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Discover UGEARS in Australia - Eco-Friendly Mechanical Model Kits
UGEARS brings innovation and imagination to life with their self-propelled wooden mechanical model kits. Inspired by real-world mechanisms, each kit provides an engaging and hands-on experience for both young and old. With no need for glue or chemicals, these models are designed for easy assembly, making them a perfect project for families or solo builders who enjoy a rewarding challenge.
All UGEARS kits are made from high-quality, eco-friendly plywood, ensuring that every piece is natural and sustainable. The precision-cut components fit together perfectly, creating strong, functional models that are built to last. Each kit comes with a UGEARS Replacement Parts guarantee, so you can be confident in the quality of your model.
What makers think of UGEARS
Read their experiences to help choose your next construction or gift.
this was cute and prepared me for what to expect on the big build. They should include these with every purchase so people can practice getting the wood out and reading the instructions right, before starting an expensive build
Kelly 30 September
Mystery Fidget Spinners were a total hit for little fingers. Kept them busy and entertained quite a bit. Something that can be popped in a pocket.
Jay 14 April
This was just the thing for my almost 15 year old grandson, tickled his fancy.
Helen Johnston-Lord 30 December
Super great to also receive the Mastery Kit (when ordering another UGears puzzle) plus a great way to see how easy it is to put together and fun to play with. Definitely is a fidget you don't want to put down! Best Mystery present :). Thank you!
Jacqui 29 August
Neat little thing ;-) I love the graceful turning gears in the middle and also that it has a practical value. Pieces were very easy to remove from the sheets and smooth-fitting into one another. Was great fun to assemble
Jane 05 February
Absolutely love it! So satisfying to build and actually fills a real function
Anonymous 27 January
Your designs and construction are excellent. The materials are good quality. However the instructions do not always illustrate the most difficult aspects of the kits. This review is for all the kits I have purchased so far.(more than 9)
Kate 14 July
This was my first puzzle. This is the one that got me hooked on Ugears puzzles. I have 2 curio cabinets with Ugears puzzles. I have several clocks. I have about 13 Ugears puzzles. I love them!!!
Jimbo 04 September
Very good! I use it to tell me when my next birthday is. Brilliant model!! Definitely recommended by me!!
Anonymous 29 November
I bought this for my nephew. He absolutely loved it! This is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members (and myself!) Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with.
Krystie 11 August
This a great little project for anyone who likes putting things together or a Harry Potter fan. It is easy to put together. Thanks.
Daniel 06 March
Great build! Lots of fun. I’m a big Harry Potter fan. I hope some of the Diagon Alley buildings, with detailed interiors, will be offered too.
Mark 22 February
An excellent model, all pieces are cut to exceptional tolerances.
Vincent 17 July
This was so satisfying! We made the box as part of our date night over the past few weeks. Near the end we made a mistake and thought the whole project was doomed but we managed to retrace the build back to the mistake and correct it without breaking anything. Finally, we put the key in the lock and everything started moving so smoothly! Someone said they used wax to help them push pins in, we sanded down a bit the sides when pushing felt too resistant. And we used a lot more wax than what was in the box - we actually used the cheap little white candles you find in big shops in large packs. They're softer.
Dafni 08 March
I love this box. It was a little hard to build once my thumb started hurting, but other than that it was awesome to build
Layla 16 October
Another five star review to add to the pile... A great model, the mechanism works perfectly, though I have to add that I rather obsessively rubbed all surfaces that would potentially have gears or other surfaces moving against each other with a candle. All holes that had anything turning in them I lined using the shavings I got from rubbing with the candle. This thing was really fun to build! And I still end up sitting down and opening and closing it just for fun. On top of that, it's really pretty and it's really satisfying watching the gears moving when you open and close it.
Davin 06 October
I finished this the other night! It took me quite a long time to finish, since it was my first model of this type. I wanted to make sure the pips were sanded down and the gears were waxed, so that was a contributing factor. I'm running into an issue, though, where I unlock it complerely, turn the key to make the top raise up, but the lid looks like it's sticking on the back right section. It needs a bit of a nudge to get going, but other than that, I love it! I'm a big fan of decorative, but functional, pieces, and the fact that this is a puzzle box is a plus. It's gorgeous and I really like it :) Definitely enjoyed this Christmas gift.
Courtney 09 January
Excellent product. No complaints. Read the instructions carefully and adjust the parts precisely. Don't hesitate to use sandpaper on some parts.
Patrick 03 December
It was a birthday present for my boyfriend and he loved it! Eventhough it is an advanced level, each step is explainded carefully, which makes it so easy to follow. Every detail is perfectly taken care off and it does move smoothly. The only downside is that you have to be very carefull no to break any pieces while taking them out of the boards. We had suck a great time building it together!
Laura 24 November
Fun kit to build but have a LOT of patience! I'm fairly experienced with these kits. I've built 3 of them from 3 different manufacturers. All 3 were on the 4 to 5 difficulty range. Have upwards of 35 hours building this one.,more than any of the others. Wood quality is very good, instructions are quit clear,no script, just pictures. Only complaints I have are 1 . The camshaft gears are a little to thin . I broke 1 of 4 removing them from sheet 2. This is the only part I have broken in the 3 kits I've built! I glued it but it broke when operating the engine so I contacted them to get me a new part, hopefully they will send me one. Problem no. 2 I strongly recommend gluing the camshaft lobes in place on the shaft as I did as it is virtually impossible to assemble while holding these 8!! lobes in place. Just be certain that they are glued in exactly the correct position!!!!! Also most parts are very small! So have strong nimble fingers, good up close eyesight and again, Big patience! Also the small accessory pulleys are too lose and floppy so the drive belt goes out of place at times. Overall it was a fun and challenging kit to build! ENJOY! Also when basic assembly is done be advised it will take an hour or so to get it all to rotate smoothly, again,have patience and don't put the elect motor on until you are sure it operates smoothly in both directions . That's all I have to say about thaaaat.
Anonymous 06 September
this was a gift for my dad, who is 90 next week. he finds ugears one of the best & great for keeping his mind active. I have already given to him & he was overjoyed.
Jane 31 July
This was the most complex build of a wooden DIY model that I have done. I enjoyed it as much as my UGears tourbillon clock! The only suggestion that I might have is that the black cord for representing the ignition wires frayed too easily, and I couldn’t reform it using pva glue..
Marcus 27 July
I seek challenging kits and this one delivered. I took extreme care to smooth and wax any parts that have relative motion and was rewarded by a first time smooth running.
Anne 20 July
For a piece of plywood it's quite remarkable. I dread to think what goes on in the minds of your designers. An amazing piece of kit, thank you
John 30 June
Great little gift for secret centre something unique love it
Sophie 23 November
Brought this for my husband for christmas, its his first build. Thoroughly enjoyed making it, some very fiddly steps in places but came together nicely. The workings once together don't always work smoothly but its a lovely looking model and it does what its meant to when wound up most of the time.
Anonymous 29 December
My first model. A bit though to assemble due to my lack of experience, but the result is so satisfying ! I handled the pieces gently, and nothing broke. The mechanisms is working fine. I want more like this !
Stef 02 January
As always, UGears pieces fit snug and run smoothly. Instructions are precise and easy to follow. Construction was challenging enough to be engaging. The engineering is fascinating and a great teaching tool for curious minds. As she ventures off to boarding school, she knows her Mums love is with her on the wings of the dragon.
Naomi 09 August
I’ve just finished it and it is magnificent; my wife is happy with her gift. The creator of this work is a true genius.
Anonymous 04 March
Good quality! Good instructions, turned out well.
Jacqueline 19 June
I liked the build, but compared to other models, I needed a hammer to join some of the parts. In addition, the mechanism does not work well for me due to excessive friction. The manual should probably emphasize sanding more.
Anonymous 03 February
I loved assembling this model, and have generally been very happy with the product. However, I found that the rubber bands that control the "spring" mechanisms wore out and broke pretty early on. The box still functions, but it takes a little extra effort without the tension of the rubber bands. I wish that there were a way to replace the rubber parts with real metal springs which would not degrade so quickly.
Steve 01 January
A beautiful piece of decoration, enjoyed building it. The mechanism is fun and it works well. Really good product.
Gergő 27 December
I have built 5 of these kits and gave them away as Christmas or birthday presents. A personal gift that is always greatly appreciated.
David 13 September
Great gift idea, even if it's a bit long and difficult at times. Thanks!
Marine 04 September
I purchased this for my brother for Christmas. He loved it. Time well spent, not in front of the computer
Sharon 11 January
This was my first ugears model, but I’m pretty experienced with models and mechanical things in general. I was really impressed with how everything worked, but I did have issues with the cyclist’s knees hitting his elbows preventing proper motion. I’m 95% sure I followed instructions perfectly. I worked around it by placing washers at the hip joint to spread the knees out. Now it works perfectly! Can’t wait to get another one.
Michael 09 December
Excellent, but be careful—some parts are very hard to remove from the sprue. I snapped off one of the cyclist's arms. Otherwise, the final result is great.
Philippe 18 January
Extremely fun build. Loved it. I've learned from other models, wax everything. Smooth after the wax. Enjoy.
Bill 01 June
What fun this model is to make. The pieces are exceptionally accurate and fit so well. I’m a modeller but it needed absolutely no trimming - just follow the instructions. It works amazingly well - you might expect friction between the wooden parts. But just apply to touch of the wax provided and it spins smoothly. I’m very impressed. Thanks - I’m looking at building another one.
Norman 31 December
Really enjoyed making this and it has easy to follow instructions. No glue to get everywhere is a bonus. Would truly recommend to anyone.
Bruce 11 September
I ordered 2 of the Motorcycle VM-02. One for my husband and one for his Best friend. Unfortunately they are Christmas gifts so I can’t comment on the finished product yet, but I know they will both enjoy putting them together! I will definitely be ordering more!!
Kim 03 July
My first ugearsmodel Bought as a Christmas present and kept me quiet and entertained for a few hours during Christmas. This is a well detailed and thought out model, I had great fun putting it together and I’m almost certain going to buy another Well done ugears, keep them coming!
Mark 01 January
I got this gifted for christmas and i love it, assembled it in 5 hours. First time assembling something small and model-related too. Unfortunately, it does not drive, i guess i should have left some space on some places or lubed it up. I had great fun though!
Denis 16 January
I got this model for christmas as well Loads of fun, took me roughly 6h to assemble, took some time, sanded even some stuff that didn't need sanding, just to make it look better, sometimes a bit of wood still sticks out when you break it out of the template, but was loads of fun, definitely getting another model. My only complaint would be, the rear light somehow doesn't want to stay in the groove
Anonymous 07 December
I got this for my nine year old daughter, she and her twin sister have been building the beginner Ugears models since they were 6 and she really wanted to try this out. We had a ton of fun putting this together. I did have a few issues with a few parts chipping or breaking, but nothing we couldn't deal with. The model turned out beautifully and works superbly, she loves showing it off. Thank you guys for the enginuity and elegance of these models. My family and I really love them. We are definitely hooked!
