Decorative Games & Puzzles & Vase Filler Ornaments

Make your floral arrangements look stunning with this Fairlawn Vase Filler. This product is suitable for arts and crafts, wine glass projects and can also be used at weddings as decoration centrepieces. Quick and easy to use, add to vases with flower arrangements or water and floating candles to create stunning table centrepieces that are easy to match to any colour theme.

no complaints - happy with this purchase. Anonymous. Fri Dec 05 2025

Explore a unique moving sand art picture, where every gaze becomes a journey of the soul. The circular design of this artwork not only exudes a modern touch but also showcases its elegance and grandeur. Through carefully selected combinations of coloured fine sands and coarse sands, each turn creates intricate and lifelike landscapes, ranging from the deep sea to mountain peaks and onto the mysterious starry sky, offering endless visual enjoyment. It is not just an outstanding decorative piece suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and more, but also an artistic work that inspires thought and imagination, making every day vibrant with lively colours.

This vase filler looks fantastic displayed on its own, or in one of the ceramic dishes.

Thought will be smaller in size, but anyway nice decor. Linda. Spalding, GB. Tue Mar 16 2021

This 26-piece natural dried flower bouquet includes fluffy pampas grass, bunny tails, preserved blue eucalyptus, billy balls and golden dry grass. All botanicals are air-dried without harsh chemical dyes, featuring soft neutral tones that suit Nordic, boho and farmhouse decor. Pre-matched for direct vase placement, these blooms require no watering or daily care and stay non-faded for years. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, office desks and wedding scene decoration to add gentle natural warmth indoors.

These decorative grapes are crafted from polished white onyx, which contrasts the intricate gold finish stem. The stem adds to the opulent aesthetic of the grapes making them ideal for luxe interiors.

Stunning.. Nicole. Bedford, GB. Mon Mar 18 2024

Adding style and a beautiful scent to your room, this vase filler will add a natural charm to your home. The varied flowers are in a mix of colours and designs to accentuate the beauty of nature. The delightful scent will radiate around your room giving it a pleasing smell every day. Ideal for placing in a decorative bowl at home or your office, the charming potpourri will make a lovely addition wherever you choose.

smells lovely and looks nice. Joanne. Manchester, GB. Sun Aug 24 2025

Adding style and a beautiful scent to your room, this vase filler will add a natural charm to your home. The varied flowers are in a mix of colours and designs to accentuate the beauty of nature. The delightful scent will radiate around your room giving it a pleasing smell every day. Ideal for placing in a decorative bowl in any room at home or your office, the charming potpourri will make a lovely addition to your room.

Very poor pot pourri with no scent. Delivery problems with this item. Would not buy agaun. J. Barnet, GB. Sat Nov 05 2022

Our beautiful felt flowers have wire in their stem for easy placement in your favourite vase. The pack features three colourful flowers, bunched with a jute string. Each one is expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans from sustainable, naturally dyed wool.

Excellently handcrafted and polished, the game set is made from Sheesham wood. Featuring ten wooden skittles and two balls, they come in an understated rectangular wooden box to keep them organised after playing.

Three individual felt pussy willow catkins, each with a wire stem and small coloured pom pom felt balls. It has been expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans.

This bouquet is made up of 5 individual felt flowers, each with a wire stem. Each one is expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans from sustainable wool.

Tarot Cards & Crystal Set by The Seasonal Gift Co.® This full deck of Tarot Cards is presented in a black velvet gift pouch with gold detail, complete with a helpful instruction guide. Tarot promotes intuitive discovery. By engaging in the ritual of reading cards, gives you the opportunity to truly listen to what your heart is telling you. Make your own interpretation of your chosen cards and enjoy the path to personal discovery. Contains: Velvet carry pouch Full deck of 78 Tarot Cards - 56 Minor Arcana and 22 Major Arcana cards. Instruction booklet with reading meanings 7 Tarot Crystals: Green Aventurine - provides strength & confidence Red Jasper - provides endurance, grounding, and nurturing energy Tigers Eye - bringer of good luck Lapis Lazuli - heightens psychic abilities, wisdom, and power Amethyst - represent purification and helps with spiritual connections Black Obsidian - increases self-control and self-awareness Clear Quartz - provides purifying energy

