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You will need to buy some special tools. This was a 7 out of 10 on difficult level. Overall it was alot of fun. This was my first metal puzzle and I made a few mistake but overall I think it turned out good for my likings.

I have done a variety of block and wood based building kits, but this 3D metal model was a new challenge for me. I did order a set of tools for metal models in preparation for putting it together (the brand sells one directly, but I got a different option with more tools). The kit was definitely smaller than I expected. It also requires much more intricate detail work than any kit I've done before. You have to clip out tiny pieces of metal from the sheets, shape them individually with bends and folds, and carefully piece them together (usually by inserting tabs into small slots and folding or twisting the tabs to secure them). Many of the pieces are very small, and I almost wish I had a magnet on hand to find them on the floor in case of drops. You will definitely want to work in a brightly lit area for maximum visibility. You will absolutely need, at the least, small needle nose pliers, a metal clipper, and very steady hands. I had initially hoped to knock this out in a weekend, but honestly, it's such a challenge and requires so much focus that trying to do more than 1 section of the instructions in a session can start to get frustrating (there are 20 sections total). It's not really like Legos where you can reposition pieces if you make a mistake; if you don't bend the metal just right, it won't fit into the tiny slots, and you're out of luck. And once you attach pieces, it's not like you can unfold the metal and take it apart. I imagine something requiring that level of precision would be rewarding to some, but I quickly realized I'm better off pacing myself. Maybe because this is my first experience with this type of kit, but I found the instructions to be less than intuitive. I was constantly having to double check the color and symbol keys for the different types of metal folds, which parts of drawings represented the front or marked sides of the metal, etc. I found that it was at times a challenge to identify directionality of the steps indicated, and also that following shaping directions (ex. rolling a piece of metal into a ring shape) didn't necessarily guarantee correct sizing (so that the tabs fit in the right slots). It is highly detailed, and I imagine the final product will look pretty cool...it's just going to take longer than anticipated to get to it given my lack of previous metal model experience. The "for adults" is right, though maybe a very patient, very careful older (16+) teenager with model building experience could enjoy it too.

Puzzles details are surprisingly better than I thought they would be. Packed and shipping at lightning speed. Recommend for parents and their kids for family time.

Very fun model with good instructions.

This is really small and detailed. Bought it as a gift and it is a little tricky to put together also have to special tools to put together which cost more money.

Sucks,the instructions guide you in reference to the parts being colored . My pieces are not colored ,they are monotone. I had to order tools after I got the model because they don't come with the model. When you cut the parts out as instructed they become slightly creased .I thought this was going to be assembled with tiny fasteners. Once you put a piece in and bend into place you cannot unfasten or the tab will break off. I am not proceeding with assembling.its in the trash now ,two points right there.not worth returning.i just completed an Angel fish that was very nice. Held together with screws and nuts and very solid .I thought this would assemble in same manner.i will be more careful ordering these models in the future. You can not get the flat pieces to go into a round shape . impossible,looks like crap.garbage worthy.

LOVED this puzzle. Such a cool build.

I'm used to building wood puzzles so this was an interesting model. There are just a couple of frames of very thin metal. The instruction set is a bit small, there are a couple of places where I really had to pull out a magnifying glass to ensure I have the part positioned correctly. You will need some small pliers and cutters, if you do any hobby building, you may already have these tools handy. One thing I really liked was the exploded view of the parts list - larger than the actual pieces themselves and that came in handy for proper identification. Overall this puzzle took a couple of hours to put together and was a change to the normal wood puzzles that I do. Definitely a fun puzzle.

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Très minutieux, mais avec de la patience le rendu est génial !

Difficoltà estrema quasi impossibile da montare

This is a great sheet metal model that comes with clear instructions. It looks like it's of a good quality build and I originally ordered this for myself to do in my spare time, but I think the pieces might be too fiddly for a 50 year old so I'll be giving this to my nephew, and I already know he'll get right into this. The packaging and quality of all the components are excellent so it will make a great gift. All you need is a pair of cutters - no gluing or soldering. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Exactly as it said came very quickly