Thames & Kosmos Air Plus Water Power Plus Experiment Manual

EXPERIMENT MANUAL

WARNING NOTICE

NOTE!

Not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Use under adult supervision.
There is risk of choking due to small parts that may be swallowed or inhaled.
There is risk of strangulation if long hoses are wrapped around the neck.
Save the packaging and instructions, which contain important information.

NOTICE TO PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Dear Parents,
Before starting the experiments, read through the instructions along with your child and discuss the information on this
page. Check to make sure that the models are assembled correctly and help your child with the experiments.

Dear Researchers,
When you first unpack this experiment kit, the best thing to do is to familiarize yourself with the materials inside it. Only
use the materials contained in the kit for these models and experiments. Be sure to run the models on clean, cool tap
water only. It is also important to pay attention to the proper way to operate the pump, pressure tank, and air+water
motor. Handle the pressure tank carefully and only run it in good condition. If air is pumped into the empty pressure
tank, operate the pump 25 times at most (Models 20 – 30). When the pressure tank is half-filled with water, do not
pump more than 20 times (Models 1 – 19). Otherwise, the components may be put under too much pressure and they
could get damaged. Do not unscrew the pressure tank while it is under pressure.

Ideally, conduct the experiments in a quiet place that can take a little abuse, and where the water will cause no harm.
Wipe up any spilled water immediately.

Decide together with an adult where you should assemble your models and perform the experiments (outside or in the
house).

For models used in water, note the following:

NOTE! Only use in calm water under adult supervision.

For all water gun models, note the following:

NOTE! Do not aim at eyes or face. Do not squirt the water spray at or near the face of people or animals.

After completing the experiment, use the switch to release any air remaining in the system. Dry o all components and
return them to the box. That way, nothing will get lost.

And now: Have fun with the experiments!

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Air+Water Power PLUS | SAFETY INFORMATION

Your kit’s contents ........................................................................................................................... 4

A little bit of theory ......................................................................................................................... 6

Tips for model and hose assembly ........................................................................................... 8

Jet nozzle models (no. 1 – 19) for land and water (without water recycling) .......... 10

Models (no. 20 - 30) with air+water motor (with water recycling) ............................... 12

Experiments ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Jet nozzle models for land and water (without water recycling)

MODEL 1 Race car ...................................................................................................................... 16

MODEL 2 Limousine .................................................................................................................... 17

MODEL 3 Sports car ...................................................................................................................19

MODEL 4 Rocket car ...................................................................................................................20

MODEL 5 Airplane ........................................................................................................................22

MODEL 6 Tanker truck ............................................................................................................... 23

MODEL 7 Pickup truck ...............................................................................................................25

MODEL 8 Boat ...............................................................................................................................26

MODEL 9 Speed boat ................................................................................................................. 27

MODEL 10 Hydroplane ...............................................................................................................28

MODEL 11 Flying fish ..................................................................................................................29

MODEL 12 Aircraft carrier ........................................................................................................30

MODEL 13 Submarine ................................................................................................................31

MODEL 14 Underwater ship .....................................................................................................33

MODEL 15 Water gun .................................................................................................................34

MODEL 16 Power water gun ....................................................................................................36

MODEL 17 Cross water gun .....................................................................................................37

MODEL 18 Double water gun ..................................................................................................39

MODEL 19 Water wheel .............................................................................................................41

Models with air+water motor (with water recycling)

MODEL 20 Tractor .........................................................................................................................43

MODEL 21 Traction engine ......................................................................................................... 45

MODEL 22 Big rig ............................................................................................................................47

MODEL 23 Minivan .........................................................................................................................49

MODEL 24 Bus ................................................................................................................................50

MODEL 25 Cabriolet ......................................................................................................................52

MODEL 26 Ferris wheel ................................................................................................................54

MODEL 27 Hammer mill ..............................................................................................................56

MODEL 28 Music box ....................................................................................................................58

MODEL 29 Robot ............................................................................................................................60

MODEL 30 Radar station ............................................................................................................. 62

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Contents | Air+Water Power PLUS

No.

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Description

LARGE PUMP

PLUG

FASTENER

THREADED CONNECTOR

HOSE (30 CM)

BASE

PRESSURE TANK

NOZZLE

Air+water MOTOR

FUNNEL

JOINT PIN

PRESSURE TANK RING

CROSS-FRAME WITH HOLES

CHAIN LINK (BLACK)

CHAIN LINK (YELLOW)

MEDIUM SPROCKET WHEEL

SMALL SPROCKET WHEEL

AXLE LOCK

SHORT FRAME

11-HOLE ROD

SMALL GEAR WHEEL

Count

1

4

4

4

3

2

2

2

1

1

2

2

2

30

30

1

1

8

2

2

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Art. No.