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Perfect for what I need. Geoff. Grange-over-sands, Cumbria, GB. Fri Mar 27 2020

3-5cm mixed black/brown stone pebbles in net bag - approx 5lbs in weight

As soon as we saw these kooky bottles of matches we knew the perfect thoughtful phrase to add to them. We love a play on words!Whether you met at school, online, on a night out or at a dinner party, we can add the appropriate text providing you with the best gift ever!Not just for fireplace appeal, these extra long and very pretty matches can be used for candles and firepits.Choose the colour matches and the text colour you would like.

Bang up to date and trendy your friends will think this is superb. Large Red Festive Berry& will brighten up any room

Add realistic year-round greenery to your home with this low-maintenance artificial Monstera plant.

The Vs.Kfz.31 Leichttraktor (Light tractor), also known at the time as the Kleintraktor (Small tractor), was a prototype German light tank, of which four distinct versions were made. It was developed and tested in secret at the Soviet-German Kama facility, during the Weimar Republic. This was part of the Leichttraktor, also known as the Kleintraktor, project. The tank was designed *around* 1929 and used through early WW2 as a training vehicle. In spite of having a 37 mm cannon, it was rejected in favor of the Panzer I, in a competition to make a new light tank for Germany, like the Grosstraktor project at the same time. The German Wehrmacht started World War II... with tractors. That is what the first German tanks were called. This happened because, under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which witnessed the defeat of Germany in World War I, the country was not allowed to develop and produce heavily armored fighting vehicles. Therefore, these products had the name of civil technology, and it was not far from the truth. The first samples of German tanks were modernized tractors. An example of this is the Leichttraktor Vs. Kfz.31 light tank. The development of the tank was carried out by two well-known manufacturers of first-class military equipment: “Krupp” and “Rheinmetall”. They presented two models that differ from each other in some detail. But the main ones were the same. The first tank "Leichttraktor Vs. Kfz.31" was created on a tractor chassis with 12 rollers, combined into six carts. The chassis was covered with an armor shield, however, the design of the tracks and suspension was vulnerable even to large-caliber small arms. The “Daimler Benz” engine with 100 hp the designers placed it in front, which was a controversial decision. On the one hand, he covered the crew of 4 people, and on the other hand, he was vulnerable to the enemy and increased the risk of immobilizing the combat vehicle in the battle. The welded-riveted turret was moved back, which made the tank look like a self-propelled gun, however, the armament of the "Leichttraktor Vs. Kfz.31" was not very powerful. The main gun was a 37 mm KwK 36 L/45 cannon, and a 7.92 mm Dreyse machine gun was also mounted on the tank.

The Leopard 2 is a third generation German main battle tank (MBT). Various iterations of the Leopard 2 continue to be operated by the armed forces of Germany. The Leopard 2 is a third generation German main battle tank (MBT). Developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s, the tank entered service in 1979 and replaced the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the West German army. Various iterations of the Leopard 2 continue to be operated by the armed forces of Germany, as well as 13 other European countries, and several non-European countries, including Canada, Chile, Indonesia, and Singapore. Some operating countries have licensed the Leopard 2 design for local production and domestic development. There are two main development tranches of the Leopard 2. The first encompasses tanks produced up to the Leopard 2A4 standard and are characterised by their vertically faced turret armour. The second tranche, from Leopard 2A5 onwards, has an angled, arrow-shaped, turret appliqué armour, together with other improvements. The main armament of all Leopard 2 tanks is a smoothbore 120 mm cannon made by Rheinmetall. This is operated with a digital fire control system, laser rangefinder, and advanced night vision and sighting equipment. The tank is powered by a V12 twin-turbo diesel engine made by MTU Friedrichshafen. Following the end of the Gilded Leopard study in 1967, the West German government decided to focus on the Experimentalentwicklung (experimental development) in a feasibility study and to develop new components for upgrading the Leopard 1 and for use on a future main battle tank programme. At first 25 million DM were invested, but after the industry came to the conclusion that with such a low budget the development of the two projected testbeds was not possible, a total of 30 to 32 million DM was invested. The experimental development was contracted to the company Krauss-Maffei, but with the obligation to cooperate with Porsche for the development of the chassis and with Wegmann for the development of the turret.

