Metal Earth Fascinations MMS093-502513, Hubble Telescope, Construction Toy, 1 Metal Board, 14 Years and Up

Once completed this is a beautiful representation of the awesome Hubble telescope. A great gift for model makers and astronomers.The model is quite challenging to make as there are a number of parts that require careful bending into curved shapes (the model is supplied flat). There are a also a number of very small parts. As such I would recommend using a tray or bowl to hold pieces when cutting them out. I would also recommend that when making this or any other metal earth model, that you wear nitrile gloves to prevent finger prints and smears transferring onto the metal.

Looks great and was very easy to build. Was delivered very quickly too.

A nice small model. A thin sheet metal version of plastic model kits. However the instructions are not very clear in places.Some of the parts are very small and difficult to handle. You also need to be very careful in folding the metal. If you over work the metal , the parts will break at the folding seam. It takes a lot of care in forming the metal into a curve as often it ill need to line up and fit to other parts. Some of the parts do not fit well together. All together a challenge to build, but worth it in the end. A good magnifying glass will be of good help.

Is a great model and when completed look just like the picture and is completely satisfactory when completed, although can be a bit fiddly if you dont have pliers at hand

This is a great little stocking filler / Gift for anyone who likes their space or astronomy. Although initially confusing at first the instructions make perfect sense after you attach the first piece. Pieces are very small so make sure to build this on a large flat surface. I recommend to "twist" the tabs not bend them as it makes for a tighter fit.

Extremely fiddly, patience of a st needed. Get the right tools and you'll be fine.

Unless you have the most nimble of fingers and the eyesight of a hawk then do not buy this. The material is extremely thin and you need to go online to see where the smaller pieces fit. I am not sure that when it is finished it won't fall to pieces at the slightest knock. At this price, I expected something more robust and certainly with better instructions as to its build.

very small and fiddly with lots of miniscule parts !