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These 3D puzzles are mechanical and feature sometimes complex gear systems.
The final result is sure to impress.
What is a Mechanical 3D Puzzle?
The basic principle of a puzzle is to assemble pieces together to create a unique image. A 3D puzzle follows the same concept, but instead of forming a flat image, it becomes a three-dimensional object.
There isn’t much difference between a 3D puzzle and a model kit. In both cases, it involves assembling a scaled-down version of a specific object by yourself. However, unlike other model kits that are permanently assembled, a mechanical 3D puzzle can be disassembled.
While there are 3D puzzles made of foam or similar materials, Scientific-MHD offers a wide selection of wooden 3D puzzles.
Unlike more traditional model kits, all the pieces are made of plywood. They are precisely laser-cut for high accuracy.
These puzzles use the same mortise and tenon systems found in other model kits and construction games. However, the 3D puzzles from Scientific-MHD are also mechanical, meaning they include rack-and-pinion systems, gears, and cogs that make them fully functional, movable models.
Easier to assemble than traditional model kits, they still offer great educational value. They allow users to become familiar with mechanical systems that are commonly found in more advanced model building.
How to Choose Your First Mechanical 3D Puzzle?
The mechanical 3D puzzles offered by Scientific-MHD are both fun and educational. They provide a great introduction for anyone interested in model making.
The catalog categorizes mechanical 3D puzzles by difficulty level: easy, intermediate, or advanced. For your first 3D puzzle, it’s best to choose an easy level. These models are simple to assemble, the pieces fit together without glue, and the unfinished wood allows for later customization.
Among the 3D puzzles, you’ll find many kits for building cars. There’s something for every taste, ranging from vintage cars to rally cars, monster trucks, and farming equipment.
Most of these kits are priced between €10 and €15, with the most expensive ones costing under €40.
Beyond car puzzles, there are also airplanes (like biplanes and triplanes) and various monuments (such as the Palace of Westminster in London or the Arc de Triomphe).
Since these puzzles are especially fascinating for their mechanisms, you’ll also find kits that highlight this aspect. Examples include the perpetual calendar or the owl-shaped pencil holder.
