Ugears Monowheel

If you appreciate the creativity and ingenuity of early 20th-century transport prototypes, the UGears Monowheel kit will make a great addition to your model collection. Based on early styles that were either unmanned or that accommodated single driver-passengers, this all-wood model shows the intricate working styles of the originals. You can happily flaunt this model to your family and friends and impress them with your understanding of bygone modes of transport. You may even motivate them to construct one of their own. 

Monowheel vehicles were created in the late 19th century, and though they showed too cumbersome for daily transport, they still caught the creativities of innovators, engineers, and mechanics. Some were operated by an individual sitting inside the wheel, while others were managed by somebody outside the vehicle or by a motor. All of them integrated a moving outside aspect and stationary interior component. One early prototype was an armored model planned for military usage. That monowheel had an external shell to protect the inner functions from battleground threats and ran without a human driver.

You can still find monowheels today, however they are primarily utilized for entertainment and bring with them some safety concerns. For those who would rather not risk the lateral instability or the terrifyingly named “gerbiling” result, this miniature model is an exceptional alternative. This steampunk monowheel was motivated in part by the military model and the driver-passenger prototype. In producing it, we stripped away the outer armor to let you observe the equipments in motion. The exposed interior lets you easily manage the rubber band motor and change the bands and other parts as needed.

The completed model looks fantastic on any collector's shelf, however it does not have to remain there. The resilient style enables it to roll over semi-tough and hard surface areas, meaning you can enjoy this model indoors and outdoors. It has two working modes that enable you to see the monowheel in action. One mode leaves the feet unlocked, letting the monowheel travel up to 5 meters or until it comes across a challenge. The other mode keeps the feet locked, letting it roll up to 2 meters before turning and stopping.

The UGears Monowheel kit is an exciting and challenging model to put together, with 300 laser-cut wooden parts. We have actually thoughtfully consisted of 19 extra parts in case something gets lost or breaks. The pieces come still attached to the plywood and require to be carefully removed before assembly. Full-color directions in 11 languages (English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Italian, and French) will assist both skilled and beginner hobbyists total this task effectively. You do not require any special tools or adhesives to assemble this model. Just remove the pieces, follow the directions, and you are prepared to roll.

Model Size: 7.3 x 3.7 x 6.3 in
Bundle size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 1.3 in
Number of parts: 300
Level: Intermediate
Assembly Time: 3 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Kit weight: 1.69 pounds
Case Pack Amount: 5
Producer: UGears