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Pitsco Education True 1:16 Scale House Framing Kit | Balsa Wood Model Home | Educational Architectural Framing Kit for Blueprint Reading, Construction & STEM Learning | Ages 14+
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| Management number | 210122708 | Release Date | 2026/04/02 | List Price | US$78.00 | Model Number | 210122708 | ||
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- Authentic, Real-World Construction Experience: The Pitsco True Scale House Framing Kit delivers a realistic construction model rather than simple assembly play. Students build a true 1:16 scale house model using 485 precision-cut balsa wood pieces, following professional-style house plans and construction methods aligned to real building practices. This architectural framing kit helps learners understand stud framing, scale lumber, and structural design in a way traditional model kits cannot.
- Blueprint Reading & Skill-Building: Designed as a hands-on architecture lesson for ages 14+, this model house framing kit guides students through a structured learning progression. Learners begin by interpreting blueprints, measuring to scale, and understanding architectural drawings before cutting, framing, and assembling the structure. The challenge builds accuracy, focus, and confidence, making it ideal for homeschooling, high school engineering projects, and blueprint reading practice tools.
- Choice-Based Design & Structural Comparison: Unlike most balsa wood house kits, this architectural model making supply allows students to choose between two realistic roof systems: truss or hip. Comparing a truss building kit to a hip roof framing model gives learners firsthand experience with real-world structural approaches used in residential construction, reinforcing problem-solving, interpretation, and decision-making while maintaining authentic construction standards.
- Classroom-Ready & Collaborative by Design: This classroom building kit is designed for individual or paired work, supporting collaboration and communication as students divide tasks, measure materials, and assemble the wooden house frame model together. Instructions are student-facing, with minimal teacher prep required beyond gathering shared tools. Projects can be stored safely during multi-week builds, making it well suited for extended classroom use.
- Career Pathways in Construction & Design: The True Scale House Framing Kit connects hands-on building to real careers in construction, architecture, engineering, drafting, and skilled trades. By applying construction terminology, reading plans, and working with a realistic construction model, students gain exposure to Career and Technical Education (CTE) construction concepts and civil engineering foundations, positioning this as a powerful architecture study kit and vocational training resource.
- Trusted by educators nationwide!
| UPC | 818975016076 |
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| Size | One Size |
| Style | Traditional |
| Theme | Architectural Model Making Supplies, Balsa Wood House Kit, Education, Miniature House Framing, STEM Architecture Kits, Scale Model Construction Kit |
| Set Name | 1 |
| Brand Name | Pitsco Education |
| Unit Count | 485.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Pitsco Education |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Item Dimensions | 23.5 x 6.8 x 28.3 inches |
| Included Components | House plans (12 sheets) Balsa wood lumber Architect scale ruler Pins Foam base Glue Sandpaper Instructions that cover both roof builds |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 36803 |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age MONTHS | 1188.00 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age MONTHS | 168.00 |
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