UGEARS V-Express Steam Train with Tender - 3D Wooden Puzzles For Adults DIY Train Set Model Kit - Mechanical 3D Puzzle Model Kits For Adults To Build - Advanced Level Building Set with Track - 538 Pcs

I am not a "modeller", but I am a keen and decent DIY'er, but I have run out of projects in lockdown, so decided to buy this model for something to do. From the reviews it appeared the best; movement, quality of materials, and the look of the final train. To start with, I was very impressed with the materials: the parts are securely housed in their respective sheets, but there is a tool provided which makes extraction easy. I was concerned as I built it that there would not be enough rubber bands or toothpicks (the "accessory" items used to secure parts together). But there were plenty, so dont feel you have to skimp ! The instructions were simply brilliant. I have bought many items over the years, but these instructions were as good as any I have seen. All done with wonderfully drawn pictures, in colour, and on glossy paper. Well done uGears!. With these in hand, and a bit of thought you will do it. As I progressed, I made a schoolboy error in building the "motor" and broke a piece, but lo and behold, there was a replacement part provided (one of about 10 duplicate parts), so I guess I am not the only one to mess that part up!. To avoid a repetition, I went on the internet, and watched some videos of mounting the 16 drive rubber bands, and realised I was using poor technique. Problem solved. I would definitely recommend watching these videos if you are in any doubt. That was the only real issue ... everything else fitted perfectly, and I used wax to ensure I didnt damage anything ( and were I did, through careless "pressure" to mount a part, a bit of glue secured everything) This was simply a joy to work on and I am delighted with the final model.

I saw the UGears carousel before Christmas and had a spontaneous urge to ask for it as a present. I enjoyed making it so much that I bought this train as an extra present to keep me busy during the latest lockdown. It was a major step up in complexity and has given me many happy (and sometimes frustrating!) hours of 'busyness'. A few tips: 1. It is absolutely worth taking your time to wax the moving parts, sand rough edges and cut the little pins (cocktail sticks) accurately. You'll get a much smoother result and it makes the puzzle last longer, why rush? I think the suggested time of 12 hours to make is probably a good average but it could take considerably longer. 2. Read the instructions VERY carefully, look at the diagrams and check you have the pieces the correct way round at each stage. It's quite easy to make a mistake and have to backtrack. 3. It probably won't work immediately. You'll need to spend some time easing cogs, wheels and other moving parts. I watched a YT video to see what the problems might be and eventually got it working really well, but it took persistence and care. 4. It will really help to have a craft knife (and cutting board) and small lightweight hammer (3oz head or less). You don't need glue for assembly but I did use a tiny amount to repair a couple of fragile pieces which broke during removal from the wood sheets. The final result is a beautifully engineered masterpiece, see the video. With all the little details it looks brilliant and friends and family have been very impressed. Finally, if you're not sure whether this is for you, I'm a 57yr old grandma!

A good project and enjoyable to build, but not for the beginner. The only criticism I had is that it may have been better designed with a clocwork power unit rather than a rubber band system, which was a bit temperamental.. Instruction are vauge but the diagrams are very useful and must be studdied very carefully. It is an display model.

Not for the faint hearted, and certainly not a beginners Model build. My dad is an amazing Model builder so I wanted to get him so that would push his skills far! This certainly did! It took him a few weeks to complete and he spent about 4 hours a day on it! He said it was very enjoyable to make and although a few small pieces snapped while he was handling them, he didn’t mind Glueing them together again. Over-all he was very impressed, and the train runs along the track believe it or not, powered by a rubber band! Fantastic product we would say. It’s rather expensive but definitely was worth it for my dad who’s stuck at home during Lockdown. I shall be purchasing another model or this brand for him soon

I received this model as a Christmas gift from my daughter. This is the 7th UGEAR model I’ve built and it’s by far the most interesting and complex but great to build. The finished item is a beautiful functional model of a steam engine with coal-tender truck. I know it’s a bit of a cliché, but you must READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before attempting each construction stage. Be patient and don’t forcibly fir the parts. I used candle wax on just about every join to ease pieces together. Remember, these models are designed to a very exacting specification so any error could impact elsewhere in the build. Take your time and at the end you’ll have a beautiful model “steam train” which deservedly draws comments from just about all who see it. Finally, I’d like to draw your attention to the after sales service provided by UGEARS… It is simply first class as is their communications (email). I’ve experienced the full spectrum of dealing with UGEARS, from purchase to constructing and now the after sales care and I have to be honest, they are exceptionally good in all areas.

