Metal EarthFascinations Hubble Telescope 3D Metal Model Kit

I’ve done about 4-5 of these metal earth kits and they are awesome. People really need to be careful and watch a video or two before purchasing/assembling them. There are almost no extra pieces other than some of the absolute smallest of pieces. They also break somewhat easily if you keep messing up when you bend them in place.Keep in mind you should expect that to happen though, so it just means you need to take it slow and be careful. Just think about what happens when you bend a paper clip back and forth too many times until it breaks. It’ll happen on these parts too, but that would only happen if you bent and un-bent the parts over and over.These sets are certainly meant for advanced model-makers (waaaaaaay more difficult than LEGO obviously) but the finished product is nothing short of magnificent. I recommend all the space themed ones.

A great Metal Earth model for beginners. The details are amazing and it was pretty easy to assemble with only nippers to cut out the pieces cleanly and needle nose pliers.Hint: when working with the tiny pieces, have something under your hands to catch them if they fall or be prepared for a long search (a shallow tupperware or baking sheet works great).

Difficulty Rating: 8/10Tools Recommended: Clippers, Flat Nose Pliers, Needle Nose Pliers, TweezersI've done a handful of these models and this was by far the most difficult. It took me a few hours of off and on again working to get it just right.This model has several pieces, many of which are small and flimsy. With that in mind, be sure to proceed putting this one together with caution. It is very easy to break pieces or bend them too far. While you might need a significant amount of patience to complete this model, it'll make an excellent addition to your collection!I rated this product 4 out of 5 stars because it may not be as fun as it looks to put together and it requires a steady, patient hand to complete. Additionally, you'll need to make sure you don't bend the middle tube pieces or the telescope won't be round when you finish!At the very top of this review I mention some recommended tools. You likely won't get very far without any. You'll need clippers or a sharp knife (think X-Acto) to separate the pieces from the metal sheets they come bound to. Afterwards you'll need tweezers or pliers to bend the metal tabs into place properly. Fascinations has a kit for sale that includes a few essential tools, but most people will have the ones they need around the house.Overall, this one is a great addition to any collection, but might not be the best for beginners or children. It may be a challenge, but it yields a neat result.

It was somewhat of a challenge to put together but it went very well overall and I'm satisfied with the end result. It took me about a straight 5 hours to complete. I recommend getting the thinnest pliers you can to help with the shaping of the parts and clippers would've made it easier to remove the parts from the sheet. I also recommend getting (as others have suggested) a glue stick or lipstick case to help curl around some of the parts. It's possible, though difficult, to get the roundness right without one.The only issue I had with the build was that the upper antenna was flimsy and snapped off while I was trying to do the final assembly. However, it's quite minor and I'll just glue it on some time later.Overall I'm very satisfied with the product. It looks nice and the detail is very good. I plan to get another one of these models in the future to make.

I’ve seen these models around for years and even though they looked cool I wasn't sure I could make it look as good as in the photos. I was wrong. I could do it and it looks great and was not difficult.My only complaint was that the instructions are “novel” with symbols they’ve clearly designed in-house even though there are any number of standards with symbols you already know if you work with your hands.I will say that some degree of mechanical altitude is required, but not much. The kits are inexpensive so if you don’t like it you haven’t lost much so I highly recommend trying it!

I just recently started building these models, my first was the dragon fly (!! good beginner model-- it allows you experience on how things need to be bent and formed-- I personally enjoyed it!). This model was fun, completed in one lazy morning and was not difficult. I was worried I'd break the antennas but the trick is to wait until the stand is set up so you can stand up the model and then pull them out. I use tweezers to bend the tabs and metal and nail cuticle clippers to break off the metal pieces from the sheet. It's a really nice thing to concentrate on and the end product does not always have to be perfect-- which is why I like them so much!

I really wanted prove bad reviews wrong about this little metal puzzles but upon receiving this thing and attempting the first two parts I must say it’s a joke. So damn tiny you need a microscope. You need A LOT of patience, and a soft touch. Double the size of the parts and slightly thicker metal maybe more people could do these kits. I’ll stick with the wood kits.