Roadster VM-01

This is a great model and quite complex in its construction.You need to follow the pictorial instructions precisely and exercise patience and dexterity to successfully complete it.The plywood it is made from can be fragile in the thinner pieces and care needs to be taken when removing them from the boards.Never apply pressure on a thin section and support the part you are pressing out.Do not rush the build and study the instructions ,double check that everything is correct at each stage before moving on as it is difficult(but not impossible )to disassemble parts after assembly. I used the wax where instructed but still found the mechanism to be a little sticky so I used a little PTFE spray on a cotton bud to lubricate the gears and this helped a lot in the models smooth running.I enjoyed making the Roadster and the kit is well designed and manufactured. It tested my model making skills and my patience at times but the result is well worth the effort to produce a model you will be proud of.

I bought this as a 'lockdown' project, and it kept me occupied for about a week.... This kit is really very cleverly designed and manages to pack in a lot of working features using wooden gears, cams and bearings. It is great fun to build, but does require care and patience to get everything to work correctly. I do not agree with the reviews that claim it doesn't work - it does, provided care is taken in the assembly. Bear in mind that all the moving parts are plywood, so all rubbing and rolling surfaces need to be carefully smoothed with the sandpaper provided before lubrication with wax (also provided). Then each part of the mechanism needs to be checked for correct and smooth operation before moving on. it takes time, but the result is worth it. My one gripe is the need to create different lengths of elastic bands from the set of standard length ones provided by tying knots in the elastic. This really is fiddly (and not very accurately done in my case). Also, there is quite a lot of 'mechanism' packed into a smallish space, and the knots in the elastic can easily get in the way and stop things working - annoying ! Apart from that, definitely 5 stars - now that mine is finished it will rush about 10m across a smooth floor.

This is made in Ukraine and is made to the highest of standards, precision laser cut with good instructions. I had built the train, which is of the same standard and looks good in my display cabinet. I did manage to break some of the pieces, but a little wood glue soon put it back together. The car is elastic band powered, although it does not run too smoothly (unlike the train) I expect had I paid more attention when assembling the gears it would run more smoothly. But this is a good way to entertain yourself building this model. Worth buying.

Amazing quality .Well thought out .Instruction booklet easy to follow with good photos to help you.Some parts are a bit fiddly and need care in putting together.Makes a lovely looking model. Being entirely of thin ply the loads of various cogs that make the operation of the Roadster move do not work so smoothly. The mesh being wood jams even with the use of wax or graphite. Take you time and care and you can put together something worthwhile. Read ahead the instructions helps sometimes to visualise how parts go together. I had cracked a couple of parts and used superglue with accelerator to repair them. I contacted the ugears company on their email and they forwarded a couple of parts free of charge. Great company to deal with.

I should first explain that I am a retired engineer in my mid eighties with impaired vision. I make the point because attempting these models is not easy for me. I started with the Ugears Bike VM02 inSeptember to fill some Covid lockdown time. I was bitten by the superb quality of these Ugears models with very precise lazer cutting of all components and decided to try something more demanding, hence the Roadster VM01. This is not a model to rush with more than 400 pieces and a complex assembly procedure BUT your patience will be rewarded with a life like working model of a classic roadster. I did find that I needed a selection of tools to assist with the assembly. I worked on my computer desk where I already have a bench magnifier. I also found that a small clamp on bench vice was useful on many occasions in clamping together some components. Although very accurate, some tenons are rather tight in their mortice. To assist with this I did just break the sharp lead of the tenons with a glass nail file that made assembly just that little bit easier. The hand tools I used were parallel pliers, snipe nosed pliers, a small pair of side cutter (I didfn't want to use a Stanley knife to cut the cocktail sticks), a small cross head watchmakers screwdriver to help pushing some of the smaller components from the board, and the glass nail file already mentioned. Most people may find additional tools not required, I can only speak from my own experience and physical limitations BUT with unrushed perseverance you will end up with a super model to be proud of. Best tip: Take your time and follow the very detailed instructions to the letter....... good luck

This is my first U Gears model and I really can't rate it highly enough. The materials, design and instructions are all first class. The model goes together perfectly (pretty much literally) on one condition - you follow the instructions! If you're looking for an outlet for self expression and freedom of choice then this is not for you. This is about diligence, precision and probably above all, patience. Rush it and you'll have a pile of fairly expensive scrap plywood to find a use for. Take your time, be organised, be careful and follow the instructions and you won't be disappointed. I should note there are an amazing number of moving parts in the finished article and every single one (including reciprocating pistons in a V8 engine) work as designed.

Great model to make looks good

The only major problem was the ambiguous build instructions resulting in a rebuild of certain sections. Overall if your an experienced modeller you with have too many issues with this kit.

I liked the product the material is also very good. Use it as a decoration and I have fun in building it ❤️

This is my second car from ugears, the quality is exceptional, many hours of relaxing enjoyment for me, the more time you spend cleaning and lubing the proper marked areas the more pleased you’ll be in the final assembly

voici le commentaire de mon papa après avoir assemblé son cadeau de Noël en 3jours. Très ludique. découpage laser très précis. Tout s'emboite parfaitement et tout fonctionne (moteur V8, boites de vitesse Av/Ar, portières, capot, direction). Très belle maquette. Il a été ravi .

Pilligt och tålamodskrävande,men slutresultatet är värt besväret

Está muy chulo, super recomendable. Me sorprendió lo ingenioso que es y cómo replica el funcionamiento mecánico de los coches. Lo único negativo que puedo decir es que con algunas piezas hay que extremar la precaución al montar porque son un poquito frágiles.