Metal EarthMetal Earth GRAF Zeppelin 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

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 bought this to build with my 12 year old son. It was for a school project. I have built modules since I was a kid. I consider myself rather skilled when it comes to this stuff. This kit is horrible with awful directions. One of the cheap flimsy parts broke in half.

This was a great model to put together. That being said, it isn't the easiest they have either. I've built nearly 90 of these models since I've started with this hobby, and have learned a few things, first of which being that this model would be tough for a beginner because it has the curves on the skin of the blimp on one side, and a half-cone on the back. This model is one of Metal Earth's earlier works as well, so some of the elements of the design might be tough for a new builder to work around or figure out.Hope this review helps someone!

Some pieces were a little difficult and a few directions were a little confusing but otherwise it was great model.

These little metal models are fun to do, but very tedious. I'm only 34, but I found that I needed to buy some reading glasses so I could see and work with the little tabs. Tweezers are a MUCH better tool for this job than pliers. I do like the diversity in what kind of models are available, and will likely be buying more.

This was a gift for someone who was bored out of their mind during the quarantine. They really liked it. The pieces are made well and fit with each other. It is possible to do this with good scissors or basic wire cutters. I would recommend getting a set of small pliers, especially if you don't have small hands and want to avoid frustration. The instructions were clear and completed model looked really nice.

One of the first harder ones I put together, but that could be why I rate it as a 3 Star. Very difficult to make the internal pieces fit in perfectly, and the props on the outside were not easy to attach. Seems like it should have had some of the steps turned around so some of the pieces went together easier, and better assembly over all. BUT! It was still fun to do! Just don't start with it!

This product is super small and not at all same as what we expected to receive. I would like to be able to return it.

Much smaller than it appeared in the photos. Took about 90 minutes (experienced modeler) start to finish. Getting the "ribs" all in place took the longest, and a couple dabs of model glue to secure them if you're picky.

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Der Zeppelin gehört wohl zu den eher "einfachen" Figuren. Ich habe mir viel Mühe gegeben die Rundungen und kleinen Details schön raus zu arbeiten und habe trotzdem weniger als zwei Stunden gebraucht. Trotzdem ist er sein Geld wert! Er ist wirklich toll anzuschauen und hat auch viel Spaß beim Zusammenbauen bereitet!

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Envío rápido y correcto. El producto como se esperaba en la descripción. Recomiendo utilizar unas pinzas para facilitar el montaje. Resultado espectacular.