Top-rated products in the Scale modelling category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Ugears safe
While in the Middle Ages the emphasis was still on chests reinforced with metal bands, the triumphant march of safes began in modern times. These massive metal cabinets, often firmly anchored to the wall and floor, make it much harder for thieves to find their prey. The enormous weight of the safes prevents the cabinet from being taken along and the combination locks and the thick armouring make cracking on site an elaborate and not exactly inconspicuous undertaking. In addition to criminals, there are also innocent citizens who are interested in safes, for example the locking mechanisms inside. With the wooden safe you also have the possibility to build a safe from scratch. So that you don't get lumbago, the safe wood kit consists of plywood, birch wood and rubber. Before you can hold a fully functional safe including combination lock in your hands, you have to assemble it. You don't need any tools or glue for assembly, the parts pre-cut with a laser are simply removed from the plate. To ensure that the gears mesh smoothly, you should have a file or a small piece of emery paper and a small amount of wax (e.g. from a tea light) to lubricate the mechanism. Due to the complex combination lock, which requires precise work, the kit was aimed at advanced hobbyists.
Number of components: 179.
Construction time: Approx. 6-7 hours.
2. Ugears Mechanical case
The true jewel of Ugears new collection of wooden models is an exquisite Mechanical Treasure Box for jewellery and notes. Mysterious and intriguing puzzle boxes, known in many cultures and especially popular in Victorian England, could not pass by our attention. Beautiful recognizable Ugears design and traditional step-by-step puzzle give you the Treasure Box – delight to the eye and food for brain.
The delicate through-carved work of its lid and sides invites you to gain a glimpse into the mystery that the moving gears conceal. Although only the one who can solve the secrets of the puzzle-box will get to enjoy the treasure of beautiful mechanics in its action. One would imagine that in order to open the box, we’d need a key – and the key is right there, beautifully embedded in the carved lid. All you need to do to take it out is to slightly turn the key clockwise. Although, getting the key is only a part of the puzzle. To set the gears in motion, before taking the key out, you want to unblock the mechanism that lifts the lid by turning the key counter-clockwise. Intricate layered through-carved design of the box allows you to observe the work of gears while solving your puzzle step by step. When all the secrets are revealed and the box is opened, inside you will find a small compartment for jewellery, notes and other small items. Ugears Mechanical Treasure Box set can become a perfect present on its own or – assembled by you – to contain a mysterious gift for your loved ones within.
You may be sure, your treasures and secrets are safe with the new Ugears Mechanical Box like in your own home vault box.
Number of components: 190
Construction time: Approx. 4-5 hours
3. Ugears Dream Cabriolet
The 50s had given automobiles a completely new look and produced absolutely unique, recognizable designs. The Dream Cabriolet VM-05 is a highly detailed and extremely realistic tribute of the designers and engineers of the Ugears to the highlights of the automotive industry of this decade.
The model is traditionally equipped with a rubber band motor that drives the mechanism and the car. The Cabriolet can drive forwards or backwards. To ensure that you can take a close look at the beautiful eight-cylinder V configuration engine in operation, we have introduced idle mode. In this mode, your cabriolet stays quiet and lets you look under the hood to enjoy the beauty of the moving wheels. If you want to set your vehicle in motion, pull the transmission lever on the steering column.
Both the front and rear wheels of the model are suspended for ultimate smoothness. Move the front wheel clutch with the steering wheel and send the Dream Cabriolet in the direction you have selected. To make the design of this unique model even more realistic, Ugears engineers have added some important elements that make the car look extremely lifelike. We believe that you will enjoy the window cranks and fully functional windscreen wipers as well as a jack and repair tool set under the trunk. Another mechanical feature is the opening mechanisms for the boot and hood, which give this highly detailed vintage car an extra vibrancy. Number of components: 739. Set-up time: Approx. 13 hours.
4. Ugears Locomotive V-Express with wagon
The main symbol of the Industrial Revolution, a powerful and beautiful locomotive, is a historical scale that begins the era of global technological and economic change in society. Ugears Express is ready to take you on a journey into this exciting age of inventions and innovations. The V-Express's detailed futuristic design reveals the beauty of moving details: gearbox and flywheel, the work of cylinder-piston arrangement - almost an exact miniature version of one of the most important mechanical blocks of a real locomotive. A full winding gives your V-Express enough power to cover a distance of up to four meters. You can change the direction of movement by using a small lever on the side of the model body. The locomotive has three settings: forward, reverse and idle. When the model's mechanism is idling, you can safely observe the work of the moving elements without having to worry about your train racing into the blue. If you want to test another exciting option of your new model - switch it to the "Back" setting. The V-Express rolls back and automatically connects to its tender.
