UGEARS Dream Cabriolet VM-05 3D Puzzle - 1950s Convertible Wooden Model Kits for Adults to Build - Self-Propelled Vintage Model Car Kit with Working V8 Engine - 3D Wooden Puzzles for Adults - 739 Pcs

Dream cabriolet. Not good as a first or even second model. Some parts are very delicate and need great care not to break when removing from panel and installing. A single edge razor blade is needed to remove many parts without damage. Cutting parts free needs to be done from both sides and it seems best to press the part through from the front to avoid splitting the plywood. Measuring and adjusting the length of of the small rubber bands is tricky, as is fitting them. Every thing works if installed correctly and lubricated. The drawings are tiny and I needed to use a magnifying glass to see some of them. A pdf format version is available on the u-gears website. The only problem I have is that the door hinges do not seem to work very well, and having removed and refitted several times they do not work very well once the body side panels are installed. Take care and time and it is a very satisfying model to make. It does require strong fingers to fit some parts, It would have been nice to have a removable roof and moulded front and rear wind screens.

This is my 10th UGear model, and the best yet. The design and thought put into this model are excellent. For some reason the quality of the kit was far superior to previous ones. The parts came away from the sheet easily, with no splinters. Parts fitted better. No white white knuckles. Comfortable push fit, but tight enough to do the job. The drive design using T-Bars as suppossed to slotted discs was far easier to assemble. It ran ok, blink and you would miss it. But this for the display cabinet in my man cave, not for my 5 year old grandson to trash. Thoroughly recommend. George in Scotland.

Perfect, don’t bother buying a cheaper version, always buy U gear’s products

The attention to detail in this kit is first class. The diagrammatic instructions could not be clearer with many tiny markings to help get the orientation of the parts right. If you like a challenge this is first rate. Highly recommended. It would be difficult to complete this project without some tools though- small point nose pliers and long tweezers for a start. Have some superglue handy as some of parts are at the limit of strength being plywood and with some pieces some force is needed in fitting also a touch of glue helps retain some detail features. In some places elastic bands have to be 're-sized' for example in the door mechanism. I found it easier touse a db of glue to join the elastic band at the right length rather than trying to get a knot in the right place. Quite a few small spare parts are tucked away in the parts boards

UGears models are addictve. This is my 4th after Aviator, Windmill and V-Express. If you're looking for display pieces of such things, look elsewhere, you can do better for the money. If, however, you like to build things as a hobby or alternative pastime, these things are great. No paint or glue, so you can work at your dining table. Value for money? For me they work out around £10 per hour. A little pricey maybe? In the end you have a lump of plywood with some elastic bands in it, so the value is in the construction. If you're a modeller, you should give it a go. Well packaged, good instructions, great after sales service. Challenging and like I said, addictive. Fire Truck next, I think!

Well, this model was astounding. I find it so rewarding that you start off with a few parts that are flimsily held together, and then you add another piece which supports things a bit, and then a further piece with locks it all together ... the design of this car is simply phenomenal. I have rated "ease of assembly" as 5 stars, not because it is easy, as i never wanted it to be easy!. I wanted it to be difficult, and to tax me a bit, and it did that in spades. I wanted it to require care, and a little bit of skill, and again, it more than met my requirements full marks Ugears, whoever designs these models has some real talent.

Some parts snapped and very fiddly but hours or work and complex assembly so good value. Would not recommend for a first build but if you have made some of the simpler projects and liked them this is the next step up.

good but a little tricky