We know you love car modeling and you love the Ugears Dream Cabriolet, Roadster, and U-9 Grand Prix. Well, make room on the shelf, because a powerful new mechanical model just muscled its way into the Ugears Automotive collection. Introducing the Drift Cobra Racing Car model kit, a beautifully styled, two-seat convertible—our twist on what may be the most revered sports car of all time: the Shelby Cobra 427. The Cobra 427, produced between 1965-67, had a 7.0 liter 450-510 horsepower engine, did 0-60 mph in just over 4 seconds, and had a top speed of 185 mph.

Carroll Shelby, a former race car driver, and automotive designer was hired by the Ford Motor Co. to develop a high-performance racer able to compete with the dominant Italian race team of Ferrari. The Americans' four consecutive victories at the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race between 1966-69, in Ford GT40s, is the stuff of legend. More recently, it was the subject of the Oscar-winning 2019 film, "Ford v Ferrari," starring Matt Damon as Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles, the ace driver for the 1966 Ford team. The success of the cars coming out of Shelby's surfside Venice, California shop was the crest of a wave of American high-performance supercars or muscle cars, characterized by powerful V8 motors placed into relatively lightweight, mass-produced, rear-wheel-drive chassis. The Shelby Cobra stands out as an American icon, perhaps the greatest muscle car and most "posterized" car in history.

Designed for drag racing but street legal, muscle cars offer incredible automotive power at a relatively affordable price point. The scarcity and unbelievable auction prices today of some of these classic street beasts are due in no small part to the fact that they were often more cars than their owners could handle, resulting in frequent crashes. Muscle cars have squared off in many an illegal street race, sometimes with ownership papers on the line (another way to lose your muscle car!). In that spirit, why not convene a gathering of model-building friends, show off your newly-built Ugears Drift Cobra Racing Cars, put your car modeling prowess to the test, and race for pinks! But remember: the first rule of Ugears race club is: you do not talk about Ugears race club. The second rule of the Ugears race club is: you do not talk about Ugears race club!

Driven by a powerful spring motor, the Ugears Drift Cobra racing car has the fastest team of horses under the hood of any mechanical wooden model we know. The model is wound by means of a ratchet knob under the chassis. Before winding your 3-D wooden Drift Cobra model racing car, move the air filter that protrudes from the hood toward the windshield, and flip the switch in front of the passenger-side seat into the Lock position (parallel to the door). Now twist the ratchet underneath the car's body. After 6 to 6.5 turns of the knob the spring is fully loaded, and — vroom! vroom! — your racer is ready to roar! Set the gear shift lever, located between the driver and passenger seats, to the desired position (Reverse, Neutral, Drive). To start the model, set it down on a flat surface, slide the air filter forward, and watch your Cobra lay rubber in a spin-out (start with the wheels turned to one side), do circles, or speed down the track in a straight line.

We think this 3D puzzle / DIY model is a beauty, with its fat tires, bulging curves (thanks to pieces that are precision laser-cut into fine 1mm plywood), a big open mouth up front, and open-air convertible design. This wooden car's moving parts include turning front wheels, doors that open, and a hood and trunk that can be raised. Instead of a rubber band motor we've used a powerful spring mechanism to provide the "muscle" in this racer and extend the model's usable life. The ratchet mechanism means you don't have to hold the knob the entire time you're winding the model—potential energy is stored with each twist, without slippage, until the strong internal spring is fully loaded.

To put the model in "drift mode," turn the front wheels fully to one side or the other, set it down on a smooth surface such as tile, and watch as the model peels out in a sideways skid (ideally, your model should make a half to a full revolution before continuing forward, depending on the driving surface and turn angle of the wheels). When the wheels are set in their straight position, the model covers a lot of ground—8 meters or more! Set the wheels in a gentler turn, or put the racer down on a less slippery surface, and watch your Drift Cobra complete two or three full circles.

The DIY model kit for the Drift Cobra Racing Car includes 370 parts, with an estimated assembly time of nine hours, and is rated Advanced level. Why not take a page out of Carroll Shelby's book and experience the pride and satisfaction of building a beautiful, functional automotive machine with your own hands. Everything you need for this challenging but doable DIY wooden puzzle project comes right in the box: high-quality plywood boards with precision laser-cut pieces that you snap out then snap together without the need of glue or special tools, a metal spring that powers the mechanism, and of course a set of detailed, illustrated instructions in 11 languages.

