Rotatable Mechanical Orrery — Wooden Solar System Model (Light Beige, Painted Planets)
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$159.00
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$479.00
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- Advanced
- ~7 hrs
- 316 pcs
- 14+
- ≈ $23 per hour of building
Complex mechanisms — for builders who love detail.
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- Precision laser-cut wooden parts — satisfying, clean fit
- Illustrated step-by-step manual — every step drawn out
- A display piece you’ll be proud of for years
Build details & dimensions
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Build time
- ~7 hrs
- Pieces
- 316
- Recommended age
- 14+
- Finished size
- 15.7 × 15.7 × 13.8 in (400 × 400 × 350 mm)
What’s in the box
- All pre-cut wooden sheets and every part you need to finish the model
- Illustrated, step-by-step manual — follow it like a recipe
- No workshop needed — no saw, no drill, no special tools
Shipping & delivery
- Free US shipping on every order, fully tracked
- Ships within 1 business day, arrives in 2–3 business days
- Delivery window shown right under the Add to cart button
- Tracking link by email as soon as your order ships
Our guarantee
- Missing or broken part? Free replacement — just send a photo
- 30-day happiness guarantee — not the right fit? Send it back within 30 days, even opened, for a refund
- Real people, fast answers — we reply within 24 hours
At a glance
Everything you need to know before you build.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Build time
- ≈ 7 hrs
- Pieces
- 316
- Age
- 14+
- Finished size
- 15.7 × 15.7 × 13.8 in (400 × 400 × 350 mm)
- Per hour of building
- ≈ $23
The story
Inside the Rotatable Mechanical Orrery
Bring the solar system to your tabletop with this rotatable Mechanical Orrery—an engaging wooden model that teams hands-on building with clear mechanical motion. Turn the manual crank and watch painted planetary spheres orbit the central sun as visible gears and a spiraled support do the work.
Key features:
- 316 numbered wooden pieces on printed sheets for step-by-step assembly
- No glue required: uses the included special wax for smooth movement
- All tools included so you can start building right away
- Manual crank and functioning gears that rotate planets along their orbits
- Finished height: over 30 cm; natural wood finish with painted planets in blue, orange and grey
This kit is made from natural wood and arrives as a sustainable, hands-on gift that doubles as a study aid and decorative object. It suits adult hobbyists and family builds—those who enjoy careful, focused assembly and a tactile, mechanical result. The instruction pack makes the process approachable, and the finished piece becomes a conversation starter on a desk, shelf, or mantel.
Ready to build? Add the Mechanical Orrery to your cart and start the project.
Your build, evening by evening
About 7 hours of building — that’s 4 relaxing, screen-free evenings.
- Evening 1 Unbox & lay the foundation Pop out the first pieces, follow the drawings and feel the frame take shape.
- Evening 2–3 The mechanism comes alive Gears mesh, axles turn — this is where it gets addictive.
- Evening 4 The final click — and the first spinFind the perfect spot on your shelf and enjoy the proud “I made that” moment.
Perfect for
- Experienced builders
- Engineers & tinkerers
- Collectors
- A detailed project
Every detail, up close
Precision you can see and feel.
What’s in the box
- All pre-cut wooden sheets and parts to finish the model
- Illustrated, step-by-step manual
- Retail box — ready to wrap
Anything extra (like AA batteries or craft glue) is listed in the description.
Giving it as a gift?
- Arrives in its sturdy printed retail box — ready to wrap
- Delivery window shown above — plan around the big day
- Not his style? 30-day happiness guarantee
From the Wooden Town sketchbook
A few evenings from now, this stands on your shelf.
Every bestseller gets its own sketch in our workshop — so you know exactly what you’re building before the first piece pops out.
- 316 precision-cut pieces
- ≈ 7 hrs of relaxed building
- Advanced level
No glue, no tools — and a free replacement if a part is ever missing.
Why buy from Wooden Town
Same wood. Very different experience.
You can find wooden kits in many places. Here’s what you only get with us.
| Feature | Wooden Town | Typical marketplace seller |
|---|---|---|
| Missing or broken part replaced — free | Fast, at no cost to you | Often paid shipping or weeks of waiting |
| Build time & difficulty on every kit | Shown up front on our kit pages | Rarely shown up front |
| Delivery window before you buy | Delivery window on product page & cart | Vague shipping info |
| FREE bonus build on orders $199+ | Added to your cart automatically | Not offered |
| 30-day happiness guarantee | 30-day returns, even opened | Often unopened items only |
| Rated 4.8★ by our customers | 100,000+ orders shipped | Ratings vary by seller |
Complete the set
How it works
Easier than it looks. More rewarding than you think.
Step 1: Unbox
Every part is precision laser-cut and packed on numbered wooden sheets.
Step 2: Build
Pop out the pieces and follow the illustrated manual — one satisfying step at a time.
Step 3: Show it off
Put it on display — and enjoy the proud “I made that” moment.
Stuck on a step? Our builder support team helps you finish — and replaces any missing part for free.
The Wooden Town Promise
Order today. Buy with confidence.
Every kit is checked before it ships. Missing or broken part? We replace it free. Not the right fit? Return it within 30 days, even opened, for a refund of the kit price (return shipping not included).
- Missing or broken part?We ship a replacement free of charge.
- 30-day happiness guaranteeNot the right fit? Send it back within 30 days, even opened, for a refund.
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Before you buy
Questions? Answers.
Do I need glue or tools?
Our mechanical models, marble runs and music boxes fit together without glue, and no special tools are needed. Some miniature house and book nook kits use a little craft glue — any extras are listed in the product description.
Is this kit right for a beginner?
Check the difficulty and build time shown above. Beginner and Intermediate kits are perfect first builds; Advanced kits have more complex mechanisms for builders who want a challenge.
Does the model really move?
Most of our kits do — gears turn, wheels roll, marbles run or music plays, powered by rubber bands, wind-up springs or a hand crank. A few are display models that stay still. The description says exactly what moves on this kit.
What if a piece is missing or breaks?
Free replacement — just send a photo of the piece. Add the part number if you can find it.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. It arrives in its sturdy printed retail box, ready to wrap. The delivery window shows under the Add to cart button.