The T-84 is a Ukrainian main battle tank (MBT), based on the Soviet T-80 main battle tank introduced in 1976. The T-84 was first built in 1994 and entered service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 1999. The T-84 is based on the diesel-engined T-80 version, the T-80UD. Its high-performance opposed-piston engine makes it a fast tank, comparable to other modern MBTs with a power-to-weight ratio of about 26 horsepower per tonne (19 kW/t). The T-84 Oplot is an advanced version incorporating an armoured ammunition compartment in a new turret bustle. Ten of these entered Ukrainian service in 2001. The T-84-120 Yatagan is a prototype model intended for export, mounting a 120 mm gun capable of firing standard NATO ammunition and guided missiles. Main Battle Tank "Oplot" is the pinnacle of tank development in Ukraine and one of the best tanks designed and produced in series in the post-Soviet space. Based on the Soviet model T-80, "Oplot" underwent almost ten deep modernizations until it met NATO standards and became part of the family of advanced European combat vehicles. "Oplot" T-84 is equipped with a 1200 hp engine 6TD-2E, capable of reaching a speed of up to 70 km/h on the highway and operating at up to 450 km. The tank's armament consists of a main 125 mm gun, a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun, and paired 7.62 mm machine guns. Digital and analog equipment for the commander's console, targeting systems, and a multi-level protection system, including anti-nuclear protection, make this combat vehicle one of the effective European tanks. Successful tests in real combat conditions during the Russian-Ukrainian war only add to this model's score, as it has demonstrated its ability to actively engage in combat, protect, and effectively destroy enemy vehicles and personnel.

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Developed by extensively upgrading two prototype M1931 Christie tanks purchased by the British Army in 1936. The vehicle was designed to be a fast, lightly-armored breakthrough tank. The modified design was deemed successful and became the basis for other cruiser tanks. Sixty-five vehicles of this type were built and saw combat in France and North Africa in 1940 and 1941. The British army began to prepare for the inevitable war at the beginning of the 30s. The industry was moving to a military footing, engineers were looking for advanced solutions for military equipment. American designer D. W. Christie created a chassis of four full-size rubber-coated rollers, planted on spring shock absorbers and two drive gears that move the trucks. This invention was so successful that it gave birth to several generations of tanks. One of the first was the English "cruising" tank "Cruiser Mark III". This light tank had a high speed, up to 50 km/h on a hard road, the ability to overcome obstacles up to 0.6 m high, and a powerful main gun - a 40 mm “QF 2 pounder” anti-tank gun. She was supplemented by a 7.7 mm “Vickers” machine gun. Under the ventilation grilles at the rear of the "Cruiser Mark III" was a 340 hp “Nuffield Liberty” 12-cylinder aircraft engine, superior in power to all similar combat vehicles of the time. The crew consisted of a driver, gunner, loader, and commander. With all these significant advantages, the tank had an important drawback: weak armor protection. Therefore, it was not used as an assault combat vehicle, but provided infantry cover, following more powerful tanks on the battlefield. The British lost dozens of "Cruiser Mark III"s in the fighting in France and brought these vehicles to less hot parts of the front. The era of the American “M4 Sherman” and British medium tanks in 1942 doomed cruiser tanks to oblivion.

The last modification of the light Pz. II tank. The vehicle featured enhanced armor, the 2 cm KwK 38 gun and improved observation devices. A total of 524 vehicles were built from March 1941 through December 1942. This may sound strange, but the iron mechanical power of the Wehrmacht in World War II began with... a tractor. It was under the name "agricultural tractor LaS 100" that Germany produced the first combat tanks of the largest war of the 20th century. The modification of the basic model Panzer I became the light tank “Panzerkampfwagen II” or “Pz.Kpfw. II”. It was one of the most mass-produced combat vehicles of World War II. By 1942, when they gave way to heavy machines, more than 3,500 of them had been produced. This not-fast tank, weighing about 8 tons, could reach a speed of 40 km/h on the highway and was designed to cover infantry attacks. Its armor was sufficient to protect against small arms and mines, but artillery strikes were fatal to the Panzer II. Moreover, its firepower was hardly impressive. The main weapon of the tank was a 20mm automatic cannon. There were several weapons options - tank modifications with flamethrower systems and heavy machine guns as the main weapon exist. The main protection was the turret design with ricochet angles, which allowed for the softening or reflecting of enemy weapons hits.