Nicole 26 June
I received this model as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I’ve never been patient enough to build models before, and quite honestly was a little intimated by all the parts. The instructions were easy to understand, and as I assembled each section my enthusiasm to see it completed kept increasing. Thanks ugears engineering team for providing me a new hobby.
Rick 11 January
An excellent VM-02 motorcycle model kit. The instructions are great—well-explained and illustrated, clearly indicating key points for lubrication, adjustments, etc. Some parts are harder to detach from the sheet than others and may splinter slightly, but a good sanding makes them perfect. The motorcycle features a rear wheel that moves automatically thanks to a rubber-band mechanism.
Edu 02 July
My wife puts together models with in 20mins and she has been working on this one all day. She likes how she does not have to glue anything or paint unless she wants too and the detail is beyond amazing
Rylee 09 November
I really enjoyed assembling this Ugears bike and sidecar. The finished build looks great, these models are well crafted and interesting. A bit of a challenge but worth the effort. Can't wait to start on my next one.
Kevin 13 August
I am the lifestyle coordinator at a aged care facility in launceston & one of our residents has a passion for models we are always on the look out for new ones then we found this site & his dreams come true, he was a passionate motor cycle rider & this made his day.
judy price 29 September
Excellent quality model. Went together just as instructions laid out. Precision of laser cuts is very impressive!
Joe 02 March
The Ugears models are awesome. They have detailed instructions and everything always seems to fit. Great quality, would definitely recommend.
Amanda 07 September
Great model, good instructions; even at 72, I really enjoyed putting it together. It probably won't be the last model.
Günter 03 March
Unbelievable detail in design. Make extra sure you pay close attention to the detailed instructions. When putting together you wonder how and why some of the pieces fit together. In the end it all works perfect!
Matthew 03 October
My fiance really enjoys this product. Thinks it's challenging in a positive way. He wishes there were more wax included, but overall finds the product fun.
Jessica 26 August
A fun, fascinating, and useful puzzle! It's a challenge, though not a difficult build. (Follow the instructions carefully!) It's fun to show, and a secure storage. An excellent buy!
Joseph 13 August
Fun putting together and happy to see it worked as advertised.
Quin 12 August
Was sent as a gift to another state so I never saw, in person, the process or final product. However, recipients never got it to final working. Giving four stars because I can't verify their assembly accuracy (lol), and the photo they sent looked very cute. It served its purpose and was well received, so no complaint from me.
Ann 07 August
Amazingly precise engineering. It is a challenge to interlock all the pieces, needle nose pliers help, but when done, everything was tight,secure, and worked perfectly. The directions were accurate although the pictures sometimes lacked some definition and reading glasses recommended. It's important to determine where a part rubs on another and wax it, then to rotate/move it several times to loosen it up. Many extra parts are included but I did not need any of them as not one piece broke... Very satisfying project
Ken 10 June
Pretty good model overall, but pay attention to the instructions because if you miss anything and you mess it, fixing the mistake later is very difficult.
Martin 28 August
Another great model, now I have 23. Celesta next
William 19 August
What a beautiful truck, everything went together perfectly. Instructions excellent and no parts missing. Nice flip up hood and good steering. It was very enjoyable to build and would recommend it to any body to build it. Just wish I could put a picture of it on the web site. I added rubber tires and a load of logs to it. Keep up the good work.U-Gears.
William 07 October
Well engineered. The. Wood was reenginered but you adapt. Over all great build.
Stan 02 May
But I think that must be a 4.5. That's very interesting but it works not so perfect. There are some problems. But at all I think that's great for this type of puzzle!
Kate 20 November
Very easy to assemble. The parts are better cut, and the tolerances are better than other Ugears models. A+++
Nathan 30 July
Great build. I have no complaints. I've done the safe and the hurdy-gurdy in the past and this was the first build I took more than a day to finish. Very enjoyable, works great. Just be careful with some of the fragile parts. I always tend to break something but have always been able to fix it with some glue. Overall, great work UGears! 5 Stars.
Anonymous 24 March
the project of assembling this model was challenging and enjoyable. The construct of its design always amazes me as it all comes together and actually works! Cheers to the engineers that design them. Looking forward to new spring activated models. I much prefer them to the rubber band ones.
Anonymous 02 October
It was very easy to build, and one of the pieces in the steering wheel broke, but there was a replacement in the set
Simon 04 August
It was so wonderful to do a build with NO toothpicks, and the rubber bands were a nice touch for the tires. I think this would be great for a youngster, or someone just starting with building these types of models.
Jeff 01 July
My first model, a gift from my daughter. I spent three hours on it. I don't know if that's a lot or not, but I loved building it. Next time, I think I'll buy the marble run. Then I'll move on to cars and planes. A truly wonderful discovery. I've fallen in love with this brand.
Youssef 07 April
Superb build, no problems at all. Once finished, it was impossible to make the car move; too many gears, I suppose. But in any case, a superb model.
Anonymous 04 September
Well designed and engineered model . 5 Stars to your Team .It took roughly a month to build. some frustrating assembly problems with getting the gears to rotate and final assembly rear wheels do not rotate. This is the third UGEARS model.that I have built. Excellent instructions and the video helps with the build.
Philip 19 September
This is a great model. It is fun to build and great to play with. This is my 5th model and I love it. Will buy more.
Nataliya 15 December
Dream Cabriolet was challenging and rewarding to build. BUT there were some frustrations that UGear could correct 1) Rubber bands were old, brittle and easily broken. They sent some new, but not quite enough 2) Toothpicks were too thin. I resorted to glue, and then bought some at grocery store which worked 3) In some cases, parts were all over the place. Instructions helped somewhat. Okay, but could have been better
Ray 11 December
My 8th model. Challenging and fulfilling, but a few frustrating bugs: I almost gave it 3 stars. 1) Rubber bands were old and brittle. Ugear sent me some new, but not enough. 2) Toothpicks were too thin. I used glue, and then bought some at grocery, which worked. 3) Locating pieces on the board often took lot of time. Seemingly no logic, just "maximizing board use" I guess. 4) Getting rubber bands into proper slots was nearly impossible. I devised my own tools with some success (fastening tool box to underbody was all but hopeless). Suggestions? Tools?
Ray 09 December
l recently got a model as a gift. I was excited to get on with it, an it wasn't long before it was completed. I found instructions to be clear, concise and unambiguous. Picures that require no words. I was hooked, so ordered another model - the cabriolet car. Many more parts and the same excellent quality. However , I found this one a bit more tricky and its not always suited to the larger hand/finger size. I managed to finish it and it looks great. It doesn't quite do all the movements that it should - particularly the driving forward/reverse, but all the windows go up and down , the seats move and doors, boot and bonnet flip open. But it can't go anywhere, so I was a bit disappointed with this final outcome. There is no way I'm going to try and sort it out because those features are set early in the build. I'm still not sure if I would risk a third build too soon as they are a bit more expensive than what I am used to.
Hilton 31 March
This is a fantastic model! It looks great, and most importantly, I had a wonderful time putting it together. The build is challenging, exciting and interesting. You learn so much! The materials are top notch, the instructions are detailed and very clear, and the design... well let's just say I have an immense respect for the team that designed this model, I know how much work went into it.
Cris 08 October
My 16 year old nephew REALLY loved putting this car together.
Linda 28 December
Beautiful, entertaining and very well done
Anonymous 07 December
My son finally finished the Cobra and it looks incredible!
ness 06 May
It was fun to build and it 'zooms' down the hallway fo+ feet. The spring motor is really good and the parts fit nice and snug with little or no trouble removing them from the boards. Thanks.
Anthony 10 February
Some connections were a little tight, but what a wonderful final product! Will definitely order more.
Cam 16 July
Building this clock was a huge challenge for me. At first, I could only get it to run for about three hours. But after disassembling it several times, applying wax, and sanding some parts—especially the hour-hand mechanism—I finally got it to work! As the photo shows, it ran for an incredible 6 hours and 25 minutes with the engine turned off! After tweaking a lot with the pendulum, I was also able to achieve a difference of only 4 seconds compared with a stopwatch over that entire period!! This is a fantastic piece of engineering, and there were times I truly felt like a clockmaker. It gave me many hours of fun during and specially after its assembly. Thank you again, Ugears! You're geniuses!
Anonymous 11 September
This order was a present for my son for his 50th birthday. He has recently bought a house to renovate and when he has time he will start on the clock. It was his choice to have that as a present.
Rachael 25 July
Very easy to assemble and very clear guidance, the mechanism works perfect and very smooth. It's one of my favorite Ugears mechanism, I love to hear it ticking and see the continuous movement !
Adrian 02 July
This is my first ugears model, and I am very happy with it. I was surprised by the extra equipment that came with it. The instructions were helpful, but there were some places where I wished it was more detailed. For this model you have to be careful which pieces go where and their position. It is doable, but not easy to take pieces apart if you've made a mistake, so watch what you're doing. The hardest part of this model was attaching the spring. The steps leading up to part d5 were hard to follow, but watching the assembly video helped. The last step of the model where you are trying to get the clock to tick was also difficult. It took me a while to get the clock going. Although the instructions say you can turn the dial 14 times, i could only turn the dial 9 times before it refused to turn any more. After this, when the spring wound down and I tried to wind it back up, the spring made a click and loosened. Regardless, I am happy with this model, and I had a lot of fun building it.
Lydia 28 April
The manual diagrams were a little confusing at times, but in the end it all made sense.
Nathan 06 December
I bought for my husband's bday, just something different and it turned out to be absolutely awesome! He also received the free Mystery Wooden Fidget Kit, which is absolutely a great fidget! We are now already looking for Xmas presents for the kids for these Ugears. A great surprise, but awesome present to give and to have! Thanks also for the quick delivery! Just in time :). Thanks!
Jacqui 29 August
A great gift for patient people with time on their hands. I originally bought this model kit to be part of a birthday present for my husband earlier this year but, having opened the box of goodies from Coolthings, I could see that it was going to be a bit of an overwhelming present, because (as it says in the description), you have to put it together yourself. This is fine of course, but you also have to pop out the pieces from the flat sheets of wood, which is ok and makes sense from a packing and shipping point of view, but it just means you need to budget for that time as well. So, due to the start of the year being still crazy busy, it's been changed to be part of a father's day gift instead. It looks like it will be a lot of fun once it's assembled. On the practical side it was packed very well, and it arrived quickly.
Melissa 17 March
Fantastic fidget! All Ugears models I've built so far have been very well designed. Building this one is a bit repetitive, but it's fairly quick and easy.
Cris 26 September
Fun toy that was easy to assemble and fun to twirl while I'm doing other things. It surprised me how addicting the twirling can be.
Peter 17 April
This cube is very easy to build thanks to the instructions and it's fun!
Alex 07 December
I just finished and i left one part out hahahhaa. Definitely buying a new one, it was a r3ally cool process. Thx guys.
