UGears 3D Colouring Model Biplane Number of components: 23 Estimated time of assembly: 1 hour Estimated time for a painting: 4 hours + 3D wooden coloring model «Biplan» . For children from 5 years old … as well as grown-ups of any age. Color as you like: acrylic, gouache, watercolor, markers - you can use whatever you have. You can color the model by doing yourself, with friends or the whole family. Delicate contour lines on wooden parts depict the basic contours of the biplan’s fuselage, wings, propeller, to make it easy to paint. Functional: perfect organizer holder for six pens, pencils, brushes, markers. Thus, for this purpose six holes are provided in the upper wing of the model. Cognitive and developing: like a real two-seater biplane in the first decade of the 20th century, the model has two wings placed one above the other and fixed on separate console racks. The prototypes of this model were widely used as a civil and military training aircraft and in agriculture. The upper part of the fuselage contains the captain's cabin (or passenger cabin). The biplane equipped with a front double-bladed propeller, front chassis with a tail wheel with shock absorbers for take-off, landing and taxiing. The Vertical keel with a small horizontal wing-stabilizer completes the main wing of the plane. There are elements of mechanics in the model: you can twist the propeller behind the blades, all three wheels move. Develops engineering skills, spatial thinking and fine motor skills. Captures the imagination of children for a long time. Eco-friendly: is made of high quality wood, has a fragrant scent of wood and is pleasant to the touch. Assembles easily: all component parts are already cut off and can be easily removed from the board. The model assembles like a puzzle without glue and special tools by following an illustrated color manual and is fun to play with. While children are collecting some blocks, the adults can suggest their help: the joining parts are cut off precisely for the slots and for the assembly, you only need to insert the component pins, pressing them with your fingers. But if the fingers are too small, it may need some help. Likable: with the help of fantasy, imagination and creative talents of young (and adult) artists each UGEARS coloring model gets a unique and beautiful look, that will keep your spirits up being on the top of your desk. Paints not included.