Description
This mini aeroplane construction kit turns a set of perforated metal strips and plates, a handful of nuts and bolts and two chunky black wheels into a little propeller plane you build yourself. The finished model has a flat propeller plate at the nose, a long wing strip bolted across the body, a slim fuselage that kicks up into an angled tail and a pair of wheels underneath, all in a bright silver metal finish. The pieces are metal and plastic, and the kit comes with its own metal spanner and a screwdriver with a metal shaft and red plastic handle, along with a clear instruction leaflet. The kit measures 8.5cm wide, 6.5cm long and 3cm high, so it tucks easily into a drawer or a bag.
Building it is a calm, absorbing project for a rainy afternoon at the kitchen table: you follow the steps, line up the holes and fix each piece with a real nut and bolt. It is a small, satisfying lesson in how things fit together, and the finished plane earns its place on a desk, a bookshelf or a windowsill, where its silver metal catches the light. We like it as a toy for play and as a little model to keep.
Every part bolts together with screws and nuts rather than glue, so the plane is sturdy once built and can be taken apart and put together again whenever the mood strikes. The spanner holds each nut while the screwdriver turns the screw, which makes tightening simple. Look after it by wiping the metal with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep the small pieces and tools together in the box between builds so nothing goes astray. Small and easy to wrap, it is a thoughtful little gift that offers an afternoon of making and a model to enjoy afterwards.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Construction kit pieces & screwdriver: metal & plastic; spanner: metal |
| Length |
6.5cm |
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Height |
3cm |
| Weight |
0.029KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What comes in the aeroplane construction kit?
You get the metal and plastic pieces to build the aeroplane, a set of nuts and bolts, a metal spanner, a screwdriver and an instruction leaflet.
What is the construction kit made of?
The construction pieces are metal and plastic, the spanner is metal, and the screwdriver has a metal shaft with a plastic handle.
How big is the kit?
The kit measures 8.5cm wide, 6.5cm long and 3cm high, which makes it compact enough to keep in a drawer or a bag.
Do I need any extra tools to build it?
No extra tools are needed, as the kit includes its own spanner and screwdriver for fixing every nut and bolt firmly in place.
Can the plane be taken apart and built again?
Yes, because everything is held together with nuts and bolts rather than glue, you can take the plane apart and build it again.
Where does the finished plane look best?
Once built, the silver plane sits neatly on a desk, a bookshelf or a windowsill as a small model to keep and admire.