Wooden Kit - Sky SurferWooden Kit - Sky Surfer
Wooden Kit - Sky Surfer WK31672
The ultimate paper (and more!) airplane model kit! Launch out of this world with the Sky Surfer! The first elastic-powered airplane launcher kit allows kids of all ages to design, make and scientifically test their designs. Explore the ways that material, wing design, launch angle, and force, affect the flight of planes! Launches planes in a repeatable and consistent way Easy to make in...
£19.96
Flight StarterFlight Starter
Flight Starter UGFS198
Aim high with an exciting and curious model from Ugears, the Flight Starter, a portable hand catapult loaded with smart mechanics and a lot of fun. The Flight Starter is a mechanical launcher for light flying airplane models, three of which you will find in the kit. The model’s one of a kind design is a pure work of imagination that produced a look resembling something from outer space –...
£30.96

Combination Lock Mechanical Model Kit
Combination Lock Mechanical Model Kit UGCL34
Inspired by “The Da Vinci Code”. We dived into the world of conspirology, secrets and cryptography while designing our new intriguing Cryptex 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. Try to create your own...
£17.94
Treasure Box Mechanical Model Kit
Treasure Box Mechanical Model Kit UGTB190
An exquisite Mechanical Puzzle Box for jewellery and notes. The true jewel of Ugears collection of wooden models. 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...
£39.96

Safe Mechanical Model KitSafe Mechanical Model Kit
Safe Mechanical Model Kit UGS179
If your favorite pastime is tinkering with construction kits and coming up with a neat creation, rest assured the Safe will more than satisfy your artistic urge. This is a 3D puzzle safe that has a real combination lock on the front – it is an authentic replica of its real world counterpart. Wouldn’t these projects be a great way to occupy time on a rainy day or no TV night? On the other hand,...
£48.96
Geneva Drive Mechanical Model Kit
Geneva Drive Mechanical Model Kit UGGD48
Some of you might have guessed it – this item is named after the city of its invention. The Geneva Drive is a popular device in the world of mechanics, and was originally used to manufacture clocks. One of its slots would be blanked off, so the winder could be turned a certain number times – it prevented springs from being wound too tight. It works using the same principle of a pneumatic engine...
£17.94

Rails and Crossing Mechanical Model Kit
Rails and Crossing Mechanical Model Kit UGRC200
Where there’s a railroad there’s a crossing, and this kit includes both. You’ll get 4 meters of track and a crossing complete with stop signs and barriers that raise and lower at the touch of a lever. - Size Model: 160 x 4.7 x 8.8 in - Number of components: 200
£30.00
V-Express Steam Train & Tender Model Kit
V-Express Steam Train & Tender Model Kit UGVE443
The Victorian Age filled with the spirit of the Industrial Revolution is a source of internal inspiration for designers and engineers. Ugears turns to this fascinating era once again to create the V-Express Steam Train with Tender. The minutely detailed design of the Express reveals the beauty of moving details: gears and a flywheel, and the work of cylinder-piston arrangement. One full winding will...
£62.46

Butterfly Mechanical Model Kit
Butterfly Mechanical Model Kit UGBU161
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...
£33.00
Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Helicopter
Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Helicopter WK25616
The Aerial Screw (also known as the Helicopter) is one of Leonardo's most iconic drawings and defines an artist and inventor well ahead of his time.This working model uses a bevel gear, also from his drawings, to spin the canopy and support structure, illustrating a way Leonardo thought flight might be possible! The canopy and support structure are removeable so you can experiment with your own helicopter...
£25.00

Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Catapult
Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Catapult WK25614
Catapults were first invented in Ancient Greek and Roman times, however our common idea of them is based on drawings we have from the Medieval Ages.Leonardo redesigned the catapult around 1485 and used the spring like energy stored in bent wood to give power to the swing arm. All pre-cut pieces and everything needed to make an amazing working model. Easy-to-make. Natural untreated wood from sustainable...
£25.00
Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Trebuchet
Wooden Kit - Da Vinci - Trebuchet WK25618
While Trebuchets were common siege engines in Medieval Times, Leonardo's take on the most powerful weapon of the time was unique - his design used one main mast, different from all others before.Based on his drawing from the Codex Atlanticus, da Vinci's trebuchet was a design likely made for the Duke of Milan in about 1482, to impress the Duke of his skills as a military engineer.While it is not known...
£30.00

Wooden Kit - Catapult
Wooden Kit - Catapult WK28955
Originally invented by the Greeks* over 2000 years ago and widely used by the Romans in battles and sieges, the Catapult had many different methods of launching projectiles. During the Roman Empire the Catapult was refined and improved and this model represents a smaller version of a common catapult style of the time. Based on drawings and written records, this catapult re-creates the way in which...
£25.00
Wooden Kit - Dragon
Wooden Kit - Dragon WK26318
Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that have a cool, life-like movement when their crank is turned. This dragon flaps its wings, and kicks its legs up and down, while the head, neck and tail move in a graceful motion as it soars through the sky!Dragons have long captured the imagination of people around the world. In early legends with the likes of Typhon, the most deadly monster of Greek mythology,...
£25.00

Wooden Kit - Flying Unicorn
Wooden Kit - Flying Unicorn WK26571
Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that have a cool, life-like movement when their crank is turned. This flying unicorn flaps its wings and kicks its legs up and down as it moves back and forth, soaring through the sky - bringing your art to life!Designed for kids of all ages to explore the principles of mechanics, get some hands-on model making skills, and celebrate the free spirit of the airbourne...
£16.99