Plastic parts...that thing won't even last 2 years before its worn out, so its not even worth buying. All the parts need to be machined brass for it to be able to run for decades like all proper mechanical clocks should be able to.
After failing to find the clock on the website above, I checked with a Kinokuniya bookstore- a japanese chain in the U.S. Google them. This kit comes as part of a monthly magazine that each month sends a different model. The title of the magazine roughly translates as: Science for Adults or Adult Science Toys. You can order it from them at a reasonable price ( $27-28.) This month (October 2008) is some sort of engine that lights up LEDS The Clock is Volume 8 and the current volume is 21.
That's not a pendulum, it's a foliot. Such clocks where used in Europe during the middle ages, however in the 17th century Huygens made the first pendulum clock, which dramatically increased the precision of time keeping.
I believe Selva in Germany sells kits for similar indoor foliot clocks made out of wood. I find it hilarious that they are using the stuffed animal as a weight, yet if it works, fine. Also, it does seem kind of fitting in a way.
Gakken Kit.... I believe Maker's shed has some of Gakken's kits ... I don't recall seeing this one before though
DJelectfire 9 months ago
haha, the panda was a nice touch :)
calvinthedestroyer 1 year ago
I have this clock, it is an attached gift from a Japanese hobbies magazine. It is a really interesting demo for my kids.
kl122002 2 years ago
Plastic parts...that thing won't even last 2 years before its worn out, so its not even worth buying. All the parts need to be machined brass for it to be able to run for decades like all proper mechanical clocks should be able to.
Patriot1776 2 years ago
horrible
insectoide02 2 years ago
Very nice book and introduction, but the model... all plastic...very "Japanese"...
billcste 2 years ago
ALL PLASTIC.....F.YOU
davide970 2 years ago
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stirlingsteamboy08 3 years ago
After failing to find the clock on the website above, I checked with a Kinokuniya bookstore- a japanese chain in the U.S. Google them. This kit comes as part of a monthly magazine that each month sends a different model. The title of the magazine roughly translates as: Science for Adults or Adult Science Toys. You can order it from them at a reasonable price ( $27-28.) This month (October 2008) is some sort of engine that lights up LEDS The Clock is Volume 8 and the current volume is 21.
wildbill3359 3 years ago
Thanks for the clarification. :)
VideoPanda 3 years ago
That's not a pendulum, it's a foliot. Such clocks where used in Europe during the middle ages, however in the 17th century Huygens made the first pendulum clock, which dramatically increased the precision of time keeping.
jernqvist 3 years ago
ANYBODY KNOW WHERE TO BUY ONE?
rpraver1 4 years ago
funny clock
philclock 4 years ago
@Renatodonadio, that's true. The face is actually a thin sheet of plastic so thin it won't stay flat. :(
VideoPanda 4 years ago
The clock face is not well mounted, it turns while the clock is winded
Renatodonadio 4 years ago
I got it as a present, so I'm not sure where it was from!
VideoPanda 5 years ago
I really like this clock. Where can one get one like it?
WoodenClocks 5 years ago
I believe Selva in Germany sells kits for similar indoor foliot clocks made out of wood. I find it hilarious that they are using the stuffed animal as a weight, yet if it works, fine. Also, it does seem kind of fitting in a way.
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago