FascinationsMetal Earth B-24 Liberator 3D Metal Model Kit

Not easy to assemble, nor very durable, but extremely detailed, and quite lovely when done!

This set feels like an absolute steal for its price. I would highly recommend this to anyone who retains reasonably good eyesight, perhaps with assistance from a magnifying glass and flashlight. Some of the steps (such as for the tail wing and propellers) should specify not to bend certain pieces until other components are inserted and their tabs flattened, but the spare parts and excellent material this set comes with make this issue barely that.This was the most fun I've had in a while, thank you!!

I think you could be forgiven for leaving out the cockpit control panel (part B7) because you can't even see it after assembly, at least not on mine. This really is a bit challenging. It strains my eyesight (even with excellent lighting), as well as my arthritis. Even my elbows hurt after enough time spent carefully bending these nearly-microscopic bits of metal. If you have never done one of these metal models, be sure to obtain some tools specifically for this type of metal model, but also realize that many of your best bending aids will be found around your home in the form of pencils, pens, dowels, and whatever else you can find that seems to be the size you want. You also have to make judgments regarding exactly how much to bend some of the pieces, and at what radiuses, and the instructions and other photos only help so much. But it's all pretty satisfying in the end, and I'm already ordering more Metal Earth models.

Superbly designed and engineered, this tiny beauty is a real challenge for someone who had never built this type of model. The biggest challenges were that many parts had to be bent into non-circular curves such as the airfoil shape of the wings and the squared oval shape of the engine cowlings and fuselage. A good set of straight needle nose and flat-nosed pliers are essential. You’ll be relieved and proud of your tiny finished model.

My son loves these things he’s put several different styles together. He says it’s easy to put together (I’ll take his word for it) it has been a handy tool to teach him precision and to be patient, very patient. It’s like a Lego set on steroids.

Final product may looks good but there are plenty of parts that made you go "Who designed this??"Instructions are barely sufficient. Have done multiple types of puzzles, this is probably one of the least effort instructions set yet. They are printed cheaply on giant piece of paper, rather than in a little booklet. Pieces numbering is only printed on the front page, not on the pieces themselves. Multiple steps have pretty unclear illustrations, and you just have to guess how they go together.The metal pieces are painted but not actually scored. Some folds are completely imprecise because the instructions just shows the vague shape that you're supposed to make.Putting everything together is the worst part. You have to put tiny metal tab into tiny holes. Sometimes the pieces need to line up perfectly for everything to fit. Thus is most annoying for parts that fold and connect together is due to the above imprecise folding. You are likely to scratch up the pieces trying to align parts or just break the tab.Not going to buy another puzzle from this brand again.

I bought this for my husband and he loved putting it together. There are some really tiny pieces, so make sureyou have some good tweezers.

As usual these things are an absolute wonder when they're finished and absolute a blast to put together! Don't rush, have fun, and take breaks. My 3rd one completed and many more to come!