Matchbuilder 1908 Electric Tram Car Matchstick Model Kit MK6101

Model Overview

Matchbuilder’s MK6101 kit recreates an electric tram car from around 1908. The subject ran between Ealing and Hammersmith, and the finished matchstick model is designed for display.

Construction Features

The kit contains wooden matchsticks, cardboard formers, glue and step-by-step instructions. The formers provide a guide for the tram body as you line up and attach the matchsticks.

Build Experience

Follow the instructions to fit and glue the matchsticks to the card formers. The formers guide the basic shape, leaving you to focus on spacing and alignment.

Display & Collection

The finished tram suits a collection of early street transport models. The subject’s conductor pole picked up power for the full-size tram, and the kit builds a static display.

Key Features

• Subject: Electric tram car circa 1908
• Includes instructions, matches, card formers and glue
• Instructions provided in English
• Assembly: Fit and glue the matchsticks to card formers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this kit intended for?

The supplied card formers and instructions make this an easy build for hobbyists who enjoy placing and gluing small wooden parts.

What does the kit include?

The kit includes wooden matchsticks, cardboard formers, glue and instructions.

Does the kit arrive ready for display or require assembly?

This is a matchstick model kit that requires assembly and construction before display; it is designed to be built by the purchaser.

Does the model have a working motor?

It builds a static display model. The original tram took power through a conductor pole mounted above the top deck.

What subject does this kit represent?

It represents a 1908 electric tram car, a classic transport subject that suits display and period street scene modelling.

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