Maneuverable light tank with an oscillating turret and a 75 mm autoloader gun that could fire up to 10 shots per minute. At that time, the gun on this vehicle had superior penetration compared to the guns of most other medium tanks. The tank has a decent top-end gun and good dynamic performance. In the last years of World War II strategists and manufacturers of military equipment began to think about new generations of weapons. And one of the successful embodiments of the new concepts of armored fighting vehicles was the French light tank "AMX-13". Its first prototypes appeared in 1945 and its subsequent modifications were used in military operations until the XXI century. This maneuverable tank with a length of 5 meters and a height of 2.4 m originally possessed several unique design features. The most important of these was the "rocking" turret. The main design principle was that after the gun had fired, returning impulse was delivered to the turret and caused a new shell to move to the breech block of the gun and the loader mechanism to push it inside the barrel. This allowed automatic firing at a rate of up to 12 rounds per minute! Considering that such tanks were equipped with a 75-mm gun, this turned the tank into a vehicle for the continuous destruction of everything in the line of fire. Further modifications of the "AMX-13" were equipped with 100-mm and even 155-mm guns. In such a form it could compete with medium tanks and mobile guns. However, another difference of this tank was its speed. It could reach up to 60km/h on a hard surface (up to 400km), get over obstacles up to 60cm high, ditches up to 1.5m deep, and water obstacles up to 0.8m deep. Along with the brilliant characteristics, "AMX-13" also had disadvantages. It had weak armor, which was typical of light tanks, and the downside of rapid fire - the need to replenish ammunition. When the shells ran out in combat, the tank became unarmed and was often doomed to destruction.

Our beautiful felt flowers make lovely decorations, with wire in the stem to easily place them in your home. Each one is expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans from sustainable materials.

The Night Rider train is an imaginary train set in a fictional post-apocalyptic future. It crosses the desert only at night due to the impossibility of movement during the day due to the high air temperature. The Night Rider is a fully armored train often used to transport valuable passengers and cargo. Explore the thrilling world of the Night Rider 3000 DIY model kit, a captivating representation of an imaginary train set in a fictional post-apocalyptic future. This meticulously crafted steel model captures the essence of an armored train that braves the desert only under the cover of darkness, navigating the unforgiving landscape where daytime temperatures soar to extremes. The Night Rider 3000 is not just a model; it's a journey into a dystopian world where creativity knows no bounds. This DIY kit allows enthusiasts of all ages to bring the mystique of this fully armored train to life with their own hands. Each piece is precision-cut from high-quality steel, ensuring a satisfying building experience and a durable final product that can stand the test of time.

Add some sunshine to your décor with our beautiful felt sunflowers, complete with wire in their stem. Each one has been expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans from sustainable materials.

Construction of the tower began on 28 September 1843. Elizabeth Tower, originally referred to as the Clock Tower, but more popularly known as Big Ben, was raised as a part of Charles Barry's design for a new Palace of Westminster, after the old palace was largely destroyed by fire on 16 October 1834. Although Barry was the chief architect of the neo-gothic palace, he turned to Augustus Pugin for the design of the Clock Tower, which resembles earlier Pugin designs, including one for Scarisbrick Hall in Lancashire. The main clock tower in the most influential country of Europe, which ringing of bells the whole world listens to and the entire establishment checks the clock. Worthy of many mentions. Cinema, literature, billions of selfies, tens of billions of references. Undoubtedly, the Elizabeth Tower, the most recognizable part of Westminster Abbey and a symbol of London and the UK in general, has both cultural and technical value. One of the tallest clock towers in the world, with a height of 96 meters, was built in 1859. It has a unique clockwork that still works today and six bells, the main one weighing 13.7 tons and called Big Ben. Often the tower itself is also called that. The Elizabeth Tower is a worthy object for modeling and collecting. The main clock tower in the most influential country of Europe, which ringing of bells the whole world listens to and the entire establishment checks the clock. Worthy of many mentions. Cinema, literature, billions of selfies, tens of billions of references. Undoubtedly, the Elizabeth Tower, the most recognizable part of Westminster Abbey and a symbol of London and the UK in general, has both cultural and technical value. One of the tallest clock towers in the world, with a height of 96 meters, was built in 1859. It has a unique clockwork that still works today and six bells, the main one weighing 13.7 tons and called Big Ben. Often the tower itself is also called that. The Elizabeth Tower is a worthy object for modeling and collecting.

