At Ugears, we like to think that each of our new models is a wonderful
surprise and amazing gift to anybody who loves beautiful mechanics. We want to
give more with every model we invent. With this model, Ugears gives you – quite
literally – the world. Presenting the Globus, your own world of mechanical
marvels.
The Globus is a stylized model of Earth with two sets of decorative
continents, a rotating mechanism, and curious little extras that make the model
even more interesting. All details are of high-quality eco-friendly plywood and
pre-cut with a precise laser. No glue or additional tools are required to
assemble your Globus.
The main module of the model is comprised of two parts: the globe and
the platform with the mechanism. The sphere of the globe sits on an axle
inclined along the same angle as the axis of the Earth. Like most Ugears
models, the Globus is animated by means of a rubber-band motor. However, in
this case, the motor uses a different type of winding method. A lever in the
base pulled once clock-wise all the way will fully wind-up the mechanism. As
soon as the lever is released, the gears begin their work. To slow down the
spinning of the Earth sphere, the Globus employs a pendulum reduction
mechanism. But if you want it to rotate even slower, you can manually turn the
Globus and watch the continents float slowly by.
In addition to the main module, the model comes with two interchangeable
extra-modules: The Shuttle and the Sputnik. Choose, which satellite you want to
circle your Globus today, and set it on special support. The satellites are
also powered by the rubber-band motor and connect to the main module via the
planetary gearing. Due to this connection, the satellites rotate almost twice
as fast as the globe and make almost two full spins in one pull of a winding
lever.
The model is easy enough to assemble and very interesting to observe in
motion. Unique mechanism and iconic design – all the signature features that
make Ugears models a clever gift and the perfect decoration for any home or
office.
The Globus from Ugears is the model you will want to return to again and
again. Take your Globus from the shelf and dream about all those amazing places
you plan to visit one day.
Model size: 210×185×185mm
Package size: 378×170×32mm
Number of parts: 184
Assembly
time: 4 hours
