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product_id: 673684348
title: "Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0"
brand: "smithsonian"
price: "€ 113.38"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/673684348-motor-works-blue-15-0x11-0x2-0
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# Battery Operated 4-Cylinder Engine Model Large Colored Poster Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0

**Brand:** smithsonian
**Price:** € 113.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Unleash Your Inner Engineer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0 by smithsonian
- **How much does it cost?** € 113.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/673684348-motor-works-blue-15-0x11-0x2-0)

## Best For

- smithsonian enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smithsonian brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ignite Your Curiosity:** Build a fully functional 4-cylinder engine model that brings mechanics to life!
- • **Light Up Your Learning:** Experience the thrill of battery-operated moving parts and lights.
- • **Join the Maker Movement:** Be part of a community that values hands-on learning and innovation.
- • **Visualize the Mechanics:** Comes with a stunning 35" x 23" colored poster for an immersive learning experience.
- • **Perfect for Young Innovators:** Designed for ages 8 and up, fostering creativity and engineering skills.

## Overview

The Smithsonian Motor-Works Blue is an engaging educational kit that allows users aged 8 and up to build a working model of a 4-cylinder engine. Featuring battery-operated moving parts and lights, this kit includes a large colored poster to enhance the learning experience, making it perfect for young innovators and aspiring engineers.

## Description

Product Description               Includes 2 Washers, 2 Shafts in various lengths, 4 Exhaust Valves, 4 Intake Valves, 8 Valve Stems, 4 Piston Pins, 8 Piston Halves, 4 Connecting Rods, 8 Timing Cams, 8 Rocker Arms, 1 Crankshaft, 1 Crankshaft Pulley, 1 Fan Pulley, 1 fan, 1 engine Mounting Stand, 5 Bearings, 1 Clutch Housing, 1 Oil Pan, 1 Lower Crankcase, 1 Rocker Arm Cover, 1 Upper Cylinder Head, 1 Timing Belt, 1 Timing Wheel, 1 Timimg Gear, 1 Tensioning Belt Pulley, 1 Lower Cylinder Head, 1 Lower Cylinder Block, 1 Dipstick, 1 Positioning Jig, 1 Timimg Belt Cover, 1 Intake Manifold, 1 Exhaust Manifold, 1 Carburator Cover, 1 Carburator Bowel, 1 front Half of Water Distribution Assdembly, 1 Drive Module, 1 Battery Pack, 67 Scews and Color Poster with Instructions. Requires 2 ) 1.5 V) "AA" Batteries, 1 Pair of Scisssors and a Screwdriver ( Not Included)                  From the Manufacturer               Build a real working battery powered 4-cylinder model engine with real lights and sound. Watch the spark plugs fire and the valves open and close. See how the pistons fire and watch the belts and fan turn. Detailed instructions are included.

## Features

- Build a Working Model of a 4-Cylinder Engine
- Valves Rock, Spark Plugs Fire, and Pistons Drive Crankshaft
- Battery Operated Moving Parts and Lights
- Includes 35" x 23" 9 89 cm x 57 cm) Colored Poster
- Age 8 and Up

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Smithsonian
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult,Kid
- **Color:** Blue
- **Theme:** Vehicle
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 15 x 3 x 12 inches

## Images

![Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CrWrUjCEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this use gasoline or fuel?**
A: HelloNeither....this is an operating model to demonstrate the operating components of an engine.Sincerely;Barbara J.Customer Service ManagerLittle Folks Book and Toy

**Q: For what age group**
A: I would say any age above 12.  I used this for training for ages 18-25 to show them how an engine works.

**Q: The distributor assembly came apart when we were screwing it in.... the 2 silver balls are now loose in there. Any advice on getting it back together?**
A: Take it back apart... That's your only option. I hated putting this thing together, it was in no way meant for a child to build ! ! You have to be an engineer to assemble this...once we finally had ours complete, my son was anxious to see it operate. About the 4th time he turned it on, the belt for the fan came off. As of now, it's in a landfill.

**Q: What is the size after complete?**
A: It's about 10h x 12w x 4d inches.  It was something I bought for my grandsons, and they built it with their dad.  It was a fun project.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Technical details are very good and also an attractive piece
*by E***N on March 8, 2020*

For the price this is a great kit. Very attractive and well designed. I build exhibits for a living and my general thoughts are that even though this is just a consumer model kit, that it does have some details and color choices that present elements of both scientific and artistic merit. These are some of the details I look for in exhibit production in creative and scientific terms. I like that fact that even though this is a consumer model kit that it has the creative choices of a more expensive device. I think that the end result of assembly is attractive enough to give this substantial review. I frankly like it enough to place it for viewing on a shelf or table so I consider its merits to be both educational and artistically relevant.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for teaching
*by J***Y on May 9, 2022*

This is a great model for teaching how a four stroke engine works. It is great for showing the concepts of engine timing between the crankshaft and the camshaft, as well as how the ignition timing comes into play. I have built this model twice — once with my older son when he was young, and now again with my 12 year old son. It is a great model and is relatively easy to assemble. The only complaint I have is that the instructions & image for assembling the cam shaft could be improved, as the orientation of the cams is a little unclear in the image for a couple of the cams. Other than that minor difficulty, I recommend this to anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of a simple internal combustion engine.

### ⭐ Do not buy unless you are ready to gamble...
*by M***R on November 16, 2018*

SOME reviewers have gotten this to work. But as other reviewers have stated... this model is "challenging." Especially when your son's hopes are so pumped up, he's so excited to get working on it. Then you realize the following problems:- There is no way an 8 or 9 year old is building this- screws are *extremely* difficult to install. I'd use a power tool, but I'm sure I'd just wreck the plastic- so many places for pieces to bind up- instructions are NOT clear in at least 2 places - installation of the cam shaft and the rockers. Make a mistake here and you'll be doing a partial engine-rebuild to flip things around.- gears are plastic - if anything inside binds up and keeps the works from turning, the motor will spin away and grind down the teeth on the gear.- one of the electrical ports on the battery pack was dead. there's no way to open this up to repair unless you're confident of your abilities to fabricate new plastic parts. so we can now either plug in the motor or the spark plug lights, not both.This kit is SO challenging my son lost interest within a few minutes - his participation was limited to placing the screws, finding the parts... and then this is completely destroyed when the motor doesn't work as expected.I estimated to my wife that this motor would run a week and then die due to failure of the plastic parts. But it didn't even make a full minute before things went south.This was Christmas present and so now almost 10 months later, I'm sure there's no way to get a refund - I'm not even interested in a replacement, I don't think my fingers can take the torture of screwing in anymore screws.Buyer beware!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*