Locomotive R17

I have completed more that a dozen of these wood model kits. This was both the best organized and best fitting kit I have tried. Everything is of a thicker material and is well marked and easy to locate. I at first questioned the use of toothpicks for assembly, but I must admit it works very well. The directions could be a little more explanatory, with some further written explanations. My experience allowed me to complete some assemblies without the detailed directions, but this kit may not be good for beginners. All in all , there is great satisfaction is the completed product.

The quality of this kit is absolutely amazing. This is not my first rodeo, far from it. Each part of this kit has been cut with a very fine laser. The pieces don't pop out of the sheet of plywood but close to it. Tiny, tiny slivers hold each piece in the sheet of plywood. Just press gently and they pretty much fall out. The instructions did not include a word, just drawings. Each step or operation was clearly diagramed. The kit included rubber bands, a small sheet of sand paper as well as a tiny piece of paraffin to lubricate the gears. In addition round toothpicks, provided, are used to hold many pieces together. Tried as hard as I was able to lubricate and reposition, I was never able to get the engine to move an inch on its own. The strength of the rubber bands was not enough to over come the friction of the wood. It is still a conversation piece. Anyone that sees it has a question or comment about it.

This locomotive R17 was challenging enough to make it a really fun build. The quality is exceptional and I’m looking forward to my next Wood Trick 3D puzzle.

I loved it just it's so hard to build it but it is very good 👍

Another great creation. I've already lauded their products elsewhere so I won't repeat that here. If you want to indulge yourself and spend hours enjoying watching this model come to life, then buy it now! Over 600 pieces with a sheet of spare parts (in case you break one). The included booklet of instructions helped a lot. Everything is included in the box for completion of this model. (press-out tools; candle wax;sandpaper; elastic bands - including a tool to help stretch and attach the bands) Some of the parts were a little more difficult to remove but, conversely, several of them fell out when not wanted. As there are no numbers on any of the parts, make sure to pencil the part number on them if they separate prematurely. The finished model is in a few parts; 3 sets of rails, the engine and the passenger car, so the model can be displayed most anywhere according to the room available. I recommend this brand and this model.

very surprised how well the laser cutouts were. Accurate and the parts fit perfectly. Take your time it is not a, just a throw together model. You will enjoy this project.

I bought this train model for my adult son after reading reviews and deciding that this company offered the best quality. My son reportedly loved the challenge and was pleasantly surprised that no glue was needed. He said the instructions are all by picture. He had to redo the rubber bands after realizing it took all of them, but it was not a terrible fix and the challenge was fun for him. He actually liked the fact that the project took longer than expected. I saw the finished product and it looked really cool, just like the picture.

I bought this kit for my teenage grandson back in 2020. After 5 years, it still holds together solid. It was one of the more challenging kits to assemble but he managed. I remember their being toothpick sized sticks that needed to be cut down but once we discovered It could be done with nail clippers, the job got easier. I display them on a shelf above my picture window in the kitchen. Several guests have remarked about how awesome they look. No complaints about the price. They are worth it. He got a lot of fun putting them together.

Det var roligt att bygga den här modellen, svårt och ibland riktigt komplicerat men verkligen som jag ville ha det. Det tog tid men det var verkligen värt det. Var noga med att slipa alla kugghjul och det som ska röra sig, det lönar sig att vara noga med den här modellen.

Dieser Bausatz ist perfekt gearbeitet und wirklich jeden Cent Wert. Werde auch noch andere Modelle von diesem Hersteller kaufen. Keine billige China Ware.

Fue un regalo !!! Pero mi hermano está feliz ....... “es el regalo más increíble y entretenido que he tenido”....... fácil de armar u muy ingenioso....

easy and good

Looks fantastic when complete