712970

712978

712979

710138

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71 2 974

712981

702524

712982

712992

702510

712983

710133

710134

702813

710113

712986

710062

Art. No.

710061

711100

702525

702526

710119

703518

704063

705012

705016

703236

702590

702527

705010

705013

705017

704064

712336

712991

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40

41

Description

MEDIUM GEAR WHEEL

LARGE GEAR WHEEL

SHAFT PLUG

SHAFT PIN

ROD CONNECTOR

XL AXLE

5-HOLE ROD

5-HOLE DUAL ROD

MINI-FRAME

SHORT AXLE

PART SEPARATOR TOOL

ANCHOR PIN

INSERTION BRIDGE (TWO-TO-ONE)

¼-WHEEL SEGMENT

CROSS-CONNECTOR

LENGTHWISE CONNECTOR

WHEEL

JOINT

MEDIUM AXLE

LONG FRAME

Count

1

1

2

1

1

4

2

6

2

1

1

22

4

2

2

2

8

4

2

1

TOTAL 176

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Air+Water Power PLUS | Your kit’s contents

31

32

33

34

35

26 27 28

29

30

21

22

23

24 25

16

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11

12 13 14

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36

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Your kit’s contents | Air+Water Power PLUS

Air

Air

Air

Air

Air

Air

Air Pressure

Air+Water Motor

Kinetic
Energy

Tank

Air Pressure
Chamber

Air
Water

Air

Air

Air

Air

Pump

Water

Air

ON

Water

Air

Air

Air

Air

Pump

Air

Air

Water

Air

ON

Pump

Air

Air

Air

Air

Air

Air

Water

Air

ON

HOW DO JET NOZZLE MODELS WORK

When you operate the pump, you push air into
the pressure tank, which you already half-filled
with water. Then you switch hoses and mount
the pressure tank on your model. Open the
switch and a stream of water and air hits the
ground. Now the model zooms o!

In addition to these models for use on land,
you can also build models for use in the water.
They operate by the same principle, except the
spray hits the water.

.

With these models, you
also pump air into the
pressure tank. The only
dierence is that the
tank doesn’t hold any
water. Instead, you pour
the water into the motor.
Then, you mount the tank
and the motor on your
model. Open the switch!

The compressed air
shoots out of the pressure
tank through the hose into
the motor’s air pressure
chamber, where it pushes
the water through
the turbine. Then, via
interconnecting gears,
shafts, sprockets, and a
chain, the turbine drives
the wheels and the model
zooms o. The used water
is led through a hose
back into the tank. The
remaining compressed air will continue to drive the turbine for a little while.

You will find a detailed explanation for starting up the air+water motor models on pages 12 and 13.

You will find a detailed explanation for starting
up the jet models on pages 10 and 11.

The path taken by air and water in the motor

HOW DO THE MODELS WITH THE AIR+WATER MOTOR WORK?

4

Air+Water Power PLUS | A little bit of theory

WHAT LAWS OF PHYSICS ARE INVOLVED?

Your models are powered with two extremely environmentally friendly
substances: air and water. When machines are powered by air or compressed
air, we can also say that they work pneumatically. This word comes from a
Greek word meaning “wind” or “breath.”

If a liquid, such as water, is used as
the means of propulsion, we call it
a hydraulic system. This word also
comes from Greek, with its first part
meaning “water” and its second
part meaning “tube.”

So the power for your models comes from a combination of pneumatics and
hydraulics. There are several principles of physics at work here:

1. Air can be compressed, water cannot

It’s fun to use compressed air to power your models. You use the pump to push air into the pressure tank and then you
continue compressing it even more as you keep pumping. We also talk about air as “compressible.”

2. Boyle’s law

When you compress air, its volume becomes smaller. But because you keep pumping more air and the space in the
chamber is limited, the air pressure inside the container rises.

pressure (p)

x

volume (V) = constant (at a given temperature)

For the product to remain the same, the air pressure has to rise as the volume shrinks.

3. Pascal’s law

The pressure in the pressure tank is exerted evenly against all the inner walls of the tank. If the air pressure rises, there
is also an increase in the force with which the air (and/or water) presses against the container from inside.

pressure (p) = force (F) / area (A)

This also means that there is an increase in the pressure with which the air (and/or water) leaves the container. That
translates into greater power for driving your models.

