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Working model kits are very popular with adults and kids as you get the challenge of assembling the model, but when it’s complete you’re left with something that’s both decorative and functional. Check out the latest working model kit deals below or keep scrolling for some inspiration.

Mould King 10171 Technik V8 Engine Model Building Kit

RAF S.E.5a Balsa Wood Aircraft

Tamiya Grasshopper RC Model Car Kit

ROKR Marble Run ‘Spaceport’

ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Pinball Machine 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Stagecoach & Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Viking Dragon Ship

Timberkit’s Stephenson Rocket Model

Guillows Supermarine Spitfire Flying Model
Working models are a great way to enjoy what you’ve built long after you’ve finished
Model kits are wonderful educational gifts as you can learn how things work as you assemble them and pick up new skills along the way. Some will even continue to provide more value after completion as they are working model kits – i.e. they’re more than just a static model.
There are loads of different working model kits available on the market, so it can be hard to decide which are the ones for you, but below we’ve tagged the most popular options.

Wooden working model kits
This selection of wooden working model kits are a great addition to any collection and a wonderful gift for adults or kids. Choose from working models of clocks, gramophones, cars, pinball tables, carousels and a wide range of other challenging model kits.
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- Under £20
- £20 to £40
- £40 to £100
- Over £100

ROKR Steam Engine 3D Wooden Kit

Robotime 3D Globe Puzzle

Timberkit’s Stephenson Rocket Model

Guillows North American P-51D Mustang

UGEARS Steampunk Airship

de Havilland Tiger Moth Balsa Wood Kit

ROKR Luminous Globe 3D Wooden Puzzle

RAF S.E.5a Balsa Wood Aircraft

DW Hobby Sunbird Glider RC Balsa Wood

ROKR Viking Dragon Ship

Working model kits for adults
These more complex, working model kits can be difficult and come with many small or intricate pieces, so most of these kits are geared towards adults.
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- Under £40
- £40 to £100
- Over £100

Rolife Classic Carousel & Music Box

Wilesco 409 Showmans Engine

ROKR Racing Car 3D Wooden Model

Wilesco D320 Steam Lorry with Radio Control

Wilesco D3 Stationary Steam Engine

ROKR Viking Dragon Ship

ROKR Stagecoach & Music Box 3D Wooden Puzzle

ROKR Mechanical Butterfly Figurine

Mamod TE1A Steam Traction Engine

ROKR Zodiac Wall Clock

Metal working model kits
Metal working models and kits tend to be much more complex – for example model engine kits or stationary steam engines. As a result, they’re considerably more expensive and definitely models geared towards adults.
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- Under £40
- £40 to £100
- Over £100

Wilesco D5 Stationary Steam Engine

Wilesco D320 Steam Lorry with Radio Control

ROKR Mechanical Butterfly Figurine

RETROL Beam Steam Engine Model Kit

Wilesco D21 Stationary Steam Engine

Wilesco D22 Stationary Steam Engine

Wilesco D10 Stationary Steam Engine

Wilesco D6 Stationary Steam Engine

POXL 4-Cylinder Engine Model Kit
