--- product_id: 1211399 title: "Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations" brand: "metal earth" price: "€ 27.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Metal Earth" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1211399-metal-earth-tiger-i-tank-3d-metal-model-kit-fascinations store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Compact 2.87" x 1.77" x 1.18" display size No glue or solder needed, snap & twist assembly 60 precision-cut metal pieces Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations **Brand:** metal earth **Price:** € 27.48 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ… Build Brilliance: Own the Iconic Tiger I in Stunning Steel ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations by metal earth - **How much does it cost?** € 27.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1211399-metal-earth-tiger-i-tank-3d-metal-model-kit-fascinations) ## Best For - metal earth enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted metal earth brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Collector’s Pride:** Join a global community of enthusiasts who showcase their Metal Earth models as badges of craftsmanship and style. - β€’ **Step-by-Step Success:** Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions guide you through a rewarding build that sharpens focus and dexterity. - β€’ **Timeless Engineering Icon:** Recreate the legendary Tiger I tank in stunning 3D detailβ€”a conversation starter that blends history with modern design. - β€’ **Compact Yet Commanding Display:** At just under 3 inches long, this Tiger I tank fits perfectly on your desk or shelf, making a bold statement in any professional space. - β€’ **Precision-Crafted Metal Masterpiece:** Experience the satisfying snap and twist assembly of 60 intricately etched steel partsβ€”no glue or solder required. ## Overview The Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit by Fascinations offers a highly detailed, glue-free assembly experience with 60 precision-cut steel pieces. Measuring 2.87" x 1.77" x 1.18", this compact model is perfect for adults seeking a challenging yet rewarding hobby that results in a striking display piece. Ideal for ages 14 and up, it includes illustrated instructions and requires only basic tools like tweezers, making it a must-have collectible for history buffs and model enthusiasts alike. ## Description This amazingly detailed DIY model starts as two 10cm square steel sheets and finishes as a stunning 3D model. Use the easy to follow instructions to pop out the pieces, bend the tabs and connect them at the attachment points. Your very own Tiger I Tank is sure to give you hours of fun and leave you with a fantastic display model to be proud of. Review: Challenging but not impossible. Great way to work on your patience capacity. - Cool tiny little tank. You definitely have to prepare yourself to be patient when building this, especially if you are easily frustrated. There are almost no worded instructions in the instruction set for this, just visual flow chart, and I didn't realize until I was building the tread that there are tiny arrows between one step and the next kind of showing you in what order to build, which is helpful seeing as if you build in the wrong order you won't be able to twist the connections tight enough and the model won't be quite right. My tips: be patient, spend a few minutes staring at the instructions before even attempting to build, make sure you have very small needle nose pliers or something similar (honestly my pliers weren't small enough so I used an old set of plier style toenail trimmers, yes they were clean, to get into the tighter spaces, and when you are ready to build the gear looking parts of the "tread" build from the flat part out to what you see when it is all built. (Easier than trying to twist connections inside tiny tubes, in my opinion.) This is the first model I have built, I enjoyed it and am glad that I found it challenging but not impossible. Have another on order now. It took me about 6 hours to build working pretty much nonstop. Review: Incredibly fun to make - My niece bought me the P-51 for my birthday and that was a lot of fun to make, so being a WWII buff I had to get the Tiger tank. Great fun. Very detailed, beautiful to look at, almost jewel-like in the way it catches the light. Took about a week to build. The wheel assemblies alone took a few days to build. Reminded me of the plastic models I built as a kid, except without the glue and paint. It was a challenge working with the small parts, especially when you're getting older and your eyesight isn't what it used to be (and this was a painful reminder :-( ), but a magnifying work light did the trick. The instructions aren't perfect, so you have to plan several steps ahead on some of the assembly steps to avoid mistakes, especially on the suspension. For me it just made it more challenging and the end result more rewarding. I would recommend starting with a simpler kit like the P-51 before trying this, but the Tiger was more fun to build and now that I've built it I'm craving more. The T-34 and either the Corsair or Fokker are next... Would love to see an F-4 Phantom.... ## Features - Metal - HOBBY MODEL KIT – Unassembled model packed in an envelope with easy to follow instructions. Ideal for ages 14 and up - NO GLUE OR SOLDER NEEDED – Parts can be easily clipped from the metal sheets. Tweezers are the recommended tool for bending and twisting the connection tabs - TIGER I TANK – 2 Sheet Model with a moderate difficulty level. Assembled dimensions 2.87"L x 1.77"W x 1.18"H (7.3 x 4.5 x 3 cm) - FROM STEEL SHEETS TO 3D – Pop out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes. Includes illustrated instructions - HIGHLY DETAILED ETCHED MODEL – Display your 3D model once completed - collect and build them all ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BERG8FY | | Additional Features | 3D metal model kit | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Art Craft Kit Type | 3D Metal Model Kit | | Brand | Metal Earth | | Brand Name | Metal Earth | | Color | silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 820 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00032309012033 | | Included Components | Instruction Figures | | Item Dimensions | 2.87 x 1.77 x 1.18 inches | | Item Type Name | Metal Model | | Item Weight | 0.02 kg | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.87 x 1.77 x 1.18 inches | | Manufacturer | Fascinations | | Manufacturer Part Number | MMS203 | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Name | Tiger I | | Model Number | MMS203 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 60 | | Paint Type | Oil | | Product Style | Classic | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Set Name | Metal Earth | | Size | Tiger 1 | | Subject Character | Metal | | Theme | Tiger | | UPC | 433599307562 032309012033 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Metal Earth - **Color:** silver - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.87 x 1.77 x 1.18 inches - **Theme:** Tiger ## Images ![Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VpZx2y-vL.jpg) ![Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81b1GiVh0VL.jpg) ![Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hkL89JheL.jpg) ![Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IQSaGfgHL.jpg) ![Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TdFpdL0wL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Challenging but not impossible. Great way to work on your patience capacity. *by A***Y on June 27, 2015* Cool tiny little tank. You definitely have to prepare yourself to be patient when building this, especially if you are easily frustrated. There are almost no worded instructions in the instruction set for this, just visual flow chart, and I didn't realize until I was building the tread that there are tiny arrows between one step and the next kind of showing you in what order to build, which is helpful seeing as if you build in the wrong order you won't be able to twist the connections tight enough and the model won't be quite right. My tips: be patient, spend a few minutes staring at the instructions before even attempting to build, make sure you have very small needle nose pliers or something similar (honestly my pliers weren't small enough so I used an old set of plier style toenail trimmers, yes they were clean, to get into the tighter spaces, and when you are ready to build the gear looking parts of the "tread" build from the flat part out to what you see when it is all built. (Easier than trying to twist connections inside tiny tubes, in my opinion.) This is the first model I have built, I enjoyed it and am glad that I found it challenging but not impossible. Have another on order now. It took me about 6 hours to build working pretty much nonstop. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly fun to make *by K***N on March 15, 2013* My niece bought me the P-51 for my birthday and that was a lot of fun to make, so being a WWII buff I had to get the Tiger tank. Great fun. Very detailed, beautiful to look at, almost jewel-like in the way it catches the light. Took about a week to build. The wheel assemblies alone took a few days to build. Reminded me of the plastic models I built as a kid, except without the glue and paint. It was a challenge working with the small parts, especially when you're getting older and your eyesight isn't what it used to be (and this was a painful reminder :-( ), but a magnifying work light did the trick. The instructions aren't perfect, so you have to plan several steps ahead on some of the assembly steps to avoid mistakes, especially on the suspension. For me it just made it more challenging and the end result more rewarding. I would recommend starting with a simpler kit like the P-51 before trying this, but the Tiger was more fun to build and now that I've built it I'm craving more. The T-34 and either the Corsair or Fokker are next... Would love to see an F-4 Phantom.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 5-star product with a 4-star review due to lack of detailed instructions and misleading build requirements *by G***. on August 4, 2014* I'm a modeler of scale wood ship models. I'm used to detailed work. This model challenged me in that department. Here are my "Pro" and "Con" comments - PRO 1. Great kit - it's a photoetched kit and as such, is made of thin metal that is cut by laser. The parts are exact and fit well. 2. Results are amazing - fantastic looking with the etched camouflage finish. 3. Cost is ridiculously low. I am starting to work on photoetched pieces for two of my wood ship models. The photoetch pieces that came with the models were much more expensive than these kits. 4. If you are wanting to practice on photoetch before you do a model (plastic / resin / wood) - buy one of these kits, you'll practice, you'll figure it out and you'll become proficient! 5. Weekend kit - 8 to 10 hours to complete this kit. Spread out over a couple of days and you'll be tasked, relaxed, and rewarded. If you 'press on' and try and finish in a day or a single sitting, you'll feel frustration beginning to mount as you near completion - the wheel / axle assemblies are challenging to say the least. CONS 1. Instructions - "follow the numbers" with no explanation. It'll take you a moment to figure it out and then you'll be on your way to completion. 2. Tools required - instructions say 'Needle nose pliers'. Perhaps a more skilled modeler than me could do it with a pair of pliers. Recommend an X-Acto knife with some #10 blades to cut the pieces out on a piece of glass or hard wood. Anything else will almost guarantee bent parts. You'll also need something to 'roll' a lot of the pieces on to bend them without crimping the material. I used small file handles, x-acto knife handles etc. to get the required diameters to be smooth enough to press the parts into the small slots. 3. Size - Hahahahaha - this is a SMALL kit!! I'm an old guy that models most of my spare time. I don't usually need a magnifying glass unless doing my 'detail' work. This entire model is 'detail' work. I spent the entire time cutting parts out, forming them, mounting them using a lighted magnifying light. If you're eyeballs aren't 20/20 - best get some magnifying glasses / unit with additional light...you're going to need it. 4. Instructions (second time!) - the axle / wheel / track section of the instructions are ridiculously inadequate. I suppose if you know how it's supposed to go together, you can do it, but the instructions are non-verbal just showing which part fits into another part - but if you get the sequence of assembly wrong - you're going to have issues. I'm at that point right now - not sure if I'm going in the wrong direction or not, but will figure it out. 5. Photo-Etch materials are precise - but you have almost ZERO opportunity to get a 'do over' - pieces that are bent incorrectly may break if you try to bend them in another direction, or if you try to 'undo' one of the assembly tabs..... check, double-check, trial fit, look ahead in your 'minds eye' before you do anything 'final' because you may not get a second chance. - If the instructions were better, it would make a WORLD of difference. SUMMARY - for a photo-etch kit that offers superlative results, this kit is AWESOME and at a ridiculously low price!! However, due to the stated requirements of only needing a pair of needle nose pliers to assemble, and the kit being appropriate for ages 14 and above, I find it to be a disappointment waiting to happen. I would recommend that anyone with any detailed assembly experience could do this kit. You will need more tools than what the kit states, and some modeling experience, or detailed assembly instruction experience. This is NOT a 'gift' idea for a kid that likes tanks. It's a gift idea for a modeler with some experience and some tools and patience. I'll echo the other comments about the safety issue of cutting yourself with the parts / frame pieces - they're razor sharp - be careful. It's challenging and if you're successful, you'll have a fine piece to display. At the low cost - I'd order two of the same kit and use the first to practice and learn from and the second to build and display. 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