4. Newton’s third law (action = reaction)

This law is particularly easy to see at work in the jet nozzle models.
Your model accelerates forward with the same force with which the
air and water mixture is expelled out the rear. You can also see this reaction
principle at work when a rocket shoots o into space.

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A little bit of theory | Air+Water Power PLUS

A

A

A

5

2

3 4

8

32

A

A

A

A

ASSEMBLING THE RODS AND FRAMES

Use the anchor pins to connect rods
and frames (Fig. 1).

Some components can also be connected
without anchor pins (Fig. 2).

Use end A of the part separator tool to release
the anchor pin from a hole (Fig. 3).

AXLE LOCKS

Axle locks prevent sprockets and gears from slipping on an axle. They are easy to
install without having to remove the sprockets or gears from the axles.

CONNECTING CHAIN LINKS

Always make sure to connect the links together
with their smooth side up. That way, the chains will
work smoothly and eectively.

HOSES

Make sure that the hoses don’t get pinched or kinked when operating the models.
The water has to be able to flow through them without any hindrance.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

A Assemble 2 hoses with closures and nozzles.

Find all the pieces shown in this illustration and
place them in front of you.

First insert a plug into one end of the hose. Then, from the other end, slide a fastener

onto the hose. Be sure to insert the
larger opening of the fastener onto the
hose first.

ASSEMBLING THE HOSES

1

2

3

6

Air+Water Power PLUS | Tips for model and hose assembly

Do the same thing with the large threaded
connector.

Let both components slide down to the plug. Push the fastener over the plug and take the

part separator tool in your hand.

Slide end B of the part separator tool over the
flattened part of the plug. That will let you
hold it tight.

Now, tighten the threaded connector (in a
clockwise direction) firmly onto the thread of
the plug while holding the plug tight with the
part separator tool.

This is how the end of the hose should look
now.

Take the nozzle in your stronger hand. Firmly push the nozzle narrow-side-first into

the free end of the hose.

Now you have successfully assembled a
hose.

B Assemble a hose with 2 fasteners

C All three hoses are ready

To make a hose with 2 fasteners, repeat steps 1 to 9 twice. The
second time, though, you will have to first push on the threaded
connector and then the fastener (in both cases, the end with the
smaller opening goes first). Then, insert the plug in the hose and
tighten the threaded connector.

Here, you see all three hoses: one with 2 fasteners and
two with fastener and nozzle.

7

8

9

10 11 12

4

5

6

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Assembling the hoses | Air+Water Power PLUS

1

x1 x2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

a

b

a

b

c

a

b

c

9

10

1/2

1

4

6

1

7

6

x1 x1

x1

x1

x1

OFF

WITH ONE PRESSURE TANK

Find the following items in the box: pump,
pressure tank, base, hose with fastener and
nozzle, hose with 2 fasteners.

Fill the pressure tank halfway with water.

Water

Hold the pressure tank upright so you can
check the water level.

Take the base in your hand. Make sure that
the switch is flipped down.

Screw the pressure tank onto the base. Connect the end of the hose to the

connection piece on the base.

Now connect the other end of the hose to the
pump’s connection piece.

Get the hose with the 2
fasteners ready.

Push one of the plugs firmly
onto the connection piece.

Turn the fastener to the
right.

Get the free end of the
hose ready.

Push the plug firmly onto
the connection piece.

Turn the fastener to the
right.

Pull up on the pump handle and then push it
back down again. Pump 20 times at most.

When you have finished pumping, remove the
hose from the pressure tank.

Turn the fastener to the left. Remove the hose from the connection

piece.

8

Air+Water Power PLUS |

Jet nozzle models (no. 1 – 19)

for land and water

1

7

6

x1 x2

x1

x1

x2

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

6

7

5

10

11

12

ON

Get the hose with fastener and nozzle.
Connect the end with the fastener to the
connection piece on the base.

Mount the pressure tank on the model (here,
Mo del 1).

Turn on the switch and the model zooms away!

MODEL

1

WITH TWO PRESSURE TANKS

Find the following items in the box: pump,
pressure tanks (2), bases (2), hose with fastener
and nozzle, hose with 2 fasteners.

Prepare 2 pressure tanks filled with water and
compressed air. Look at steps 2 to 9 on page
10 to see how to do it.

Connect the two pressure tanks to each other
by pushing the two connection pieces firmly
to get her…

MODEL

6

… and rotate the fastener..

Mount the pressure tanks on your model
(Model 6 shown here).

First open the front switch.