Michael 07 November
I bought it for my husband, but he said he has no nerves for assembling :) So I tried it myself. It was very easy to follow the instruction. Just be sure to wax all gears and parts and check mooving as showen so you will enjoy your spinning globus. I had a great time assembling and I'm impressed on the product itself. And now, what to buy next?
Renata 13 February
I had it as a gift and it is a really cool kit, easy to follow the steps and it looks cool on the shelf but I guess I did something wrong because the mechanisms of the base won't turn, they are kind of stuck and I am afraid If I try to dismantle anything I will be lost with the pieces numbers or I will break something. I will try another one of the kits, though, I really enjoy the mounting and the looks.
Clara 31 December
Just finished building this model. The process was very relaxing and the final product was really cool! I was worried it might feel flimsy and cheap but everything is good quality and I didn't have anything break during assembly. I would recommend this to others and will be buying more!
Brandon 15 June
Found this on a whim, love globes and puzzles so Thought I would give it a try. Parts easily removed, sturdy construction, looks great… could use slightly better instructions. 1) make sure to wax gears and round parts thoroughly… they need to move without much friction. 2). When you install the pull/gear lever (Step 8/9), make sure teeth are showing, otherwise you’ll lock the gear into place (won’t be able to pull/actualize. Had a lot of fun putting together. Will buy more.
Paula 04 July
I saw this at a local museum and thought it looked really awesome. I built it whenever I had any free time. The instructions were easy to understand and it came out great. It does get slightly stuck when it moves. I don’t know if it needs to break in.
Anonymous 25 April
I love the way the globe looks and it was a lot of fun putting it together but maybe I did something wrong or didn’t wax the parts correctly cause the globe won’t turn after pulling the handle unless I give it a nudge then have to turn the globe by hand to unwind it
Jason 30 December
The motorbike is beatiful, much more than I expected. The instructions are excellent. It's a nice challenge because it's not so simple to build it. I'd love to do another one.
Victor 26 January
I built this awhile ago but never did a review. Nice model to build but be careful small parts. It went together with out any problems and the instructions were good.
Anonymous 30 November
Fast arrival. Arrived in brand new condition. Very happy
saf1_1988 09 March
Bought this for my granddaughters partner He loves it!
Richard 26 July
This model is a good mid level challenge and well designed. I found some of the parts did not fit snugly and needed to be glued so they didn't fall off...ie front bumper, back license plate. Several moving parts such as hood, trunk, doors, seats and turning front axles. I always prefer the spring motor to the rubber band models.
Howard 06 July
A great idea to make the car not big compared to other models, it gave grace, the implementation of the suitcase ejection mechanism is very thoughtful, I played enough at the assembly stages, the developers are constantly surprising, well done guys. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 19 May
Fun build. Great design. Assembly of wheels not 100%. Plywood appeared to be extremely dry. Fitting the small pieces had a tendency to crack the holding areas. A suggestion to others would be to wax the pieces.
Jack 01 October
This was my first model and I was a little intimidated when I first opened the box. I have really enjoyed putting this together though! All the parts are labeled clearly, everything you need is included, and the instruction manual is easy to understand. Will absolutely be buying more!
Amber 08 September
That's perfect. Thanks.
Antonio 26 December
My Granddaughter is excited to work on this one with her father.
Stanley 26 December
I'm not a Harry Potter fan, so I don't know exactly what this is. But it's fun to assemble, and I was surprised and delighted at how it works! It's fun to show! Highly recommended!
Joe 17 September
A simple and fantastic model from the Harry Potter series, realistically copying the Snitch from the movie! Hung it above the shelf :). The review can be viewed on the Incredible Gears channel (YouTube). Thanks Ugears :)
Dmitriy 08 August
This is our second ugears puzzle. We loved the first one and decided on this for our next project. Can’t wait to put it together!
Maggie 29 August
The castle turned out beautiful. It was easy to put together, the instructions were easy to understand. It is the perfect size for display. Everyone that sees it is so fascinated by it. I have put together other brands of wood puzzles but Ugears is by far the best!
William 25 August
My grandson loves it! Thank you for creativity . More fun Harry Potter stuff please. Thank you
Teresa 14 July
Great set, excellent documentation
Anonymous 04 July
Very nice, but reqquires patience with the many spires which can be delicate.. I am a fan of the Harry Potter Series and await the next one!
Charles 02 July
Finished! Broke the dragons wing... but I can glue it back. The model seems more fragile than older ones
Maxine 12 June
I had a great experience
Anonymous 12 January
A very fine, well-designed object. Enjoyable to build.
Anonymous 31 October
The model is very precise in terms of detail, but it was harder to assemble than other models I’ve built previously. The parts fit very tightly, and I think that’s why I can’t get the movement mechanism to work.
Mónica 19 September
I am enjoying building the Hogwarts Express very much especially as I am painting it all like the example in the UTube video. I am doing it backwards really as I did the track first and then the carriage and the tender and then the engine. I enjoyed doing the first three bits but the engine is giving me a few problems. Parts 1 to 5 were quite difficult to make and it would be. Helpful if there were spares. the gears on page 10 were difficult to complete as the pieces are fragile and require a lot of strength and dexterity to complete. It is very easy to break pieces 24, 25, 28, 29, and 32, spares would be very useful and when I assembled them all some of the holes in pieces 9 and 34 seemed small and I had to do quite a bit of filing to get them to fit. I broke a couple of the washers no 27 and had to fix them with super glue. So a couple of spares would have been very handy. In spite of that the model is great and I will send some photos when i’ have finished it. 2 more small points. I found it hard to paint the signs on 162 and 164. If the lettering were more pronounced it would be easier to paint, and I also found the hammer you provided in your Ugears Expess Train essential for this model. These models are great fun and I am hoping to do your QUIDDITCH PINBALL next. I have not produced nice music on my Hurdygurdy yet but like to try.
Michael 11 August
A very funny model, not difficult to assemble, very similar to the original train from the movie with cool cartoon characters. Harry Potter fans will definitely love this model. Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 17 February
The model is very accurate in terms of detail, but it was harder to assemble than other models I've made before. The pieces fit together very tightly, and I think that's why I can't get the moving mechanism to work.
Mónica 19 September
This is awesome! It worked almost flawlessly. The only drawback was that it won't drive in small mode. Overall, GREAT build though and so much fun
Anonymous 03 January
This was a little harder than some, I think the expansion of the bus was the most difficult, just take your time and go slow. No parts missing and is sitting on the shelf.
Anonymous 30 November
Hey exciting to build. But the spring is stuck. Maybe too tight. The model is finished. Is there anyway too solve this?
Ron 29 March
It was definitely worth it to build the bus and see it drive away from me later. It didn't drive in small mode at first, but after an email from customer service and the grinding of a component, everything worked as expected, if not better. It also looks fantastic. So it was a great gift for me and I can recommend it to any Harry Potter fan.
Jakob 03 February
To be honest, I thought it would be just an interesting model from the world of Harry Potter, but I was very mistaken ... :) It turned out to be a whole cute, small bus that expands steeply with a slight movement of the hand, a very interesting and not difficult option for installing a spring. And the speed of movement is something, when unfolded it flies like lightning, even the camera does not keep up with it, in the folded state it is already measured speed. In general, the model pleased :). Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 27 March
For a compact model this kit had a lot of hidden features. This includes the ability to make the model wider and select going fast or slow when put in motion. I really enjoyed this one.
Chris 24 September
These models are magnificent
Céline 20 September
My 15-year-old grandson has enjoyed multiple U Gears projects, so I decided to give my seven year-old grandson two starter kits. They seem to be the same excellent quality as the ones I have purchased before and he is excited to build them.
Robert 26 August
it's very pretty
Anonymous 20 October
It was a birthday present for my grandson. He absolutely loves it. We like the way they are constructed and the way they can be propelled. We have had U-gears products before and they are really good and some are very challenging.
Pete 08 July
Great model. Enjoyed putting it together. It won’t be the last model from Ugears that I buy!
Andrew 28 June
Great model. Enjoyed putting it together. It won’t be the last model from Ugears that I buy!
Andrew 28 June
For the 9th model I've built this winter, I'm still a happy retiree. Be warned, this model requires a lot of attention; it's no more fragile or complicated than the others. You simply have to follow the instructions in the booklet to the letter, and happiness will follow…
Rémy 09 March
Did the truck and trailer awhile ago but did not do any review. The truck and trailer turned out great and was very happy how they turned out. I like how the trailer floor goes in and out, very neat. No parts missing and the instructions good.
Anonymous 30 November
Super speedy delivery, thank you very much
katethegreat72 08 November
Just finished putting together the Heavy Boy Truck VM-03 – it looks cool and runs well! I'm thinking of adding some extra thick rubber bands to the drive wheels though, because it slips a bit on smooth floors. Now, off to start on the trailer!
Kevin 15 November
This is a fun puzzle. Not too difficult if you follow the instructions. More importantly, make sure you sand and wax all round parts and the holes they go into; along with all gears. Sometimes sand between teeth to make sure there are no wooden remnants. It moves down the hallway fast. I can't get it to walk slowly. You will need to run the gears while holding the hexapod to mesh the gears to run smoothly several times.
Anthony 23 August
The ugears wooden models are really enjoyable to build. They are very strong when built and wirk well. The instruction booklet is top quality. This won't be my last purchase.
Mark 19 August
An excellent model to build. I have learnt to use graphite as the anti friction medium on the gears and the wax on flat surfaces. The legs work really well when switched on but it doesn't walk too far, requiring prodding from time to time. When picked up the legs flail around for quite a while. I suspect there is too much friction between the rubber bands on the feet and the surface it is travelling over. Put it on a marble worktop and it travelled much further.
Steve 20 May
Better than LEGO! Great fun to build, works unimaginably well! I tip my hat to the designers. Not for people with sensitive fingers, though. It's hard to put the pieces together, but when they do, it's soooo satisfying.
Anonymous 01 January
It was fun to assemble, and the instructions were very well written. However, it only moves when I'm carrying it; it stays put on the floor. I'm trying to fix this with wax spray and felt strips on the feet.
Daniel 18 May
l love building u gears models i have many of them. As for this one it was fun to build the only thing that exasperated me was the spring which i solved eventually .I highly recommend u gears over all others
James 25 March
The design, thoughtfulness, and detail in this model is really at an unprecedented level for such an approachable item. It works exactly like they showed it would! Throughout the build, I would think ahead and wonder how they could design and execute an aspect of its motion, and when I would first start to understand the direction they were taking me, it created such a satisfying "aha" moment. And the build of this model is full of those "aha!" moments. I got this as a gift. I started building it after a long, stressful day at work as a way to relax and not think about the day or look at screens anymore. The next day at work, I couldn't stop thinking about it and looked forward to getting home so I could continue with it. Thank you, ugears, for making such a delightful product!
Craig 28 December
I also did the furious Mouse. Very nice model and good to build for first timers. Excellent product with no parts missing and real good instructions.
Anonymous 30 November
I really liked that the model is not big, just for a small shelf. The assembly is very simple, the result is excellent, the machine is nimble. I recommend to purchase for acquaintance, and then move on to complex models. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 21 April
Lovely old bike. Easy to assemble.
