From the Earth to the Moon

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Human: From Earth to the Moon was designed as a dual function model that serves two purposes, a simple toy, and a ceiling fan light pull chain extender. The model utilizes a "dual spool" mechanism to create the "string climbing" illusion. Toys employing a dual spool string climbing mechanism have been around for many years, and in my younger days I disassembled more than one of these trying to figure out the secret behind how the toy climbed up the string. This model features press fit assembly for the dual spool and threaded assembly for the body. You will need to acquire some string or heavy thread that minimizes fraying (I used "embroidery floss" available at super centers, sewing shops, and online) and glue (I used cyanoacrylate).