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he CubicFun 3D Puzzle of the Notre Dame de Paris is a fantastic model kit that offers both a challenging and deeply satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts. The intricate design captures the architectural beauty of the iconic cathedral with impressive attention to detail, from the ornate facades to the famous rose windows.What sets this puzzle apart is its moveable elements, which add an interactive and dynamic aspect to the finished model. The high-quality foam board pieces are sturdy, precisely cut, and fit together seamlessly without the need for glue or tools. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, though the complexity of the build will keep you engaged for hours.This is a large and challenging puzzle, ideal for adults or experienced builders looking for a rewarding project. Completing it provides a sense of accomplishment and leaves you with a stunning display piece that pays homage to one of the world’s most famous landmarks.Whether you’re a puzzle lover or a fan of architectural models, this CubicFun 3D puzzle is a must-try. It’s both a creative and relaxing activity that results in a masterpiece you’ll be proud to show off! Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable and engaging project.

If you know someone that like puzzles, this is a whole new twist. It takes awhile to complete which gives you a lot of time keeping in your mind occupied in a creative way. I have it sitting on a shelf with my legos. This was fun to try something different than Legos

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.

Let me start by saying I enjoy building models. I enjoyed building this. Sometimes.But sometimes it felt like waaaaay too much tedium. I almost always had to trim down the plastic around the windows to prevent it from blocking tabs or holes. So, make sure you have a small exacto knife.Speaking of the windows, they were poorly labeled and I made a few mistakes that meant I had to take things apart and rebuild. With each rebuild, the tabs and holes became weaker and more difficult to work with, making the hole structure weak.I also think that some of the buttresses could have been better secured to keep themIn place instead of dangling all over the place, getting in the way, and being damaged. The pillars are sooooo delicate!I also think that the connection points between the aisles and the towers needs another connection point with a secure tab. The tab on one side was damaged when I tried to force them together. As a result of this one problem, my cathedral doesn’t stay together well. For such an important joint (where you’ll be opening/closing), it really needs a stronger joint.I am someone who puts together 1000 piece Lego sets in about 6 hours. This took me about 40-50 hours.So, don’t give this to someone unless you KNOW they really love cathedrals AND love tedious builds. Like, super tedious. AND that they are very detail oriented with surgeon hands. Give them the Lego version instead. It builds more quickly. It’s less delicate. And there’s a lot less frustration involved.