Solar Power Kits
In today's climate of environmental awareness our solar powered kits are not only great fun, but also introduce children of all ages to the concept of renewable energy. A winning combination for children,  parents, educators and the Planet!
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Solar powered Racer Kit

02004IP12
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SOLAR CAR - RACER

Watch him go in the sunlight! A lovely little red solar–powered racing car to build. No batteries – just power from the sun.
– lllustrated instructions included.
– Motor and solar panel come pre-wired, but very simple push–together assembly is required
– When the sun shines on the solar panel, the panel makes electricity that turns the motor and the wheels.
– 57 x 42 x 17 mm.
– A fun demonstration of solar power when in direct sunlight.

Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.

Lego' style Helicopter Kit with solar rotor - light Brown

02004IP18
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SOLAR HELICOPTER

A perennial favourite - what little boy could resist! A self-contained building brick model to make.

Please note the helicopter is light brown in colour.

  • When the sun shines, the rotor spins.
  • Rotor (but not bricks) compatible with major construction toys including Lego, K'nex, Fischer Technik, Best-lock, Tyco, Eitech and most metal construction sets.
  • Excellent for demonstrating solar power in action – put your hand over the panel and the rotors stop turning.
  • 12 cm long.
 
  • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
  • paint kit Wooden Helicopter and Paint Kit with straight rotor blade

    02006IP18
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    SOLAR HELICOPTER

    A brilliant kit, including a model helicopter to glue together and paint, with a solar-powered rotor as the finishing touch. Sure to keep them absorbed, and a great way to introduce the concepts of renewable energy.

    Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.

    Solar powered Red Car Kit

    02006IP01
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    SOLAR CAR - RED RACER

    A wonderful little solar powered racing car, with gearbox and battery, to build and wire. Once correctly assembled the Red Car drives along a flat surface when the sun shines on the solar panel. Tricky but worth it!

    • High quality pre-cut and coloured solid wooden pieces.
    • Learn how a solar module can power a gearbox.
    • Learn how to build a gearbox and how motors work.
    • Illustrated instructions included.
    • Requires screwdriver and long nose pliers.
    Suitable for age 8 and above with adult help.
  • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
  • Solar powered Tank - Car Building Kit

    02006IP01
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    SOLAR TANK

    A great toy for anyone who enjoys building kits. A plastic building set complete with tank tracks, which moves when the sun shines on the solar cell.

    Great fun, as well as being educational.

    Ideal for children ages 8 and above.

  • Not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.