This bouquet is made up of six individual felt flowers, each with a wire stem, expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans. Choose from the daisy or pompom design in vibrant multicoloured or pastel colours.

The Hughes H-4 Hercules (commonly known as the Spruce Goose) is a prototype strategic airlift flying boat designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during World War II, it was not completed in time to be used in the war. Here history takes flight with the SPRUCE GOOSE steel DIY model kit by Metal Time Models. Step into the golden age of aviation and relive the marvel of the Hughes H-4 Hercules, affectionately known as the Spruce Goose. This steel model kit pays homage to the iconic prototype strategic airlift flying boat designed and built by the legendary Hughes Aircraft Company. Crafted with precision and passion by Metal Time Models, the SPRUCE GOOSE DIY model kit allows enthusiasts of all ages to recreate the awe-inspiring design of this colossal flying machine. The Hughes H-4 Hercules was conceived as a transatlantic flight transport during World War II, but despite its grand aspirations, it was not completed in time for wartime service. Now, you have the chance to build a stunning steel replica of this historic aircraft.

Elevate your games night with this Wooden Cards and Dice Set from Harvey Makin®. The set includes a premium lidded gift box and a sustainable rosewood case featuring an elegant brass inlay design of cards and dice. Inside, you’ll find a standard 52‑card deck along with five rosewood dice, each crafted with inlaid brass dots for a refined finish. This beautifully presented set makes the perfect gift for any discerning gentleman.

Development of this vehicle started at the end of 1940, but due to difficulties in finding a suitable engine, the first prototype was manufactured only at the beginning of 1942. Mass production was launched in 1943 in Turin. After Italy’s capitulation in the autumn of 1943, the tank entered service under the designation Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i) and was used by the German reserve divisions as permanent fire positions. A total of 100 vehicles were produced. In the history of World War II, there are tanks that were "unlucky". Some of them were ahead of their time, some were hopelessly behind the times. One of these combat vehicles was the Italian heavy tank "P 26/40". Promising development stalled for years due to technological problems, and as a result, this tank did not become massive and did not have an impact on the battlefields. The "P 26/40" was one of the last riveted hull tanks in its class. In this, it differed from the similar geometry and basic parameters of the Soviet T-34 with its cast and welded parts and assemblies. The second feature was a semi-elliptical spring suspension with rollers assembled in carts. It seemed conditionally vulnerable, unlike more modern form factors. The third problem that was never solved was the engine. Nevertheless, the "P 26/40" was a powerful offensive combat vehicle, which had good armament and driving performance. With a weight of 26 tons, its speed was to 40 km/h on paved roads, and it could autonomously overcome to 280 km. Armor with a thickness of 40-60 mm provided protection against bullets, fragments, mines, and tangential impacts of shells. The main gun of the "P 26/40" was a 75 mm Ansaldo L/34 cannon and two 8 mm Breda machine guns. The crew of "P 26/40" consisted of three people. The commander was in the turret, and served as a gunner.

Our beautiful felt lilies make lovely decorations, with wire in the stem to easily place them in your home. Each one is expertly handmade by skilled Fair Trade artisans from sustainable materials.

