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Superlative models

If you really like big models, you can look forward to the new ADVANCED Power Machines construction set: 1,400 parts are waiting for you. You can make not just

a 1.40 m long bucket wheel excavator but also a track mounted crane up to 1.60 m high. Brand new: 6 tracks, 2 conveyors and black wheels. You can read more

about the construction set and how the models work in the next issue of FAN CLUB News.

ADVANCED Power Machines: from 7 years, 2 models, 1,400 parts, with XS Motor, ideal additions: PLUS Motor Set XS, PLUS Motor Set XM, PLUS Sound+Lights,

PLUS Control Set, PLUS Power Set or PLUS Accu Set, price: 199.95 euros, available from July

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On the light trail

Outer space and stars in distant galaxies all far away? No, not any more: the astronomical telescope by fischertechnik with an eyepiece and two lenses helps

reduce the endless vastness of outer space. fischertechnik models and the didactic activity booklet help you to discover optical phenomena and to experiment with

light. The PROFI Optics construction set contains 3 optical lenses with 2 focal distances, an LED that flashes in the colours of the rainbow, mirrors, fibre optics and

2 lens tip lamps. The 300 parts can be used to make 12 different models, such as the microscope, magnifier, telescope, periscope or a model of the planets.

Make an illuminated magnifier, a simple telescope or a microscope to see how a lens deflects light and

enlarges objects. In the fischertechnik microscope, the focus is adjusted by modifying the height of a specimen slide using a worm gear. In addition, it is illuminated

with a lens tip lamp. But light can also be deflected. If you make up the periscope, you will see how a mirror is used to "see round corners". Why do we have day

and night on earth, what causes a solar and lunar eclipse? These exciting questions can be simulated with a fischertechnik model of the planets, providing answers

you can understand. PROFI Optics: from 9 years, 12 models, 300 parts, ideal addition: PLUS Accu Set, price: 79.95 euros, available from June

Sun, wind and water

320 parts help you to find out how renewable energy sources work. The construction set contains high-powered solar modules, a solar motor, an LED and a super

capacitor (Gold Cap) as energy source. The two solar modules generate current for the solar motor with just a little sunshine or light irradiation. The next issue

provides more information about PROFI Oeco Energy and the PROFI Fuel Cell Kit.

PROFI Oeco Energy: from 9 years, 10 models, 320 parts, 2 solar modules, solar motor, LED and super capacitor (Gold Cap), with didactic activity booklet, ideal

addition: PROFI Fuel Cell Kit, price: 99.95 euros, available from June

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GALLERY

Many thanks for continuing to send the numerous letters and e-mails with photos of interesting and funny fischertechnik models! Here we show you a selection of

models. In addition, you can visit to vote for the coolest model. Take a look! Please keep in mind that we can only consider photos that are

sent via e-mail to info@fischertechnik.de.

Knowledge quiz

Light, optical phenomena and a look at the galaxies: Take part in the fischertechnik KNOWLEDGE QUIZ ("WISSENSQUIZ") and win the new PROFI Optics

construction set. Please send the solution to the puzzle by e-mail to following address, stating WISSENSQUIZ: info@fischertechnik.de. The closing date is 31 May

2013. The decision is final and there can be no appeal. Have fun!

1. How fast does light move?

S about 300,000 km/s (kilometres per hour) A 120 km/h U cannot be measured

2. What is a light year?

B the light intensity of a lamp T an astronomical unit of length V the burning time of a lamp per year

3. How far is the sun from the earth?

E 150 million km C 150 km G 15 billion km

4. Which lamps were banned in the EU in September 2012?

D energy saving lamps P LED lamps R 25W light bulbs and 40W light bulbs

5. Which colours can you see in the rainbow?

F red, yellow and black Q white, purple and blue N red, green and blue

6. When was the last solar eclipse visible in Germany?

H 2006 SCH 1999 W 1961

7. What is the Milky Way?

I supermarket chiller cabinet containing milk L roads with lots of white road markings N a galaxy that our solar system belongs to

8. What is focal distance?

J says how far a candle has burnt down U the distance between the lens and its focal point X the height of a flame in a fire

9. What is a telescope for?

P for observing things that are far away K for recognising small objects Y for recognising objects in the dark

10. Which of these is a constellation?

P big dipper Z small truck M fast car

11. The following picture shows you a telescope by fischertechnik, with a shadow. From which direction does the light fall on the telescope to create this shadow?

Picture puzzle

Look very carefully at the small picture cutouts. They are missing in the large picture. When you have found the right locations, write the letters from the boxes into

the fields below to spell out the solution to the puzzle. Send the solution in an e-mail to info@fischertechnik.de, to reach us by 31 May. Write "Picture puzzle 01/13"

in the subject line. This time you can win one of the new BASIC line construction sets. The winner of the construction set will be notified in writing. The decision is

final and there can be no appeal. Good luck!

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No. 42 – FAN CLUB model front loader with dump trailer for your collection

To make the FAN CLUB tractor with front loader and dump trailer, you need the new BASIC Tractors construction set and the ADVANCED Universal 3. You can

turn the worm gear by hand to lift and lower the front loader. Use the functioning stub axle steering to control the tractor. The trailer with drawbar is also full of

technical features: if you turn the cable winch, this tilts the loading surface. The rear flap opens automatically when dumping. Have fun constructing and playing!

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