The tender of the V-Express steam train is worth mentioning as a separate point. The coal truck with lifting sides has a hatch, which can be closed with a small bolt. Of course, the locomotive, driven by a rubber band motor, does not need coal, which leaves a lot of space in the tender for some small loads you may want to deliver: Sweets, knick-knacks and news. The V-Express steam train with tender kit also contains 2.45 metre tracks.
When assembling the Ugears locomotive, you will feel like an inventor discovering for the first time the magic of the complex mechanism that takes shape in your hands. A train is always a journey. Ugears can guarantee that with the new exciting V-Express steam train your adventure will be anything but boring!
The Ugears V-Express steam train with tender model kit is made of sustainable high-quality wood and has everything you need for assembly. The quality of the parts is first class: Using a laser process, parts are cut from a plywood panel that allow a precise haircut. The details must be pulled out of the boards and assembled into a complete model. Like all other Ugears models, the steam train comes with step-by-step instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Chinese and Korean) and requires neither glue nor special tools to be fully assembled into a functioning self-propelled train with tender.
Number of components: 538
Set-up time: Approx. 10 hours
5. Ugears U-9 Grand Prix Car
A racing car is based on the classic models of the Golden Age of the early twentieth century automotive industry. The mechanisms hidden in the devices we use in our lives have become so small nowadays that people have been deprived of the opportunity to see the magic of the movement of gears. The interest in real mechanics will always be there and will urge us to look for its drive source and take a look inside. People love to assemble models that come to life in their hands and show the fascinating functions of gears in a beautiful, articulated structure. The U9 Grand Prix car in the design of the old racing rockets from the early 20th century can hardly be surpassed in elegance. Experience a beautiful design and incredible functionality. In the U-9 Grand Prix sports car we have recreated the classic design and sports design of the winners of the early car race. Powered by an 8-cylinder racing V-engine with a powerful fan and 16 fully functional valves and equipped with external belt drive, rubberized tires, forward/reverse gear, suspension and many small details, this car is a highlight - and not only for car lovers and collectors. All this ensures smooth but fast acceleration and a long range. The design of the model was based on the design of racing cars that took part in the first race of the Grand Prix, which took place in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century. UGEARS engineers and designers have adopted the slender, flowing lines of the old Formula 1 prototypes and give this new model an old-fashioned and truly elegant "old school" look with a drive belt on the outside of the vehicle and other special design elements. The long shape (an elongated housing) paired with the powerful radiator grille brings you the feeling of the beginning age of car racing. Made of high-quality plywood, the U-9 Grand Prix sports car is assembled without glue or special tools. When you open the packaging for the first time, the first thing you notice is the pleasant smell of the tree. It is environmentally friendly and healthy. The parts are pre-cut with a laser and only have to be broken out of the plate and plugged together. Various ways of connecting parts used in the Ugears sports car are invented and protected by international patents. The models are assembled with the help of step-by-step instructions with explanations in 10 languages. The compact model is lightweight, so you can easily take it to parties with friends - if you choose a real retro racing car.
Number of components: 348
Construction time: Approx. 6-7 hours
6. Ugears roadsters
The clever combination of plywood elements of different thicknesses - 4 and 2 mm - ensures a slim and clear body. Open the hood to see the powerful V8 engine and observe the moving pistons. Your sports car has a transmission that shifts it in three modes: forward, reverse and idle. The direction of travel can be adjusted with the steering wheel. The front wheel suspension makes the Roadster even more realistic. With the powerful rubber band motor, the trolley travels up to four meters in one winding. The reversible key is designed to look like a spare wheel on the back of the roadster.
Construction time: approx. 6-7 hours.
Number of parts: 437 parts.
7. Ugears The amber box
This beauty has all the great features of the younger model, but with a special something: cleverly integrated natural amber, which makes your experience even more valuable.
