UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

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1. 2 years ago

   5

   My First UGears

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   65 or older

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   This was my first, but not my last, Ugears model. I took my time building this model and enjoyed the challenge! A couple of tools that I used helped make the project go easier are in the attached picture. The utility knife helped in the cuts but also helped with removing more delicate parts from the boards. By using the small bladed knife to cut the small attachment points removal from the boards was easier and less likely to break parts. From a hardware store, I purchased the small side cutter to provide cuts in small clearance areas and provide cuts close to the working area. The model performed very well when put into motion. Just recently purchased the Aero Clock for another project in the near future. The engineering on these products is OUTSTANDING.

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   5

   Level of Difficulty

   3

   Value for Money

   5

   Building Experience: Intermediate UGears Builder
2. 3 years ago

   5

   grand prix

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   55-64

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   great model , was a challenging to put motor together and get running. love it!!

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   4

   Level of Difficulty

   4

   Value for Money

   5

   Build Time: 08 hrs

   Building Experience: Expert UGears Builder
3. 4 years ago

   5

   Race car

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   65 or older

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   Loved this. Challenging but, fun. Will trust, all, from U gears. Get this from them, you will have a good time

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   5

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   4

   Value for Money

   5

   Build Time: 10 hrs

   Building Experience: Advanced UGears Builder
4. 4 years ago

   4

   Grand Prix Kit Review

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   65 or older

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   This is a very well done wooden construction kit. The design and function are very clean and interesting. I do have trouble with the rubber band motor construction because the bands have to fit so closely into the end pieces. They also have to be inserted very carefully so as to have the different rubber bands wind up with the same length from one end piece to the other. The gears and the gear supports must be carefully sanded and then lubed with the wax if the gears are going to work as designed. You must carefully study the instructions and follow them exactly or you will get in trouble as I did by installing one of the rear wheels backward, causing me to have to take it down and turn it around so that the wheel will stay clear of the other motion parts located behind the wheel. It is a great deal of fun and I get a lot of satisfaction from the model building. I built and flew many radio controlled models years ago and these models bring back all the fun I had then. I can recommend these models for someone who is patient, meticulous and willing to take the time needed to make a really great functioning model.

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   2

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   3

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   5

   Building Experience: Novice UGears Builder
5. 4 years ago

   5

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   35-44

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   It is a very interesting and beautiful model. I enjoyed the process of assembling. It took 5 hours, but I am completely satisfied with this purchase.

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   Build Time: 05 hrs

   Building Experience: Intermediate UGears Builder
6. 5 years ago

   5

   Great models

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled |

   65 or older

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   I love Ugears models!! My first was a locomotive. My wife expected it to take me a couple of months, I had finished it in three weeks...Just couldn\'t let go if it. Greatest project fun I\'ve ever had.

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   4

   Level of Difficulty

   4

   Value for Money

   4

   Build Time: 14 hrs

   Building Experience: Intermediate UGears Builder
7. 5 years ago

   4

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   keeping the valves from falling out while assembling the rest of the model and afterwards...How is this done or did I miss something?

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8. 5 years ago

   5

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   I rarely write product reviews, but in this instance I feel compelled to do so. As a woodworker, retired mechanical engineer and as an owner of a desktop laser cutter/engraver I feel that I am somewhat qualified to comment on your products.I recently purchased and assembled your U-9 Grand Prix Car model. I was extremely impressed with this kit. The design of the model is absolutely ingenious. Assembly progresses from a flat pack of laser cut plywood, toothpicks and rubber bands to a beautiful work of art. I was amazed that the model included a functional engine with reciprocating valves and pistons, a transmission with forward-neutral-reverse, front end steering and suspension, and a rubber band driven, wind-up drive train.The materials, the laser cutting and engraving, and the fit of the components were all superior. I found the pictorial assembly instructions to be quite good and the QR link to a video for a more complicated section was helpful.I would give this model 5 out of 5 stars. My only regret is that the building is now over. Thankfully you have many more models that I can collect.

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9. 6 years ago

   5

   UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

   I would recommend this to a friend!

   Awesome model. Quality of the engineering and parts is extraordinary. I found the rubber band motor to be the most challenging. Some of the steps seem out of sequence for an easier build. But thought given to the assembly is good and providing spare parts was an execellent consideration. All in All an excellent product. Definitely ordering the train for my next build.

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10. 6 years ago

    5

    UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

    I would recommend this to a friend!

    Wow. This has been the most challenging and most rewarding build yet. I have built all of the models except the rail manipulator and the ones that are to be released in 2018 fton the Mechanical Evolution campaign. The engine was very challenging but after watching some youtube videos and reading others comments on the product I was not going to give up. I am so glad I saw it through to the end. It was fun to put together and troubleshoot to get it fully functional. What a great experience!! Thank you!

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11. 6 years ago

    5

    UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

    I would recommend this to a friend!

    Looks promising I ordered this model for my grandson Jonathan who is turning 11 as one of his Christmas gifts. My expectations of this model are quite high based on description, pictures and video of it published on Amazon and Youtube. My grandson and I have been putting different models of cars, ships and aircrafts together ever since he was little. This race car model is definitely different from everything else we’ve played with. I am excited to give it to Jonathan and see a spark in his eyes.

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12. 7 years ago

    5

    UGears U-9 Grand Prix Car Assembled

    I would recommend this to a friend!

    Amazing engineering! Very satisfied with the purchase of this race car model. First, the design is absolutely outstanding! I have not seen anything as elegant and detailed as this Ugears U-9. Second, the quality of materials is beyond anything else on the market: almost all of the models similar to this one are made of cheap plastic. Here we are offered a high quality wood ( that actually even smells like wood too!). Third, it is not only an assembly kit, it is a fully functioning model that will not become just a dust collector on a shelf. This model definitely has a few flaws, but they are so minor, and are easily out weight by all the advantages it offers.

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