Gerard 12 August
Of the three pictures that came out, I collected everything and liked the bike the most because of the elaborate detailing. Three pictures together look great on the wall. Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears
Dmitriy 31 May
Great item. What a fun build. It's hanging in my garage.
Bill 27 April
It was a great build. a few fit issues but the final result was great.
Robert 13 December
This model was fun and the best part everything fit well! Thanks u gear will continue to buy your product.
Rod 24 January
It turned out to be a very cute night light, detailed, easy to assemble, but very interesting, most importantly I had fun :). Electronics in wooden models are TOP. Review on the Incredible Gears channel.
Dmitriy 19 December
I encountered a few problems, mainly with the central mechanism which wouldn't turn, but otherwise it's very well designed. This is my seventh Ugears model kit and I'm still just as satisfied.
Anonymous 04 March
The plane was very impressive, even such an experienced assembler with about 100 assembled models. In some places it was difficult and it was not even clear what I was doing now :), a huge number of gears that should interact smoothly with each other. Everything worked out for me, I'm happy. Review can be viewed on the channel Icredible Gears
Dmitriy 25 March
Very nice model, it was a lot of fun to build, but the mechanism isn't working. The photos of the coil spring are unclear. Could someone send me a slightly larger picture of the coil installed? (Page 5, top right) Thanks
Axel 24 November
This is a superb model. Very skilfully designed. The suspension is great, as is the door that opens and snaps shut. Also the clockwork motor with winder hidden under more doors. Before construction I coloured most parts, not with paint, which would be too thick, but with special felt tip pens whose ink was absorbed by the plywood and most items clicked together OK. Some sanding was required too. All in all, the painting took over 9hrs and construction over 13hrs. I'm 78 and starting on a marble run tomorrow!
Keith 27 December
Putting Ugears projects together is a marvelous experience. The engineering is ingenious. The exactitude and intricacy of the designs are mind bending. I just hope Ugears doesn’t run out of ideas before I have built them all.
Anonymous 17 August
Very fun to build and came out nice but some steps are unclear and require slow and careful building. You also need to put a lot of wax otherwise it will get stuck. Would be nice if there would be more wax in the box
Anonymous 06 August
A masterpiece in design! The parts all fit very well together and the instructions are well thought out. All in all it's been great to work on and see the finished product. Thanks UGEARS!
Stuart 08 July
A very large and powerful model, the suspension of each wheel looks cool, it overcomes all kinds of boards, sticks and pebbles easily. Great model! I will wait for the expansion of the space theme, I want a rotating rocket :). You can watch the review on the Incredible Gears channel.
Dmitriy 15 July
Realy fun to build this Marble Run Chain Hoist. Pretty cool to make it work, I recommand for people who love manual activities.
Anonymous 10 March
I have so enjoyed building and operating the chain hoist marble maze. The design is intriguing, the manufacture of the parts is excellent, and the instructions are thorough and easily understood. Bravo!
Allison 17 August
Excellent design and quality, the finished build works exactly as it should. My dyslexic daughter got on extremely well with the word free instructions. It says 14+ on the box and I'd definitely not recommend it to anyone younger ( I know we all like to think our children are advanced but don't set them up to fail, let them enjoy it when they are ready). Follow the instructions, when it says sand and wax do it to ensure smooth running. If I had to ask for an improvement it would be the marbles, the mechanisms are so finely balanced that the slight differences in weight can cause an occasional stoppage.
Anne 05 September
Such a cool, cool product. This will keep my nephew entertained for hours (and me too likely!).
Veronica 02 December
That's amazing, really complex, but very very satisfying
Elia 19 September
This thing is amazing. I thought the fish would just rotate around, but they actually swim. couple bits of advice though, at first the mechanism didn't work, obviously make sure everything is put together right, but it needs to be worn in a little. at first I forced to move wondering why it didn't move on its own, but eventually it started to but would just go short bursts. Just tapping it would make it go again and doing this multiple times it eventually would just go completely on its own. second, make sure to keep all the little bits and pieces in a small bowl or dish. I almost sent an email begging for a piece I had lost until it finally turned up.
Chase 30 August
Fantastic Model, love the mechanism very much. Insane Detail and wirks perfectly. Be aware, my model did not work at first, too, as I filled the gears with wax which blocked them when I had to check the mechanism during construction and initially I could not move the gears by hand. USE A HAIRDRYER ON MEDIUM TEMPERATURE TO MELT THE WAX CAREFULLY. Therefore, just wind the spring, activate „swim“ and direct the warm air to the gears. It took just 2 minutes until the mechanism ran super smoothly.
David 12 December
I collected a lot of different models and it’s definitely difficult to surprise me, but there was the joy of a small child, how gracefully the fish swim, smoothly move their tail and head, an inexpressible pleasure, besides, the aquarium is very beautiful. A video review can be viewed on the Incredible Gears channel.
Dmitriy 01 April
I've built 10 different wood models, and this is my favorite. It's an easy build (I'm 67, and some kits are very challenging with my bad eyes and shaky fingers). And the result is fun to look at, especially when moving - lots of action.
Rob 16 September
Love it…the G is out of key so that’s frustrating but maybe there is a fix
Suzy 22 January
This kit was great fun to build, the instructions were excellent and the quality of the parts throughout was top notch. I only used one of the spare pieces due to a slight split as it came off the sprue, and I'm clumsy, so even these more advanced kits are accessible to the less dexterous of us. Already thinking of which kit to get next!
Chris 29 January
Awesome build. plays well. highly recommend!
Jeanie 03 January
Such a great piece! Not a difficult build and the result is so rewarding. I need more music. Another ugears masterpiece.
Barbara 03 October
This was my first build. And i enjoyed every minute of it. the instructions were easy to follow. this is the first of many more. i will do a few more builds before i buy the aero clock
Meithilesh 11 August
This is my first wooden mechanical model, and I preferred to start with something easy. Apart from a small decorative flower that broke during assembly (my carelessness), but was immediately replaced with an identical piece included in the kit, everything else is perfect. I highly recommend thoroughly deburring the gears once they're removed from their housings and not skimping on the wax; it makes the mechanism much smoother and easier to operate. In any case, for a first attempt, it was a resounding success and a source of great satisfaction. Thank you very much.
Serge 23 December
I love ugears models and I have a large verity of them. This is by far the most beautiful and elegant model of all! But quite sadly it does not hold without glue, and it even if you glue it, it still shakes. With that said I still definitely recommend it, just due to its elegance, but keep in mind that contrary to all other models this one does not stand on its own.
Anonymous 26 September
A wonderful gift for a friends soon to be teenager who’s while word is ballet. She is very crafty with great attention to detail and will have it together and jazzed up in no time. I am going to get brownie points for this one :)
Naomi 06 April
This was my very first build and I enjoyed it. It's an easy build so even a beginner would do just fine. I ended up putting fairy lights in it and it looks absolutely amazing.
Ashley 07 March
It was a thoughtful gift and fun to put together, but disappointing that the petals were too stiff to move. Perhaps some of the holes should have been drilled larger for the base of the petals, and some of the pieces sawed better so they would have been easier to remove from the backing. Because of the disappointing end result after a long period of anticipation, I would not recommend buying this for anyone as a gift. I
Linda 25 December
A intricate looking model and a great project to put together resulting in a beautiful looking piece
Steph 29 September
After installing so many gears, I was quite surprised that it worked
Ross 22 June
Great product. Well illustrated, single-sentence polyglot instruction manual. Not recommended for older, arthritic hands. I broke several pieces in setting up the pieces. Earth globe assembly is particularly fragile. Once finished, after many hours of focused attention in several sessions and some frustration, it's quite a rewarding experience to gaze on and teach others a model (it's just a model) for the mechanics of the phases of the moon and the seasons of the year based on ratios of wheel gears correctly engaged. A misplaced single piece can derail the whole motion, an important lesson in group work. Every manager and team leader should have one on their desk to show that a team is as strong as its weakest link.
Jose 23 December
The design of this model is brilliant on so many levels. The Earth rotates on its axis keeping its orientation in space as it orbits the Sun; the moon orbits the earth, and the plane of its orbit is tilted with respect to the Sun and Earth! Without the tilt, eclipses would happen twice per month. The adjustment for the phases of the Moon with the seasons is masterful. In the assembly of the structure, there is the clever way the slots are ‘sprung’ so that the tabs are retained snugly. Then there are the artistic touches—the animated flapping bird on the Earth, and other ornamental features. I had to have three goes at assembling the mechanism using the eccentric/off-centred gear before it would run smoothly, but apart from that, the build was straightforward, although I used a great deal more sandpaper than was supplied... A superb and highly educational working model of the Sun, Moon, and Earth. My first from Ugears, but by no means my last. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Peter 05 April
This is model #5 for me! Incredible thought and execution went into this model, from your design, fabrication, and instruction book teams. Well done! EVERY part fits exactly how it is shown in the instructions. It operates quite smoothly. The tellurion is pretty accurate in showing position of earth/moon/phase each day of the year.
Geoff 19 May
An old man's reversion to his childhood, and what a delight! I had a great time assembling this, made my share of mistakes, and fascinated that it worked so well. This is the first of many, I'm sure!
Hal 27 April
A lovely smell of laser-cut plywood on opening the package! I bought this to while away the time while temporarily immobilised, not expecting too much, but I was impressed with the design and accuracy of the parts and instructions. It fits together very well, and providing care is taken to lightly sand and wax where necessary, operates easily. Definitely recommended..
Mark 02 April
Beautiful, functional, with surprising details. More accurate than I expected - I'm going to use it in my astronomy unit in May to demonstrate seasons and moon phases. Well done! I really like the animated bird on the Earth - what a nice, yet simple, touch! I must admit, it's nice to not only have a fun build, but a useful product. Kudos on a sensible design that's NOT just fun. I recommend the Tellurion to anyone who teaches planetary astronomy.
Susan 29 March
this set looks cool, but after pulling the plane back to charge the motor, the propeller would not spin even after applying wax or grease
Patrik 24 November
I loved making this SO much!! Very intuitive! A lot of thought went into making this. The details like the pistons moving are so cute. I didn’t put anything on the gears and they were a bit hard to move but that was my fault for not paying attention. I’d highly recommend this!!!
Daniel 07 January
Amazing! This plane is my first Ugears set, it’s very simple to understand and as simple to build. The only thing: the wheels are being split by the string and if you don’t place that special stuff in between the gears, it will not work. Still Amazing!
Egor 13 September
I bought this to build with my 9 year old. It is the first one we've attempted and it is definitely more complex than we expected, so the 14+ rating on it is accurate. The mechanical parts are fascinating. I was able to teach my son about gears, ratchets, and one way freewheels. Amazing. The only thing I wish was the instructions had 1:1 images of the rubber bands so we could be sure we had the right ones. Kind of like Lego does with axles.
