DIY kit (The Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter) Mechanical Model Kit
Mechanical Model Kit — The Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter
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Leonardo da Vinci's aerial screw, with its radial engine and glowing firebox.
- ≈ 3 hrs to build, phone put away
- A display piece, built with your own hands
- Free ebook with your kit
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5–15 business days to your door, shipping time included
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- Delivered in 5–15 business days
- Free shipping on qualifying orders
- Missing piece? We send a new one
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- Intermediate
- 154pieces
- 11,1 × 9,4 × 25,5 cmbuilt
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Leonardo da Vinci's aerial screw, with its radial engine and glowing firebox.
A tribute to the helicopter Leonardo da Vinci dreamed up, reimagined as an industrial machine: turn the crank and the double rotor starts spinning, the pistons of the radial engine come alive and a firebox lights up in reddish orange. 154 pieces, about three hours, no glue.
A mechanical model kit that comes alive with a turn of the crank
It's the centerpiece of the series: a six-cylinder engine with pistons that rise and fall, a double spiral rotor driven by hand, and a small glowing firebox at the heart of the engine. The 154 pieces snap together without glue, step by step. The result is the tallest, most impressive machine in the collection.
Who is it for? For anyone fascinated by inventions and engineering. For the man who has everything—a gift he builds, then displays.
Dimensions once built: 11.1 × 9.4 cm footprint, 25.5 cm tall.
What's in the Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter kit
What's in the box
- The pre-cut helicopter parts (154 pieces)
- The mechanism, the crank and the firebox light
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions
Recommended for ages 14+.
Get the right tools
To see which tools really help during the build, read our tools guide.
Your questions about the Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter
Your questions about this kit
Does the rotor really turn?
Yes: the crank drives the double rotor and the pistons of the radial engine.
Is it the hardest in the series?
It's the most detailed, with 154 pieces and a belt drive, for about three hours of building. It stays approachable if you follow the instructions step by step.
Is it made of wood?
No: the whole Industrial City series is made of rigid plastic parts, with a gold, bronze and black metal-look finish. That's what gives it the look of a real machine.
More questions? You'll find all our answers in the Nooko FAQ.
How the Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter compares to our other kits
For a shorter first machine, start with The Industrial City Morse Telegraph and its one-hour build. For a movement that turns continuously, try The Industrial City Lighthouse.
An aerial screw to build. A crank to turn.
This model is part of our mechanical model kits and our model kits for adults. Looking for a gift to build? Read our unique gift ideas for men. And for a scene that lights up between two books, discover our book nooks.
Reviews: they built their own model kit
★★★★★4,9/5 · 273 reviews of our kits
“The item was well packed and shipped on time. It's identical to the one advertised. It's exactly what I was looking for.”
“It's a superb model and super easy to build. Very nostalgic. The whole series is great and they can interact with each other. It's so much fun watching them move and l...”
“really beautiful kit, fast shipping, I love it, highly recommended 🙂”
“Excellent parts. Fast shipping. Always a pleasure.”
“I really can't wait to put it together - I'd already ordered this set before and it's so beautiful and so enjoyable to build that I wanted it again (to give as a gift)...”
“I haven't built it yet, but for the price, it's very well packed in a box with excellent presentation.”
“The puzzle is very delicate, you have to be careful when popping the pieces out at the end. I reinforced it with quick-dry glue, and the result is satisfying. I would ...”
“I hadn't realized it was a bit small 😁 But oh well, can't wait to build it. top”
“Very good, it comes with accessories and cannons.”
“Received in good condition. Exactly as described. Instructions a bit hard to follow.”
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How to build the model kit "The Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter"
No need to have built a model before: the pieces are laser-cut, the illustrated instructions show every step, and your phone can stay on the table.
Pop out the pieces
The pieces pop out of the wooden sheets by hand, in the order of the instructions. Nothing to cut, nothing to paint.
Fit together, step by step
Every step is illustrated. In one sitting or in twenty-minute sessions, at your own pace.
Bring it to life
Depending on the model: a mechanism to wind up, LEDs to connect, or simply a piece to display on your shelf.
Fine tweezers help with the smallest pieces; the recommended tools are listed on the product page.
How to build the model kit "The Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter"
≈ 3 hrs to build, with illustrated instructions for every step.
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Step 1Pop out
Put your phone away, open the box and pop out the pre-cut pieces.
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Step 2Assemble
Piece by piece, following the illustrated instructions. In one evening or over several.
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Step 3Set it in motion
The mechanism really moves. And you built it.
Why choose a wooden model kit from Nooko?
The same joy of building, without the bad surprises.
| What is included | Nooko | Often elsewhere |
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| Free shipping on qualifying orders | ||
| Free ebook: the guide to screen-free evenings | ||
| Broken or missing piece replaced with just a photo | ||
| A real person answers you | ||
| 30 days to change your mind, as long as the kit is not built |
FAQ: the model kit "The Industrial City Hand-Crank Helicopter"
Is it hard to build?
How long does it take?
And when it is done?
What if a piece is broken?
Shipping and returns
Free shipping on qualifying orders. Your order is delivered to your country in 5–15 business days, dispatch included. You get your tracking number by email as soon as your package ships.
30 days to change your mind: if the kit is not for you, send it back unbuilt and in its original packaging within 30 days, and we will refund you. Read our refund policy.
The exact contents of the kit, any power source and the recommended tools are described higher up on the product page. Have another question? You will find all the answers in the Nooko FAQ.
A question before you order?
A real person will answer you.
L'article a été bien emballé et expédié dans les délais. Il est identique à celui annoncé. C'est exactement ce que je cherchais.
C'est un superbe modèle et super facile à construire. Très nostalgique. Toute la série est géniale et ils peuvent interagir les uns avec les autres. C'est super amusant de les voir bouger et s'éclairer.
très beau kit, expédition rapide, je l'aime beaucoup, fortement recommandé 🙂
Excellentes pièces. Livraison rapide. Toujours un plaisir.