Ugears model kits appeal to builders and hobbyists who love quality, clever design, and who appreciate ingenious mechanical elements with real-world analogs. The Ugears Drift Cobra Racing Car is a great DIY idea and perfect gift idea for car lovers among your circle of friends and family. Anyone who loved the film Ford v Ferrari, who loves car modeling, DIY projects, 3D puzzles, or who appreciates outstanding mechanical and aesthetic design, is going to love the Drift Cobra Racing Car.

Size: 10.1 x 8.3 x 4.5 in 
Package size: 14.9 x 6.7 x 1.3 in
Number of parts: 370
Level: Hard 
Assembly Time: 9 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Kit weight: 2.04 lbs

Chevy’s all-new Camaro SS deserves a super-slick kit and AMT’s got it! Made with fresh, modern tooling, this 1/25the scale muscular mover is molded in 3 colors for fast, easy and fun assembly, with no painting! Even the window parts are pre-detailed with the black factory surrounds! And to give modelers more choices, full graphical markings are included on an easy-to-apply sticker sheet.

This exciting new replica raises the bar to the limit for snap assembly kits!

KIT FEATURES:

• 1/25 Scale, skill 1
• No Paint or Glue Required
• Molded-in 3 colors plus clear and chrome parts
• Pre-painted window surrounds
• Fun & easy to assemble
• Includes water-release decals

Fascinated by the unique synergy of nature and mechanics, Ugears continues to explore the amazing world of automatons and presents its latest mechanical pet, the Butterfly model.

The Butterfly is not a static stand model, but an animated kinetic sculpture. Each of its details designed to make sure it fits its own place and plays its own part in the workings of this outstanding mechanism. Equipped with a rubber-band motor, the mechanical automaton moves imitating the flutter of a butterfly with no external power source or batteries.

As with every model in the Ugears family, The Butterfly requires no glue or additional tools to assemble. You will build your new model out of ready-made details that come precisely pre-cut in high quality natural plywood boards. Slightly pushed, the details easily pop out of the board.

The assembly is constructed by blocks: initially, the details must be put together to form smaller blocks that in their turn will compose the whole model. The process of assembly is described in a comprehensive step-by-step instruction manual with detailed color illustrations, in 11 languages (English, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and Korean). The size of the assembled model is 290 х 550 х 400 mm. The set includes 161 details.

The delicate wings of The Butterfly are made of craft paper. The lower wings change their tilt angle when the model is working to ensure that the movements of the automaton resemble those of a real butterfly. Two front pairs of its legs move while the wings flutter. The back pair of legs are used as launch/stop levers of the rubber-band motor. Your Butterfly comes with two sets of wings: a color one and a less bright, beige one, that you can paint as you like.

The Butterfly sits on a flower-shaped platform. The elastic support slightly bounces the model, making its movements more realistic so that The Butterfly dances and flutters in the air approaching the flower.

Ugears strives to share its knowledge and passion for smart mechanisms with children and adults, kids and parents. We want the complex and beautiful world of mechanics to become closer and more comprehensive. This is why the body of The Butterfly is designed in a skeleton-style, which allows you to see the working of gears and blocks inside and understand how the mechanism works.

This interesting and attractive model is fun to assemble, study, and play with. It can be a wonderful present to a friend, colleague or family member. The delicate iconic design from Ugears guarantees that your new model will look gorgeous in any home or office.

Looking back into the history of mechanics once again, Ugears couldn't miss such an important and interesting period, in a not-so-distant past, as the 50's. Rockabilly music, swing dresses, bobby socks and, of course, magnificent luxury cars and convertibles: feel a part of the time with our new ingenious work – The Dream Cabriolet VM-05.

The 50s had given automobiles a completely new look, producing absolutely unique recognizable designs. The Dream Cabriolet VM-05 is a highly detailed and extremely realistic tribute of the Ugears’ designers and engineers to the automobile industry highlights of that decade.

