Trimaran Merihobus

This was the first model I've done from ugears and it won't be the last. I did have a lot of pieces flake but nothing that made a piece unusable, never used any of the spare parts included. I do wish there was a little more detail in the directions, especially with the "ropes", but I didn't find any errors with what was shown and if I looked long enough at how everything was situated it could be worked out. This is an advanced model. If it was marketed as easy I would've rated it differently. I do wish I could do it all again, to tighten up some lines and do some of the things that I wasn't initially as diligent about - sanding down the part attachment points especially (also I can't remember if this was in the directions but waxing the "rope" makes it easier to thread and it allows it to move more smoothly, would definitely recommend that)

I thought this build was amazing, the entire model was beautiful, there were a few instances where it was challenging, but the reward made it so fufilling. This set was the best birthday present ever.

This is the worst of the Ugear Models that I have built. The instruction books was terrible and I had to guess were things went. Lots of pieces "chipped" when they were removed from the boards. Some of the sequence of building was wrong and some of the design was good in theory but not very practical

I got this model 2 years ago as a present. Sadly the toothpicks were considerably too thick to fit into the predrilled holes. I had to grind every single toothpick off to make it thinner. They were also too strong to be cut by a cardboard cutter so I had to buy a wood saw. Considering the high number of required toothpicks, the building became more and more annoying cause it mainly consists of preparing the toothpicks for me. It was also frustrating when they broke during preparing.

I stoped building the, per se beautiful, model, when I realized that two elements with each 5 toothpicks should be rotatable (the 2 winches at the sides). Since I grinded them off only until they fit barely into the holes, the winches absolutely not moveable in my model.

So sad, I really was enthusiastic when I first saw the model but was left frustrated and with an unfinished model. The included toothpicks are just not suitable for the drilled holes.

I got this model for my birthday and i had a lot of fun building it. I am now looking for some other models to build. I think its a really good birthdaypresent.
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Looking for something other than trains, trucks and cars. I have done the research vessel and thought I would have a go at this. Firstly, this is a beautiful model with sleek flowing lines. Much more care must be taken as the model is not as robust as others, just take your time. The build is advanced and the rigging a bit tricky. The winding parts are a bit of a gimmick, especially the anchor. Still, worth 5 stars.

The toothpick diameters are too small for the pre-drilled holes causing parts to fall apart. The rudder rubber band provides too much tension for the rudder to work properly. The rudder lines make a sharp right angle under the wheel housing causing it to cut into the soft wood holes. Needs a pully.

How to place 23, 24, 25 & 26 as page 10 ??
I am so stupid ??

This is an amazing build, I helped my 11 year old son and it has been a brilliant lockdown project.
The thought that has gone into this kit, with all of the moving parts is superb.

Hi there,

Everythings is really nice with the boat except theres no insturction how do I make the sails? it was not in the box and I could not find any info anywhere about it. If you could help me out would be much appreciated. Thank you very much