UGEARS Stegosaurus 3D Puzzle - DIY Walking Dinosaur Automaton Wooden Model

Another great model from Ugears

despite being 3mm thick, one of the spine pieces broke.

This 3D puzzle is nice ,well made and good quality too. Not very easy to assemble,it took me up to one week around 30-40 mins per day after work. At the end is a nice piece, unfortunately doesn't move if I twist the key,it seem that I haven't done something right and the mechanism is not moving. Good for the price. Thanks

Se lo cogimos a mi hijo de 10 años y le ha encantado. Algunas piezas son un poco más complicadillas de encajar para él pero con algo de ayuda todo ha ido bien. Muy entretenido

These kits are extremely well made. The laser cutting of the parts on the wooden sheets is very precise and clean, and the parts fit well. I only gave it 3 stars for "easy to assemble", because these kits take a long time to build. Figure on at least 3 days on this particular one, and that's if you can dedicate 6-8 hours per day. Some people seem to knock these out faster, but not me. It requires patience and care, especially when separating the parts from the sheet. A sharp Xacto knife is a must for this, to separate the little tabs that hold the pieces into the sheet. Without that, you risk breaking the smaller more delicate parts. I highly recommend this kit. If you are a careful model builder, you will be rewarded with a fine finished product.

とても熱中して楽しく作りました。完成後、スムーズに歩くかどうかは難しいです。

Netter Zeritvertreib. Alle Teile passen.

I'm partway through constructing the UGEARS Stegosaurus model and felt it necessary to share my experiences thus far. The kit's complexity goes beyond what the product images and piece count suggest. UGEARS estimates an 8-hour build time, but at the 8-hour mark, I find myself only a quarter of the way through. This isn't due to any fault in the kit but rather my meticulous approach to ensure each piece fits perfectly and operates smoothly, given its articulated design. This process involves a lot of trimming and sanding, often requiring me to preview upcoming steps to understand how the pieces fit together. While some might view this as a tedious task, for me, it's a labor of love. Building model kits is a journey where the process is as rewarding as the finished product. Despite the slower progress, my enjoyment of the kit hasn't waned. I anticipate the completed model will be a lovely display piece, but more importantly, I value the building experience. It's a kit that demands patience and precision, making it more suited for the dedicated hobbyist than someone looking for a quick build. I look forward to updating this review once the model is complete, but for now, I'm thoroughly enjoying the intricate process of bringing this Stegosaurus to life.