The model is traditionally equipped by a rubber-band motor that powers the mechanism and drives the car. The Cabriolet can go forward or back. To ensure you can take a close look at the beautiful eight-cylinder V configuration engine in operation, we introduced the idle mode. In this mode, your Cabriolet will stay still letting you look under the hood to appreciate the beauty of the moving gears. Should you want to put your vehicle in motion, pull the transmission lever on the steering column.

Both front and rear wheels of the model are suspended to make its ride ultimately smooth. Use the steering wheel to move the front wheel coupling and send the Dream Cabriolet in the direction you choose.

To make the design of this unique model even more realistic, Ugears engineers added a few important elements that make the automobile look extremely lifelike. We believe you will enjoy the window cranks and fully functional windshield wipers as well as a lifting jack and a repair toolkit mounted under the rear trunk.

Another mechanical feature is the trunk and hood opening mechanisms that add some extra-vividness to this highly detailed vintage vehicle.

Find your favorite retro radio station and your Dream Cabriolet will take you into the dreamlike 50s to share the best of what the decade has to offer.

The Ugears Dream Cabriolet VM-05 model kit is made of sustainably sourced high grade wood and has everything you will need for assembly. The quality of the parts is top-notch: a laser method is used for cutting items from a plywood board that provides precise hairline cuts. The details have to be pulled out of the boards and assembled to create a complete convertible. Like all other Ugears models, the Cabriolet comes with step-by-step, full-color, truly easy to follow instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Japan, Italian, Chinese and Korean) and requires neither glue nor special tools to be fully assembled into functional self-propelled Cabriolet.

Model Size: 13.8 x 6.2 x 3.5 in
Package size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 2.0 in
Number of parts: 739

Up and Beyond

The UGears Aviator brings your flying dream to reality.

The model comes in three modules, the airplane, the helicopter and the flight control tower. You are given a choice to choose the module that you want to fly while talking with the control tower.

As a beginner pilot, you might want to start with the helicopter which is not as difficult to control as the airplane. Easy to manipulate but no less exciting, your chopper has a cockpit with doors that open and shut, and three-blade main and tail rotors. The airplane module operates on the principle of a wire-braced biplane and has a five piston motor which makes it much faster and require a little bit of skill to run. Flying the airplane requires several hours of practice which increases the fun of flying.

The control tower is operated with two control bars, and the control tower regulates the roll and pitch of the flying machine, and it also controls the Motor controller that adjust RPM (revolutions per minute) sets the speed of the aircraft.

When all three units are assembled hold on to the control column while releasing the Motor controller’s lock to launch your model. This is the time to fly away.

The UGears Aviator model kit is made of sustainably Eco-friendly high-grade wood and has everything you might need for assembly. The laser-cut plywood board with precise hairline cuts is easy to assemble, and it is a DIY heaven.

The UGears Aviator comes with step-by-step, full-color and an easy to follow instruction manual.

Console Size: 16.5 x 13.4 x 12.2 in
Plane Size: 5.7 x 4.7 x 3.1 in
Helicopter Size: 8.7 x 7.3 x 3.5 in
Package size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 2.0 in
Number of parts: 726
Level: Hard
Assembly Time: 15 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Kit weight: 3.75 lbs

Molded in white, transparent red and clear with chrome plated
parts
Black vinyl tires
Opening hood with detailed V8 engine
Optional Cobra Jet package and drag racing wheels
Decals with authentic factory and period racing graphics
Illustrated instructions

Skill 4

Learn how the manual GEARBOX works:

The Gearbox is a stylised educational model, an interactive study guide to the mechanism, only for learning its essentials and principles of working. A mechanical gearbox is a reducer that provides speed and torque conversions from a motor to the driving wheels. After assembly, you can experiment with the  Ugears manual Gearsbox, by turns, choose I, II, III, or reverse with a kinematic pair of gears with different ratios and, rotating the actuator handle clock-wise, you can watch and control the rotation speed of the layshaft and drive shaft. In a Position “N” – idle in which both clutch gears of layshaft remain uncoupled and idling; the First Gear makes the layshaft and gears rotate with the lowest speed;  the Second Gear lets the drive shaft along with the flywheel rotate with an average speed and the Third Gear allows the layshaft and all gears rotate with the highest speed. Switch on the Reverse gear and see how the driving clutch gear moves to the left towards gear “R” and connects to it transferring the rotation to the lower gear arrangement and propelling the layshaft and all gears to rotate in reverse.

