Robotime DIY Pendulum Balance Road Tripper

DIY Pendulum Balance Road Tripper is a wooden mechanical model kit that becomes a tall road-trip-themed display with a car, roof-mounted items and a suspended pendulum structure. Once assembled, the balanced design responds to pushing or shaking, allowing the roof items to sway with the car as the model settles into motion.

Mechanical Features

• Finished model: A playful road-trip vehicle presented as a vertical pendulum balance display, combining a detailed car with freely swinging items mounted on its roof.
• Mechanism: The model uses a pendulum balance arrangement based on potential-energy conversion. Its suspended components are arranged to maintain balance while allowing controlled swaying.
• Movement or function: After assembly, the model can sway when pushed or shaken, with the roof items moving together with the car. Its function is manual and does not require a motor, batteries or winding.
• Build experience: The kit contains laser-cut wooden parts that are matched with illustrated instructions. The numbered components are designed to fit together without glue.

Model Details

• Product Type: Mechanical Model Kit
• Brand: Robotime
• Model: Road Tripper MCD03
• Piece Count: 228 pieces
• Recommended Age: 8 years and above
• Official Difficulty: 2 out of 5 stars
• Estimated Build Time: Approximately 3 hours
• Material: Plywood
• Power or Drive: Manual pendulum movement
• Assembly Requirements: No glue required; follow the illustrated assembly instructions.

Assembled Size

• Finished Model: 16 × 9.5 × 37.5 cm

Build It and See It Work

Assemble the numbered plywood components step by step to create the Road Tripper’s vehicle, support structure and suspended roof details. Once complete, give the model a gentle push or shake and watch the pendulum balance system respond as the car and roof items sway together.