Metal EarthP-47 Thunderbolt 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

The product and directions are top notch, like other Metal Earth models. I enjoyed building the Red Baron triplane, but it was difficult for me. There were a lot of small pieces and my hands are big and clumsy. I used my magnifying desk lamp almost the entire time to see what I was doing. Pliers, tweezers, benders, etc. are all necessary to build this model imo.The metallic red is quite striking on this model; however, it will scratch off if you’re too aggressive with your tools.Look at the directions carefully! Have fun 😊

My husband was very happy with the quality of the model

Great model kit, but very tricky to assemble. We wrecked the first one we tried to build. But liked it so much decided to give it another try. Pieces are VERY small and intricate, you'll need to use tweezers and in my case, a magnifying glass. I'd suggest forming all the pieces first, put it together without bending the tabs to make sure everything fits right, THEN bend the tabs.

these are challenging to build and wonderful to display

For $14 and a much larger-looking photo, I didn’t expect this to be so tiny. I should have noticed it was a Metal Earth model. Their design and quality is always top drawer, but I can often buy these on sale at a local Mom & Pop shop for less. Even though they carry them, I have to drive all the way down there, and it may not have been in stock. With Amazon, I know you have what I want when I order. I’ll keep it, because it’s well made, beautiful, and my ten-year-old genius grandson will love it. Also, his very large Titanic ship arrived in the same shipment box, and he can build that himself as well. Amazon does carry the best gifts.Note to self: ALWAYS read the fine print! My bad for not doing so and realizing the finished model is only about three inches long!

I will preface by saying this. I have built 20 successful metal earth models so far with most being on the harder difficulty. I have made mistakes and consequently used super glue very few times to fix broken tabs. I have only had to fix 1 or 2 really small tabs in 5 models with superglue and none in recent models. I have gotten pretty darn good.All that being said, this model is the most infuriating as it is impossible to bend and secure the tabs of the vertical stabilizer. Both times when trying to do so, the small tab CONNECTOR in the top section of the tail end of the fuselage completely snapped off. Consequently, both times the flimsy tail wheel also broke off due to constantly trying to secure the vertical stabilizer. This is the coolest looking model that I want to build so bad but I have already bought this model twice and thrown them away both times because you cannot build this model with the tail section broken to the point that the back piece wont connect anything. I can superglue tabs but I cannot superglue broken tab connectors.You will see no videos of this model online and very few pictures of people having built this because it is extremely infuriating. They need to update how in the world they expect you to connect the vertical stabilizer because it is quite impossible with the way they have set up that step. Avoid buying this model with your hard-earned money until they come up with a better one. The problem with this model is that it is impossible to fix the glaring vertical stabilizer problem even with super glue.I suggest buying many of their other models as they are very fun to build. I just wish I could get a replacement kit or see a forum where people discuss how they build this piece or even some advice from the people who designed this kit because I just regret getting this model over others that I could have successfully built as I have had no such problems with models with even greater difficulty than this one.

A great gift for older children or for collections. My nephews really liked it.

I love these metal models. They always look great for display when they're done. The instructions are always clear. My favorite hobby.