Zack 01 December
I made this buggy with my grandson. He is a big lego fan but this was so much fun to put together. Its great to seen him develop the skills needed and the application really surprised me. A great learning toy!
Leo 27 August
Its really cool, its a bit confusing with all the rubber band gears but its a funexpirience
Anonymous 22 October
A very nice kit, easy to assemble. The tulips tend to break when being placed in the crate; a drop of cyanoacrylate glue solved the problem.
Thierry 15 July
This was a fun and quick puzzle. I enjoyed it alot. When putting the flowers in the basket, the tulip bud broke off so I glued it and it looks great.
Anthony 07 February
The only issue I have with this puzzle is that I could not get the thread to the right length of knot loop and string. Otherwise, this was a nice, easy puzzle that is a lot of fun
Anthony 06 February
Very nice. Husband was very happy about the present
Anonymous 22 January
Amusing, fun to build. Along with the Steampunk submarine and the 2.5D zeppelin kit it will be used at multiple events to advertise the annual Watch City Steampunk Festival.
Bill 21 October
Nice time filler will be looking a new product!
Bob 31 July
I love this little machine.Typical UGears quality, which comes in handy when painting. The build was a good one. The fit was excellent, the tolerances were tight, and the gears meshed nicely. It only toom a handfull of runs to break it in enough to get all the moving parts doing their thing. The paints I use are craft store acrylic metallics, Vallejo metals and airs. Everything is hand painted on the sheet, with edges done before assembly. Paint does weaken the pieces, so I sand a bit oof the edges of each little peg so they don't require as much force. Even a light layer of paint can create a snug fit after that.
Kevin 10 December
Its beautiful but I did something wrong and its not working, probably my fault but I did eveything correct and its still not working. I dont know but im sad. Either way I like your products and I will probably buy something new. Im waiting for new things to spend money on.
Anonymous 25 October
It was a little more intricate for me than the drone but love it! The folding of the handle was a surprise feature and took a little bit of fiddling with the gear but got it working! Ordered another one to have it at the ready as a gift!
Rudy 25 August
As usual an amazing little device from UGEARS. This was a challenging build. I didn’t think my motor was working at first, so I put a headlamp on and inspected the build while reviewing the manual. I jiggered with the gearing a little bit with the tips of my fingers until I started getting movement, then more movement. In a little while all the parts were mating really well and it was working flawlessly. These products take care to assemble correctly and a little breaking in to work properly. Enjoy the process! These are unique items!
Brandon 13 August
Looking good, not quite complete,but going well
Derrick 10 July
I really like it, simple but fun build, it works very well and it looks really nice. This is my 5th model from Ugears and so far I’m very satisfied with what you have to offer. You guys are awesome.
Gergő 06 February
Awesome build! For those struggling, a few tips: -sand all burrs even if they already feel smooth; it makes fitting much tighter -wax tight connections; it makes assembly much easier (and disassembly if needed to fix mistakes) -soak all bendable parts (I leave them wrapped in a wet paper towel for a few minutes); it allows gentle stretching without breaking -take your time and have fun! Things break, glue repairs. -mark the steps as they are completed; it makes it so much easier to pickup tomorrow where you left off today.
Paul 03 June
This was my fourth kit and although there were some difficulties it was so worth working though it. What a design. It’s so clever and so impressive. Well worth the money. It’s an eye catcher for sure. Well done.
Allison 12 February
I received this model as a birthday present! It's a fantastic model! I really liked the smell of wood during the assembly process. The quality is top notch, I assembled the model without any problems! Recommended!
David 31 May
Incredible design, very interesting to assemble, the scale is amazing, looks cool on the shelf. I definitely recommend it to all fans of space themes. Review on YouTube channel Incredible Gears
Dmitriy 04 May
The parts fit much more easily than other Ugears projects. A fun and easy build. I would recommend this model to first-time Ugears people. Fun to build, parts are cut well, and easyish to assemble. A+
Anonymous 19 September
This is a really nice kit, but I have some nitpicks. I had to glue on some stops for the doors for them to consistently close perfectly (Just a couple of bits of toothpick at the front and back wall). The tensioning mechanism for the string only goes one way. I was very afraid of breaking something, or having the tension break something in the future. But with all that said, it's a great build and the model looks awesome when completed. The pictures don't do it justice, and I love it.
Davin 01 November
This is a fine model to build. All the pieces came out of each board with minimum effort. The shuttle was challenging with the gears to open and close the shuttle doors. Just follow the instructions. The most trouble I had was the fishing line. It had a life of its own. Hard time creating and utilizing the loop to the bottom of shuttle. Looks great on the shelf and looks like it's flying with the almost invisible fishing line.
Anthony 13 May
A very original and stylish model, in some ways not ordinary. Easy and fun to collect, sure to impress the avid collector. The review can be viewed on the Incredibke Gears channel
Dmitriy 30 October
Superbly satisfying to assemble because all the parts fit just right and the fine plywood is so precisely cut. The design shows insight and creative thoughtfulness. The instructions show foresight and are helpful where errors could be possible. I love this model.
Ian 31 August
I love it and for something to add to it is the option to add an electric Motor to it so it could move on its own and tell time for people who wants it to run like a normal clock
Anonymous 11 December
A nice kit; the parts are easy to disassemble and fit together well, and in the end everything actually works.
Michael 08 March
This is my first one and first time doing 3d.. I'm slow going and between hospital visits and chemo even slower.. But it is fun and can't wait to finish it
Anonymous 05 August
As ALWAYS, these products are faboo!
Anonymous 14 November
cool model. can not give 5 stars. works pretty well and mine is not that loose. its okay, like the design though
Elijah 14 April
This was my first time with a Ugears kit but it certainly won't be the last. This little, working engine was a delight to build and it works very well indeed. Very well designed with lovely clear instructions. Thank You.
Pete 19 December
Ugears models are absolutely the best to build. I’ve been building their models for years and have tried some of the other companies, but I find that the Ugears models are far superior in both instruction and materials. This model was really a great one to build and came out very well.
Don 28 November
It's a fine puzzle. All the parts fit together and I only had to use a tool a few times to remove parts from boards. Plenty of extra parts. I had a good time putting this together and watching run down the hall going to the left and right. Propellers move also.
Anthony 13 August
Beautiful model. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the mechanisms to move, despite carefully sanding and waxing every moving part. Nevertheless, it was fun building it and it looks great.
Gergő 13 July
Built this last year and enjoyed it. Turned out really good. Wish I could put a picture on, no parts missing and the instructions were excellent.
Anonymous 30 November
Very interesting model to build. Took me around 18 hours - on & off. Noticed a couple of mistakes in the instructions which threw me off a bit, but all in all, a very enjoyable build. I would highly recommend it, and I’m definitely looking forward to building the next one…
Tim 07 August
An excellent detailed model, as for me there are flaws with a crane, more precisely with a long rope, one part can pull the other, so I added a length to the part with a lift. Review on the Incredible Gears channel
Dmitriy 28 July
The research vessel was an absolute joy to build. The instructions were clear, detailed and easy to understand. I had so much fun building it, I kind of didn't want to finish it! I did however, and now have a beautiful functional model. It takes patience and attention to detail, but I enjoyed every minute of the process and look forward to building my next Ugears model.
Anonymous 19 March
It was a lot of fun building this model, including my mistakes, which were easily corrected. The functions met my expectations and worked perfectly. The attention to detail in the templates and the overall workmanship were simply superb. Thank you.
Jörg 08 February
I had this box sitting on a shelf for over a year. Finally built it. My 8th project. Definitely very advanced. Loved every minute of the build. But something is wrong with the spring. I finally got it in correctly and the car won't move. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Marge 15 March
Again I am blown away by this model. As my says “it is so cute”. I love the detail especially the fabric roof and how it will retract. Also the speed at which this model runs is much slower than my other models as it should be. Not sure if this is by design or not but it is perfect!!!!
Anonymous 28 September
Good morning UGEARS. I really like this model, thank you UGEARS, keep it up, everything is perfect.
Javier 10 June
Love that car, and love building it. I also like the convertible top, very unique. Very very nice love it.
William 09 December
A thoroughly enjoyable build. The finished car looks cool and was an interesting and fair challenge to complete. It even has features they don’t mention like the lever to open the boot.( trunk for Americans!)
Mike 17 August
Very beautiful model and looks great. But unfortunately even after having scrupulously assembled the car, it remains totally blocked, the spring relaxes jerkily and cannot move the car forward
Renaud 23 January
In my opinion, one of the best retro car models in the Ugears line. A lot of mechanics, an interesting, realistic option for opening the roof, a crackling motor and much more. Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 06 January
My first ugears wooden set that ive bought to make sure i can manage the likes of the UGT-24 which will be next. Decent enough instructions, good parts, and while i didnt need the spares are a welcome touch. As an avid lego technic fan, boy i thought that hurt your fingers while this is on another level but worth it
Freddie 16 August
We love Ugears. So many models all over our house and in the stash to be built later. High quality, good instructions, and good for many ages of people.
Kristina 11 July
This is my third painting in the series, they look very cool on one wall. I recommend. Channel Review Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 01 June
This is a wonderful model. I'm two-thirds of the way in and broke the rear axle. Now I'm waiting to see if the vaunted replacement service is as good as they say.
Michael 16 June
I enjoyed building this kit, quite a few pieces well planned out. Take your time and follow the instructions and don't miss a step. U-Gears has always brought out good products. Congrats.
Anonymous 30 November
I am continually impressed with your models. I had great fun in putting this model together. I had many challenges. First the spring mechanism was very difficult. The instructions did not provide a detailed picture on how it should be completed. However after a few attempts, i finally got a design that would work. It looks fantastic it runs even better. Please keep up the good work. I think will try the Mars Rover for my next one. These models are fantastic
Erwin 14 August
Absolutely perfect!!! Great fun to build. I love the details. The cars runs perfectly and watching the working pistons is so cool. I now have serval of my friends and work colleagues buying Ugears models. Please keep up the great work.
Erwin 12 July
Great quality model, cleverly designed. Completed today and it's fully functional (propels itself with forward and reverse gears, and pistons, prop shaft and steering rack all operate). Super impressive. It was a present, and I enjoyed building it. My mates were a bit jealous of it too! Can fully recommend - only thing I would say is that the components fit together quite tightly, and take a bit of force to press together. Just choosing my next model . . . . :))
Andrew 18 March
Building the model was a very enjoyable process, the quality of the material and the explanatory booklet are amazingly accurate, I have already purchased several models from you (some of them have not yet been assembled) I will continue to purchase and certainly highly recommend Thanks again !!!
Eyal 19 October
Easy 'one sit-com' watching build. Looks great!
Nathan 06 December
Quality product, true working model. I found the UGEARS Safe very entertaining and easy to comprehend directions made it that much more enjoyable. I plan on getting more of the models available and so will my friends.
