Scales

Pieces

~20

Difficulty

Easy

Time

10 min

Age from

4 years

Shared by

Kaplea
A pair of scales drawn flat on the table, with its beam and two triangle pans.

Build the scales step by step

Step 1: lay the base

Step 1: lay the base

Lay two planks flat, end to end and lined up. This is the base, the wide foot that keeps the scales from tipping.

Step 2: raise the post

Step 2: raise the post

In the middle of the base, lay four Kapla in two touching columns, running up your drawing. This is the post of the scales.

Step 3: lay the beam

Step 3: lay the beam

At the top of the post, lay two rows of four planks end to end. This is the beam, the long bar that carries both pans.

Step 4: hang the first pan

Step 4: hang the first pan

Under one end of the beam, draw a triangle: two sloping planks meeting at the top and one flat underneath. This is the pan, where you put what you weigh.

Step 5: hang the second pan

Step 5: hang the second pan

Make the same triangle under the other end of the beam. Both sides match: your scales are balanced!

Frequently asked questions

They take 20: 2 for the base, 4 for the post, 8 for the beam and 3 for each pan.

A flat model lies straight on the table, with nothing that can fall. It is ideal from age 4, to learn to draw with Kapla before building upwards.

Who are we?

🖼 Pol-Valentin

Pol-Valentin

🖼 Maïlys

Maïlys

Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.

Learn more about Kaplea

The set we recommend for this model

🖼 200-plank Kapla barrel

The 200-plank Kapla barrel: the ideal size to get started and build every one of our easy models.

39,90 €

View on Amazon

Stay inspired!

New building ideas, exclusive models, Kapla challenges: join our community and get up to 4 newsletters a year.

Who are we?

🖼 Pol-Valentin

Pol-Valentin

🖼 Maïlys

Maïlys

Pol-Valentin and Maïlys, two Kapla enthusiasts behind Kaplea. We create models, printable sheets and guides so that every family finds its inspiration.

Learn more about Kaplea

The set we recommend for this model

🖼 200-plank Kapla barrel

The 200-plank Kapla barrel: the ideal size to get started and build every one of our easy models.

39,90 €

View on Amazon

Stay inspired!

New building ideas, exclusive models, Kapla challenges: join our community and get up to 4 newsletters a year.

Comments

No comments yet. Start the conversation!

Leave a comment

Up to 3 photos, 5 MB each. They are resized and published once approved.

Your email address will not be published. It is only used to contact you and for moderation. You may request its deletion at any time — see the legal notice.