Ugears Tower Windmill Mechanical Puzzle

The physics of simplicity

Come summer vacations or any other long vacations and it becomes a challenge for parents to keep their little ones fruitfully occupied. Well, now you can introduce your child to the fascinating world of windmills and the principles behind their working with the fun DIY Tower Windmill Mechanical Puzzle. Let us walk you through this intriguing product with a few FAQ's.

Q1. How is the Ugears Tower Windmill Mechanical Puzzle different from other puzzle sets?

Well, the finished model is not only mechanical (produces motion) but also sheds light on the rich history of old England. The model is a working replica of the Chesterton Windmill, a 17th-century cylindrical stone tower windmill that was built outside the village of Chesterton, Warwickshire county. Built around 1632-33, the Windmill was restored between 1965 and 1974 and today it is the earliest tower mill in England to retain any of its working parts. 

Q2. What is the principle behind its working?

This model is designed in “Victorian steam-punk skeleton” style is based on a prototype from Chesterton. When spinning rapidly the aerodynamic twist sails create fairly strong wind. It also can work the other way around: blowing air directed at the sails will make them spin. Use a fan to demonstrate to your kids how real windmills operate. A double planetary gear reducer with differently shaped gears provides the necessary speed. For further details refer to the following link: https://ugearsmodels.in/tower-windmill.html

Q3. For which age group is the puzzle suited?

 Since the puzzle has small parts, it is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. So basically anyone who is above the age of 14 and does not have the tendency to place inedible objects in their mouth can attempt to assemble this mechanical puzzle.

Q4. What is the time required for assembling the Ugears Tower Windmill Mechanical Puzzle?

The estimated time of assembly is 12-15 hours. 

Q5. What are the included number of components in the package and what all is needed to assemble the finished piece?

The number of components in the box is 585 pieces. The Ugears Tower Windmill model kit is made of sustainably sourced high grade wood and has everything you might need for assembly.  The quality of the parts is top-notch: a laser method is used for cutting items from a plywood board that provides precise hairline cuts. The details have to be pulled out of the boards and assembled to create a complete model. The product comes with an instruction manual in 11 different languages. 

Q6. What are the dimensions of the finished product and those of the package itself?

The model size is 13.8*18.9*8.7 inch (35*48.5*22 cm), and the package size is 14.6*6.7*2 inch (37.8*17*5 cm). 

Q7. Do we require glue or any other chemical for assembling the Ugears Tower Windmill Mechanical Puzzle?

No, the details are already cut and ready to assemble without glue & chemicals.