for the store are coming soon.
Source: Kinetic Engine Art - Laser Cut Model Kits on Kickstarter (233 backers, funded). Photos by the maker.
Product specification
- Maker
- Morris Models
- Material
- 1/8 in (3 mm) Baltic birch plywood, CNC laser cut
- Shafting
- CNC cut shafting
- Models
- Single cylinder, Wankel-style rotary, V-twin, radial, WWI rotary, opposed aircraft
- Single cylinder
- about 10.5 x 10.5 in, a little over 50 parts
- V-twin
- about 14 x 17 in, around 350 parts, three-speed transmission
- Radial (7 cylinders)
- about 17 in across, around 500 pieces
- Opposed aircraft
- about 17.5 x 7 in, around 350 pieces
- Instructions
- Step-by-step manual, videos for most models
- Display
- Designed for wall display or a shelf
Questions people ask
What are the kits made of?
Baltic birch plywood, 1/8 inch (3 mm), laser cut, with precision cut shafting.
How long does a build take?
The maker estimates about 1 to 5 hours for the single cylinder and 10 to 30 hours for the radial.
What comes with a kit?
A detailed step-by-step construction manual; most models also have construction videos.
Which glue does it need?
The maker uses a general-purpose wood glue on its prototypes and says any glue that works on wood may be used.
Can I buy it now?
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Shipping to the US & customs
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