MechaniCards by Brad Litwin



MechaniCards™ are miniature, hand-operated, kinetic sculptures, designed and produced in limited edition by Bradley N. Litwin. Each one is hand made, numbered and signed by the artist. They are constructed primarily from paperboard, with a few bits of wood, metal, or plastic. They make excellent gifts, and are suitable for mailing, as truly unique greeting cards. Each piece comes with complete instructions and display recommendations. They are also available as do-it-yourself construction kits.
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click for large image	"The Radial Engine" is the first of the introductory series, featuring an operable cross-section demonstration of the crankshaft arrangement, found inside a seven-cylinder, radial engine, similar to those found in many propeller-driven aircraft. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "The Radial Engine" $75.00 + shipping/handling Want to put one together yourself? Purchase "The Radial Engine" KIT $65.00 + shipping/handling Comes with fully diagrammed instructions. Difficulty: moderate. Tools & glue are not included. View Instructions (PDF) I want them all!
click for large image	"The Ambigulator" is the second piece in the introductory series, featuring a hand-cranked optical effect, and a mechanism that asks more questions than it answers. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "The Ambigulator" $75.00 + shipping/handling Want to put one together yourself? Purchase "The Ambigulator" KIT $65.00 + shipping/handling Comes with fully diagrammed instructions. Difficulty: low - moderate. Tools & glue are not included. View Instructions (PDF) I want them all!**
click for large image	"The Strum-U-Lator" is the third piece in the introductory series, intended to completely replace the popular singer-songwriter genre of guitar playing, requiring almost as much skill. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "The Strum-U-Lator" $85.00 + shipping/handling Want to put one together yourself? Purchase "The Strum-U-Lator" KIT $75.00 + shipping/handling Comes with diagrammed instructions. Difficulty: moderate. Tools & glue are not included View Instructions (PDF) I want them all!**
click for large image	"Dragonfly Surprise" is the fourth piece in the introductory series, offering a moment of sublime serenity, with an animated dragonfly, that emerges from a wooded stream. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "Dragonfly Surprise" $85.00 + shipping/handling Want to put one together yourself? Purchase "Dragonfly Surprise" KIT $65.00 + shipping/handling Comes with diagrammed instructions. Difficulty: moderate. Tools & glue are not included. View Instructions (PDF) I want them all!**
click for large image	"The Yike-a-cycle" is the final work in the introductory series, featuring a lone, cycling apparition, that traverses an undulating, circular path to promised enlightenment. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "The Yike-a-cycle" $95.00 + shipping/handling Want to put one together yourself? Purchase "The Yike-a-cycle" KIT $85.00 + shipping/handling Comes with fully diagrammed instructions - Difficulty: moderate to high. Tools & glue are not included. View Instructions (PDF) I want them all!**
	Subscribe to the entire 2010 series of MechaniCards® Receive one (1) of each piece! The Radial Engine The Ambigulator The Strum-U-Later Dragonfly Surprise The Yike-a-cycle Purchase 5 Piece Subscription $375.00 + shipping/handling Want to put them all together, yourself? Purchase 5 KIT Subscription $300.00 + shipping/handling All kits come with fully diagrammed instructions. Difficulty: moderate to high**. Tools & glue are not included.
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click for large image view video	"Counter Productivity" is the first piece of the 2012 series. Does it count up, down, sideways? What's up with all that hypo-cycloidal business? And, what do the fish do? These are all well and deserving questions. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "Counter Productivity" $95.00 + shipping/handling view video
click for large image view video	"Mandala" is the only piece in the 2011 series. Inspired by the sand mandalas that are made by Buddhist monks, this one too can bring a moment of serenity. Shown with optional display base. in stock Purchase a copy of "Mandala" $75.00 + shipping/handling view video
click for large image view video	MechaniCards® Wood Display Base Fits all MechaniCards® models. This oil-finished, hardwood and hardwood laminate base has suction cups on the bottom, to hold the piece steady, while cranking. in stock Purchase a MechaniCards® Wood Display Base $25.00 + shipping/handling view video
Shipping/Handling: $3.50 will be charged for each item shipped within the contiguous United States. International shipping is more expensive! Please contact us for further instructions. - All pricing is in US dollars. Pricing and availablity is subject to change without notice. - MechaniCards® are shipped in padded envelopes, so the purchaser may re-mail, if desired. ** Building a MechaniCard™ kit requires good dexterity, working with small parts, pinpoint glue application, use of forceps, razor knife. etc. The difficulty rating is meant to suggest the necessary level of skill of the prospective model-maker.
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