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I have to admit that I was a little skeptical of a brand that i have not previously heard of, but I really liked the idea of building a submarine. This model did not disappoint. I don't think I would hesitate to buy another JMBricklayer model after my experience with this one. I think I was missing one piece, but it was a very common color and size, and had plenty of extra pieces from other kits that I have put together.This was challenging, and I did find myself going back looking at prior steps to see if I had misplaced a piece somewhere, and I think I found that I had quite a few times. The instructions are more dense that the name brand (not sure if I can say the name here) but if you take you time, and think about what you are doing, you shouldn't have any problems.Overall a great build. I would estimate that it took me about 18-20 hours over the course of a month. I was doing other things while building the sub, so I could probably have completed it a little quicker if I was only working on it.I would post a picture, but it would just look like every one else's. I didn't really have a problem with blocks sticking together. The first get levels may be a bit challenging because you end up with something that's almost 24" long and it's like 3 to 4 layers thick and very "flexible". It may have to build the base stands first (the brownish-red pieces) to support the lower layers when starting out, because once you add the tail, near the beginning, it does cause some flexing while the model is at rest.Key takeaways: take your time and don't be in a hurry. Have fun.

Still building it. So far it's absolutely astonishing.Beautiful kit. Nice instructions.Bigger than it looked initially. One small brown piece missing only. Fortunately, it's a "pillow" for the crew rest.

This was a challenging but very satisfying model to build. It is not for the "faint of heart". I have built several Lego "Creator Expert" and "Ideas" models, and this was more challenging. Most of the 1500 pieces are small. It takes some "finicking" and a small pair of needle nose pilers to assemble some. I strongly recommend cementing the bottom level and everything on it. Plastic model cement works fine and does not melt the plastic together in case you need to separate pieces after. If I built it again, I would cement the entire model. There are only a couple of parts that need to move on it.Cementing is recommended since the model is not really stable until you get the second, and sometimes the third level built. Also, the model is just over 2 feet long. Working on a model 2 feet long and about 2 inches in diameter without cementing the pieces results in sections coming apart as you work on the next. And grasping a lower section while snapping in upper pieces or section will result in pieces coming off. The front torpedoes, especially.I built the plastic model of a nuclear submarine the showed the entire interior when I was in high school (many years ago), so building this gave me much of satisfaction. In respect to my ratings, it is NOT easy to assemble and would not give it as a gift to anyone less than age 16. But if you are a Master Builder and looking for a challenge, this is for you!

This is a very good product. My eight year old made it with some oversight from his dad and older siblings, but it is a very impressive model. If you are nervous about how it compares to Legos, don't be - it is very good.

This is built more like a model than a Lego set. Even for adults this kit is hard to put together and the pieces fall apart.I recommend gluing the pieces together as you go because it does not have the stability to keep things in place as you build other sections. We almost threw the whole thing away.Our fingers were so sore and we were all very frustrated by the end of this build.

I bought it on Amazon for about $60 without tax. https://a.co/d/b2sqSuE•Build experience not too bad.•Was only missing two of the small flat 1 by 2 pieces but they weren’t crucial just decorative. •It’s not that fast & it’s plastic so not the best traction on wood floors.•The phone app is not great better to just use the physical controller which works well.Overall 24 hours later thoughts it’s cool & holds up pretty well. Not recommended for small kids they’ll probably break it if not gentle but for older kids/teenagers & older who might like it then it’s probably worth it.

My family are huge fans of Lego set, but didn't have anything like this submarine. I bought as a Christmas gift for my navy son. I read the reviews and still hesitant due to not being a Lego branded set and the price. Once we started putting it together, the quality of pieces, instructions and overall complexity was great. I've had great Lego sets and horrible sets. We built Mega blocks, no named blocks and now this. This is by far one of our favorites. The attention to detail made this feel like the price was worth it, and will be buying another one again when a high quality build is wanted.

I have a pretty high Lego collection and thought I give this a try. I enjoyed the build, but the pieces become fragile as you get to the last part of the build. I have done some pretty hard Lego Ferrari’s and Lamborghini builds that take a good bit of time and I can say I am pretty good at making my own designs when trouble strikes, but, the only way to keep this together is by gluing and that’s not for me. Details are great and it looks nice until you have to attempt to put the bottom on and then it’s straight downhill after that. I am returning as it will not stay together unless you glue and that’s not what you should have to do. Too fragile but enjoyed until the last bags. Buyer beware. If you like to glue your Lego type stuff might be for you.