Educational Mechanical
Discover the inner workings of aviation and mechanical engineering with our Educational Mechanical collection, featuring precision scale model engines, detailed cockpit sections, and intricate mechanical assemblies. This specialized collection brings together authentic reproductions from leading manufacturers including Atlantis Models, Italeri, Model Shipways, Roden, and Five Star Master, offering modelers and enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to explore mechanical complexity at various scales.
From the powerful Allison 501-D13 Prop Jet Aircraft Engine in 1/10 scale to the legendary Wright Cyclone Engine, each kit reveals the engineering brilliance behind historic aviation powerplants. Experience the precision of rotary engines with the Sopwith Camel Clerget Rotary Engine and the SE-5 Wolseley Viper Engine, both capturing the unique mechanical characteristics of World War I aviation technology.
Our collection extends beyond engines to include highly detailed cockpit sections such as the F-16 Cockpit and F-104 G Cockpit, allowing builders to understand instrument layouts and pilot environments of iconic jet fighters. Industrial mechanical systems are represented through specialized equipment like the Dusseldorf Beardmore Crane and Four-Bar Linkage Gantry Crane, perfect for maritime and industrial dioramas.
Whether you're an educator seeking hands-on teaching tools, a serious modeler pursuing technical accuracy, or an engineering enthusiast fascinated by mechanical design, this collection offers exceptional learning value. Each kit serves as a three-dimensional textbook, revealing cam timing, valve arrangements, linkage systems, and structural engineering principles. Explore our Educational Mechanical collection and related Estes Engines/Accessories for complementary educational modeling experiences. For authentic manufacturer information and historical context, visit Tamiya USA.
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Atlantis Models 1/10 Atlantis Models Allison 501-D13 Prop Jet Aircraft Engine - 1551 $38.97
$49.99 -
Atlantis Models 1/12 Atlantis Models Wright Cyclone Engine 6052 $31.17
$39.99 -
Italeri 1/12 Italeri F-104 G Cockpit 2991 $42.94
$57.99 -
Italeri 1/12 Italeri F-16 Cockpit 2990 $42.94
$57.99 -
Model Shipways 1/16 Model Shipways Mercedes Engine F-1466-3A 1000 $54.55
$69.99 -
Model Shipways 1/16 Model Shipways SE-5 Wolseley Viper Engine - 1061 $54.55
$69.99 -
Model Shipways 1/16 Model Shipways Sopwith Camel Clerget Rotary Engine - 1031 $54.55
$69.99 -
Roden Models 1/32 Roden Wolseley Viper 626 $19.49
$24.99 -
Five Star Master 1/350 Five Star Master Dusseldorf Beardmore Crane $40.51
$51.99 -
Five Star Master 1/350 Five Star Master Four-Bar Linkage Gantry Crane $10.90
$13.99 -
Five Star Master 1/350 Five Star Master Glasgow Finnieston Crane $40.51
$51.99 -
Five Star Master 1/350 Five Star Master Large Dry Dock Model Kit $48.62
$61.99 -
Five Star Master 1/350 Five Star Master Large Gantry Crane $68.56
$87.99 -
Revell-Germany 1/4 Revell Germany Visible V-8 Engine - 460 $78.28
$119.95 -
Revell-Monogram 1/4 Revell-Monogram Visible V-8 Engine 8883 $92.37
$123.95 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Helicopter 18159 $17.77
$24.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Amoured Car 18136 $21.82
$28.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Arch Bridge 18153 $19.49
$25.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Catapult 18137 $23.77
$30.50 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Clock 18150 $21.82
$28.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Flying Machine 18146 $20.26
$26.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Flying Pendulum Clock 18157 $21.82
$28.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series G.E.T Clock 18185 $21.82
$28.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Leverage Crane 18175 $22.21
$28.50 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Mechanical Drum 18138 $22.21
$28.50 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Paddleboat 18130 $21.04
$27.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Rolling Ball Timer 18174 $21.82
$28.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Self-Propelling Cart 18129 $21.04
$27.00 -
Academy Models Academy Da Vinci Series Spingarde 18142 $21.43
$27.50 -
Academy Models Academy Kayak Robot 18156 $20.26
$26.00 -
Academy Models Academy Solar Car 18114 $35.54
$48.00 -
Academy Models Academy Solar Power Turtle Ship 18135 $37.41
$48.00 -
Academy Models Academy Spider Robot 18141 $22.60
$29.00 -
Academy Models Academy Steam Locomotive Penydarren 18133 $28.06
$36.00 -
New-Ray Toys New-Ray Classic Bi-Plane Model Kit 20227 $177.20
$227.40 -
Tamiya R6/AA/Um3 Separated Batt Box $4.26
$5.75 -
Tamiya Tamiya 3-Speed Crank Axle Gearbox 70093 $7.23
$9.75 -
Tamiya Tamiya 3mm Diameter Shaft Set 70105 $4.64
$6.25 -
Tamiya Tamiya 3mm Hex Shaft Set 70252 $3.20
$4.30 -
Tamiya Tamiya 3mm Push Rivet Set 70155 $4.64
$6.25
Expand your understanding of mechanical engineering and aviation history through hands-on scale modeling. The Educational Mechanical collection represents more than just model kits—these are precision educational tools that demonstrate fundamental engineering principles, from the rotary motion of World War I engines to the sophisticated avionics of modern jet fighters. Each model in this collection has been selected for its educational value, technical accuracy, and ability to reveal the hidden complexity of mechanical systems.
The aircraft engine models showcase the evolution of aviation powerplants across different eras. Early rotary engines like the Clerget demonstrate the unique engineering solutions of the pioneer aviation age, where the entire engine rotated around a stationary crankshaft. Later radial engines such as the Wright Cyclone reveal the development of more powerful and reliable designs that dominated aviation through World War II. Turboprop engines like the Allison 501-D13 bridge the gap between piston and pure jet propulsion, offering insight into transitional aviation technology.
Cockpit sections provide invaluable perspective on pilot environments and instrument evolution. The F-16 and F-104 G cockpit kits allow builders to understand the layout of flight controls, navigation instruments, weapons systems, and ejection mechanisms in iconic Cold War jet fighters. These models serve as excellent educational resources for understanding human factors engineering and the challenges of designing effective pilot interfaces for high-performance aircraft.
Industrial mechanical models including the Beardmore Crane and Four-Bar Linkage Gantry Crane demonstrate engineering principles beyond aviation. These kits reveal the mechanics of heavy lifting equipment, load distribution, structural reinforcement, and the elegant simplicity of linkage systems that have served maritime and industrial applications for over a century. They're particularly valuable for understanding mechanical advantage, force vectors, and structural engineering fundamentals.
For educators, these models offer tangible teaching aids that bring abstract engineering concepts to life. Students can observe gear ratios, valve timing, linkage geometry, and structural load paths in three dimensions. For hobbyists and collectors, they provide deeply satisfying building experiences that reward patience and attention to detail with museum-quality display pieces. The collection spans multiple scales from 1/350 to 1/10, allowing builders to choose projects appropriate to their skill level, available space, and specific areas of interest.
Complement your Educational Mechanical models with our Estes Engines/Accessories collection for functional model rocketry components, or explore our specialized aircraft collections including 1/72 Azur Prop Aircraft and 1/48 Fine Molds Jet Aircraft for complete airframe models. For manufacturer specifications, building techniques, and historical documentation, visit Tamiya USA for comprehensive modeling resources and technical support.