Ugears Tugboat

Sitting silently on the dock while tugboats down on past is a preferred pastime for a lot of people. There's something unique about enjoying those little, determined vessels cut through a calm harbor, with or without another boat in tow. The only thing missing from that serene experience is having the ability to see how the tugboat works from the inside. The UGears tugboat model kit offers you a hands-on opportunity to take pleasure in some of that maritime spirit in the house. We bring you a replica of sea transportation with exposed inner mechanisms to indulge your fascination with all things mechanical.

The special open interior of this model offers you a clear view of the inner functions of the system.

This wooden tugboat model kit includes a rubber-band motor that transfers energy to an unbalanced wheel set and a drive wheel. The unbalanced style of the wheel set replicates the side-to-side rocking motion of a genuine tugboat out on the water. A pendulum smooths and slows that motion while mimicing the sound of a diesel motor, giving you an experience that is as close to the real thing as a small model can be. A start lever engages the motor and a stop lever shuts it down. The open style and moveable parts allow you to manage the motion of the tugboat and make it easy to replace or fix essential components.

The striking appearance of this boat is certainly attractive, but the elaborate and sensible style of the tugboat is not just for aesthetics. This is a tugboat model kit that actually yanks. Use the hooks, ropes, and thread to tow little, light-weight things, such as paper boats or smaller wheeled designs. The rubber-band mechanism offers it adequate power to move from 1.5 to 3 meters, depending on the type of surface. It is essential to mention that, while this model does its finest to duplicate the real thing, it is better matched to dry land than the ocean blue. Fortunately, its special and long lasting style will let you enjoy it on racks and floorings as typically as you like.

Like all UGears designs, this tugboat is crafted from premium, sustainably sourced wood. The 169 parts are laser-cut into plywood using hairline cuts, providing to the elaborate style of this model. You will need to eliminate each of the pieces from the plywood before assembling. The kit features all the parts you need, consisting of rope, thread, and hooks. You do not need glue or specialized tools to finish the task. Follow the full-color, detailed instructions to develop this extraordinary tugboat model in about 3 hours. Directions are printed in 11 languages (English, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Italian, Korean, German, and Chinese) to make this task accessible to model boat lovers all over the world.

Model Size: 11.2 x 4.7 x 7.3 in
Plan size: 14.6 x 6.7 x 1.3 in
Number of parts: 169
Level: Intermediate
Assembly Time: 3 hours
Suggested Age: 14+
Package weight: 1.79 pounds
Maker: UGears