While the engine is complex, step-by-step instructions - along with some patience - ensure excellent results. Simulation Model: A real electric motor inside the starter motor housing drives the V8 engine through its 4-stroke process. The crankshaft, rods and pistons can be observed through special viewing windows. The intricate valve-trains atop the engine, as well as chains, pullies and accessories on the front, demonstrate the coordination among all the moving parts. Even when not in motion, it is an impressive machine to see.
Excellent Learning Activity: This kit is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 14, due to its small parts. However, it provides a great opportunity for adults to spend time with children. The child will learn to understand and follow illustrated instructions, manipulate parts and basic tools, and to know the accomplishment of a job well-done. It fosters an appreciation for the ingenuity in today's technology as well as the need for it in coming generations.