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These
are models kits that normally have moving parts and features. Either
through manually apply the energy, or through rubberbands
or windings. They not only make spectacular models to look
at, but they are fascinating to watch engage with their
many moving parts.
These
are very popular as gifts. Perhaps people just like mechanical things
that move, but with wood being the easiest to work with,
they're easier for most folks to build with little or no model experience.
NOTE: There are some that do not have moving parts, and are considered more of a static model. They are still made of wood though and can still be fun to assemble and display.
Click here for balsa wood aircraft models if you are looking for those.
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Chocolate Factory
Grand
Prix Car
Grand Prix Car
Locomotive
with Tender
Optional: Railway Platform with Locomotive
V-Express
Steam Train with Tender
Rat Rod / Mad Max Style
Rat Rod / Mad Max Style
Retro Clock Radio
Waterwheel Marble Coaster
Marble Skatepark
Marble Run
Dutch Windmill
Farm Tractor
Convertible Car
Ferris Wheel
Traditional Clock
Crane Set
Stake Truck
Stage Coach
Fokker DR1 Tri-Plane
Formula One Car
Retro Camera Clock
Hot Rod
Cobra
Pickup Truck
Semi Truck and Trailer
V-Twin Motorcycle
Spare Junk Robot
Spare Junk Robot
1825 Locomotive
Snow Plow Truck
Pickup Truck
Motorcycle
Mars Rover
Owl Clock
Calypso Explorer Ship
Ocean Liner
Steampunk Clock
Big Rig Truck
Big Rig Truck
Big Rig Truck
Big Rig Trailer
Amber Treasure Box
Treasure Box
Robot
Tanker Truck
Alice Theatre Box
Dino Roller Coaster
Dump Truck
Dump Truck
Rally Race Truck
Farm Combine
Monster Truck
Ladder Fire Truck
Express Locomotive Train
Speedster Car
V-Twin Chopper
Tricycle
Motorcycle with Sidecar
Gramophone
Steampunk Clock
Mystery Treasure Box
Safe / Vault Box
Research Ship
Atlantic Express Train
Locomotive Train
Mayan Calender
Mechanical Safe
Oil Derrick
Victorian Lantern
Nights Marble Run
Counterweight Trebuchet Medieval Siege Model
P51
Mustang Airplane
Robot Set
Box Truck
Paddle Boat
Hindenburg Zeppelin
Korean Turtle Warship
Trimaran Merihobus Sailboat
Santa's Factory
Cable Car Trolley
Rocket Locomotive
Is it possible to paint the model ?
Yes, you can paint it. Ugears recommends using watercolor, gouache or mordant types of paint. You can use acrylic paints as well, however, the density may prevent gears from moving freely.
If you just want to add some color for a child's build, colorful Sharpie Pens (or a magic marker) will work.
How can I make the parts move easier ?
If the connecting of certain moving parts appears difficult, Ugears says to try using a household wax candle to lubricate the parts. (Guessing here - but rubbing the candle / wax onto the parts will give it a coating for better action. It's not neccessary to light the candle or use a flame).
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Normally
glue is not needed on most of these kits.
But just
in case you want to strengthen
some non-moving joints - Here are some glues to help.
Wood Aircraft Models
Wood Ship Models
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