{"product_id":"maquette-mecanique-engins-siege-medievaux","title":"Mechanical Wooden Model Kit — The Rampart Ballista","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe great medieval bow on its mount, rebuilt in 142 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ballista like the ones raised at the foot of castle ramparts: a great bow mounted on a swiveling carriage, exposed gears and a round base. 142 pre-cut wooden pieces, about five hours of building, no glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e142\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e≈ 5 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLong\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA mechanical wooden model kit straight out of the Middle Ages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 142 pieces fit together without glue, following the illustrated instructions: the base, the pivot, the carriage, then the bow and its elastic tensioners. Once built, the ballista swivels on its base and you can work its mechanism by hand, like a real siege machine in miniature. The natural wood can stay as is or be painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e A medieval history or old-machinery enthusiast. A build to share with a teenager. A desk piece that tells the story of an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 18.5 cm footprint, 19 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside The Rampart Ballista model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pre-cut wooden parts (142 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elastic bands for the mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue needed. Recommended for ages 14+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etools guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions about The Rampart Ballista model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the mechanism move?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: once built, the ballista swivels on its base and you can work its bow by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I paint it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the wood is natural. Paint the parts before the final assembly so you can reach every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout five hours, spread over two or three evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Rampart Ballista compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/wheeled-siege-engine-mechanical-wooden-model\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wheeled Siege Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: same era, same building fun, on four big wheels. For a machine that moves on its own, with no batteries, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/rocking-fisherman-mechanical-wooden-model\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rocking Fisherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA machine to rebuild. An era to revisit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/mechanical-wooden-model-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emechanical model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/wooden-model-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewooden model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e family. Looking for a gift to build? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/news\/unique-gifts-for-men-ideas-to-build\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunique gift ideas for men\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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