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   This is a 1/5 Plastic Visible Mazda Rotary Engine made by Minicraft Model
             Kits. It's a skill level 2 model for ages 12 and up.

     The "T" type rotor featured in the Wankel was first used in 1588, as part
of a water pump and, in 1782, James Watt tried, and failed, to use the same
principle in a steam engine. Inventors tried to apply the principles of rotary
combustion to engines as early as 1908, but none successfully until 1954 when
Felix Wankel devised the first rotary-combustion engine, the first working
model of which was built three years later.

FEATURES: Authentic 1:5 scale model
          See-through motorized action
          Plastic parts molded in various colors
          Display stand included
          Rotating discs with sections removed to form firing chambers
          Smaller than conventional engines with fewer parts. Less wear, less
            friction, and greater reliability.
          Light weight of engine results in a lower horsepower requirement to
            achieve the same speeds.
          Eyelets used in kit to make good electrical contact without the use
            of solder.
          Parts to engine include an air cleaner, fan, fan belt, generator,
            starter, stick shift, and "transmission housing."
          Runs on two AA 1.5V batteries
          Includes wiring and vinyl tubing
          Very informative and helpful pictorial instructions for assembly

INCLUDES: One 1:5 Mazda Rotary Engine with Display Stand

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Nail File or Sandpaper
          Petroleum Jelly or Vaseline-like Lubricant
          Cement
          Two AA 1.5V Batteries
          Reflector Tape
          Transparent Tape
          Wire Cutter
          Small Phillips Screwdriver
          Hobby Knife
          Rubber Hammer or Regular Hammer
          Small Wrench
          Adult Assistance and Supervision

SPECS:    Scale: 1:5

COMMENTS: Not suitable for children under 36 months of age because of small
            parts.
          Painting not required
          A smooth and polished surface will ensure proper functioning of
            model engine.
          Do not use machine oil
          Be certain all moving parts are well lubricated
          For best results, test the electrical system after each stage of
            assembly.
                                                                     san 8/2/00
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