Mike's Model Mania: Midwest Products 105-IC Townhouse Kit Review
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend your time? Look no further than the Midwest Products 105-IC 2-Story Townhouse Crafts Kit! As a former pilot, I've always been interested in building model planes and recently decided to branch out into model homes. This kit is the perfect way to get started.
The Midwest Products 105-IC kit is a great learning tool for anyone in grades 6 through 12. It teaches the fundamentals of sound wood frame construction, framing walls with balloon framed walls, and roof framing. The second story even includes the use of floor joists and sub-floor sheathing. The kit comes with Micro-Cut Quality balsa wood, working drawings, instructions, cutting tools, nails, glue, layout pencil, measuring tape, custom miter jig, and a Styrofoam work base that doubles as a display base for the completed model. Plus, the food pad measures approximately 1.5 x 2 feet, giving you plenty of space to work.
One of the best things about this kit is that it's framed in accordance with accepted building codes. This means you're not just building a pretty model; you're also learning how to build a real house! I also appreciate that the kit is complete with all the tools needed to get started. I didn't have to go searching for anything else to complete the project.
Who would this kit be a good fit for? Anyone who loves building models or is interested in learning more about construction. It's also a great way to get kids interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects. Plus, once you're done building the model, you have a beautiful display piece to show off.
Now, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pros:
- Great learning tool for grades 6 through 12
- Framed in accordance with accepted building codes
- Complete kit with all tools needed
- Helps teach the fundamentals of sound wood frame construction
- Comes with a Styrofoam work base that doubles as a display base
Cons:
- Price may be a bit steep for some at $180.27
Overall, I highly recommend the Midwest Products 105-IC 2-Story Townhouse Crafts Kit. It's a fun and educational way to spend your time, and you'll end up with a beautiful display piece once you're done. As someone who loves building models, I can't recommend this kit enough. So what are you waiting for? Start building today!
Bottom Line: If you're looking for a fun and educational model building project, the Midwest Products 105-IC 2-Story Townhouse Crafts Kit is the way to go. With all the tools you need included, it's a great way to learn about construction and have fun at the same time. 8.5/10.
The Midwest Products 105-IC kit is a great learning tool for anyone in grades 6 through 12. It teaches the fundamentals of sound wood frame construction, framing walls with balloon framed walls, and roof framing. The second story even includes the use of floor joists and sub-floor sheathing. The kit comes with Micro-Cut Quality balsa wood, working drawings, instructions, cutting tools, nails, glue, layout pencil, measuring tape, custom miter jig, and a Styrofoam work base that doubles as a display base for the completed model. Plus, the food pad measures approximately 1.5 x 2 feet, giving you plenty of space to work.
One of the best things about this kit is that it's framed in accordance with accepted building codes. This means you're not just building a pretty model; you're also learning how to build a real house! I also appreciate that the kit is complete with all the tools needed to get started. I didn't have to go searching for anything else to complete the project.
Who would this kit be a good fit for? Anyone who loves building models or is interested in learning more about construction. It's also a great way to get kids interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects. Plus, once you're done building the model, you have a beautiful display piece to show off.
Now, let's talk about the pros and cons.
Pros:
- Great learning tool for grades 6 through 12
- Framed in accordance with accepted building codes
- Complete kit with all tools needed
- Helps teach the fundamentals of sound wood frame construction
- Comes with a Styrofoam work base that doubles as a display base
Cons:
- Price may be a bit steep for some at $180.27
Overall, I highly recommend the Midwest Products 105-IC 2-Story Townhouse Crafts Kit. It's a fun and educational way to spend your time, and you'll end up with a beautiful display piece once you're done. As someone who loves building models, I can't recommend this kit enough. So what are you waiting for? Start building today!
Bottom Line: If you're looking for a fun and educational model building project, the Midwest Products 105-IC 2-Story Townhouse Crafts Kit is the way to go. With all the tools you need included, it's a great way to learn about construction and have fun at the same time. 8.5/10.
