Radar Ridge Base DIY Book Nook Kit 9 in by Wizardi F07M5-53-ST01

A remote mountain base in two lit levels: on the snowy rooftop a giant satellite dish tilts skyward and rotates beside a weathered watchtower and bare winter trees under a dusk sky, and below, a cluttered workshop and control room is packed with consoles, cables and a sliding back panel that reveals a hidden sign. The cover is printed with a dark graphic of the dish against the stars.

A little crafter's folklore: radio astronomers say the sky is never silent, if you listen long enough, and miniaturists like to turn the dish to point at the brightest star.

Why this kit: if you love sci-fi and space exploration, this nook pairs a moving radar dish with a lived-in control room, with a warm and moody glow.

In the box: laser-cut wooden sheets for the book nook case and the multi-level scene, printed figures, signs and side-panel artwork, tiny props, an LED light with a touch switch and battery box, and an illustrated instruction manual. Not included: batteries, glue and small tools such as tweezers.

Part of the Wizardi storybook book nook series in the same tall upright case, made to stand between your books like a lit volume of its own, so shops, homes and fantasy rooms line up on one shelf. Build tip: build the scene floor by floor from the bottom up, route the light wire as you go and test the touch switch before closing the side panels, then add the roof details last. Part of a three-piece sci-fi book nook trilogy, the Starship Engine Room, Crimson Sky Command Post and Radar Ridge Base, each with its own moving mechanism.

Size: 11 x 18 x 23 cm (4.3 x 7.1 x 9.1 in). A statement bookshelf insert that glows between your books at night, and a memorable gift for readers. Recommended for ages 14 and up.