The puzzle is great. Great detail and really challenging and fun to build. But one thing caught me off guard much too late into the process of building it. Almost built the whole thing before I realized the plastic windows were glossy on one side and flat on the other. Couldn't believe I didn't catch this at the start and how it adversely impacted the appearance of the model. I couldn't find anywhere in the instructions directing which side of the plastic windows face outward.
By the time I realized it I had reflective glossy and non-reflective flat windows facing the exterior. Unfortunately most of them I placed were reflective on the exterior. To get as much uniformity as I could I had to take apart one complex section to flip one window strip. But two windows on the tower section still have the flat side out since it was too much dismantling to reverse those.
There are a few sets of window strips where the end of the building curves that might have a pre-bend in them to determine what the intention was for the placement of these windows. I can't recall if that is the case. I hope this helps others to realize that the window elements are critical as to what side faces outward. Maybe there is something in the instructions I missed but I'm very meticulous and technically minded in general and if I could miss this I'm sure others can as well.
Another warning. The flying buttresses are very slender and sensitive to buckling and are somewhat tricky to get in. I lightly bucked three or four of them until I figured out how to get them to slide in without imposing excessive twisting or tweaking. They require some force to get in so just treat them with extra care.
Also follow the directions and color coding very closely. I took for granted some pieces were identical but they are not...the flying buttresses specifically. I also put in one piece that looked symmetrical 180 degrees off. I found out much later when putting the main building sections together that the adjoining connection to this piece did not align. Luckily is was a long flat upper floor piece that simply rotated up and slid out and then rotated horizontally and easily slid back in.
I loved the final product over all and commend the people who designed it and I blame myself mostly for my errors in putting it together. I hope my trials and errors prevents others to not have to struggle in those areas I had trouble with.
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CubicFun Notre Dame de Paris 3D Puzzle Model Kit, highlighting the superb craftsmanship and awe-inspiring interior of this great architecture. This precise reproduction gives you a chance to own a piece of history and enjoy superb puzzle challenges in the presence of their majesty and splendor.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
Update 10/22.19:
I finished the project and enjoyed every minute of it. I only found one sheet of pieces that were not printed accurately, but they didn't impact the final results very much. I added some lights and am very pleased with the results. (see video). A few tips: take time with the windows and align them carefully. They do fit the frames of the pieces accurately. Also, the mylar sheets have a protective sheet of plastic that should be removed before adhering the windows. A few drops of glue will keep some of the ornamentation on the roofs in place. This is an excellent puzzle and well-worth the money!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
I only have about one quarter of the model finished. This is my rainy day project. This is a model you want to savor and patiently assemble. At this point I can say that the directions are excellent and the diagrams are easy to understand. The pieces themselves are superb in fit and finish. They punch out easily, and organized by number on sheets. Yes, you do have to flip through the many sheets to locate the pieces, but I don’t see any way to circumvent this. The stained glass transparencies are finely detailed and adhere to the pieces using double sided tape. When finished, I plan to place some small led lights inside to illuminate this wonderful structure from within. Do some price shopping for this model as I’ve seen prices vary by about $30.00. This puzzle would make an excellent gift for the right person.Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019
Update 10/22.19:
I finished the project and enjoyed every minute of it. I only found one sheet of pieces that were not printed accurately, but they didn't impact the final results very much. I added some lights and am very pleased with the results. (see video). A few tips: take time with the windows and align them carefully. They do fit the frames of the pieces accurately. Also, the mylar sheets have a protective sheet of plastic that should be removed before adhering the windows. A few drops of glue will keep some of the ornamentation on the roofs in place. This is an excellent puzzle and well-worth the money!
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