When and who invented it:

The invention of the gearbox belongs to the famous German engineer Karl Benz.

Usage:

A gearbox is mainly used in the automobile industry as a part of the car transmission mechanism that transfers torque from the engine's shaft to the wheels.

o Assemble it and discover the principle of working of the 4-speed Manual Gearbox.

o Experiment: the model comes with a Pocket Model’s Study Guide (click here to download) with a creation story and mechanism design as well as engaging and interesting tasks.

o Immerse yourself in Augmented Reality (AR), find out how the Gearbox is used in a car, and interact with it via the dedicated Ugears AR-application.

The mechanism of the Gearbox is composed of:

• Gear shifting lever
• Layshaft with gear couplings
• Reverse idle gear bearing
• Drive shaft
• Actuator handle

Self-assembly from the parts, pulled out from wooden boards, according to easy-to-follow manual instruction. No glue or cutting needed

Model Size: 5.1 x 3.9 x 4.3 in
Package size: 8.1 x 7.4 x 2.5 in
Number of parts: 120
Level: Easy
Assembly Time: 2 hours
Recommended Age: 8+
Kit weight: 1.09 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears

Round and round and back to where it's all begun… Take a trip to your childhood memories with Ugears beautiful nostalgic model, the Carousel, the classic merry-go-round implemented in top-quality sustainable wood.

Here you will find two types of carousel horses that rock up and down as the model spins. The core of the model is a center pole that rotates in a direction opposite to the main platform making it look as if the carousel spins faster than it really does and creates the fascinating dynamics of the whole construction. The pole rises over the roof making it visually more delicate and at the same time giving it more volume. Add little birds soaring over the roof of the carousel along with decorative flying lanterns and you may just sense the aroma of hot dogs and cotton candy!

The Carousel has a wind-up key under its base that provides tension to the rubber bands attached to the main axle. The pendulum gears down the axle and makes the movement of the modules and details smoother.

It is great fun to observe the model in motion, but if you are one of those people who like to see with their hands, you can rotate the Carousel manually. This will allow you to examine every detail in slow motion and give you a full comprehension of how the mechanism works. Put it together, wind it up and we guarantee you will hear that music, feel the buzzing atmosphere of the holiday fair and remember how much joy it was to ride your favourite horse on its happy round and round trip.

Model Size: 8.3 x 8.3 x 10.2 in
Package size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 1.8 in
Number of parts: 305
Level: Hard
Assembly Time: 7 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Kit weight: 2.29 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears

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The UGears Combination Lock is an intriguing model. If you love secrets and conspiracy theories, then this UGears cryptic model is exactly right for you. Dive straight into the world of conspiracy, secrets and cryptography with the UGears combination lock. The 3-digit code allows you to create more than 1,000 cryptic combinations on this model. The Combination Lock consists of two parts. It opens if you set the right 3-digit combination. You can hide the keys, small items and your own secrets inside. The Lock has a convenient “eyelet” to hang the lock on a bag.

This sophisticated model gives the feel of real-life motion mechanics that the user can build and bring into action.

The model kit contains 34 pieces of eco-friendly wood materials and can be assembled under 3 hours following the detailed step-by-step instructions manual included with the kit.

It can be used as an educational model for kids as it helps in developing logical thinking, enhancing attention and concentration skills as well as improving attention to detail skills in kids as they try to decode this cryptic model.

Learn how the DIFFERENTIAL works:

The Differential is a stylised educational model, an interactive study guide to the mechanism, only for learning its essentials and principles of working. The Differential was designed to ensure that the drive wheels sitting on the same axle rotate with a different rate and cover different distances at the same time.  This mechanism allows the car to make turns without the wheels skidding, prevents wheel-slip, reduces tyre wear, and makes entering and going out of  turns easier for the driver. Having assembled the Differential, your can unblock it pushing the lever in position 1 (Up) and set both wheels in motion by rotation of the drive gear or the wheel. The Control lever regulates the smooth locking of the left and right wheels independently by turning left or right respectively. In the “down” position of the lever, both wheels are linked in a rigid coupling and can either rotate together (propelled by the drive gear or a wheel) or lock simultaneously (by the lever of the wheel).

