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product_id: 673684348
title: "Smithsonian Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0"
brand: "smithsonian"
price: "70.13 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/673684348-smithsonian-motor-works-blue-15-0x11-0x2-0
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Battery Operated 4-Cylinder Engine Model Large Colored Poster Smithsonian Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0

**Brand:** smithsonian
**Price:** 70.13 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Unleash Your Inner Engineer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Smithsonian Motor-Works Blue, 15.0x11.0x2.0 by smithsonian
- **How much does it cost?** 70.13 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/673684348-smithsonian-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.

Review: Great for teaching - 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.
Review: She loved it and she has stuck with the whole assembly. - fun for kids. She loved it and she has stuck with the whole assembly.

## 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00200JX4W |
| Additional Features | 4-cylinder engine model with moving parts and lights, and clear body for viewing |
| Age Range Description | Adult,Kid |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Building Kit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #181,220 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1,827 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Smithsonian |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,451) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042409490136 |
| Included Components | 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,… |
| Item Dimensions | 15 x 3 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | NSI |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Motor-Works |
| Number of Pieces | 100 |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Product Style | Cylinder |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | 15.0x11.0x2.0 |
| Subject Character | (-) |
| Theme | Building |
| UPC | 885232499491 078742082103 781624466846 767278875012 042409490136 683498507789 799959624633 787799674314 792491855312 683498555742 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year from purchase |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Smithsonian 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She loved it and she has stuck with the whole assembly.
*by P***A on January 17, 2026*

fun for kids. She loved it and she has stuck with the whole assembly.

### ⭐ Good Luck
*by C***O on March 8, 2020*

I'm very disappointed in the quality of this item. The plastic feels cheap and brittle, the holes for the screws are not pre-tapped so it's very difficult for the kids to turn the screws in during assembly. The camshaft lobes rattle around and do not fit snugly on the metal rod that holds them together. The timing belt is loose and jumps time after a few revolutions of the engine and that's just when turning the crank by hand. I'm not sure if there's even much point in finishing the assembly, since it won't run without that timing belt in place. The valves come apart easily if you don't glue them together. And before you ask - yes, I'm speaking as someone with a background as a professional auto technician so I know what these parts do and how they're supposed to work, and honestly I'm not sure how someone who doesn't have any knowledge of engines can get through the assembly. The instructions are not very good at all and I had to fall back on my own experience to cover the gaps. I can't tell you how well it runs, because we haven't finished building it and I'm not sure there's much reason to bother. Taking the timing cover to put the timing belt back on is almost as big a hassle as doing it on a real car, and I've already had to do it twice. The "tensioner" is just another pulley that can't be adjusted, and the timing belt itself is just too springy to stay tightly on the cam and crankshaft sprockets. Overall very, very disappointing.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-22*