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product_id: 72565809
title: "Pathfinders STEM Kit - Roman Ballista Crossbow | Science Kits for Kids Age 8-10 10-14 | stem Kits for Kids Age 12-14 Physics Toys |Engineering | Learning Resource"
brand: "pathfinders"
price: "289 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/72565809-pathfinders-stem-kit-roman-ballista-crossbow-science-kits-for-kids
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
---

# Fires projectiles 15+ feet Compact 17x7.4x10 inch build 13 precision-cut wooden pieces Pathfinders STEM Kit - Roman Ballista Crossbow | Science Kits for Kids Age 8-10 10-14 | stem Kits for Kids Age 12-14 Physics Toys |Engineering | Learning Resource

**Brand:** pathfinders
**Price:** 289 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Unlock ancient engineering secrets with every launch!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pathfinders STEM Kit - Roman Ballista Crossbow | Science Kits for Kids Age 8-10 10-14 | stem Kits for Kids Age 12-14 Physics Toys |Engineering | Learning Resource by pathfinders
- **How much does it cost?** 289 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/72565809-pathfinders-stem-kit-roman-ballista-crossbow-science-kits-for-kids)

## Best For

- pathfinders enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pathfinders brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Impressive Range:** Launch soft wooden projectiles over 15 feet—perfect for demonstrating physics in action.
- • **Safe & Sustainable Materials:** Crafted from FSC-certified, untreated wood and non-toxic components, meeting ASTM safety standards.
- • **Historical Accuracy Meets Fun:** Based on factual ancient designs, blending history with engaging mechanical principles.
- • **Authentic Engineering Experience:** Build a torsion-powered Roman Ballista with real wooden parts for hands-on STEM learning.
- • **Ideal STEM Gift for Future Innovators:** Perfect for kids 8-14, science fairs, and father-son bonding over engineering challenges.

## Overview

The Pathfinders STEM Kit - Roman Ballista Crossbow is a high-quality wooden model kit designed for kids aged 8-14. It features 13 precision-cut pieces that assemble into a torsion-powered siege engine capable of firing soft wooden projectiles over 15 feet. This educational toy combines hands-on mechanical engineering, physics, and historical learning using sustainable, non-toxic materials that meet ASTM safety standards.

## Description

Pathfinders STEM Kit - Roman Ballista Crossbow | Science Kits for Kids Age 8-10 10-14 | stem Kits for Kids Age 12-14 Physics Toys |Engineering | Learning Resource

## Features

- WHAT IS IT ? The Roman Ballista is a dyi model kit and learning resource that can be used to teach basic principles behind mechanical engineering design, areodynamics and history and ancient inventions.
- WHATS INCLUDED? The Roman Ballista catapult kit comes with all parts precut and ready to assemble to build a working model Ballista. Model kit includes 3 wooden madalion projectiles.
- WHO IS IT IDEAL FOR? Kids toy ages 10 12 14. Father son building kits. Makes a unique gift for a teenager. A great toy for boys 9 12 13 14 and a science fair project idea
- WHAT DOES IT DO ? Based on drawings and written records (but not here-say – we only use facts in our historical kits!), this Ballista re-creates the way in which torsion powered weapons worked, and can fire the small wooden projectiles over 15 feet!
- WHAT DO I LEARN? The Ballista is an excellent learning reasource for many educational learning lessons. Learn about medieval weapons engineering and design, simple machines, ancient inventions, siege engines and historical battles and Greek inventions.
- We only make high quality educational toys that are made from fsc natural untreated wood, non toxic and comply with and pass the ASTM toy safety standards for childrens toys.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Pieces | 13 |
| Item Weight | 300 Grams |
| Item Dimensions | 17 x 7.4 x 10 inches |
| Additional Features | High quality machined real wood pieces, easy instructions, fires small soft tipped wooden projectiles over 15 feet |
| Style | Medieval weapons |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Theme | medieval inventions |
| Color | wood |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pathfinders
- **Age Range (Description):** Kid
- **Color:** wood
- **Theme:** medieval inventions
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17 x 7.4 x 10 inches

## Images

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*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-01-31*