To start up the model, open the rear switch.

rear tank front tank rear tank front tank

ON

ON

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Jet nozzle models (no. 1 – 19)

for land and water

| Air+Water Power PLUS

1

x1

1

4

5

6

7

a

b

c

8

9

10

a

b

3

1

1

7

10

9

6

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

2

4

1

x1

1

4

5

6

a

b

c

10

a

b

3

1

1

7

10

9

6

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

2

1

4

a

b

c

10

3

1

7

10

9

6

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

2

OFF

WITH ONE PRESSURE TANK

Find the following items in the box: pump,
hose with 2 fasteners, air+water motor, base,
funnel, pressure tank.

Screw the pressure tank into the base. Do not
put any water into the pressure tank!

Be sure that the switch is flipped down.

Get the hose with 2
fasteners ready.

Push one of the plugs firmly
onto the connection piece.

Turn the fastener to the
right.

Now attach the other end of the hose to the
pump’s connection piece.

Pull up on the pump handle and then push it
back down again. Pump 25 times at most.

When you have finished pumping, remove the
hose from the pump.

Turn the fastener to
the left.

Push the funnel into the opening on top of the
air+water motor. Pour water into the funnel.
The water will flow into the upper tank of the
air+water motor.

Tip: If an air bubble forms as you pour, tap a
few times against the motor.

Check to make sure that the tank is 90% filled
with water.

Raise the yellow lever to open the valve inside
the motor. Now the water will flow down into
the air pressure chamber.

Remove the hose
from the connection
piece.

Tank

Air pressure chamber

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Air+Water Power PLUS |

Models (No. 20 – 30)

with air+water motor

1

7

10

9

6

x1

x1

x2

x2

x1

x1

10

11

12

1

2

3

5

6

4

ON

ON

ON

As soon as all of the water has flowed down,
flip the lever back down again. That will re­close the valve and seal o the air pressure
chamber.

Attach the free end of the hose to the motor
(push on and turn tightly). Mount the pressure
tank and the motor on the model.

Turn on the switch and the model zooms
away!

WITH TWO PRESSURE TANKS

How to remove the water from the motor:

Find the following items in the box: pump,
hose with 2 fasteners, air+water motor, bases
(2), funnel, pressure tanks (2).

Prepare 2 pressure tanks filled with
compressed air. Look at steps 2 to 6 on page
12 to see how to do it.

Connect the two pressure tanks to each
other by pushing the two connection pieces
firmly together and turning the fastener.

How to re-start the model:

Remove the hose from the motor and repeat
steps 4 to 6. Then complete steps 9 through

12. You can see how the water keeps cycling
through the motor.

Mount the pressure tanks and the motor on
your model (Model 23 shown here).

First open the front switch. To start up the model, open the rear switch.

Detach the hose from the
air+water motor.

Flip up the yellow lever. Let the water flow out of the

openings in the motor.

MODEL

23

rear tank front

tank

rear tank front

tank

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Models (No. 20 – 30)

with air+water motor

| Air+Water Power PLUS

RACE

Build two models and
race against your
friends!

Note the safety information on
page 2!

HOW MUCH POWER IS IN
THE PRESSURE TANK?

Model 5: How far will the airplane fly

with one pressure tank? How about two
pressure tanks?

DRY RUNS: MODELS WITHOUT WATER

Will your models also work without water? Try the jet nozzle
models without putting any water in the pressure tank. Test the
air+water motor with just air.

How far will the models go with just air? Compare the distances
against the distances covered by the same models with air and
water.

With air alone, the models will not go as far. That’s because air
has less density than water. The force eect is directly related to
density, which is why they have less power with air.

Model 8:

You will find material for two boats in
the kit. Set both boats in the water and
o you go!

Whose boat goes farther?

Model 2 and 3:

Assemble both models and
race them against each
other. Which one is faster?

Model 1:

You can build two copies of
this model with the materials
in the kit. Outside, take some
chalk and draw a starting line
and a finish line on the ground
and let the race begin! Which
car wins?

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Air+Water Power PLUS | Experiments

Note the safety information on
page 2!

HOW MUCH YOU PUMP

How far will your car or boat go if
you pump only half the number of
times?

WHAT CAN YOUR
CAR HANDLE?

Try driving your models on
dierent surfaces (grass,
smooth ground, gravel…).
Or how about uphill and
downhill?

SUMMER GAMES

Target and distance
shooting (Models 15-18)

Shoot at balloons
attached to a string
stretched between two
trees. How good is your
aim?

Use a piece of chalk to draw
marks at 50 cm intervals
on dry ground. Stand at
the starting line. Which gun
shoots the farthest?

Can you shoot through a suspended
tire? Try it from dierent distances!

