Metal Earth Cessna 172 Airplane 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

Really nice little model, lots of great details, the instructions weren't very helpful but it was easy enough to figure out. I had to glue it on to the stand because one of the little tabs broke off after bending it 2 or 3 times but it still looks very nice.

This product and all of the Metal Earth items are not toys. They are an intricate model that takes patience and skill to complete. They were not FUN to put together but challenging. The result s very satisfying and the models striking. Do not give this to a child or anyone who has a short attention span or gets frustrated easily. They are fragile before you start building, during the building process and after. The metal bends very easily and care must be taken to properly shape those pieces that require shaping. The right tools are essential. You will need fine needle nose pliers, tweezers, straight edges for bending, a shear cutter to remove the pieces from the metal sheet and a good magnifying lamp. The effort will be worth it. For your first model you should choose an easy one such as the Washington Monument. Then you can graduate up to the more difficult . Stay away from the tanks until you have gained some experience. These are not your everyday kits.

I have somewhat mixed feelings on this product. In the end I really enjoyed putting it together, it was challenging but still doable in a few hours. I disagree that it is possible to do using a needlenose pliers, I would recommend having two tweezers on hand instead. Be sure to fully look over the directions and understand what the steps are. I took off a star for two reasons: it is a VERY small model and someone with large fingers might have problems with assembly (this is not a problem I had but is something to be aware of) and the design of the prop attachment could use some work. In the end, I glued this portion on as the way they want you to attach it is not really feasible given the delicacy of the model. Overall I had fun putting it together and it looks great, but it could be a challenge for some. I learned a lot from the assembly and will change how I do things for my next one!

Perfect for those that want to try Metal Earth builds. Easy model to assemble, but should still invest in bending tools, makes assembly very easy. Looks great, perfect size for a desk.

Pieces are too small and fragile bent & broke and These items are dangerous my son is almost 14 and he cut himself doing the model and he said it is absolute junk

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This is my 2nd model after building the P51 Mustang. I learned to use magnifying glasses and small tweezers and small tools to construct most of the pieces. The quality of the laser workmanship is outstanding. These kits are not for the model builder who is just starting out. You will need more patience if you want a quality product. I also have a solar 360 degree spinner for each that they sit on that make them more attractive. Adult supervision will be needed if a child is building these models, that's my opinion. Think of it as building a piece of fine jewelry. Start with a least expensive model and use you judgement for any future models.

For being so tiny, this thing is a huge piece of garbage. The description says it easily snaps together? Bull friggin loney. Absolute garbage. It'd look great if you could actually attach the next piece without another one falling off, and then completely bending the next. Garbage. You're gonna get angry every step of the way with this.