Metal Earth James Webb Space Telescope 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

I'm an experienced model builder, and I'm used to working with photo etch metal. I like the look of this model, but there are parts that are extremely finicky. Most of it went together pretty easily, but it's almost impossible to bend some of the locking tabs without bending some of the more delicate structures, especially when you get toward final assembly. The diagram was unclear about which way one set of tabs should be folded (the tensioners for the sun shields), which caused the tabs to break off when I had to fold them back in the other direction. It looks really nice in my display case, but I'm deathly afraid to touch it. It's not as difficult as some of the other Metal Earth models, but I wouldn't recommend it as your first project.

Not for novice modelers. Precision construction required with close attention to the instructions.

I've have some experience over decades in plastic models and Lego sets. One wooden puzzle before trying this as my first kind of kit with metal. Had some frustrating moments but figuring out better ways to work and over coming that is part of the fun for me. Loved it and may order again to build a more stable one. The last few steps bringing it all together are easy to mess up and the whole thing is a little wobbly. I also didn't order a tool kit and tryed to do it with me own tool kit. Hardest part with my own tools was getting the parts out of the sheets. Need really fine pine cutter.

Parts are extremely detailed and very small. Tweezers and precision side cutters required, and I used small dabs of E6000 glue at many of the tab joints to secure them. Would definitely buy another kit

One of the easier Metal Earth models with nice details. Only issue I encountered was getting the sun shields bent just right so they’d fit into the end pieces and the gold mirror array scratched really easily when my hand slipped with the tweezers. Hint: when working with the tiny pieces, have something under your hands to catch them if they fall or be prepared for a long search (a shallow tupperware or baking sheet works great).

Magnífica réplica del Telescopio Webb. Excelente tiempo de entrega y muy buen empacado para proteger el modelo

It is so tiny need bifocals to work on it. Still not together.

I got it as a birthday present for a friend who is a space geek. He is very skilled at building small models and was thrilled with the kit. When he got done, I was amazed at the detail and the fine fit of the pieces!