Metal Earth 3D Model Kits - Tanks Set of 4 - Tiger 1, T-34, Chi-Ha and Sherman

These are very intricate, very small models. Approximately 45 minutes of work on one model I was able to complete about 1/3 of the assembly. The parts are very small and require care to use. These were initially bought for my Boy Scout troop and the scouts that tried these found them very difficult (even broke some pieces). I would very strongly suggest using a pair of tweezers to help assemble the parts and bend the tabs to keep the pieces together.I do very much like these models and had a lot of fun working with them; just be prepared to spend a decent amount of time working on each set with very small pieces. Highly recommended for advanced builders.

My boy loves these! It did take until he was 13 for him to have the attention span and hand eye coordination to complete them.

Very neat tanks, to make them look professional you need a variety of pliers and very careful bending and patience. Takes about 4-5 hrs to build one so dont rush it!

I love these models. They provide hours of fun and look really good when done. This four-pack was also a really good deal in terms of price.

Honestly, the idea is cool. I actually managed to make the T-34, which I proudly display. But the Sherman and Tiger-1 were so difficult to make, and the metal refused to cooperate, so I scrapped them. As for the Chinese tank, I never got it because I bought the 3 tank box, so it wasn't included. Not worth the money or time buying again.

Great idea, but not as spectacular as the product description makes it out to be: "Simply pop out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes." The actual construction is very tedious with the little metal pieces and the finished product is tiny. The one we (almost) finished measures 1 1/2" wide and about 3" long for anyone curious. "Museum quality" models--I'm not sure I would be impressed to see these in a museum. I'm sorry I bought a four pack because after building 1, I have little interest in completing the other three. I think these are perfect if you absolutely love tanks or are a model enthusiast. I guess my expectations would have been different had the product description included more details. Maybe I should have researched it more.

This is a nice little set of metal tank models. But there are some quirks and annoyances.The Chi-Ha and Tiger are well designed and come out great. The T-34 however, has crappy inner wheel covers which rotate freely when assembled. A drop of super glue on each will do the trick, but come on. I shouldn't have to do that. Also, the model looks cool, but it doesn't look like a T34. I mean, it really doesn't look like one. It comes out kind of angular looking like a German tank destroyer, or something much more modern with a low turret.The Sharman has issues too. The main body and wheels hit it on the dot. Nice job. The turret, however, is just Sherman- like. I did figure out that if you bend the bottom tab outwards on the main gun mount, it'll sit more downwards vs. the instructions and photo which make it look like an artillery piece. But still.. the turret is a miss.Also, these are NOT in scale to each other. The Sherman dwarfs all the other tanks, and the Chi-Ha would be a monster, not the little jungle tank that it is.In order of difficulty (Hardest :1):1. Chi-Ha 2. Sherman (rounded angles on front of body are a pain) 3. Tiger 4. T34In order of quality/final appearance:1. Chi-Ha 2.Tiger 3. Sherman 4. T34

My 13 year old son has really enjoyed putting these together. He uses a few tools and improves hand eye coordination. It keeps him busy doing something creative and the results are really cool.