YAQUMW The Mini Roman Ballista Europe Medieval Siege Chariot Wooden Catapult DIY 3D Puzzles Model Kits STEM Projects Tabletop Toys

The instructions are step-by-step. All parts were present. Made a very cool, functional scale model. Attempted to storm and conquer Constantinople but after attacking the city's wall I was told I could just drive or walk past the wall. Not for young children or those not mature enough to avoid eye injury. A few spots in the instructions require good blueprint and problem solving skills. I recommend examing each step visually on the picture before commiting with your model. All holes were predrilled. But if you do make a mistake it's easily disassembled. Have fun and see you at the next Crusade.

Like many of the wooden self assembled devices, this will go really well for you if you make no mistakes. It’s a bit confounding and frustrating, but if you’re up for a challenge you can get it finished. The videos are helpful.

We had a lot of fun putting this together. This is a super cool model and the wood aesthetic is awesome. The details are spot on and it looks fantastic when fully assembled. This would make a great gift!

Make sure that when you are assembling the box you have the braces in the correct directly. Unfortunately it is not made in a way that forces you to have them correct.It is still my fault but a bit disappointing. I do love that they have videos showing the entire pricess.

This kit looks well designed. The wood parts come in 4 thicknesses from about 1/16 inch to 3/16 inch and are cut to easily punch out. You get a set of all the tools you need to complete the assembly, the needle nose pliers are substantial enough to find a place in your tool box. It’s surprising that with everything else included you need to obtain a tube of glue for some of the assembly. There are 11 detailed instruction sheets, but I am glad they reference a YouTube playlist of 8 main videos plus several others showing exactly how to put this together! I’ve watched them and think it is going to be more than the stated 4 hours with my grandson to assemble this coming holiday season. I think he will be thrilled since he is into medieval gaming.

I got this as a gift for myself, and it's been such a fun experience. Over the past few evenings, I've spent an hour or so each night assembling it, and I'm close to reaching 70% completion. The small wooden pieces snap nicely out of the sheets, and I appreciate that it comes with the majority of the necessary tools. However, you'll need to get your own wood glue for assembly, which is inexpensive and readily available at any hardware store. Fortunately, I already had some from past projects.The instructions are generally good, but it gets a bit confusing around the halfway point when you start winding up the string. Fortunately, the mentioned YouTube videos proved to be incredibly helpful, demonstrating the more intricate steps. I believe this model is rated to take about 4 hours to assemble - I've personally invested around 8 hours so far, but I've been taking my time, finding the process both enjoyable and relaxing.I would unquestionably get this product again and am eager to complete it in the next day or so! This is an awesome project for yourself, a dad, or a friend.A suggestion for the manufacturer: Including a QR code on the instruction manual that directs users to the relevant YouTube videos would be a valuable time-saver compared to manual searching. Additionally, there are a few typos in the instruction manual that could be improved or better translated into English. Feel free to reach out to me, and I can provide suggestions and examples for improvement.

This DIY 3D puzzle kit is an excellent way to engage both adults and kids in a fun and educational STEM project. Assembling the Mini Roman Ballista provides a hands-on experience in mechanics and engineering principles, making it a fantastic learning tool for anyone interested in history or engineering. The kit is made from high-quality wooden materials, which not only enhances the authenticity of the final product but also ensures durability. The pieces are well-cut, and the instructions are clear, making the assembly process enjoyable and rewarding. History enthusiasts will appreciate the attention to detail in the design of the Mini Roman Ballista. The model accurately captures the essence of a medieval siege chariot, making it a great conversation piece or display item for history buffs. It's clear that effort went into ensuring historical accuracy in the design.

Awesome rainy day activity for anyone into crafting or DIY type projects. We're all fans of Game of Thrones, and this reminded us a bit of the "Scorpion." My Wife did the lion's share of the work putting it together, as she loves models like this. The only thing she said she wasn't a fan of was the instructions. But ultimately she was able to get it put together and got it to work. Very impressive, but the manufacturer needs to develop better instructions or video tutorials so you can visualize the steps better.