However, fate had plans and we ended up in a shop that sells trees. These nice looking model trees are so real that they actually photosynthesize. The store owner offered us help in our modelling attempt and told us to return on Wednesday where he would set up a small workplace for us outside his shop where we can seek his help whenever we got stuck.

So today, we were there with the plans for the model in our hands. Obviously, we knew nuts about what to do, so he taught us the basics; how to use the materials.

Magic wood - You know how ionic compounds are hard and brittle? Well, this magic wood is soft and sturdy! A good slash or two with a trusty pen-knife and you have a nice clean cut across the wood. Slash lightly and you can like, bend the wood along its little hinge. This wood is impossible to break with your bear hands. Fine, it is not really impossible, but we did not try.

Magic water - This weird liquid is like glue, but not quite. When you apply it to your skin, it quickly evaporates. But when you apply it to magic wood, the pieces of wood stick together. They really stick, and it takes effort to take them back apart. You can even drop the "glued" structure and it would not break into its little components. Upon exertion of large force, the wood will come apart, and lose all effects of the magic water. Drinking this may cause death.

Mysterious L-shaped metal - Ever wondered how to make sure you cut something at exactly 90 degrees? Well, this is your answer. Much more effective then your normal set-square. After using this for a day, I wonder why we have never used this in any physics practical sessions.

Perfectly normal vernier caliper - Handy tool. Measures with great accuracy and can even remember lengths for you. Be careful not to stab the person beside you with the pointy end.

As of now, our model is only half done. Surely but steadily it is taking shape. We might even be able to complete it on our next meeting with him...