UGears Globe 70128

AWE-INSPIRING 3D puzzle: How about crafting the entire world with your own hands? Meet the Globe – a miniature model of planet earth with two sets of decorative continents, a rotating mechanism and extra satellites. FUN and EASY TO ASSEMBLE: Putting this model of the globe together is a captivating, joyful pursuit. It’s similar to other UGears woo... moreden model kits, 3D puzzles for kids and adults. No glue or extra tools are required. UNIQUE MECHANISM: The self-propelling Globe wooden puzzle is brought to life with the help of a rubber-band motor. It features two modules, the shuttle and the sputnik, which rotate almost twice as fast as the globe. GET TO KNOW NEW TECHNIQUES: Our building kits for adults will convince adults as well as children that there are fascinating objects which they can manufacture themselves. Discover the magic of these mechanics on your own or in company. A CLEVER GIFT with FIRST CLASS LOOKS: Use UGears 3D puzzles adult model kits to build fascinating mechanical toys and fine décor. Make your loved ones a present with a whole world of mechanical marvels!

UGears Globus Wooden Kit Number of components: 184 Estimated time of assembly: 4 hours Level: Easy   At Ugears, we like to think that each of our new models is a wonderful surprise and an amazing gift to anybody who loves beautiful mechanics. We want to give more with every model we invent. With this model, Ugears gives you – quite literally –... morethe world. Presenting the Globus, your own world of mechanical marvels. The Globus is a stylized model of Earth with a set of decorative continents, a rotating mechanism, and curious little extras that make the model even more interesting. All details are of high-quality eco-friendly plywood and pre-cut with a precise laser. No glue or additional tools are required to assemble your Globus. The main module of the model is comprised of two parts: the globe and the platform with the mechanism. The sphere of the globe sits on an axle inclined along the same angle as the axis of the Earth. Like most Ugears models, the Globus is animated by means of a rubber-band motor. However, in this case, the motor uses a different type of winding method. A lever in the base pulled once clock-wise all the way willfully wind-up the mechanism. As soon as the lever is released, the gears begin their work. To slow down the spinning of the Earth sphere, the Globus employs a pendulum reduction mechanism. But if you want it to rotate even slower, you can manually turn the Globus and watch the continents float slowly by. In addition to the main module, the model comes with two interchangeable extra-modules: the Shuttle and the Sputnik. Choose, which satellite you want to circle your Globus today, and set it on special support. The satellites are also powered by the rubber-band motor and connect to the main module via the planetary gearing. Due to this connection, the satellites rotate almost twice as fast as the globe and make almost two full spins in one pull of a winding lever.The model is easy enough to assemble and very interesting to observe in motion. Unique mechanism and iconic design – all the signature features that make Ugears models a clever gift and the perfect decoration for any home or office. The Globus from Ugears is the model you will want to return to again and again. Take your Globus from the shelf and dream about all those amazing places you plan to visit one day.