Whether you’re looking to brighten up a dull corner of your home, add a decorative accent to your office, or give a thoughtful housewarming gift, this faux orchid arrangement is the perfect choice. Its classic white colour and lifelike design complement any decor style, from minimalist and modern to traditional. Product Specifications: Overall Height: 66 cm Overall Width: 45 cm Pot Dimensions: 13.5 cm (diameter) × 14.5 cm (height) Material: Film flowers, plastic stems, ceramic pot Colour: White with yellow stamens Package Includes: 1 artificial orchid plant with ceramic pot

SS Great Britain is a former passenger steamship and it was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859), for transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City. Great Britain is a former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. She was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. She was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859), for the Great Western Steamship Company's transatlantic service between Bristol and New York City. While other ships had been built of iron or equipped with a screw propeller, Great Britain was the first to combine these features in a large ocean-going ship. She was the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean, which she did in 1845, in 14 days. When launched in 1843, Great Britain was by far the largest vessel afloat. But her protracted construction time of six years (1839–1845) and high cost had left her owners in a difficult financial position, and they were forced out of business in 1846, having spent all their remaining funds refloating the ship after she ran aground at Dundrum Bay in County Down near Newcastle in what is now Northern Ireland, after a navigation error. In 1852 she was sold for salvage and repaired. Great Britain later carried thousands of emigrants to Australia from 1852 until being converted to all-sail in 1881. Three years later, she was retired to the Falkland Islands, where she was used as a warehouse, quarantine ship and coal hulk until she was scuttled in 1937, 98 years after being laid down. After the initial success of its first liner, SS Great Western of 1838, the Great Western Steamship Company collected materials for a sister ship, tentatively named City of New York. The same engineering team that had collaborated so successfully on Great Western—Isambard Brunel, Thomas Guppy, Christopher Claxton and William Patterson—was again assembled. This time however, Brunel, whose reputation was at its height, came to assert overall control over the design of the ship—a state of affairs that would have far-reaching consequences for the company. Construction was carried out in a specially adapted dry dock

After the cancellation of the T-43, a replacement for the T-34 was still desired and work began on the T-44 in late 1943. Three prototypes were produced, with a 122 mm armed design being rejected. The 85 mm variant was accepted for production, which commenced in 1944 and the tank remained in service until the 1970s. The medium tank “T-44” could have become the best tank of World War II, but it never fired a shot on the battlefield. This combat vehicle was created in 1943 but never came into the front lines. In the last years of the war, the Soviet command realized that despite their quantity and decent mobility and reliability, the “T-34” tanks, even with the 85mm gun modification, were inferior to the best German armored vehicles - the “Tiger II” and “Panther” tanks. In head-to-head battles, the Soviet tanks had no chance due to their weak armor protection. Therefore, it was decided to create a tank with similar mobility and long-range capabilities as the “T-34”, but with significantly reinforced frontal armor. Thus, the “T-44” was born. It underwent significant modifications. The decision was made to abandon the Christie suspension, and increase the power of the gun while maintaining the advantages of a medium "cruiser" tank. The result was a powerful, fast, and well-protected combat vehicle capable of combining the armor protection of a heavy tank with the mobility of a medium one. Modifications were released with 100 mm and even 122 mm caliber guns, but due to the vehicle's weight increase, they had to be abandoned in favor of the 85 mm gun created based on the rapid-fire D5-T gun. Despite its worthy characteristics, the “T-44” was not put into mass production until the end of World War II, so as not to disrupt the production cycle of the “T-34-85”, which had similar parameters. However, after the war, the tank was produced in large batches and remained in service with the Soviet army until the 1970s.

The first known crane machine was the shadouf, a water-lifting device that was invented in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) and then appeared in ancient Egyptian technology. Construction cranes later appeared in ancient Greece, where they were powered by men or animals (such as donkeys), and used for the construction of buildings. Larger cranes were later developed in the Roman Empire, employing the use of human treadwheels, permitting the lifting of heavier weights People began to invent devices designed to increase human strength from the moment of building activity of mankind. Therefore, it is impossible to say who invented the lifting crane. However, we can observe samples of large-scale work created using lifting machines. And the most impressive of them are the Egyptian and Latin American pyramids. And the installation of the idols of Easter Island maybe was not without the simplest cranes. Through centuries of technological progress, the lifting machines had a long line of reincarnations and turned into engineering masterpieces, but the basic principle of their operation remained the same: a heavy platform, a long jib, and a block system. This design allows you to solve several main tasks of the crane: to increase the mass of the raised cargo, the height to which it needs to be lifted, and the force attached to this process. Modern cranes have no limit in all these parameters. Therefore, this symbol of construction is an interesting model for technical creativity.The designers of “Metal Time” analyzed many types of lifting machines and as the basis for their new self-assembling model chose a prototype of the port crane. The model demonstrates a large-scale mechanism for working with big loads. Therefore, it was called “Mighty Machine”.