With this model you can now store and arrange your jewelry and smaller objects in style, surrounded by four carved walls with filigree flower design and oriental ornaments. But the absolute highlight of this model are five decorative elements made of natural amber. As you know, there is no need for glue or additional tools when assembling Ugears models. Everything you need to assemble your amber casket is included in the box, including the valuable amber stones that are attached to the casket lid with clever fasteners.
Assembling the amber casket is an exciting process and a lot of fun. Simply follow the fully illustrated step-by-step instructions provided in 11 languages to successfully assemble your model. The amber box is made of high-quality environmentally friendly material and smells pleasantly fresh of natural wood.
The amber box is a mechanical puzzle. This means that it is not only a very attractive article, but also an intelligent mechanism. To set it in motion, you must pull on the lid. This activates the three main blocks; the two lateral ones are mirror-image mechanisms that move and rotate the upper compartments. The third mechanism block moves the lower drawer in the middle of the box. In this way you have six compartments at your disposal. And if you go one step further, you'll find two secret compartments. To discover them, you have to search for the hidden button on the back of the box. Then you can store even your most precious treasures.
Like its younger sister, the Amber Box also offers you extra security: its lid has a locking bolt that ensures that the contents remain in the box and do not fall out during transport or accidental overturning.
The Amber Box is a unique and original model of the Ugears product family and is an excellent gift for a very special person or a real treasure for your own collection.
8. Ugears Small firearm
Ugears presents a new unique kit for your wood model collection - packed with fun, it targets positive emotions, the mechanical handgun Wolf-01.
This new Ugears model is not a simple wooden toy that lacks functionality and can only be used to recreate flat shot scenes. The Wolf-01 is a detailed mechanical handgun, which can fire up to 5 shots in a row without reloading. With its excellent handling and technical specifications, it combines
this model the two most important points in relation to a weapon - a high level of security and above all the peaceful fun!
The Wolf-01 shoots rubbers with a caliber of 60x1.5mm and fires at a distance of 10 meters. The intelligent and elegant design ensures that the gun fits perfectly in your hand for comfortable holding and aiming. This rather simple, but nevertheless extensive kit will not take up much time. In just one afternoon, the whole family will be equipped with this toy and will be able to fight a big shooting duel afterwards. Smart and chic, the Wolf-01 is just the right choice for agent games and espionage scenes with your friends and relatives.
For night-time espionage and missions, the weapon is equipped with a special device in which a light source can easily be inserted. The weapon also has a safety lock to prevent unintentional loosening of the ammunition and misfire.
Environmentally friendly and safe, the Wolf-01 will bring positive emotions to your home or office. Assemble the kit and use the weapon differently than expected, especially peacefully.
9. Revell Ramirez
Cruz Ramirez: Young, top fit and highly motivated, Cruz is the ideal training partner to make Lightning McQueen fit for his duels with Jackson Storm. Build your own Cruz Ramirez and send it to the track. A real racing atmosphere is created in the children's room by the cool light & sound effects. Easy to assemble due to screw system without effort. Light and engine sound through pressure on the engine bonnet. Exchangeable parts for two facial expressions. Bonnet to be opened. Robust construction. Can be dismantled again. Decoration with enclosed stickers. Batteries included (3x LR44)
10. Ugears Semitrailer truck
Imagine - in the early morning: the fog crawling along the motorway fills the air with a sleepy cold. It's not the coffee that wakes you up, but a twist of the key that sends the fuel through the veins of your 18-wheel beast and makes it purr like a giant, powerful cat. You breathe the air in the cabin, a familiar mixture of leather, gasoline, long days and sleepless nights on the road. Slowly you drive your truck onto the highway before it can unfold its true power and sweep forward like a beautiful roaring monster. Have you ever experienced anything like this? Now you have the chance to join the noble group of truck drivers with a "Heavy Boy Truck VM-03" from Ugears. Robust and powerful, the Ugears long transporter has an R6 engine driven by a rubber belt motor. With one winding the truck can drive approx. 5 meters. The transmission implemented in the model has three modes: forward, reverse and idle. The front sprung wheels rotate to adjust the direction. The detaiLed design includes all the iconic elements of a long-distance truck - two large pipes and two pairs of mirrors as well as a realistic connection system that connects your tractor and trailer. For more convenient access to the cabin, a small ladder is located under the cabin door. In the rear of the truck there is a shovel and a gas can. For the tired driver, the Heavy Boy also offers a comfortable sleeping station with TV set!
