RIDING THE BEST CAROUSEL
The modern carousel emerged from early jousting traditions in Europe and the Middle East. Knights would gallop in a circle while tossing balls from one to another; an activity that required great skill and horsemanship.[citation needed] This game was introduced to Europe at the time of the Crusades from earlier Byzantine and Arab traditions.
Specifications
| Quantity of parts, pcs | 42 |
| Difficulty level, from 1 to 8 | 3 |
| Hours to assemble (average) | 3 |
| Model size (cm) | 12×11×11 |
| Model size (inch) | 4,72×4,33×4,33 |
| Package size | L |
| Stainless Steel |
| Metal Craft |
Prototype history
In times of the great antique empire’s wars, Persian horsemen practiced their skill through circular races. The task was to maintain speed and distance between the riders. Sometimes the task became more complicated: several circles were created and the riders alternately fired from their bows at the center, where the targets were located.
This exercise has been used for centuries in teaching horsemanship. In Europe, it acquired a ritual significance and was used as a jousting tournament. And then it became popular entertainment. In this kind, it was called the “carousel”. So from the military camps, the carousel moved to the central squares of medieval cities. The horses running in circles remained, but now joyful children sat on them. The carousel has gone through many incarnations in different versions of mechanisms and architecture. And so far, this technical solution is the best suited for modeling.
The designers of Metal Time creatively approached the historical image and retained its basic architecture: the outlines of a camping tent, a rotating disk, and figures arranged in a circle. In the version of “Riding the Best” the “Metal Time” models appear on the carousel. Thus, in addition to hours of technical creativity and interior decoration, model owners get the opportunity to study and show others our model range.
Features, benefits
The self-assembly model “Riding the Best” consists of a platform inside which is a rotating disk driven by an electric motor. The disk contains schematic images of the most popular ‘’Metal Time’’ models. Among them, you can recognize “Elusive Nautilus”, “Ukrainian Dream”, “Lifting Spirit”, “Roadway fantasy”, etc.
The classic canopy of the carousel is made in the form of a gears ornament. It is crowned with the “Metal Time” logo.
The carousel railing is also decorated with ornaments and a stylized company slogan: “Collect the best!”.
The “Riding the Best” model is made using colored stainless steel, which gives it an original look as a bright part of the model range. This turns it into a bright toy, a part of the installation, and an element of the decoration of the room.
The carousel moves due to the electric motor. The battery pack is located at the base of the model. All contacts and conductors are securely isolated and do not pose a threat of contact with the user’s skin.
Like all, ‘’Metal Time’’ DIY building sets, the “Riding the Best” model is made of eco-friendly stainless steel, used in the food industry, and approved for the production of consumer goods and toys.
Precise cutting of the set eliminates the possibility of cuts during the assembly process. The parts are precisely adjusted to each other and will not create problems when articulating.
The pleasant tactile sensations, strength, and aesthetics of brushed metal favorably distinguish steel parts from wooden or plastic used in other building kits.
Convenient flat packaging made of eco-friendly recyclable cardboard combines the compactness and aesthetics of a status gift.
Each purchase of a ‘’Metal Time’’ model receives a club badge, a thank you card, and a unique number assigned to each model. Joining the Metal Time club opens up additional opportunities for each buyer.
The “Riding the Best” model is a great gift for lovers of technical creativity, as well as the aesthetics of complex metal structures. Color details also turn the model into a wonderful toy.
This model will bring a festive atmosphere in a technical style to your interior. This could be a great gift for young designers and future engineers.
“Riding the Best” can become a decoration for a child’s room. And the presence of a model in a business interior will emphasize the originality of the owner’s character and his readiness for unexpected cheerful deeds.
The “Riding the Best” build model is intended for a wide range of users aged 14 and over.
The study and assembly of the model develop the skills of technical creativity and encourage the study of the history of science and technology. It is also a great family activity. Assembling the “Riding the Best” model will bring you a lot of fun minutes, but it will also make you work hard with your hands. After all, it consists of many parts, and assembling it is a worthy task for you. But then the whole family will be able to be proud of the common achievement. For clubs of interest and friendly companies, this is also an exciting and motivating activity.
CAROUSEL IS MADE WITH ELECTRONIC MECHANISM WHICH ALLOWS IT TO ROTATE
What is in the giftbox?
| Steel sheets, pcs | 3 |
| Pliers | YES |
| File | YES |
| Assembling Gloves | YES |
| Polishing cloth | YES |
| Collector’s Pin | YES |
| Club Stickers | YES |
Easy to fold
All parts are separated and connected with light finger pressure, which eliminates possible cuts or pricks during the assembly process.
The Metal Time kits comprises small parts that, under particular conditions, may be hazardous to children under the age of 14 years. If children are to carry out the model assembly, parents' supervision should be ensured.
User guide
14 languages User's guides will lead you through assembling process. In coming up with design for creative people, there is no borderline between imagination and reality.
Purpose
Models are made up of many, small parts, which may be dangerous to children under 14 years old. The assembly of the model by children under 14 should be carried out under the supervision of parents. Models research and assembly advance technical creativity skills inspire science and technology history research.
Models of Metal Time are active leisure and superb gifts, interior embellishments, installation elements, models and showcase stands.
To make them gatherable and exchangeable, each of our models is assigned a unique serial number. The Metal Time Owners' Club is a group of people who are zealous about designing.
The loyalty program of Metal Time presents owners of our construction sets with pleasant surprises. Our models do not require glue or adhesive. Each part snaps off the sheet, then firmly snaps together.
