DIY Mechanical Model - Vitascope (Ang)

You'll be recreating one of the first cinema projectors, Vitascope, named by Thomas Edison. Operating without batteries, the Vitascope delivers animation scene by scene, giving it an authentic 18th-century feel. Experience the first form of cinematography with a hand-cranked motor and vintage animation film included! Vitascope is a great gift for any film fan and a friendly project for young enthusiasts.

Product details:
Finished product dimensions: 220 x 130 x 245 mm
Box dimensions: 357 x 235 x 46 mm
Materials: Wood
Wooden parts: 183 pieces
Weight: 800g

Production time: ~8 hours.

How to play: Vitascope is best used in the darkroom, hold the toy on the white screen/wall about 30cm away, turn the handle and you'll see the animation.

Ages 14 and up
English

RLK601