Mad Hornet Airplane 354 Pcs - Mechanical 1930s Racing Plane 3D Puzzle

Mad Hornet Airplane by Ugears - Animated 1930s Air Racer Model

Pay tribute to the golden age of 1930s aviation with the Mad Hornet Airplane by Ugears. Inspired by the legendary Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1, this model captures the retro-futuristic steampunk look of interwar speed racers. Featuring a teardrop fuselage and set-back cockpit, this wooden aircraft stands as the most advanced aviation model in the Ugears collection.

Clockwork Kinematics & Dual Flight Modes

Powered by a helical coil spring motor, delivering coordinated mechanical sequences:

• High-Torque Spring Drive: Smooth power transfer through miniature reduction gears brings propeller, rudder, and flaps to life.
• Pull-Cord Winding: Simply pull the integrated winder cable beneath the fuselage to quickly charge the internal spring.
• Dual Operating Modes: A rotating mode selector drum lets you choose between two operational programs:
  • Pre-Flight Check: The propeller spins, wing ailerons flutter, and the rudder wiggles before the racer rolls across the runway.
  • Taxi Mode: The racer rolls immediately down the runway for an autonomous ground sprint of up to 2.5 meters.

Scale Realism & Technical Refinement

A sophisticated wooden automaton that recreates real pre-flight routines:

• Mechanical Synchronization: Coordinated linkages keep the propeller, elevators, and rudder cycling in rhythm.
• Aerodynamic Silhouette: Recreates the stubby, powerhouse profile of early pylon speed champions.
• Glue-Free Precision: All 354 components snap together securely with no glue or hardware required.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Parts: 354 precision laser-cut wooden pieces.
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate / Advanced.
• Estimated Assembly Time: Approximately 8 hours.
• Drive Mechanism: Helical spring motor with programming drum.
• Runway Range: Up to 2.5 meters.
• Included in Kit: Illustrated 11-language guide, pull-cord winder, and spare parts.