Many people, both adults and children alike, are discovering that building models out of bricks and blocks can be an enjoyable as well as relaxing hobby. Plus, when you are done, you have a great-looking model to display. The new Model A Vintage Car by JMBricklayer is a new model that is fun to build as well as to show with real working lights.
The Model A Vintage Car building set comes with 1,297 plastic building pieces that can be assembled into a model of a old-time automobile that is 12.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide, and 5.5 inches tall. The set is suggested for builders ages 14 years and up. It is currently available directly from JMBricklayer as well as the JMBricklayer store on Amazon. The Model A Vintage Car normally sells for $69, but the company has provided a special coupon code for GeekDad and GeekMom readers. Use code VIPGEEK15 on Amazon for one month for 15% off the non-discounted price of the Model A. That drops the price to only $59! You can also use code VIPGEEK15 to save 15% on all non-discounted items at the JMBricklayer site for one year.
The pieces for the Model are organized into several numbered bags, which makes assembly easier. The full-color instruction manual for the vintage car is divided into 3 sections so you only need to open the bags with the numbers matching that section, making it easier to find the pieces you need. The instruction manual is fairly easy to follow. Each step lists the parts needed for that step and then shows where those new pieces go with the pieces for the step in full color and the existing build from previous steps faded so you can differentiate between the previous pieces and the new ones for that step. This helps builders focus on where to attach the new pieces. The manual also features some additional illustrations that shows parts at the actual size. This prevents having to take apart the build later because you did not see the minor difference and used the wrong piece.
The first phase of the build focuses on the chassis of the car. The second phase works on the main part of the body of the car. Finally, the third phase puts on the finishing touches. There is also an option to build the convertible version of the Model A without the top. As you are building, you will be running wire for the lights. This model does not just have working headlights, but also taillights, lights by the doors, and even an interior light inside the roof. Once built, you can open the hood to showcase the motor and the trunk even opens to reveal a rumble seat.
I have enjoyed building many models by JMBricklayer over the years and I have received many compliments about my finished models. A family friend came over to the house and saw the unopened box for the Model A Vintage Car. He loved to build models by a major name brand company and had not built a model in a while. So I asked if he would like to build the car because I wanted to get a new perspective on building models by JMBricklayer. Noah really enjoyed building the model and was surprised at how much it felt like he was building a model with bricks made that that big name brick company. He also found the included tool that made it easy to remove a part if you put it in the wrong place. He found the organization of parts into three numbered groups helpful, but would have like to have it divided up a bit more so you only had to open one or two bags at a time. Noah also liked the way the manual was organized but would have liked a few of the steps with lots of pieces to be broken into additional steps. However, there were only a few of those instances. Once the model was completed, Noah liked all of the details that went into making the car look great. He especially liked the lights which made the car even more realistic. He also expressed that he had a lot of fun building the vintage car and is looking at other model sets made by JMBricklayer. Thank you, Noah, for providing a fresh review of the Model A.
For more information on the Model A Vintage Car, visit the JMBricklayer website or their Amazon store. Be sure to watch for monthly sales at both sites to save even more. Don’t forget to use their exclusive code for GeekDad and GeekMom readers, VIPGEEK15, to save 15% on all non-discounted items at their store. The company is constantly releasing new sets in all different themes and styles. I continue to be impressed with each one I have built.
Here is a video of the Model A Vintage Car set.
Disclosure: GeekDad received a sample of this item for review purposes.
