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Working Wood Catapult Kit
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Build your own miniature fully functional mangonel! What's a mangonel, you ask? It's the predecessor to the trebuchet, and was one of the earliest throwing devices in the Middle Ages. You probably know it as a catapult. Perfect for side-by-side comparisons and competitions with the trebuchet for distance and accuracy! Recommended ages 9 and up.

Scale Model Kit
Approx. 6" tall x 5" x 10" (15 cm x 13 cm x 25 cm)
Pre-cut and drilled, need only scissors and glue.
Assembles in 1 - 2 hours.
Launches included soft clay ball over 15 feet (5 m).

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