The first production version of the Sherman, the most common American tank, with an amazing total of 49,234 vehicles manufactured. The Sherman first saw combat in North Africa. The medium tank "M4" is one of the most mass-produced tanks of World War II. It stands alongside other legendary "victory tanks" as it successfully fought in many local conflicts even after the war. The "Sherman," named after a hero of the American Civil War, has become the subject of numerous books, films, and comics. Its successful design and the possibility of modifications made this tank almost irreplaceable in battles. The "M4" began serial production in 1942 and was adopted by the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. Over 50,000 tanks of various modifications were produced, but they all retained the original design. The "Sherman" was operated by two driver mechanics on the main platform, and three crew members in the turret were responsible for its combat power. The main weapon of the "M4" was a 75mm tank gun. In some modifications, it was a mortar or even a flamethrower. Machine guns or automatic cannons were used for close combat. The chassis consisted of three bogies with two rollers each on a spring suspension and leading wheels.

The earliest sundials known from the archaeological record are shadow clocks from ancient Egyptian astronomy and Babylonian astronomy. Presumably, humans were telling time from shadow-lengths at an even earlier date, but this is hard to verify. Once upon a time, a mighty Red Dragon, the Lord of the ocean, fell in love with the Sun, which made its waters sparkle like billions of diamonds. But the vast thickness of the sky separated them. The dragon asked his brother, the Lord of the air, to lift the waves of the ocean higher and higher. But he has never reached the beautiful face of the Sun. Then he decided to present all the treasures, stored at the bottom to the Luminary. But the rays of the Sun have not been able to break through the water column. In desperation, they turned to the Heavenly Emperor. And the Almighty answered them: a million years will pass when the world will change and the mountains will sink, and the bottom of the ocean will rise, and the sun will fall on the Earth, and only at this last moment will you be destined to meet. Since then, the Red Dragon has been watching his Love and counts down the years. No, this is not an ancient Asian legend. We just came up with it looking how the "Sun Chaser" prefabricated sundial works. You can come up with many of your versions. In Asian mythology, dragons are the foundation of everything. These creatures have many forms, but they represent the four elements: fire, water, air and earth. With their unlimited power over the Earth and the creatures inhabiting it, even the most powerful dragons are powerless against the invincible Time. Therefore, to create a model of a sundial in the shape of a dragon was an ingenious idea. As a result of a bold design idea, a beautiful composition was born that tells of a Red Dragon that wants to reunite with the Sun, but only by following it with the gaze of its jade eyes, counting down the hours of eternity. A beautiful legend has found its embodiment in metal, thanks to the efforts of the engineers of "Metal Time". The Metal Time team, while creating the Sun Chaser, was inspired by the history of human observation over time and Asian mythology. Of course, the basis of the sundial was a fixed piece that casts a shadow on the timeline, but our engineers and designers decided to improve this design. The result is an art object that will bring a lot of pleasure to both lovers of technical creativity and connoisseurs of beauty.

