Bojeux Matchitecture - Mississippi Boat

by Bojeux

Product Features

• Matchiteture is an easy and exciting technique, you simply need to cut and glue microbeams together, according to the plans
• Each model is built with wood sticks called microbeams, which are cut, stuck and joined according to detailed plans and by following the pages in order
• Every part of the construction is assembled directly on the acetate sheet provided in the packaged contents
• Starting with a single element, the microbeam, you'll create amazing constructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 18 x 9.8 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004W60R
• Item model number: 061404066306
• Manufacturer recommended age: 13 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,213 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With Matchitecture, the famous concept of miniaturized concept based upon microbeams, create miniatures of the most known constructions. This model of the Missisipi Boat is for an advanced level and it contains 4500 microbeams.

Product Description

MATCHITECTURE is an astonishing combination of architectural 3D puzzles, sculpture, and model-making. Create your own beautiful replica of this Mississippi Boat with this all-complete kit! Thanks to the MATCHITECTURE technique, it's now possible to complete projects in which you can take pride. Starting with a single element-the MICROBEAM-you'll create an amazing construction. MATCHITECTURE is an easy and exciting technique: you simply need to cut and glue MICROBEAMS together, according to the plans.Contents: 1 assembly board with clear acetate sheet, 4 clips, 1 MICROBEAM cutter, 4,500 MICROBEAMS (2 1/8 long) 1 wood glue (4 oz.), tweezers, 2 flags and instructions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a toy for kids, August 7, 2001

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Thomas J Andersen (Webster, NY USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bojeux Matchitecture - Mississippi Boat (Toy)

I recently purchased the Matchitecture Mississippi Boat and can safely say that so far it has given me many hours of enjoyment. This is not a "toy" for kids and takes a lot of time and patience to put together. I highly recommend this for all adults who enjoy putting together detailed models. The instructions that come with the kit are perfect and leave no detail of the process out. Each sheet of the instructions is placed under an acetone sheet that is used to glue the pieces together on. The only thing that does not come in this kit is a piece of sandpaper for sanding off rough edges. I hope everyone who purchases this model will enjoy the experience of building their own Mississippi Boat as much as I have!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to teach patience !, January 28, 2002

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"frenchmom" (Suffolk, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bojeux Matchitecture - Mississippi Boat (Toy)

I bought this boat for my 10 years old son : After I spent a few minutes showing him how to safely cut his little beans to the correct lengh, and how to glue them together... He had NO problem building it !!... He was very meticulous with it and loved it... My other sons are not as patient, so they would work on it for few days in a row, then "abandon" it for a few weeks, then go back on it, etc... but they ALL loved the results of having built their own boat ! This became a "family project" with my 10 years old son "in charge"... Great to unite all your kids around one table and to have some quiet time in your house ! I have put a 3 stars on durability as this is a model to "expose" not to play with... I have put 4 stars on Educational value as this doesn't teach many things... but he certainly teaches to be cautious, meticulous and patient... and a 5 stars for "how much fun is this toy ?" since all of my 4 sons enjoyed it for many hours, and I enjoyed the silence I had in my house while they were working on it ! you can't beat that !!...