UGEARS Research Vessel

Highly recommended. Not being familiar with model making, I was concerned that the age rating would just make this boat fairly simplistic and we'd put it together in an afternoon. Oh how I was wrong! I originally bought this in October 2021 for my dads birthday for us to spend some time together. First thoughts was "Wow" when I picked the box up to wrap up - this box is substantial! Whilst we haven't completed this model as yet, we very quickly realised the absolute genius of the design of these parts / high quality of the wood used. To put this into perspective, each of the parts will all come apart fairly easily if you've made a mistake, but will go back together as well as the first time. Needless to say this has happened more times than I care to remember, and none of the parts have failed us yet. Ugears have done a superb job with manufacturing all the parts, and we will definitely be purchasing another kit (once we get to the end of this one!). Would recommend this to anyone!

Quality item. Took time to build as quite tricky. Looked good when finished.

The only reason I have given this model 4 stars is simply because it is a gift and has not been given or opened yet. This looks amazing and I hope the recipient will think so too. After Christmas and model has been started on I will update my review.

Not thin and easily broken but well made and sturddy

This is a great item to build it is challenging and exciting and easy to build. If you follow the instructions correctly and be extremely aware of part orientation and position it will go together with no problems.

As an ex engineer it’s not always easy to buy him the right present, but this was complicated enough to intrigue and engage him yet with very clear instructions he was able to control the shaking in his hands in order to relatively easily put it together and it now holds centre space of attention. So I’ve bought him another one. It’s certainly not for the novice and not for anybody who feels they can ignore the instructions but it’s beautifully detailed and complicated enough to engage the enthusiast

Excellent kit, very sturdy but not for beginners

These builds require a lot of patience but look great when finished.

Ist nicht einfach, macht aber Spaß

Il modellino è arrivato nei tempi soliti di Amazon: una certezza. La scatola contiene tutto il necessario per il montaggio: pezzi di legno da montare, elastici, cera, carta vetrata e le istruzioni di montaggio. Il montaggio non è complicato, ma richiede attenzione e dimestichezza: chi è abituato a montare giochi con i mattoncini colorati che tutti conosciamo si troverà a suo agio, ed i miei figli lo sono (abbiamo cominciato alcune sere e siamo a buon punto). I pezzi di legno vanno trattati con una certa delicatezza: ci si è rotto un perno, ma capendo la sua funzione abbiamo incollato due pezzi con colla vinilica ed il montaggio è proseguito spedito senza inficiare il funzionamento dell'ingranaggio di cui era parte integrante. Va posta attenzione con il corretto posizionamento di elastici e cera, altrimenti l'ingranaggio tende a bloccarsi: un elastico su una delle ruote non l'avevamo posizionato bene e toccando a lato fermava il movimento. Per il momento ne siamo entusiasti: consigliato per chi ama il montaggio e gli ingranaggi, ma non per tutti.

As I've said on other UGEAR models, these are made in the Ukraine, not Asia and well worth the extra money for quality and supporting the Ukrainians. I go beyond the directions and sand every piece. I also color parts of them with watercolor to make them more interesting. Highly recommend all UGEARS models.

El envio llego en tiempo y forma correctos. He disfrutado muchísimo su construcción, dado que tanto los planos como las piezas vienen perfectamente etiquetadas. Y después de su construcción solo queda darle un pequeño toque propio y gozar con el trabajo realizado.

Navire magnifique une fois terminé, avec tout le sérieux de fabrication de Ugears, qui est une marque que j'ai souvent pratiquée (une bonne vingtaine de fois). Instructions claires, pièces parfaitement pré-découpées et bien agencées sur les planches, pour un résultat superbe. A recommander