{"product_id":"cuckoo-house-diy-miniature-kit","title":"Cuckoo House DIY Miniature Kit | AnalogMaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCuckoo House DIY Miniature Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e builds into a working cuckoo clock housed inside a hand-assembled miniature Alpine cottage. On the hour, the cuckoo emerges — a fully functional timekeeping display piece that's earned through careful, rewarding construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most unique builds in our range: part clock, part miniature scene, entirely satisfying to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplexity Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimated Build Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Finished Size (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 × 13.0 × 20.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock Mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz, battery-operated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED set included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a DIY kit, not a finished model. It arrives as pre-cut pieces with a printed manual, and you build it yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlue, batteries and tools are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — they can't be shipped by air, so buy them locally before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 14+; the pieces are small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear a table you can leave set up for a few evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if you can follow an illustrated manual. It's a satisfying step up from the smallest kits: more pieces, more detail, but no special skills or tools needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is it when finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's designed to sit on a standard bookshelf between your books — roughly the footprint of a hardback, so measure your gap first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on a few evenings — roughly 6–12 hours depending on how fussy you are with the details. Many builders split it across a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customise or paint it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The wood takes acrylic paint well, and many builders add extra LED strips or small figures once the main build is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need glue, batteries or tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e Glue and batteries aren't included because they can't be shipped by air. You'll want craft glue (or wood glue) and no batteries for this model. A small craft knife and tweezers help with the finer pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with lights?\u003c\/strong\u003e No built-in lighting in this kit. If you want it lit, a short battery LED strip fits neatly behind the finished build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AnalogMaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52534927491374,"sku":"1005009105782276-SQ61","price":90.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5512\/9134\/files\/Cuckoo-House-DIY-Miniature-Kit-Book-Nook-Kit-Australia-43220721893690.webp?v=1788268618","url":"https:\/\/analogmaker.com\/products\/cuckoo-house-diy-miniature-kit","provider":"AnalogMaker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}