Take aim at a pyramid
constructed out of food
cans! How close do you
have to get to make the
pyramid collapse?

The car of the future? This futuristic car is called

AirPod, and it can go about 200 km on a tankful of
compressed air.

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Experiments | Air+Water Power PLUS

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33

29 30

28

38

39

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x6

x4

x4

x8

x8

x8

7

6

2

a

b

b

2

4

a

a

b

+

b

2

b

b

2

6

4

a

a

b

+

b

Assemble two cars and hold

a race with your friends!

1. 2.

3.

5.

4.

6.

You will find instructions for charging
the pressure tank on page 10.

Required Parts

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Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 1 Race car

2

6

OK.

4

a

a

b

+

b

x2

b

x2

模型 2

2113

7

18

2420

6

27

33

29 30

28 38

39

x1

x1

x1 x1

x2

x2

x3

x2

x2

x2

x4

x6

x2

x4

x1

M02

2

a

b

24

24

2

b

MODEL 2 Limousine | Air+Water Power PLUS

7.

Which car goes faster? The
limousine or the sports car
(Model 3)?

1. 2.

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

Completed

Required Parts

15

MODEL 1 Race car | Air+Water Power PLUS

M02

2

4

a

b

a

b

+

24

24

M02

2

4

6

a

b

a

b

+

24

24

b

2

4

b

M02

2

4

6

OK.

a

b

a

b

+

24

24

OK.

b

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

3. 4.

5.

6.

7.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tank on
page 10.

Completed

16

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 2 Limousine

13

7

18

6

27

33

29

28

38

39

19

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2

x3

x2

x4

x4

x1

b

6

2

b

2

b

a

2

b

4

1

a

2

b

a

b

+

4

1

a

2

b

6

a

b

+

Which car goes faster? The sports
car or the limousine (Model 2)?

1. 2.

3.

4.

5. 6.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tank on
page 10.

Required Parts

17

MODEL 3 Sports car | Air+Water Power PLUS

4

OK.

1

a

2

b

6

a

b

+

OK.

b

6

13

7

6

27

33

29

34

30

28

35

37

38

36

39

x1

x1

x1

x6

x2

x2 x2x2

x2

x2

x1

x1

x4

x4

x1

6

a

2

b

36

36

37

37

OK

6

b

37

37

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

7.

1.

2.

Completed

Required Parts

18

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 3 Sports car

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 4

Rocket car

4

6

a

2

b

a

b

+

36

36

37

37

OK

6

2

b

37

37

OK

4

6

a

2

b

b

+

36

36

37

37

OK

OK

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the wheel and the frame.

2. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

3.

5.

6.

4.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tank on
page 10.

Completed

19

MODEL 4 Rocket car | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 5

13

7

18

6

27

33

29

30

28

38

36

39

10

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2 x2

x1

x2

x2

x2

x4

x4

x1

2

36

36

39

39

2

4

36

36

39

39

2

36

39

39

1

2

4

36

36

39

39

39

39

1. 2.

3.

4. 5.

Required Parts

20

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 5 Airplane

Completed

2

4

39

39

模型 6

13

7

18 20

6

27

33

30

28

37

38

36

39

19

x2

x4

x4

x2

x2 x2 x2 x2

x2

x2

x1

x2

x2

x2

x1

36

MODEL 6 Tanker truck | Air+Water Power PLUS

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. It moves!

3. First open the front switch, and

then the rear one when you’re
ready to go.

6.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tanks on
page 11.

front

rear

1.

Required Parts

21

MODEL 5 Airplane | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

1

3

36

36

37

37

1

3

36

37

37

3

36

37

37

3

3

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you

leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. It moves!

3. First open the front switch, and

then the rear one when you’re
ready to go.

2. 3.

4.

5.

6.

front

rear

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tanks on
page 11.

22

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 6 Tanker truck

模型 7

13

7 10

18

20

6

27

332934

30

35

37

38

39

19

x2

x1

x1

x1

x1

x4

x4

x2

x2

x2

x2 x2

x4x8

x5

x2

x2

3

39

3

5

39

7

3

5

39

7

OK

7

3

5

39

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tank on
page 10.

Required Parts

23

MODEL 7 Pickup truck | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

OK

7

6

30

x2

x2

x2

x2

7.

Assembly notes

1.

The model will run best if you
leave a gap 1 mm wide between
the axle lock and the frame.

2. It moves!

3. To start, open both switches at

the same time!

Build two boats and hold a
competition with your friends!

1. 2.

You will find
instructions for
charging the pres­sure tank on page

10.

