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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