I wanted to buy a kit for adults, something that would make my brain think when putting it together. I was a little resistant to get this wooden kit and wanted something made out of metal. BUT I need not have worried, this was a lot of fun putting together, the laser cuts are precise and should you have any accidents, a bit of wood glue will soon put things right. There is a video on Youtube to help you, but once you got use to how it is put together, you won't need it. Once assembled the elastic band power was forceful enough to make the train move and while this is not a toy, was fun to use. It now looks quite good in my display cabinet. Building the car next

I really enjoyed building this model and the satisfaction of seeing it run back and forward along the track was the icing on the cake. Yes not easy, yes fiddly and lots of care needed, but the it does say skill, advanced. Not everything seemed to work as per instructions but a bit of thought got around this. I did manage to break a couple of bits but being wooden a modern glue soon fixed it and added to the satisfaction when seeing it run. Read some of the negative reviews, seems sad when it was such fun. Not sure how to top this one!

The plywood is brittle and breaks easily so parts have to be glued together. The parts are cut from a sheet but the cuts are so fine it is very difficult to "push" the parts out.having said the down side the good side is that they are well designed and keep you occupied for hours.

La calidad de los materiales es excelente, hace posible montar todo sin romper las piezas, con esfuerzo pero con seguridad. El buen diseño de las piezas, la confianza en que el resultado final será excelente, hace que la maqueta terminada sea una obra de ingeniería. El corte láser, perfecto. Quizá, el sistema de gomas elásticas se hace complicado, que giren con suavidad los ejes es difícil. Cuando se termina todo... ¡la máquina, el vagón, la vía del tren... quedan espléndidas!

細部まで精巧に作られていて楽しめます。 窯やドアが開いたり、はしごや連結器がちゃんと動くのが楽しいです。 木でできているので、木の堅さにむらがあるのか、パーツを綺麗に取るのが難しい場所があります。 一つも欠けないようにするのが難しいです。 逆転レバーの強度が弱くて折れたのですが、木工用ボンドでつけて使っています。 中の機構の滑りが悪くて折れた気がしたので、中に蝋を塗ったら、滑りがよくて、強度が弱いレバーでも動きやすくなりました。蝋を塗るのはお勧めです。 はまりにくいパーツは蝋を塗るとはめやすくなります。力づくではめなくてよくなるので、パーツが壊れにくくなると思うので、蝋を塗るのを勧めます。 作るのはとても楽しいので、こういう工作が好きな人にはお勧めできます。

Il modello è molto bello e ricco di particolari, richiede molta attenzione e delicatezza sia al momento di rimuovere i singoli componenti dai fogli pre'tagliati che nel momenti di assembleggio. Non un singolo goccio di colla è previsto e dal punto di vista progettuale è fenomenale, ma non concede errori, se rompete qualcosa non ci sono ricambi se non pochissimi pezzi. Incredibile che il sistema di ingranaggi consenta sia la marcia avanti che indietro come il "neutral" per spostarsi senza far presa di forza. Carteggiare e lubrificare con la cera tutte le parti che sfregano tra loro è determinante, non siate pigri. Bisogna altresì valutare dove mettere il modello finito che ha un certo ingombre, la locomotiva con il carrello sono lunghi 55 Cm e larghi 10Cm. I difetti sono pochi secondo me e sono i seguenti: 1) L'intricato sistema di accumulo di energia (elastici in torsione) fornisce forza di spinta solo per pochi centimetri. 2) Molte connessioni una volta fatte sono irreversibili, ovvero se si cerca di smontare qualcosa probabilmente lo si rompe e questo su componenti come i binari che non possono essere sempre assemblati per ingombro è un problema. 3) Probabilmente adatto a un ragazzo sopra i 14 anni ma non al primo approccio con articoli di questo tipo il montaggio richiede attenzione, calma ed anche esperienza per non far danni.

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J'ai vraiment été émerveillé par la précision des pièces et le résultat remarquable obtenu. La patience et la dextérité est de mise et la cire est votre meilleur ami. Certaine sont fragile et il faut être prudent avec les mécanisme articulé. Un merveilleux produit et je prévoie acheter d'autre modèles fabriqué par cette entreprise