Required Parts

24

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 7 Pickup truck

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 8 Boat

Completed

Completed

7

6

33

29

30

28

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x4

x1

x2

2

2

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with water and

pump 20 times.

2. Open the switch and the model takes o!

Assembly notes

1.

Fill the pressure tank
halfway with water and
pump 20 times.

2.

Open the switch and the
model zooms through the
water!

1. 2.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tank on
page 10.

Required Parts

25

MODEL 8 Boat | Air+Water Power PLUS

MODEL 9 Speed boat | Air+Water Power PLUS

7

2012

6

33

29

30

35

19

x1

x1

x1

x1

x6

x2

x2

x2

x2

x1

2

a

b

35

35

M10

2

OK

1

a

b

a

b

+

35

35

b

OK

b

1. 2.

3.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. Open the switch and the model

starts!

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tank on
page 10.

Completed

Required Parts

26

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 10 Hydroplane

13

7

20

12

6

33

29

30

35

41

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x1

x1

x1

x1

x7

x1

x1

2

2

4

3

2

1.

2.

3. 4.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tank on
page 10.

Required Parts

27

MODEL 11 Flying fish | Air+Water Power PLUS

4

3

OK

2

13

7

20

6

332934

30

28

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x3x10

x2

x1

x1 x1

x4

2

a

2

a

1. 2.

5.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. Open the switch and the model

takes o!

Completed

Required Parts

28

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 11 Flying fish

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 12 Aircraft carrier

Completed

a

a

b

+

1

2

a

4

a

b

+

b

M13

2

3

a

3

a

13

7

20

6

33

29

34

30

28

35

41

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x1

x10

x4

x1

OK

1

2

a

4

a

b

+

b

MODEL 13 Submarine | Air+Water Power PLUS

1.

Assembly notes

1.

Fill the pressure tank halfway with
water and pump 20 times.

2.

First open the left switch (viewed
in the direction of travel), and then
open the right one when you are
ready to start.

.

3.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tanks on
page 11.

4.

2.

Required Parts

29

MODEL 12 Aircraft carrier | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

3

3

a

a

b

+

OK

2

3

a

5

a

b

+

b

35

35

OK

3

a

a

b

+

2

3

a

5

a

b

+

b

3. 4.

5.

6.

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tanks on
page 11.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. First open the right switch (viewed

in the direction of travel), and then
open the left one when you are
ready to start.

30

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 13 Submarine

7

20

12

6

33

29

34

30

28

35

37

19

x2

x2

x2

x3

x2

x2

x5

x2

x2 x1

x3

x2

x2

2

37

2

4

OK

x2

37

2

3

4

6

OK

x2

37

37

2

OK

2

1.

2.

3. 4.

5.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tanks on
page 11.

Required Parts

31

MODEL 14 Underwater ship | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

6

OK

13

7

6

33

29

34

19

x1

x1

x1

x3

x4

x2

x2

x1

35

x1

2

4

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. The 2 thrust nozzles are project

-

ing out here.

3. To start, open both switches at

the same time!

1.

6.

Required Parts

32

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 14 Underwater ship

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 15 Water gun

2

4

2

4

2.

4.

3.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tank on
page 10.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

Completed

33

MODEL 15 Water gun | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 16

13

7

20

6

33

29

30

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x11

x1

x1

36

1

2

36

1

2

4

36

1. 2.

3. 4.

Required Parts

34

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 16 Power water gun

Completed

2

OK

4

模型 17

33

30

354137

13

7

20

6

2928

19

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x12

x2

x1

x1

x1

x1 x4

x2

2

MODEL 17 Cross water gun | Air+Water Power PLUS

You will find
instructions for
charging the
pressure tanks on
page 11.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. First open the front switch, and

then the rear one when you’re
ready to go.

front

back

1.

5.

Required Parts

35

MODEL 16 Power water gun | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

2

4

2

4

OK

3.

2.

4.

5.

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. The 2 thrust nozzles are projecting

out here.

3. To start, you can open both

switches at the same time. Or you
can open just one, keeping the
second in reserve.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tanks on
page 11.

36

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 17 Cross water gun

13

7

26

2012

6

33

29

30

28

35

41

19

x1

x1

x2

x2

x4

x2

x2

x12

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

1.

2.

3.

Required Parts

37

MODEL 18 Double water gun | Air+Water Power PLUS

Completed

Assembly notes

1. Fill the pressure tank halfway with

water and pump 20 times.

2. The 2 thrust nozzles are projecting

out here.