David Malcolm Frost 02 October
I phoned Cool Things and asked them to order in this Ugears safe and the Ugears Treasure Box and send them up to Sydney to me in time for Christmas. Their Customer Service is fantastic. They delivered in plenty of time & I am so happy with the Ugears models. I gave the safe to my 15 year old son who enjoys a construction project. It’s packaged well & is complicated enough to keep him busy. The treasure box I gave to my 19 year old daughter. She enjoys puzzles so I thought this was something different that she’d enjoy putting together. Thank you Cool Things!
Jeanette 14 January
I bought this on kickstarter. Dont be too worried about pressing hard to put it together. Really works amazingly well considering its wood. LOVE IT!
GBJ 14 July
High-quality models
Bernadette 16 August
The model works perfectly and is beautiful.
Anonymous 22 June
The sailboat looks great. The parts fit nicely, except the part that allows the spring to wind is a bit loose. It may need a few times through the gears in order to 'sail'.
Anthony 26 January
Spectacular yacht. A quick build and review can be found on the Incredible Gears channel
Dmitriy 01 December
It is the coolest thing ever. I love it. The design is genius. Putting it together is challenging. Watching it work is very entertaining. I thoroughly appreciate horology and to be able to build a tourbillon is beyond my wildest expectations.
Jeffrey 20 September
Another super UGears model. A joy to build BUT to make sure every moving part or surface was sanded and well waxed. On completion some trial and error to get the 'balance spring' to properly align with the impulse pin. The clock is working but does stop after say 30 minutes. Not yet ventured to set the time. I will keep it running and slowly set up the time and see what happens.
Peter 30 April
Amazing, but you have to work extremely precise
Anonymous 08 January
Definitely anadvanced build (not for the faint of heart)! This is my first Ugears project after doing six of a competitor brand. I find that the instructions weren't as detailed BUT the parts are much more sturdy. Actually thepanels are at least twice as thick. I have it completed but I have a couple of gears jamming and Ihaven't found out whichones they are so it won't operate (annoying) but I will figure it out. One other thing I discovered is that the "lock" is just a hair too long making catch on the drive gear! Try it if you dare and want a challenge! John
John 25 September
I assembled this model about three years ago, and I found it quite interesting from a technical point of view. I was pleased with the assembly process, but the design itself is very capricious and may not work the first time. I also could not set the exact speed of the clock, so I cannot use it for its intended purpose. However, the model is beautiful and it is pleasant to watch it work. I can recommend it.
Sergei 26 July
An excellent puzzle! A challenge to build and impressive to show off. Adequate instructions, easy to follow. Not for beginners though! And extreme care must be taken - this is very intricate puzzle, and demands full attention at all times. (I made one minor mistake: I installed the UGEARS logo backwards on the top part.) They point out that you need to seat the top tourbillon part. However, once it is completed, there is a breaking-in period: The first time it only ran a few seconds, but I kept restarting it and now it runs continuously.
Joseph 16 July
I like a challenge, and this fits the bill! First off, the information provided on the website and on the box indicates that this is not for beginners; be warned! Also, there are parts of the provided instructions that are difficult to understand; high-contrast printing could improve this. (Of course, that can wait until the war is over.) That being said, it is an amazingly clever device, and very well designed! For the times I got stuck (having no idea at the time what a tourbillon is), there are YouTube videos to help. Best advice for those considering this? Be thorough with the sanding and waxing - I recommend not only waxing the parts as indicated, but looking ahead to see if the waxed part touches something; if so, wax that as well. The end result is well worth it! All in all, this was an excellent experience, creating a beautiful, unique clock. I'm still in the adjusting phase, so I'm not sure how long I can get it to run per winding, but that's part of the fun!
Jonathan 11 July
This is a great little puzzle! I enjoyed putting it together, and it looks so good. It works very well as a nightlight, and very nice just sitting on a desk. Not for those wanting something quick and easy though - lining up 20 tabs requires patience!
Joseph 19 August
Not too challenging but a nice result.
Richard 05 August
Didn’t realize how easy it was to assemble. Very pleased.
Melvin 13 July
It is a pretty good replica of the actual Split Rock Lighthouse, which I have visited several times. Construction is easy, but requires some skill. The instructions are excellent.
Michael 30 June
Very easy to assemble, and looks fantastic. I wired in a couple extra LED's to light other areas of the model, and it looks great! I was almost sad to finish it, because it was fun to do. Please create more models of buildings like this and the Alexandria Lighthouse. They look awesome!
Nathan 20 December
A beautifully designed kit.
Michael 19 August
Santa brought me three UGEAR sets. I started with the Fast Mouse sports car and I'm thrilled. I think it's best to start with an easy level before moving on to the UGR-S retro model and the SIDE Car motorcycle. Thank you, UGEAR, you've made me a happy retiree!
Rémy 09 January
I enjoyed building this Rapid Mouse, very nice to build and an excellent first time build. It adds nicely to my collection.
Anonymous 30 November
Nice functional car, very easy to assemble, perfect for beginner modellers. Review available on the Incredible Gears channel
Dmitriy 23 June
Excellent detaill, easy assembly. The frame on the one I built is now painted in gunmetalmetallic gray. It will be one part of a promotional display for the 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festivaal.
Bill 13 November
Very good workmanship. Thank you.
Roman 24 July
This is amazing, I love Steampunk and this really is one of a kind. Never seen another like it, will go beside my steampunk dolls house I am making. The quality is exceptional, thank you.
Pamela 28 May
I love UGEARS. After the F1 car and the biplane, this clock was a welcome addition. It looks beautiful once assembled. I’m still figuring out where to put it in the living room; I want to display it prominently. Ultimately, though, I think my wife will be the one to find the perfect spot for it.
Youssef 12 January
Our laughter likes all things quirky and this fit the bill perfectly
Trish 26 December
Excellent dinosaur model, perhaps the easiest to assemble of the three dinosaurs, but no less interesting. You can watch the review on the Incredible Gears channel.
Dmitriy 17 July
Great gift for my girlfriend who loves building stuff! Would recommend this product to everyone.
Sidharth 05 July
This model is a fine addition to the other three 'dinos'. Just have to watch how each leg is put together and attached to the body. Once they are put on correctly, the 'dino' walks down the hallway of the house.
Anthony 26 January
Fairly easy to build, and the gear / cam mechanism is fascinating. I especially appreciated the contruction aids for getting the rubber edge onto the wheel.
Bill 26 October
You always learn something new. Interesting design.
Zoltán 19 June
Excellent quality product and fun to build. It's nice to find gifts that are not plastic.
Curt 28 January
Nice piece of mechanics. Helps to learn about how those things work
Jozef 21 July
just another great build!! I love the coil motor and the rubber gasket for the wheels versus the rubber bands.thank you again!
Kim 15 September
Good job UGEARS!! This vehicle's assembly was a brilliant and surprising, specially the back chain. It's the most complex model I've ever built, with the highest number of pieces. After finishing, I had to remove the front wheels to polish the wood and apply wax so they'd roll smoothly. Attaching the spring was one of the most challenging tasks I've faced in my 10 wooden puzzles. I finally got the tricar to travel an incredible 5.30 meters!!!. Can anyone beat that? ;)
Anonymous 07 September
Lovely vehicle, it looks so pretty on my shelf and building it was a blast. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about its mechanism. Even if I wind it up all the way, it remains stuck and it needs a little extra push to release the spring. The front wheels also turned out to be too tight, they don’t roll on the floor at all, making it impossible for the car to move on its own. Not sure if I did something wrong, the rear wheel does not have this problem at all. But I bought this car primarily for decorative reasons (and to build it of course) and for that, it is perfect.
Gergő 06 February
I enjoyed building this model very much. The suspension is excellent and the motor in front makes the model. Very good instructions and no parts missing. The back wheel shows it off. Well done U-Gears.
William 28 November
Nice build. Some pieces can be tricky but as usual with you guys at ugears everything fit. I have built almost everything in your catalog. I have built other projects from other companies and no one is better than ugears. Instructions are on point! Very easy to follow. The models are fun to build. There is something for everyone. If you are starting out on these puzzles I urge you to buy ugears! Not because they are easy but because they explain it so well. Ugears, thank you for giving me something to do with my hands!
Stephanie 13 September
Each time I build one of these kits, the improvements are a real compliment to the design team. This kit has rack and pinion steering, real spring suspension, a spring drive and is chain driven. It proved a real challenge at times but that’s why I love Ugears- it needs care and thought but the rewards are well worth it. Minor gripe again- still the odd elastic band in places where it is difficult to replace when they degrade .
Mike 13 September
I love this car. Review on the Incredible Gears channel
Dmitriy 19 August
Great parts, easy assembly, EXCEPT The rear wheel assembly made me tear my hair out. Probably my fault, but none of the spokes wanted to hold position long enough to create a lined-up wheel. Other than that, another great kit. Thanks!
Anonymous 07 September
Now, this one is my favorite of them all!!! Not only has great looks but works great too!!! I did order another one to build and race them against each other!
Rudy 25 August
The final result is superb! I received it for Christmas and only encountered minor issues with some of the small parts, but it was purely cosmetic. Otherwise, I loved it! I still find them all equally beautiful!
Anonymous 04 March
Good morning UGEARS. Thank you for this model kit, I love it, everything is perfect, the layout is great and it's in very good condition. Keep up the good work UGEARS.
Javier 10 June
Really good model. Always remember when finished to run the gears several times, even 'push' a gear to get it 'meshed'. It may take 10 or more times. Only thing I would change is move the instruction for wind-up tool from end to page 22 to allow checking of gears easier. And figure out something better for step 4 on page 5: little pieces don't work well. Use what system from other models.
Anthony 01 January
The Top Fuel Dragster is a very nice build, I do like the functional blower. Went together very well and looks really cool. Wind it up and it leaves on two back wheels.
William 09 December
What a little beauty. Ugears have created a great way to build and represent the things I love. The detail is amazing and they even function. Can't get enough of them. Stoked
Kevin 13 August
I enjoyed putting it together, It works good, Luv the way it looks.
Anonymous 08 December
Nice to put together, tricky to assemble , got to follow the instructions and don't miss a step. It takes awhile to do the tracks but they look cool. All the tracks and there components need to be waxed thoroughly. If you don't they won't turn very good.
William 09 December
Just finished building my Tracked Off Road Vehicle and it is excellent. Great fun to build and the tracks are a bit of a challenge. Different from anything I have built. I live the fact that Ugears models require no messy glues and are so precise. Another great build.
Kevin collings 28 August
Went together easily. Fun to assemble. No parts issue. A++
Nathan 03 November
now my truck is complete! great build
Jason K. 15 November
It's enjoyable to build. Although it’s complicated, you have to be good at making stuff.
Anonymous 02 November
Love putting this together with my boyfriend, its a great way to spend time together and love the wood working.
LeAnne 01 December
mechanics work good. The model looks a bit empty attached to the truck. Some Walls would look way better
Didi 09 January
Wonderful build with just the right amount of challenge. The instructions were clear, and the parts very well constructed.
Anonymous 25 December
A nice addition to the dinosaur series. Just make sure you follow the instructions in building the legs and attaching them to the gear in the body. Walks just fine.
