The dad who can still name the engine in every car he has owned, in order
What it is
A 1:6 scale wooden model V8 engine, 776 precision-cut pieces assembled without glue. Working pistons, valves and gears, driven by an electric motor or a manual crank. Advanced difficulty.
Why we picked it
The pistons and camshaft move in correct sequence when you crank it, so it explains a V8 rather than merely depicting one. For a dad who learned engines by pulling them apart in a driveway, this is the same activity with none of the skinned knuckles.
