How to Make a Motorized Tightrope with Circus Performers: Includes Full-Size Patterns and Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Tightrope and Four (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798195633882)

If you've ever wanted to build moving toys, mechanical displays, or whimsical automata, this book is your perfect starting point. How to Make a Motorized Tightrope with Circus Performers shows you exactly how to create a fully motorized tightrope act complete with four daring performers who balance, wobble, and glide as the motor rocks the rope beneath them.
You'll learn how to:

• Build a reliable teeter-totter motor system
• Shape and assemble four unique circus characters
• Use counterweights and balance tricks to make each performer move convincingly
• Paint and finish your figures for a polished, professional look

Packed with full-size patterns, step-by-step photos, and practical tips, this book makes the world of kinetic toys accessible, exciting, and incredibly fun. Whether you're a weekend maker or a seasoned builder, you'll finish with a show-stopping display - and the skills to design your own automata adventures.The book is profusely illustrated with over 80 color photos.

Author: Jack Wiley
ISBN-13: 9798195633882
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/06/2026
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d