The Tiger was a German heavy tank of the Second World War. Development of a heavy tank design had been initiated in 1937, the initial design contract was awarded to Henschel. Another design contract followed in 1939, and was given to Porsche. Both prototype series used the same turret design from Krupp. The main differences were in the hull, transmission, suspension and automotive features. Summer 1942. Europe is lit. Nearly all countries in the region have found themselves drawn into Germany's scope of influence and are invading from all facades. The anti-Hitler coalition deals tangible blows to the Axis armies. For the first time in Germany, British bombs are exploded. The Americans block the Japanese fleet at Midway and the Solomon Islands. However, the attack on the Wehrmacht's military machine cannot is unstoppable. Because a new player, the Tiger heavy tank, went into the battle arena. This 24-ton vehicle with 88 mm main gun, 10 cm frontal armor, a duo machine gun, a mortar, and a 40 km / h travelling speed, turned out to be Third Reich's irresistible attacking force. "Tiger," the new technologies' embodiment of its time, still has significant interest among military equipment fans. This tank was movable, well-armed, and easily controlled using the steering wheel and pedals, just like a car. These factors worked in favor of the fact that the "Tiger" stayed in service until the end of the Second World War with virtually no deep modernization. "Metal Time" welcomes you to plunge into the legendary combat vehicles' history with the modular "Ponderous Panzer" model. The model retains all the original "Tiger's" features, including the "chess" arrangement of the rollers, the shape of the hull and turret, the command turret, and the gun. The tracks made up of individual tracks supplement realism and make you work hard when assembling them. The tank comprises a spring engine and can overpower small obstacles while driving. Cutting the set precisely does away with the likelihood of cuts in the event of assembling. The parts closely fit into each other and will not lead to joint problems.

Obstacles do not block the path, they are the path! All-terrain vehicles designed for rough and soggy terrain. The key feature of this ATV is the large wheels with an onboard system to inflate or deflate them, which allows vehicles to travel through water, cross brushwood, scramble and climb up thin ice. This technology helps customers to overcome obstacles, to solve their pains, to value trust and collaboration. Many secrets of the planet would not have been discovered if people had not invented cars that could drive along the most difficult route. There are no obstacles for all-terrain vehicles since obstacles are their usual road. Powerful engine, large low-pressure wheels, independent suspension, sealed windows and doors - and you are ready to search for treasures where no man has gone before. ATVs have gone through many transformations, and now engineers are inventing more and more new configurations - from amphibians to rovers. Therefore, all-terrain vehicles are an eternal source of inspiration for technical creativity. The designers of ‘’Metal Time’’ took the Ukrainian ‘’SHERP’’ all-terrain vehicle with ultra-low-pressure wheels as the basis for the ‘’Trophy Hunter’’ self-assembly model. Such machines have long been working in remote areas of the planet. But the creators could not resist the temptation to give the model futuristic features, thanks to which it became like a character in a science fiction film about the conquest of other planets. Space opera lovers will love it.

Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the "house".The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. The invention of mechanisms has always been aimed to facilitate human labor. Therefore, in the era of large-scale construction in the 15-16 centuries, an earth-moving machine could not but appear. It was invented by Leonardo da Vinci. But the first excavator appeared only after 500 years. The conventional boom and the bucket machine was invented by William Otis. Since then, technology has come a long way, but the form and functionality of excavators have not changed conceptually. This is all the same combination of a crane and a bucket (shovel) for moving soil. Now earthen machines have many varieties and purposes. They perform their tasks on the surface of the earth, underground, and even underwater. Excavators have become one of the main helpers of people on the planet. The “Tireless Digger” self-assembly model has become a continuation of the collection of heavy special equipment in the “Metal Time” DIY kits. The excavator is a complex and spectacular machine that deserves its place among the collection of models in your home. Therefore, our engineers made it very realistic and functional. After assembly, which is a challenging and interesting process, the excavator model is even capable of digging soft soil such as sand. True, this can only be done by manually operating the boom and bucket. And the “Tireless Digger” moves on a caterpillar track independently with the help of a winding mechanism. The reliability of the details of the model, the presence of a spring winding mechanism, and a lot of components make the assembly of this model an interesting task with a consistently wonderful result.

Throughout mankind's existence, music has been the primary means for expressing emotions, building a psycho-emotional state both at individual and group levels. Initially, music creation was based on vibrating natural materials. While stationary objects were used for extracting rhythmic sounds, tonal sounds were extracted from string-like vibrations. The development took the human, technical thought millenniums before we could hear music in all its splendour. IT was up to until when Bartolomeo Cristoforo invented the piano in the 18th century in Italy that musical instruments attained their true beauty and complexity. This complicated keyboard-string mechanism has produced the finest musical masterpieces in mankind's history. "Royal" in translation implies "royal". This is the actual king with regards to musical instruments, the peak of mankind's technical genius.