Valentine’s Day is usually a sea of velvet hearts and short-lived bouquets. But at Mechanical Models, we’ve always felt that "love" is a bit like a high-end kinetic engine: it’s not just about how it looks on the outside; it’s about how the internal components interact when the pressure is on....

At MechanicalModels.co.uk, we are often asked what makes a "mechanical model" different from a standard 3D puzzle. The answer lies in the mechanism. It’s that "Eureka!" moment when you connect the final gear, wind the spring, and watch a static object burst into life. When the engineers were developing and...

Whether you’re a meticulous Virgo or a daydreaming Pisces, there is something deeply satisfying about building something with your own two hands. But with so many mechanical puzzles and miniature worlds out there, how do you choose the one that fits your soul? We’ve looked to the cosmos to pair...