Price : $39.99
Visible Horse - Scale-downed, anatomically accurate Visible Horse is ideal for studying the skeletal and vital systems of the horse. Illustrated guide explains the equine anatomy in detail.
Fun and educational though assembly is required. . I think people might be misled by the previous reviewer's comments about the Visible Horse, which neglected to mention a few important facts: The box and instructions both clearly state that the paints and modeling cement are sold separately.
The reason the organs are "putty colored" is because they're unpainted. You are expected to paint them yourself, which is part of the fun (and the point) of putting a model kit together. I wouldn't buy a paint-by-numbers kit and then be disappointed that it didn't come already painted, for instance.
The reason the model didn't fit together is because you didn't use the modeling cement, which is necessary for this. Household glue simply won't work. Fortunately the cement is very cheap. (I got mine for about a buck at the nearest craft store.) I have found that with the modeling cement, the Visible Horse fits together very well and with no problems.
It's been a lot of fun painting the organs and assembling the skeleton. We had an interesting discussion about what color to paint the spleen, and we were both amazed at how huge a horse's heart is compared to his brain. This is exactly the sort of interactive and educational fun I was hoping the model would provide; it sure beats looking at an anatomy chart.
My only complaint with the Visible Horse is that the paint and the cement are sold separately (it would've been more convenient if they'd been included), and the instructions are bare bones: How to put the model together, and that's it. Information about the organs and skeleton and how they work would've been a nice touch.
Overall, though, I enjoyed this product and I recommend it.
The reason the organs are "putty colored" is because they're unpainted. You are expected to paint them yourself, which is part of the fun (and the point) of putting a model kit together. I wouldn't buy a paint-by-numbers kit and then be disappointed that it didn't come already painted, for instance.
The reason the model didn't fit together is because you didn't use the modeling cement, which is necessary for this. Household glue simply won't work. Fortunately the cement is very cheap. (I got mine for about a buck at the nearest craft store.) I have found that with the modeling cement, the Visible Horse fits together very well and with no problems.
It's been a lot of fun painting the organs and assembling the skeleton. We had an interesting discussion about what color to paint the spleen, and we were both amazed at how huge a horse's heart is compared to his brain. This is exactly the sort of interactive and educational fun I was hoping the model would provide; it sure beats looking at an anatomy chart.
My only complaint with the Visible Horse is that the paint and the cement are sold separately (it would've been more convenient if they'd been included), and the instructions are bare bones: How to put the model together, and that's it. Information about the organs and skeleton and how they work would've been a nice touch.
Overall, though, I enjoyed this product and I recommend it.
Homeschooling Mama Likes This! . I bought this kit at a yard sale for a $1, and luckily when my daughter and I went to assemble it, all of the pieces were there! Apparently the previous owner hadn't read the directions - they had tried to put everything together using clear scotch tape and then gave up halfway through. It clearly says to use cement! I bought some at Walmart for $1.58 or some such nonsense.
So far my 11-year old and I have spent an hour on assembly - and we've gotten the legs, the skull and part of the rib cage glued down to the spine - we're taking it slow because we want to make sure the cement is really dry. Later on today we're going to do more. We're going to buy the paint to do the organs tomorrow.
It's been fun and educational so far. Neither of us have built a model, much less one that we've had to rip tape off of to correct some errors made my the previous owners, but we've enjoyed it.
So far my 11-year old and I have spent an hour on assembly - and we've gotten the legs, the skull and part of the rib cage glued down to the spine - we're taking it slow because we want to make sure the cement is really dry. Later on today we're going to do more. We're going to buy the paint to do the organs tomorrow.
It's been fun and educational so far. Neither of us have built a model, much less one that we've had to rip tape off of to correct some errors made my the previous owners, but we've enjoyed it.
Missing Parts . This is a fun project. My horse only came with half a heart (parts missing), so that was annoying.
Nightmare! . This "educational" toy is designed for 10 and up. That could be because only a 10 year old would not realize how poorly designed this thing is. It will require an IMMENSE amount of patience to complete. I have been helping my daughter with this toy for WAY TOO LONG. The pieces sort of snap together, but must all be glued. They then need to be positioned into the plastic body and somehow held with 10 hands that can contort into unexplainable positions to hold it all in alignment with the body and be glued at the same time. If it were not for the fact that my daughter REALLY wants this thing completed, I would have taken great joy in smashing it with a hammer. I would not recommend this to anyone who is not extremely patient and who has the room on a spare table to glue all the pieces together, then assemble.......oh yeah, and get a bunch of mini rubber bands to hold it all together while drying.