Anthony 01 December
The second, cool dinosaur in the Ugears line. Assembly was easy, perhaps because there are similarities with the T-Rex model. It's nice to watch a running dinosaur on your table, a little childish joy, it's cool, because it's hard to surprise an adult. Thanks Ugears! I will wait for the replenishment of the Jurassic period collection :). You can watch the review on the Incredible Gears channel
Dmitriy 23 August
I thought this build was amazing, the entire model was beautiful, there were a few instances where it was challenging, but the reward made it so fufilling. This set was the best birthday present ever.
Liam 27 February
The Trimaran arrived today so I haven't started the process of making it but it was great to see it arrived today and it was extremely well packaged. I will be able to spend a lot of time making the model which will keep a 82 year old from getting bored.
Michael Coverdale 27 February
I got this model for my birthday and i had a lot of fun building it. I am now looking for some other models to build. I think its a really good birthdaypresent.
Ray 24 October
Now I have all three. Again, if you make sure you following instructions for the legs and gears, it is a lot of fun watching it walk down the hall. The best part is that the jaw and tail also move as it walks.
Anthony 26 January
I'm tempted to give it 4 stars because the hexapod is clearly better, but that wouldn't be fair because that one is probably the best toy I've ever seen. This one is great fun to build, it's great fun to make it walk. It's beautiful.
Anonymous 01 January
The dinosaur is fantastic, it's hard to convey emotions when he collected everything and he came to life :), he quickly moves his paws, waves his tail and growls. Assembly is not easy, but very interesting. Looking forward to new dinosaurs. The review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears.
Dmitriy 25 May
I just finished this model. It was a real challenge to put this one together. The rubber band assemblies were the most challenging. Trying to get the thicker bands through the holes and all the same length was very difficult. I had to use all of the available spare parts because I kept breaking the parts. But i finally got it. Other than that this model is fantastic. It runs great!!! Make sure you use plenty of wax on the moving parts. I love these Ugears models. The problem is which one should I do next. You guys are great. I love these models. Please keep up the good work.
Erwin 03 February
I really enjoyed putting this together. This was my first try at Ugears and I did break a couple parts that I was able to replace with a spare part except for one I was able to glue. If I didn’t show you you wouldn’t know. My only problem I can’t make it run. I guess a gear is not lined up and I am not going to take it apart to see. I will build another model and be more careful. I do think it is important to take your time building these. I was very impressed with how precise the parts fit together.
John 31 March
My my first ugear model and not my last one! Quality is fantastic and instructions are quite clear. I only made a couple of mistakes but I could resolve them. There are some spare parts but I didn’t need to use any of them. It cost me 10h of work approx. It is recommended to use wax properly if you want your car to move, else there are too many friction. I had to put wax at the very end on the gears as if it was oil in a car. Quite funny. Only one comment, I don’t understand the purpose of the wheel with rubber on the left side, plus it is the only part that doesn’t hold well and I had to put some glue there.
Alexandre 30 December
Very very impressed. Instruction manual is clear, beautifully illustrated and straightforward to follow. All the parts were very precisely cut and fitted together easily, which I was surprised at, given similar kits in my experience need a bit of fettling to fit properly. Engine in particular has clearly benefitted from a lot of engineering thought, even down to different size inlet and exhaust ports, and is a real pleasure to see all the moving parts working together. In my experience the build time stated on the website is a bit optimistic, but the enjoyment is all in the build. Don't rush, pay very careful attention to all the illustrations in the build manual and enjoy. Am now building the Heavy Boy Truck!
Johnathan 11 May
Just started working on the car. There a lot of gears to assemble in the beginning, however even though I grease the gears they are very tight. Will have to work on that.
Robert 29 June
not finished yet. so far a really good build although the spring mechanism was really challenging and needed strong fingers and cable ties
Graham 10 June
Great model, Took most of a full day of just focusing on this model to build it which I love, Plenty of spare pieces for the ones that are likely to snap, although I didn't need any of them. I love the introduction of colour onto these models, the plain Lazer cut ply looked great with the contrasting light and dark shades, but the little bit of colour goes a long way. Plenty of features to play with although I mainly build these models for display purposes. The use of a metal clock spring as the 'engine' means it won't go dry and brittle over time like t older rubber band powered sets unfortunately have. Overall brilliant model for those used to the u gears system and up for a bit of a finicky challenge. Would recommend
Liam 09 June
went together really well. Too many small part spares. Could have used spares for bendable parts.
Jeffrey 03 June
We received two of these items as gifts. My kids 8 and 12) really like them. Didn't take long to assemble. Neat laser cut and simple.
Isabelle 21 June
My first Ugears Item. I love all four fidgets. Easy to assemble and for this size very detailed too.
Anonymous 28 March
This was a fun build. Some parts used in building wheel connections were a bit hard for big hands. It does move down the 'street' at a good pace. It looks very good on a shelf.
Anthony 05 May
It is always a pleasure to build UGEARS models; this one is easy to assemble, and the result is impressive.
Rémy 05 February
We purchased this for our son for Christmas and he absolutely loves it
Sharon 11 January
This is so well detailed that it is being used as part of the library display for a major steampunk festival.
Bill 01 February
This is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members. Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with. This one I bought for myself, and I had a ball putting it together.
Krystie 11 August
Build the timer over the last two days and I'm very pleased! Works like a charm and was a real pleasure to build. Watching it tick quietly away is truly calming and pleasing :-). Thanks
Jan.Jacobs 12 August
Bought this set at my local thrift store and they were so fun to build! Definitely be careful cuz these are so addictive and I am already wanting to buy and build more!
Abbi 15 July
This was such fun to assemble, as are all Ugears models I've done so far. The attention to detail is unmatched. I've done other models, and I always come back to Ugears because of this. One warning - be careful when you assemble the fenders, as the expandable area is easily broken. I had to repair with thread as glue wouldn't hold it.
Debi 01 June
Great product, very well made. Makes you want to do other things. Keep it up!
Peter 04 June
Very nice model, really did not expect such a result :). The assembly is simple and at the same time interesting, a model for evening relaxation. Works like a watch, the only thing for me is rather weak rear suspension, put a tangerine and she immediately sank :). Review can be viewed on the channel Incredible Gears
Dmitriy 19 May
I just finished this model. Again I am amazed at the details. I agree with some other reviewers there are some delicate parts. I broke on dealing with the assembly of the door. However I little glue and all was well. I am enjoying making videos with my new pickup truck. Any recommendations on which one should next?
Erwin 25 March
. One little glitch that I found is that at the very beginning of the assembly you have to immediately deal with the spring that powers the truck. the spring supplied with my kit was already unwound without any means ( a clip of some sort) to keep it in its smaller circumference while working wit it.... times! the solution was to "try" to hold it on the base and to secure it with the top part of the base (separate part) I might add that the warnings printed in the instructions are very timely and must be adhered to lest you injure yourself from a " flying spring"..KEEP THE ASSEMBLY AWAY FROM YOUR FACE AND EYES WHILE TRYING TO WORK WITH IT I still give it 5 stars though because it turned out great!!
William 07 January
This is a delightful little model. The details are amazing. It was a joy to put together because the parts are very precise and fit very well. One problem is that somewhere the gears are jammed now and I cannot get it to go again. Also, I believe this to be a 1957 Chevy, not 1959.
Richard 26 July
This was given to my husband as a gift; he loved it! He found building the clock interesting and challenging, and he is now enjoying balancing the clock to work optimally
Anonymous 14 June
I assembled it in fits and starts, and it took me two weeks. It started up on the first try, though I found it tricky to adjust—especially the balloon's ascent and descent. You need a lot of imagination to make sense of some of the drawings in the assembly manual, but the actual assembly isn't difficult.
Leandro 19 March
Though I'm still in the finishing process of putting together this model (I have to setup something to hang it on to finish!), the assembly and challenge has been great! I look forward to finishing up soon-and everything does work!
Ricc 30 December
It’s a gift for a 70th birthday in January 2023. I can’t wait to present it.
Trish Van Baast 07 November
I bought this for my nephew. He absolutely loved it! This is not the first UGears product I have purchased from CoolThings Australia, I've bought them for all my family members (and myself!) Some of the larger models are a bit fiddly, but so much fun to put together and play with.
Anonymous 11 August
UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit
This amazing puzzle was very intricate. You had to be spot on with cutting. It was awesome when completed. Only thing is the tower is difficult to line up when it collapses. Otherwise great fun to make.
Deb 06 March
UGears Archballista Mechanical Tower Kit
I purchased this for my daughter, who is 20, let’s say it has definitely challenged her, that much, she is still yet to complete the project
Eliesha 04 January
UGears Butterfly
I purchased the UGears Butterflly for my daughter who loves putting puzzles together. This offered another element to the puzzle - being able to make the puzzle move. We spent a few hours working on it together and finally it was finished. It was a challenge for my daughter, but not too hard. The puzzle itself was good quality and the finished product was very satisfying to see. Highly recommend as a family project for younger children, or an individual project for older children.
Louise 15 December
UGears Butterfly
This was my first set. I have owned it for a few years before finally getting to put it together. I only broke 1 piece but luckily there was an extra. I was able to put most of it together without an external tool however the tiny decoration along the top I did need something to help push them together. I absolutely love it and can't wait to bring it to work.
Brittney 23 March
This was my first set and it was amazing! When I broke some pieces and didn't have extras they sent me what I needed for free. This is an amazing company with amazing projects! I cannot wait to buy more.
Emma 23 January
Bought this for my little niece and we had so much fun building it. She wanted to paint each piece individually which made it even more fun. I would highly recommend this as a gift or a special treat for yourself. It is so mesmerising when completed!
Anonymous 21 July
Both the assembly and the operation are truly fascinating and fun.
José 01 August
Just finished, it’s my second model and thoroughly enjoyed it. So pleased to see the extra pieces when I snapped one....a lot of thought have gone into making these models and the finished product shows this. Thank you.
Sharon 01 January
My son is really into mechanical things, studying to be a diesel engineer so this he enjoyed putting together.
Trish 26 December
My son is really into mechanical things, studying to be a diesel engineer so this he enjoyed putting together.
Trish 26 December
My kindy class and I thoroughly enjoyed putting this together.
Dwan wilson 12 August
This is a good rendition of a Hawker Hurricane Mk. VIII. I like the attention to detail overall. There was a problem with thegridwork portion of the top-view fuselage crackingwhen putting in a peg, but that held in place once the entire piece was attached to the frame. For those who want to go beyond the blueprint-style rendition, there are pictures online showing typical markings.
Bill 01 February
Fun beginners model.
Flemming 10 November
Love the different angles of the plane for simple design and looms easy to assemble.
Kristina 11 July
Perfect transaction
wombatwillows 17 November
I don’t know what inspired me to buy this—I haven’t thrown a paper airplane in 20 years—but here’s my assessment. It’s a unique looking device and propels the glider quite nicely. If you’re stuck inside for a bit, as I have been, completing this one will feel like a challenge well done.
Brandon 17 August
UGears Flight Starter
Purchased as a gift for my son.
