Only place i know to ask for help on a 3d puzzle. Has anyone ever done a 3d wooden clock??? I cant get the second hand on😭 ive tried n tried but it just wont go on. Ive pushed, pushed n twisted is there a trick to getting this sucker on??? The hour hand was kinda hard but I cannot get the second hand on
Having done two no brand nooks, I was not prepared for just how pleasant of an experience this was. I did almost no customization, didn't even color the edges (due to my color vision limitations, this was outside my range). May go back and try to touch up the outside tabs.
I did ditch the double edge tape for BH-7000 and used heat shrink on the wiring. Also am using painters tape to hold the wires in place, works like a charm. I hadn't ever seen that tip anywhere.
I've got four nooks planned for Christmas presents and I think I'm ready to make them something special. Have a whole box of little charms and do-dads to personize them ready to go.
This one was a little less fragile, and require only a few spots of glue. The bottom parts at the end were a bit of an adventure, but all in all not a bad build. Only have one more in this series left from Rolife.
It did not have rigging so I added some so that I would not miss out on tying nots with tweezers.
I've been thru several iterations of my custom top and still not completely happy but this needs to be done as it is a mothers day present for the 90 year old woman who introduced me to Dr. Who in the 70's.
I replaced the signs and all the pictures (lots of old school Dr. references in there as well as some new favorites). A special framed picture is in there of the 4th doctor, her favorite. I also had a Capaldi figurine laying around (who doesn't) and a 3d dalek to add to it.
Since she was the one who taught me 'If you don't have anything nice to say......' I'll skip talking about this build and just let it go as I survived and hope that it holds together long enough to get to the shelf by her chair.
Only my second proper nook, although I've got quite a few wooden models under my belt, so hopefully I will get better.
Despite the fact that I have 25 or so kits in my queue, at least 4 of which are in some state of progress I got a second Arkitec model. 12.99 at Walmart (I was getting groceries, legit reason for being there, well maybe not on that side of the store but whatever) who can resist. So now I have 2.
They are fun little builds and look pretty cool. I didn't skip edging this time like I did the first one and it worked out very well, with some color tips from my un-color challenged wife, there are a lot of colors going on in there.
I will get more, wish Miami and Rome were not out of stock.
The monocle, great build, very well engineered, telescopes and actual works, although I'd go with something else for birdwatching.
One of my favorite builds and displays. Went together without a hitch until the final piece. Much thicker forms than most ROKR kits, did not use a drop of glue.
I did try to glue the final piece, a little u shaped bracket that holds the scope to the stand. I put it in backwards and broke it trying to get it back out. I tried gluing but it just didn't hold. I tried manufacturing something from scrap but it was beyond my skill level and the scope slumped to one side or the other. So I went on and ordered a replacement - only 5$ for shipping - and it came today.
I am finally able to call this one complete!
Not to much time spent on it, just 145 (tiny) pieces.
Not bad quality but very thin wood, so a lot of breaks with my ancient sausage fingers involved. Doesn't matter, I've got glue and binder clips for clamps and I know how to us them.
As usual I spent more time coloring than building but that's what makes this kind of model for me. I like the final result. You can tell because the thread ropes are there even thou I have to tie them with tweezers and it it takes many tries to make it happen. Totally could have left them off and no-one would be the wiser.
I also included a projected image of the eventual Caribbean deployment for this cruise ship, which I'm guessing will go very well.
Guys,Guys, Gals, and Book Nook Pals This is my unboxing of the ROKR Typewriter by Robotime
Im posting this on a NO NOOK MONDAY because rumor has it, the top 10 out of the 40+ winners of this event will be able to bypass the $60 prize limit for this $120 behemoth
Taking a look at ROKRs newest, and by their own estimation, most difficult build.
The TYPEWRITER. If you are looking for an intricate mechanical build like nothing else on your shelf this may be the kit for you.
If you are one who loves vibrant colors and graphics...maybe not.
Not only is the physical scale of this set on another level.....it freakin types!! Its an actual functional typewriter, not that I would use it for any business letters.
But any measure of actual utility in one of these builds other than aesthetics is a novel concept and Im here for it.
Please Join us on the subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/booknooks/ for all the book nook content you can handle including charity raffles and community events where you can win a free book nook for yourself. The current event has over 40 book nooks being given out as prizes.
Get this kit from ROKR @ https://www.rokronline.com/products/rokr-mechanical-typewriter-lk703b-3d-wooden-model-kit-classic-version
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Family picked this up for me at Walmart figured at 12.97$ it was worth a try. It was only a 124 pieces, not a complicated build, but how refreshing. Every tab was perfect, not too loose, not to tight, never touched the sandpaper. Glue provided but it was only for a few pieces that required it. Nothing broke, came out of forms clean, quality mdf, a lot of it printed on both sides. Wiring was simple and easy.
I like customizing, I like painting, I like complexity, but this was just fun. I found myself admiring the engineering as everything fit so well. Could have done the edges but that was too much to ask of my partial colorblindness, too many colors.
I'll probably pick up some more of their kits for breaks between challenging builds (or in the middle in this case). I'd certainly be interested if they did bigger kits.
My carnival is outgrowing my little table! This was a challenging (in all the right ways) build and the result is fantastic. Can't wait to show my granddaughter.
Instructions were good, fit was fantastic, materials quality great. I think I got 8-10 hours in it but I'm slow and white edging takes 3 stinking coats.
I didn't get as much coloring as I usually do, the preprinted designs were to nice to risk covering up.
Glad to participate in the event!