Ugears Tugboat

Sitting silently on the dock while tugboats down on past is a preferred pastime for numerous individuals. There's something special about seeing those small, determined vessels cut through a calm harbor, with or without another boat in tow. The only thing missing out on from that serene experience is being able to see how the tugboat works from the inside. The UGears tugboat model set offers you a hands-on opportunity to take pleasure in a few of that maritime spirit in the house. We bring you a replica of sea transport with exposed inner mechanisms to indulge your fascination with all things mechanical.

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

This wooden tugboat model set features a rubber-band motor that moves energy to an unbalanced wheel pair and a drive wheel. The asymmetrical design of the wheel pair replicates the side-to-side rocking motion of a genuine tugboat out on the water. A pendulum smooths and slows that motion while replicating the sound of a diesel motor, offering you an experience that is as near to the genuine thing as a little model can be. A start lever engages the motor and a stop lever shuts it down. The open design and portable parts enable you to manage the motion of the tugboat and make it easy to change or fix essential components.

The striking look of this boat is definitely distinctive, but the detailed and reasonable design of the tugboat is not simply for aesthetic appeals. This is a tugboat model set that actually tugs. Utilize the hooks, ropes, and thread to tow small, light-weight items, such as paper boats or smaller wheeled models. The rubber-band mechanism offers it sufficient power to move from 1.5 to 3 meters, depending on the type of surface area. It is necessary to explain that, while this model does its best to reproduce the genuine thing, it is far better suited to dry land than the open sea. Thankfully, its unique and long lasting design will let you enjoy it on racks and floors as frequently as you like.

Like all UGears models, this tugboat is crafted from premium, sustainably sourced wood. The 169 parts are laser-cut into plywood utilizing hairline cuts, providing to the detailed design of this model. You will require to eliminate each of the pieces from the plywood before putting together. The set features all the parts you require, including rope, thread, and hooks. You do not require glue or specialized tools to complete the project. Follow the full-color, detailed guidelines to develop this extraordinary tugboat model in about three hours. Guidelines are printed in 11 languages (English, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Italian, Korean, German, and Chinese) to make this project available to model boat lovers all over the world.

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