Functioning wooden model truck - GIF

Functioning wooden model truck.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2603#post76659
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...0818#post73193
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...699#post108102
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...3535#post99367
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...0701#post72976
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...3165#post98278
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...3539#post78252
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2955#post77167

That is just too cool

I believe that is one of the Ugears models, currently available from Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/UGM-11Truck-T...oden+truck+kit

Some time ago I built their rubber band powered tractor model...

https://www.amazon.com/Tractor-Puzzl...en+tractor+kit

Here it is in action...

https://youtu.be/LcFNqjOqZrQ

The parts on these models are laser cut so they're very accurate. However the constructions, especially the bearings, are very iffy, at least when viewed by a guy who builds real engines with real bearings. The creators' ingenuity is to be complimented but it's still a model made of that awful brown stuff.

Good find. Although I am a bit disappointed that it's a kit.

I'm still impressed with the design work to make all that work. I'm glad they do make it into a kit so that more people can experience that engineering

Note that the crane shown early in the video is not part of the truck kit. It is sold as a separate entity. More detailed view of the crane and the tanker addition can be seen here...

https://www.amazon.com/UGEARS-Mechan...ruck+additions

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Originally Posted by Jon

Good find. Although I am a bit disappointed that it's a kit.

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But, the first few weren't!

As bimmer1980 points out, more can enjoy it by assembly, maybe generate a young'n in to something more than finger-farking. If civilization is to continue, that's important.

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Originally Posted by mklotz

Some time ago I built their rubber band powered tractor model...

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Brings back some childhood memories - simple tractor or tank "models" powered by wooden spool/bobbin, rubber band and dowel(usually piece of pencil or even bigger match).

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Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

But, the first few weren't!

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You're right; I should be more satisfied: it's both a custom build and a kit.

I have a Stephenson's Rocket to build in a similar kit. I think mine was die cut rather than laser cut though.

Finding the time to start it is the problem.