ROKR 3D Wooden Puzzle for Adults-Mechanical Car Model Kits-Brain Teaser Puzzles-Vehicle Building Kits-Unique Gift for Adults on Birthday/Christmas Day(1:16 Scale)(MC401-Grand Prix Car)

When completed this ROKR Grand Prix Car 3D puzzle is a very rewarding experience. With only 220 pieces this is not a complicated, time consuming build. 95% of this puzzle is very well designed and engineered resulting in fit and finish that for the most part is very well achieved. There are, however, a couple places where I suggest caution. The seats, the body shell and the rear fascia are each scored to allow each of these pieces to bend and take a final curved form. To prevent these pieces from breaking where they are scored, I suggest lightly rubbing them (top and bottom) with a little warm water and then allow them to soften before assembling. Step-10 of the assembly (when the build is about 90% complete) the exhaust headers are to be inserted into the exhaust manifold which was assembled way back in Step-5. The exhaust headers are curved and have tiny "barbs" on both sides of the end that is to be inserted into the manifold. The curved shape is weak because is runs across the grain of the plywood. The "barbs" make this assembly very difficult and making this assembly with the exhaust manifolds (left and right) already in place is nearly impossible. I suggest carefully cutting the tiny "barbs" off the sides of the exhaust headers ... and ... "dry fit" (then remove) the exhaust headers into the exhaust manifolds in Step-5. This should result in a very rewarding build.

This was an excellent build. It takes more time than expected and a bit of gluing is required. But very little. If you take your time it’s great fun and enjoyment!! I would and did buy another and it was just as great to build!!

It is a terrific gift, alot of detail, very technical effort to put together. Great for someone who likes puzzles

nice car to put together. takes time but the finished product is really cute.

I use permanent magic markers to customize the look on this neat Grand Prix racer! Magic markers do not add any extra moisture to the wood (no swelling). A little bit goes a long way on the plywood pieces. Go to the "Dollar" type stores and get a whole pack of colored magic markers! I also use an "emery board" for sanding/adjusting the tabs which go into the holes to secure the pieces. The tolerances of tab size to hole size are VERY tight and if you're not careful, you may break/bend the pieces. Just lightly sand the tab or slot and use a flat head pair of pliers to grasp the piece and push gently into place. If you sand too much and the tab becomes wobbly, then use a drop of super glue to secure in place as needed. Make sure you're ready for the piece to be permanently in place before you use super glue. Super glue allows you to get back to work almost immediately. Giftable ONLY to people with patience and understanding. My 9 year old grandson is NOT going to get these as gifts.

This is a very well dtvesigned and y manufactured product, not too simple to assemble but it is rewarding when done. The laser etching is extremely detailed (just look at the video I made) and results in a nice looking display piece.

Another fun ROKR build. Great weekend project for beginners and seasoned builders.

Some of the parts were difficult to assemble.

Exceeded all my expectations, excellent quality, and precise fit creates a very satisfying result

This puzzle was genuinely enjoyable to put together, and I'm very pleased with both the experience and the end result. Some of the pieces, especially the bendable ones, are quite delicate, so it takes a LOT of mindfulness and effort not to break them, but the piece I broke was able to be fixed with a bit of careful gluing and patience. There are a few spare parts, but not of the most breakable ones, but that's understandable. Generally great, but just be sure you're extra, extra delicate, and cut out the pieces using a small blade if you're not 100% confident that it'll come out easily in one piece.

Great quality and fun to assemble.

spare parts added, and no glue needed. recommended

I purchased this wooden puzzle as a birthday present for my father. He found it to be a bit of a challenge to assemble, but he enjoyed every moment of it and he told me he sometimes lost track of time while working on it. The parts are all numbered and the instructions are easy to follow; I think the fact that the parts are small, making it a bit delicate to assemble, was probably what my father found the most challenging... otherwise he still found it fun. In fact, I purchased another wooden puzzle (locomotive) for him for Christmas; these puzzles are great little projects for those cold winter nights!