3. To start, you can open both

switches at the same time. Or you
can open just one, keeping the
second in reserve.

4.

5.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tanks on
page 11.

38

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 18 Double water gun

21

13

7

26

22

20

12

6

23

33

29

30

28

41

37 40

36

19

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2

x19

x6

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

2

6

a

b

+

6

a

b

+

2

6

4

7

a

a

37

37

2

6

4

7

a

b

+

37

37

2

OK

6

4

7

a

b

a

+

37

37

1.

2.

3.

5.4.

Required Parts

39

MODEL 19 Water wheel | Air+Water Power PLUS

a

b

+

a

b

+

a

b

+

6.

7.

Assembly notes

1. Make sure that the red and blue

gear wheels interlock properly.
Leave a gap of 1 mm between the
yellow gear and the frame.

2. The opposing thrust nozzles get

the water wheel turning.

3. To start, you can open both

switches at the same time. Or you
can open just one, keeping the
second in reserve.

You will find instructions for
charging the pressure tanks on
page 11.

Note: The pressure tanks are
not connected to each other.

Completed

40

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 19 Water wheel

17

13

7

18

14

9

16

6

27

30

35 38

15

x1

x1

x2

x4

x1

x1

x1

x2

x1

x1 x4

x16 x15

x1

2

6

6

M20

2

4

6

OK

6

OK

1. 2.

3.

4.

You will find
instructions
for getting the
pressure tank and
motor ready for
action on page 12.

Required Parts

41

MODEL 20 Tractor | Air+Water Power PLUS

M20

1

2

4

X31

6

OK

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. Connect the pressure tank to the

pump and pump 25 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

5.

6.

Completed

42

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 20 Tractor

17

13

7

1814

9

10

20

16

6

27

33

29

30

35

38

39

19

15

x1

x1

x1 x14x2x2

x2

x2

x1

x15 x16

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1 x4

x4

x4

x1

2

X31

X31

2

4

X31

39

39

1.

2.

3.

Required Parts

43

MODEL 21 Traction engine | Air+Water Power PLUS

39

39

OK

4

X31

39

39

39

39

Completed

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. It moves!

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

4.

5.

You will find
instructions
for getting the
pressure tank and
motor ready for
action on page 12.

44

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 21 Traction engine

2

7

37

37

2

4

7

OK

37

2

7

OK

7

17

13

7

18

14

9

20

16

6

27

33

29

30

37

38

36

1915

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x8

x2

x2

x2

x2 x2

x8

x2

x4

x4

x15 x16

x1

1.

2.

3.

4.

Required Parts

45

MODEL 22 Big rig | Air+Water Power PLUS

2

4

6

7

OK

X31

37

2

7

OK

X31

Completed

5. 6.

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. Connect the pressure tank to the

pump and pump 25 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

zooms o!

7.

You will find instructions
for getting the pressure
tank and motor ready for
action on page 12.

46

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 22 Big rig

Completed

21

1713

7

1814

9

16

6

27

34

30

38

36

15

x2

x2

x2 x2

x4

x2

x2

x2

x2

x15 x16

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

2

36

36

2

4

X31

36

36

X31

2

4

X31

1.

2.

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best

if you leave a gap 1 mm
wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. First open the front

switch, and then the rear
one when you’re ready to
go.

3.

4.

You will find
instructions for getting
the pressure tanks and
motor ready for action
on page 13.

front

rear

Required Parts

47

MODEL 23 Minivan | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 24

21

1713

7

1814

9

10

24

20

16

6

27

33

29

34

30

28

38

39

19

15

x2

x2

x2

x2

x4

x4

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x10

x4

x2

x16 x16

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1 x4

2

7

39

4

2

7

39

7

8

OK

39

7

8

39

1. 2.

3.

4.

You will find
instructions for getting
the pressure tanks and
motor ready for action
on page 13.

Required Parts

48

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 24 Bus

Completed

7

8

OK

X32

24

24

39

8

39

8

4

2

6

7

OK

X32

24

24

39

5.

7.

6.

8.

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. It moves!

3. First open the rear switch, and then

the front one when you’re ready to
go.

rear

front

49

MODEL 24 Bus | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 25

21

1713

7

18

14

9

24

20

16

6

27

33

29

34

30

28

35

38

36

19

15

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2

x4

x20

x2

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x18 x17

x1

2

4

2

7

OK

X35

24

7

1. 2.

3. 4.

Required Parts

50

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 25 Cabriolet

Completed

3

7

4

6

OK

2

24

24

X35

7

4

OK

X35

24

X35

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the axle
lock and the frame.

