UGEARS VM-01 Roadster Vehicle – 3D Wooden car DYI – Fun Projects for Adults– 3D Mechanical Working Model Idea – Plywood Material with Transmission Integrated – Great Gift for Car Lovers

A very large model car made completely out of wood with no glue. It looks fabulous!! Wow! Didn't like the rubber bands. But you can build it without the gears as a car model. You should have some model building experience, but I think even a beginner could do it if they took their time.

This was my 3rd Ugears model. I am an experienced woodworker, furniture maker, and model train guy, but I learned from the first 2 models that it is important to take your time and enjoy the process if you want the model to perform as designed. Sanding and waxing are critical if you want the roadster to run, so take your time and lubricate everything (yes everything) and test along the way to be sure there is no jamming of gears or too much friction. Don’t hesitate to reverse course and take something apart and redo the assembly if there is binding. Go slow and enjoy. I have ordered 2 more kits, so I am hooked.

I've assembled a number of Ugears models, including three vehicles, 3 marble runs, a Hexapod, the Cycle Automaton, and the Carousel. This Roadster model was the most challenging. A number of rubber band need to be tied into smaller loops, numerous toothpicks cut to various lengths to connect parts but the most challenging was the overly complicated mechanism that powers the car. I'm very detail oriented and know with these Ugears models to carefully study and follow each assembly step which I did. Overall despite some of the more difficult assembly steps I enjoyed building this model, however if this were the first one I chose I probably wouldn't have bought any more Ugears models. So my suggestion is for beginners, select a different model to start with.

I've put together several of these models so far and have enjoyed them all. This had the most pieces of any of the ones I've done so it was challenging but the finished model works well and gets lots of compliments. Here's a couple pieces of advice. Don't skimp on the sanding, if it says to sand make sure its smooth. Same thing with waxing, more is better then less. Lastly toss out the toothpicks that come with the model. They are very poor quality, not round or even the right size. I had them falling through holes they were supposed to stink in. I went out and bought a $3 box of round toothpicks at the grocery store and they work so much better.

Most of the parts came apart during assembly. Installation of the spring very difficult. When the spring is eventually installed it gets in the way of an installed gear.

The parts fit too tight. There were too many toothpicks and too many rubberbands. Rubberbands had to be tied in knots for small loops. The knots were tricky. Had trouble with the axle and the gears for the drive train. Hard to decipher the instruction pics with what you had to do. At least it looks good on the shelf

I bought this model for my dad and he absolutely loved it. The quality is above and beyond our expectations. The doors open and close, the car has a gear to wind and it travels a good distance, the steering wheel operates just like a real car, and the entire vehicle is a stunning display and conversation piece. Great gift!!!

While some reviewers found the tying of rubber bands and use of tooth picks a bit finicky, I found it a challenge. This model takes patience, persistence and some level of skill. I found the use of Vaseline as a lubricant rather than the candle wax to be better. There may be reasons such as the wood absorbing moisture that some might not want to use Vaseline, but there is enough lash in the gears that it shouldn't be a problem.

I liked the product the material is also very good. Use it as a decoration and I have fun in building it ❤️

This is my second car from ugears, the quality is exceptional, many hours of relaxing enjoyment for me, the more time you spend cleaning and lubing the proper marked areas the more pleased you’ll be in the final assembly

voici le commentaire de mon papa après avoir assemblé son cadeau de Noël en 3jours. Très ludique. découpage laser très précis. Tout s'emboite parfaitement et tout fonctionne (moteur V8, boites de vitesse Av/Ar, portières, capot, direction). Très belle maquette. Il a été ravi .

Pilligt och tålamodskrävande,men slutresultatet är värt besväret

Está muy chulo, super recomendable. Me sorprendió lo ingenioso que es y cómo replica el funcionamiento mecánico de los coches. Lo único negativo que puedo decir es que con algunas piezas hay que extremar la precaución al montar porque son un poquito frágiles.