Dawn 16 July
UGears Flight Starter
A bit challenging with the many rubber bands.
Anonymous 11 July
UGears Flight Starter
best one I have out of the 3 I have. great model! and it looks cool when its done.
Elijah 14 April
UGears Flight Starter
One down!
ness 06 May
UGears Foldable Phone Holder
Perfect transaction
wombatwillows 17 November
UGears Foldable Phone Holder
My husband had a lot of fun putting the phone holder together and it is now in use and sitting beside him .
Ros 23 January
UGears Foldable Phone Holder
This model was by far the most difficult to with . (I have built 20+) Not because it was difficult to assemble, but it was SO difficult to separate the parts from the boards. I think I spent more time cutting and pressing the parts from the boards without damage, than assembling the model itself. Even then it happened time and time again that the upper ply of the part splintered off. The material (plywood) seems to be very dry and flaky. The assembled model works fine and is Fun to play with.
Flemming 10 November
bought it as a gift. Putting together now and looks forward to playing it and sending me a picture of his high score.
Anonymous 10 October
This is the very first time I've tackled this type of project, and honestly, I was so afraid of failing that it took me two years to even start! In the end, the instructions are quite clear. I had a little trouble at the end, and that's probably why the scoreboard unfortunately doesn't work. I advise you to follow the instructions to the letter, especially when it recommends waxing or filing the piece! The finished product is superb; I'm thrilled. The pinball machine works quite well. If you're used to doing 3D puzzles and are also a Harry Potter fan, don't hesitate!
Cyne 01 September
This item has been bought as gifts. From the images and builders video's i know the person it's for will enjoy building it and will love the finished item. I always look forward to my next build
Stephen 22 August
My grandson loves it, loves it. He asked me to look for more Harry Potter for Christmas. Like Aragon the monstrous giant very Big Spider / Tarantula or the house Harry was born at with the grave yard and streets.. Basically more Harry Potter. We are running out of Harry Potter items to buy. My grandson is only ten years old but did well with having two grandfathers around when he got stuck. Thanks for Harry Potter. Need dragons also! More dragons like two headed ones.
Teresa 15 July
Very nice functional model. I'm surprised by the accuracy of the laser cuts. Assembly is a bit of a challenge. The counter gave me gray hairs; it took a long time to get it working properly and displaying the correct reading. But now it's working perfectly. I will definitely recommend UGEARS.
Alfred 12 January
About a fourth of the way through the construction of this great model and only my second wood model, so I am a novice. So far the most difficult aspect and time consuming part is removal of the components from the wood templates. The provided wooden tool is really of no help. I have a box of various tools I purchased through Amazon with files, knife, tweezers, clippers, extractors, and a metal ruler. In addition, I make a great use of needle nose and channel lock pliers! The files are perfect for sanding you can't possibly do with a piece of sand paper. Another tip is to use birthday candles for waxing as they fit into holes and small places. I have also found that I have to do a little sanding on many of the tenons to get them to fit into the mortises with less difficulty. Overall I am enjoying the construction of this model.
Michael 24 October
put it all together and it sounded terrible, and the rosin wasn't great. I was hoping to get a good sound out of it. also, one of the side bits broke when it wasnt even being touched. It was cool fun to build and other than the broken bit, it looks great, but I really wanted to be able to play it after.
Kelly 30 September
An amazing gift and well worth the money, time and effort. I highly recommend it.
Anonymous 14 September
It's a very enjoyable complex puzzle and they give good directions suggestions and tools. The wood cuts are very precise.
Scott 27 June
This was a birthday gift for my musically- and building- inclined 35 year old son. His wife said they had fun putting it together, and the end result played just as it should.
Katherine 18 June
This was a very rewarding build. The instructions were simple to follow every setup of the way. Rubber bands seem to be a problem for some builders, but they could not have been more straight forward to handle in this build. A great model, it looks so good finished.
Barry Stewart 28 June
This was a 21st birthday present for my son who really didn't want or need for anything. This present fitted the bill perfectly and has been played with everyday so far.
Tony 31 December
Fantastic design with high quality manufactured parts. Even the “hammer assembly tool” used to help tap pieces into place is a work of art! Great fun to build - and I’m managing a tune!!
Jeremy Davies 23 November
Anyway, building this model was HUGHE fun. Do NOT expect the set to run free of issues, this is WOOD. I had a piece of wax from a chinese model which helped a lot. Don't know wether a real candle would have worked as well. The most fun for me as a kind of an engineer was the actual gear, I rebuild it five times so it was correctly assembled and fit, also in the frame. To bad it's done. A special gimmik is the gear moving the top doors of the tender. Using tooth picks is a great idea, opended my mind for simple solutions. If one breaks (or even more) you find some in your kitchen in a drawer. IF you inserted some wrongly, yu can use a dremel or proxon with a 2mm drill to oben the connection. I also like that there are some replacment parts. Tips; use wax when installing tooth picks on the picks. Heat the wax with a ligher, especially with the gear wheels. it'll cover the wood and then add some more. If a tooth pick does not fit, try another one, there is quite some tolerance to the diameter of such material. eventually you'll find one that prvides a good fit and is not too tight. Do NOT use force! A small pair of pliers helps. To UGears: Check your assembly manual, some numbers (one or two) are not correct. Have it checked for usability/comprehensiveness. At some (rare occasions) I had difficulties to follow the instructions. Add a piece of wax. great work, good prescision, great fun. Too bad it 's done.. I think I will got for the marble towers next
Anonymous 02 December
The model is quite high-quality, all units work smoothly and without any hitches. The only thing is that in the free-running mode the key moves jerkily, apparently the tension of the rubber affects it, pressing it to the front wall. There were two typos in the instructions, which did not affect the quality of the assembly. I find the decision to use toothpicks quite interesting and practical, but I still wished there were fewer of them. I was pleased with the model, as well as the assembly, which took me about 6 hours.
Sergei 26 July
Really good construction exercise for my grandson. One difficulty - it was difficult to put multiple pieces on the tooth picks - I had to drill out the holes to allow this to be done
Robert 16 July
Really happy with Ugears train model, i think it would be more suitable for the more experienced modelled but it's very satisfying when it's completed.. I would recommend Ugears models to anyone who likes modellig.
Gary 12 July
This is the best train puzzle, and I have made a lot of them. It is far more intricate than it looks Not a quick build, but your patience will be rewarded with a puzzle that is fun and a joy to show. It runs perfectly, and there's a lot of action to see!
Joseph 03 June
My very first model build from Ugears, It has a special place in my heart. Locomotives had always been very special to me, so seen this was a must have. It's a little more "basic" compared with the newels models, but the gears and mechanism that makes in move it's a delight to see, and illustrates perfectly the workings of a locomotive.
Omar 17 September
So i finished this Locomotive a few months ago, with was super fun to build and its a perfect decoration. But i want to see it move more. Upgrading this is easy thanks to the design. But i need more Tracks... do i see it right, that this Locomotive would fit on 1:32 Tracks ? or how about wooden Track Kits and Passenger Cars ?
Leon 10 July
Very nice! You have to follow the directions closely. You still may need to adjust the gears once it is set up. Be sure to wax the “shafts” to make this easy. Shafts = toothpicks. Not hard (a bit harder than easy). Take your time, use care and it comes out nice! I wonder if painting it would enhance it.
Anonymous 15 October
UGears Mechanical Theatre
Great item, as described, well packaged and fast postage. Recommend this seller.
mikelinh2010 09 August
I ordered the Ugears Starter Pack, arrived super quick and was packed very well. All arrived in perfect condition and I’m excited to get started and then come back here and buy more Cool Things
Caitlin 13 August
Happy
tequila-hottie21 17 April
UGears STEM Lab Random Generator
I purchased this for our son-in-law. I haven't given it to him yet but going by the reactions from my brother and our son when we gave them their Ugeats wooden model kits, he's going to love it!
Sharon 11 January
UGears Tractor Wooden Model Kit
Very well made product. Wood is not brittle at all.
Eric 25 August
UGears Tram on Rails
It is an interesting project, and I have enjoyed it. But many of the holes were made too tight for the axles to go through them. So I had to use my power drill to redial several of them.
Brian 07 August
UGears Tram on Rails
super
Gabriela 06 August
UGears Tram on Rails
Great simple model.
Phil 29 July
UGears Tram on Rails
This is finished 80 prosent.Enough to rate it 5 star allready
Vidar 26 July
UGears Tram on Rails
It was a great puzzle that works
Stan 11 July
UGears Tram on Rails
Frequently Asked Questions About UGEARS
No special tools or glue are required. The wooden pieces are laser-cut and fit together using interlocking joints. Kits include assembly aids such as sandpaper and wooden punch pieces to help remove parts and smooth rough edges. Follow your model's instructions for sanding and waxing moving parts.
Age recommendations vary by model, so check the individual product before choosing a kit. Children can build some simpler models independently, while more complex builds may need adult help. UGEARS also offers models for younger builders, so the whole range should not be treated as having the same age recommendation.
UGEARS Australia offers a one-year parts replacement service for damaged or broken pieces, including parts broken during assembly. You will need your model name and the part numbers shown in the instructions when requesting replacements.
If you have lost or broken a piece, contact us with these details for help checking your replacement options.
UGEARS models are manufactured in Ukraine and are made primarily from laser-cut plywood. Depending on the kit, they may also include metal springs, rubber bands, marbles or other components that help the finished model work.
Yes. UGEARS offers easy-rated models suitable for first-time builders, as well as more challenging kits. For your first build, choose an easy-rated model and check its age recommendation and estimated assembly time. Illustrated instructions guide you through the assembly.
Assembly time varies between models. Some small kits have an estimated build time of around 30 minutes, while others take several hours. Check the estimate for your chosen model and allow extra time if you are new to wooden model building. Take your time with sanding, waxing and checking the moving parts.
Many UGEARS models use mechanical movement powered by rubber bands, springs or manual operation. However, some models include electronic features that need batteries, such as the LED projector in R2-D2. Check your chosen model's product details for its power requirements and whether batteries are included.
No. The pieces are laser-cut and held in place by small connecting tabs, so they can normally be pressed out by hand. UGEARS recommends pressing from the side with the thicker cut lines. If a piece is difficult to remove, an adult can carefully cut the connecting tab with a modelling knife.
Rough edges and small burrs can catch on moving parts and jam a mechanism. UGEARS recommends checking gears and other moving components, lightly sanding burrs and waxing the moving parts for smoother operation. Follow the sanding and waxing guidance in your model's instructions.
If the problem continues, contact us with your model name and a description of the issue for help finding further assembly guidance.
Yes. UGEARS models can be painted, stained or decorated using finishes such as acrylic paints, paint markers or wood stains. Apply thin layers and let them dry fully between coats. Some finishes can make the wood swell, which may affect the fit of pieces and the movement of the mechanisms.
PDF assembly instructions are available for many UGEARS models. If you have misplaced your printed instructions, contact us with the name of your model for help finding the correct replacement instructions.
