{"product_id":"little-building-co-sydney-opera-house-model-kit","title":"Little Building Co. Sydney Opera House Wooden Model Kit, 1:750","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House in timber: a 1:750 scale model kit of 353 parts, made in Australia by Little Building Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1956 the State of New South Wales held an international competition for a National Opera House at Bennelong Point, drawing more than 220 entries from 32 countries. The young Danish architect Jørn Utzon won. Completed in 1973, the Sydney Opera House joined the National Heritage List in 2005 and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2007. Little Building Co.’s kit captures the shell-shaped sails on their podium, every piece engraved with lines of tiles and paving at 1:750 scale, in american cherry, aspen, birch, mdf and acrylic. It has 353 parts and takes one person about 22 hours to assemble from clear, stage-by-stage diagrams. The finished model measures about 8″ L × 12″ W × 4″ H. You will need PVA wood glue, not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Building Co. (Brisbane, Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney Opera House model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jørn Utzon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden architectural model kit (assembly required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 353\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 22 hours for one person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8″ L × 12″ W × 4″ H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.31 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e American cherry, aspen, birch, MDF and acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVA wood glue, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-follow stage-by-stage diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains small parts; ages 5+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e LB-SOH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:750 scale model of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e353 precision-cut parts; about 22 hours to build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber kit: American cherry, aspen, birch, MDF and acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, stage-by-stage illustrated instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished size approx. 8″ L × 12″ W × 4″ H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitects, architecture students and design lovers; a quiet weekend project for anyone who enjoys careful handwork. Built, it is a handsome object for a bookshelf, desk or office reception. More from Little Building Co.: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-building-co-guggenheim-museum-model-kit\"\u003eLittle Building Co. Guggenheim Museum Wooden Model Kit, 1:500\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-building-co-jacobs-house-model-kit\"\u003eLittle Building Co. Jacobs House Wooden Model Kit, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1:100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-building-co-sc-johnson-headquarters-model-kit\"\u003eLittle Building Co. SC Johnson Headquarters Wooden Model Kit, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1:500\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung children on their own: the kit contains small parts (5+ per the maker), and younger builders need an adult’s help (our advice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a ready-made model: it arrives as a kit to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap-together fans: it needs glue and patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and these are the gifts our architect clients ask for by name. Little Building Co. designs, develops and manufactures architectural model kits in Brisbane, Australia, with the look and feel of models from an architect’s own studio. Each kit is researched from original drawings, detailed photographs and cross-referenced details, made from sustainably sourced materials where possible, and supports the Foundations, Trusts and Estates that preserve the legacy of the architects behind the buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare for the finished model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid timber ages beautifully on a shelf. Little Building Co. recommends furniture wax on the finished timber models, except the Farnsworth House, whose clear acrylic windows would be hard to clean of wax; there, wax only a cherry base. Dust with a soft, dry brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the Sydney Opera House kit take to build?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 22 hours for one person; most builders spread it over a few evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do I need to build the Sydney Opera House model?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Building Co. recommends a good-quality PVA wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the finished Sydney Opera House model?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. 8″ L × 12″ W × 4″ H, at 1:750 scale; the kit weighs 3.31 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Sydney Opera House kit hard to build?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo special skills are needed, just patience and the ability to follow the stage-by-stage diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I glue a Sydney Opera House part in the wrong place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany parts join with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that cures over time, so a misplaced part can be peeled apart and repositioned; PVA also gives you time to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat age is the Sydney Opera House model kit for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains small parts and is for ages 5 and up; younger builders will want an adult alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, contractors and builders can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Little Building Co. and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs and finish swatches. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Furnishing an architecture office, a museum shop or a client gift program? Contact us with models and quantities and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. 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