When Sam sat down at his table for the first time, he didn’t know anything about mechanical puzzles, or even about the ROKR brand. He hadn’t even seen any of their signature models.
He relates:
“So, I’ve never heard of Robotime, ROKR, or any of this before, yet I just completed my very first build.”
Without a doubt, such expressions resonate with many DIY enthusiasts who were once first-timers. Many started the project, having no experience, except that it would cost them focus and dedication as they tried to make their creative space.
Thanks to Sam’s friend, everything changed. He goes on to say:
“She convinced me to try and build my very first ROKR set and so I did. Dedicated as I was knowing it would take me evenings and evenings of my time because of the hectic life I started the ROKR AK-47 wooden gun build as a decoration for our game room.”
Sam's ROKR AK-47 Wooden Gun kit, photo by Sam
Diving in Without a Map
When Sam started his ROKR AK47 Assault Rifle project, he didn’t have a direction of how he was going to finish it. This was understandable as it was his first time. So, he decided to “just go with the flow” and see what the final outcome is. But, it didn’t take long before he learnt something:
“I soon learned that the big wooden plates with all the pieces in them would drop the pieces when pressing too hard making it a treasure hunt for me to find the right piece.”
This expression shows that challenges are part of the assembly process. Moreover, newbies don’t have to finish the models at a go. So, the next time intimidation creeps in, they should remember that they can always put the kit aside and revisit it when they’re fit. In simple terms, imperfection and discovery go together - and that’s not a bad thing.
Watching the Kit Come Alive
After the unexpected difficulties, something clicked. Sam recounts how, after a couple of hours, he completed a major part of the assembly process - the springs and other mechanical elements. He was astonished by the result:
“Pretty cool seeing it shoot rubber bands from a part which I just spent 2 hours on building it.”
There were othe things he noticed in the kit:
“The package came with a couple of wooden soldiers. Two of them have died before being able to ever shoot a rubber band at them. The wooden legs which had to be pressed in the stand were too fragile and broke off, sad but I gave both a well-deserved army funeral.”
He continued the next day and worked for about 4 hours on the project. At the end of this period, the ROKR AK-47 Assault Rifle was becoming an outstanding mechanical model - a model that could enhance a game room.
The Finish Line
When the assembly was done, Sam felt a sense of satisfaction. Although he observed there was a small crack in one of the wooden pieces, but still concluded:
“I can say I was happy with the result.”
Finished the ROKR AK-47 gun model from Sam
“I’m pretty sure I’ll do another build; guess it will be another gun as decoration for our game room. Shotgun maybe?”
With the excitement of the completed kit, Sam is even ready to hop into the next one.
Final Thought
Sam’s journey reminds DIY enthusiasts that the value of ROKR kits lies not in the final display, but in the process - the time spent, the challenges faced, and the moments when things fall into place.
If you’re a newcomer, thinking about which model to try, ROKR is the brand you can trust.