This 2.5D wooden model is inspired by German airships of the early 20th century and is named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. It features movable elements and comes with a frame that you can hang on the wall or place on a table or shelf. The Ugears 2.5D ...This 2.5D wooden model is inspired by German airships of the early 20th century and is named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
It features movable elements and comes with a frame that you can hang on the wall or place on a table or shelf. The Ugears 2.5D Zeppelin is a picture model somewhere between a flat 2D image and a 3D model, offering 3 perspectives (side view, enlarged cabin view, and front view). It has various movable parts, such as propellers, rudders, and stabilizers, that bring life to your puzzle! The first Zeppelins had a long cylindrical body made of fabric stretched over a rigid metal structure.
Inside were large gas cells that provided static lift. Engines with reversible thrust, propellers, and a complex tail assembly on the outside ensured propulsion, maneuverability, and stability. In 1929, the airship Graf Zeppelin circled the globe in 21 days.
In addition to passenger transport, Zeppelins were used as bombers during World War I and for scientific research projects in peacetime. The Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937, marked the end of the passenger flight era, but modern Zeppelins, which are filled with helium instead of flammable hydrogen, continue to be used, primarily for sightseeing, advertising, and aerial photography of sports stadiums. The 2.5D picture puzzle Zeppelin is an entertaining DIY project for anyone looking to enhance their home or office with a touch of aviation history.