 When and who invented it:

The car differential was invented by French engineer Onesiphore Pecqueur in 1825. In the 1930s of the 20th century, German automotive  engineer Ferdinand Porsche made significant improvements to the device.

Usage:

Differentials are used mainly in cars as a part of the transmission mechanism. They improve maneuverability and performance of a car.

o Assemble it and discover the principle of working of the Car Differential.

o The model comes with a Pocket Model’s Study Guide (click here to download) with a creation story and mechanism design as well as engaging and interesting tasks.

o Immerse yourself in Augmented Reality (AR) and find out how the Differential is used in a car rear axle, and interact with it via the dedicated Ugears AR-application

The mechanism of the Differential is composed of:

• The drive gear
• The locking lever
• The side gear
• The locking clutch
• The wheel

Self-assembly from the parts, pulled out from wooden boards, according to easy-to-follow manual instruction. No glue or cutting needed

Model Size: 6.9 x 5.3 x 4.1 in
Package size: 8.1 x 7.4 x 2.5 in
Number of parts: 163
Level: Easy
Assembly Time: 2 hours
Recommended Age: 8+
Kit weight: 1.06 lbs
Manufacturer: UGears

Color as you like: acrylic, gouache, watercolor, markers - you can use whatever you have (models don't come with paint or markers). Delicate contour lines on wooden parts make it easy to paint.

Cognitive and developing: Develops spatial thinking and fine motor skills. Captures the imagination of children for a long time.

Eco-friendly: is made of high quality wood, has a fragrant scent of wood and is pleasant to the touch.

Assembles easily: all component parts are already cut off and can be easily removed from the board. The model assembles like a puzzle without glue and special tools by following an illustrated color manual. While children are collecting some blocks, the adults can suggest their help: the joining parts are cut off precisely for the slots and for the assembly, you only need to insert the component pins, pressing them with your fingers. But if the fingers are too small, they may need some help. :)

Bear-Cub is a romantic, masterly guitar playing to his friends. His right paw moves up and down setting the rhythm of the melody.  The left paw picks up the chord. 
Number of components: 8
Package Size: 6.5 x 3.5 x 0.2 in.
Model Size: 3.3 x 3.9 x 1.3 in.

Feel the free wind of the frontier in your hair, take your family on a thrilling journey to the Wild West with UGears beautiful mechanical Stagecoach. 

UGears introduces the legendary carrier from the late 18th – 19th century, when the stagecoach became a common means of communication as well as passenger and small cargo transportation in the US. The coach delivering letters, packages and money became a signature attribute of the Wild West culture, as represented in films and stories.

In creating the Stagecoach, UGears intended to design a model that would be a delight to your eyes and at the same time would be able to face the challenges of the Wild West – should you decide to re-create this romantic period at home with your family. As a result, the Stagecoach has a solid frame and wheels sturdy enough to play with, and a delicate cabin that gives the model an iconic UGears look. 

The doors of the cabin open to let the passengers in and out. If you’d like to deliver a message to your family, two cargo crates on the roof of the cabin will conveniently accommodate your letter. In case your kid is waiting for a package of sweets from the outskirts of civilization at the other end of the table, you can also use your Stagecoach’s cabin or crates to deliver those. Also, the crates can be removed and replaced with whatever small package you need delivered. 

Simple and comprehensive mechanics guarantees fast but interesting assembly that people of any age will enjoy. Invite your whole family to spend time together re-creating the Wild West spirit and deepening the bonds between you with this exciting game.

Your Stagecoach is fast and needs just a few turns of the winding key to get going. Lock the rear wheel axle to make sure the model is not running away from you while you are winding it. 

When all the parcels are delivered, letters sent, and the game is over, you will not want to put your Stagecoach away. Beautiful detail on the side of the cabin, delicate carving combined with curious mechanical elements ensure that the model can become an original handsome addition to any interior. 

Made out of high quality plywood without glue, your eco-friendly puzzle will bring hours of joy to the whole family and will make you closer than ever.

They say some cowboys have too much tumbleweed in their blood to settle. But whether your hat is black or white – it is time to hang it on a peg and enjoy some family time with Ugears’ Stagecoach.