2. Make sure that the sprocket

wheels line up properly.

3. First open the left switch (viewed

in the direction of travel), and then
open the right one when you are
ready to start.

5.

7.

6.

You will find instruc­tions for getting the
pressure tanks and
motor ready for action
on page 13.

51

MODEL 25 Cabriolet | Air+Water Power PLUS

25

21

17

13

7

22

14

9

2016

6

23

33

29

30

35

41

40

19

15

11

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x6

x1

x1

x24 x23

x1

2

7

6

X47

2

7

6

X47

25

11

1

2

3

5

OK

7

6

25

11

6

X47

1. 2.

3. 4.

Required Parts

52

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 26 Ferris wheel

2

OK

7

6

X47

25

11

X47

X47

X47

5.

7.

6.

You will find
instructions
for getting the
pressure tank
and motor
ready for action
on page 12.

Assembly notes

1. Make sure that the yellow and red

gear wheels interlock properly.

2. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the
gear wheels and the frame.

3. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the
gear wheels and the frame.

4. Open the switch and the model

star ts up!

Completed

53

MODEL 26 Ferris wheel | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 27

25

21

17

13

7

22

1814

9

24

20

16

6

23

33

29

30

28

35

41

40

39

19

15

11

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x8

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2 x3

x20 x20

x1

2

7

25

2

4

7

25

24

OK

7

X40

25

2

7

25

1. 2.

3. 4.

Required Parts

54

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 27 Hammer mill

Completed

2

4

5

6

7

25

24

11

OK

7

X40

25

X40

5.

6.

Assembly notes

1. Make sure that the shaft does not

project beyond the gear wheel.

2. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the
gear wheels and the frame.

3. Open the switch and the model

hammers away!

7.

You will find
instructions for
getting the pressure
tank and motor ready
for action on page 12.

55

MODEL 27 Hammer mill | Air+Water Power PLUS

模型 28

21

17

13

7

22

14

9

24

2016

6

23

33

29

34

30

28

353137

38

40

39

19

15

x1

x1

x1

x1x8

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2 x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x6

x17 x16

x1

3

2

a

b

40

24

31

7

b

40

1

3

5

2

a

b

a

b

+

40

24

24

31

35

39

3

7

b

40

24

31

1. 2.

3. 4.

Required Parts

56

Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 28 Music box

3

5

2

7

OK

b

40

24

24

31

35

35

39

39

3

5

2

7

OK

a

b

b

+

40

24

24

31

35

35

39

39

7

X33

5. 6.

7.

Assembly notes

1. Make sure that the yellow and red

gear wheels interlock properly.
Leave a gap of 1 mm between gear
wheels and frame.

2. Connect the pressure tank to the

pump and pump 25 times.

3. Open the switch and the model

star ts up!

You will find
instructions for
getting the pressure
tank and motor ready
for action on page 12.

Completed

57

MODEL 28 Music box | Air+Water Power PLUS

2

OK

25

11

11

OK

X33

25

11

11

4

2

OK

X33

25

11

11

24

24

模型 29

25

21

1713

7

22

1814

9

24

20

16

12

6

27

23

33

29

34

30

28

35

31

41

37

19

15

11

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x2 x1

x1

x1

x1

x2

x2

x2

x2

x8

x6

x3

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x17 x16

x1

1. 2.

3.

Required Parts

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Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 29 Robot

X33

X33

4.

Assembly notes

1. Make sure that the shaft does

not project beyond the blue gear
wheel.

2. Make sure that the sprocket

wheels line up straight. Leave a gap
of 1 mm between axle locks and
frame.

3. Open the switch and the model

star ts up!

You will find
instructions for
getting the pressure
tank and motor ready
for action on page 12.

Completed

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6

a

6

a

3

b

c

24

6

7

OK

c

X55

6

a

3

5

c

b

+

c

a

b

+ +

b

c

24

模型 30

21

17

13

7

26

22

14

9

24

20

16

12

6

27

23

33

29

3028

41

37

38 40

19

15

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x2

x10

x5

x2

x2

x27 x28

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

x1

1.

2.

3.

4.

Required Parts

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Air+Water Power PLUS | MODEL 30 Radar station

6

7

c

a

b

+ +

OK

X55

7

X55

5. 6.

7.

Assembly notes

1. The model will run best if you leave

a gap 1 mm wide between the
gear wheels and the frame.

2. Connect the pressure tank to the

pump and pump 25 times.

3. First open the right switch and then

open the left one when you want to
start.

You will find
instructions for getting
the pressure tanks and
motor ready for action
on page 13.

right

left

Completed

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