Perfect for any curiosity room! . At the time I bought this model I was in an equine reproduction course and thought it would be fun to immerse myself in all things equid (I'm pre-vet and a biology nerd). I enjoyed putting this model together. Sure, at times it was a pain to keep the pieces together long enough for the model glue to dry, but it allowed time for innovation as I found all sorts of common objects to use as vices.
Currently it sits on my dresser. I didn't completely finish it because I really only intended to complete the skeleton. Someday I may finish assembly and put the organs in, but not any day soon. I rather enjoy the way the skeleton looks in the transparent plastic "horse" case. If not an educational piece it sure acts as a conservation piece. If done with patience and done properly following the directions (having an outside image of the internal anatomy can help if the little number tags fall off)you can end up with an interesting trinket.
I call it "My Little Death Pony." My friends love it. Also, it is quite large in comparison to some of the other animal/human model kits I've seen. Now I really want the Visible Cow and a human model to complete the collection.
Currently it sits on my dresser. I didn't completely finish it because I really only intended to complete the skeleton. Someday I may finish assembly and put the organs in, but not any day soon. I rather enjoy the way the skeleton looks in the transparent plastic "horse" case. If not an educational piece it sure acts as a conservation piece. If done with patience and done properly following the directions (having an outside image of the internal anatomy can help if the little number tags fall off)you can end up with an interesting trinket.
I call it "My Little Death Pony." My friends love it. Also, it is quite large in comparison to some of the other animal/human model kits I've seen. Now I really want the Visible Cow and a human model to complete the collection.
Invisible Horse . Extremely difficult to assemble!!! Parts do NOT snap together that are meant to, so there is no way to take it apart and reassemble as the instructions claim...
Visible Horse Model Review . 1. Helps to have an interest in horses
2. No reason to expect miracles, this is a "2" skill level kit so the quality of the part making is probably average
3. Most pieces fit well together and using the usual range of I-have-four-hands techniques, you'll create a model which resembles a horse both inside and outside
4. Always nice to use the thinnest glue possible and assemble in as many stages as necessary, needle-nosed glue dispenser (not included) was very useful
5. Probably a good product to assemble either before or after the visible man or woman - the comparison between parts is quite instructive
6. As an alternative to painting, I metal-leafed the organs; a small sense of decoration improves appearances
7. I gave the product 4 stars because I found it both interesting and instructive - as a model alone I would give it three stars for average quality and durability
2. No reason to expect miracles, this is a "2" skill level kit so the quality of the part making is probably average
3. Most pieces fit well together and using the usual range of I-have-four-hands techniques, you'll create a model which resembles a horse both inside and outside
4. Always nice to use the thinnest glue possible and assemble in as many stages as necessary, needle-nosed glue dispenser (not included) was very useful
5. Probably a good product to assemble either before or after the visible man or woman - the comparison between parts is quite instructive
6. As an alternative to painting, I metal-leafed the organs; a small sense of decoration improves appearances
7. I gave the product 4 stars because I found it both interesting and instructive - as a model alone I would give it three stars for average quality and durability
Visible bones . I admit it, my husband built this one. You have to be a pretty experienced model builder to put it together. I use it to show my riding students what we are trying to work on within the horses body and we have had some great "aha" moments with it. Wonderful teaching tool, however fragile and takes some time to build.
Visible Horse . I will never assemble this model, because the smell of model cement is gruesome. But it makes a very good fine art supply, to learn how to draw skeletons, and looks fantastic as "dead horse bones" in a desert diorama.
Cons Review
Cool Product . I haven't had a chance to put it together yet. When I owned it when I was little it came already together. I am not good at putting models together, but when I do I know I will enjoy it very much.
Feature Visible Horse
- Ages 10 and up
- anatomy kit provides a challenging way to understand the horse's anatomy
- anatomically accurate scaled-down version of a thoroughbred equine
Product Details
EAN : 0024225746284UPC : 024225746284
MPN : 22002
Brand : Best of Best
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 5 inches
Length : 24 inches
Width : 17 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Best of Best
Model : 74628
Publisher : Best of Best
SKU : 3052497
Studio : Best of Best
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