Ugears Archballista Tower Mechanical Model

Of medieval sieges and battlecraft

Ugears goes romantically medieval and invites you to become a siegecraft expert with its new exciting model – Archballista and Tower. Inspired by the best examples of ancient artillery, legendary battles of the past re-enacted in films, books, and games, this model provides a new spin on the classic war machine to test your great conqueror’s skill. Let’s walk you through this intriguing product with a few FAQ’s.

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

Ugears’ new model consists of two parts: the siege machine itself and the mechanical tower. Both units are moveable and have plenty of articulated details. The Ballista has two modules: the firing unit and the base. The base has adjustable legs stabilizing the machine during firing. The firing unit – or the actual ballista – shoot wood bolts. The firing mechanism can shoot up to three bolts in a round.

Q2. What is the principle behind its working?

The traverse and elevation mechanism enables the ballista to be set at the required angle in horizontal and vertical planes to ensure the best aim. The lever of the winding mechanism can be found on the right side of the model’s body. The same lever works as a trigger that launches your bolt at the target when the aiming is set. The firing module can be detached from the base and mounted on the top of the Tower – the second part of the Ballista/Tower model.

Q3. For which age group is the puzzle suited?

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 Archballista Tower Mechanical Puzzle?

The estimated time of assembly is 6 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 292 pieces. The Ugears Archballista Tower Mechanical Model 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. 

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

The tower size is 6*3.7*3.8 in (15.3*9.5*9.6 cm), Archballista size is 3.5*3.2*5.6 in (9*8.1*14.2 cm), and the package size is 14.6*6.7*1.1 in (37*17*2.7 cm). 

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

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