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product_id: 1211399
title: "Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations"
brand: "metal earth"
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currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Metal Earth"
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# Compact 2.87" x 1.77" x 1.18" display size No glue or solder needed, clip & twist assembly 60 precision-cut metal pieces Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

**Brand:** metal earth
**Price:** € 24.17
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐅 Build Brilliance: Own the Iconic Tiger I in Stunning 3D Metal

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations by metal earth
- **How much does it cost?** € 24.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/1211399-tiger-i-tank-3d-metal-model-kit-fascinations)

## Best For

- metal earth enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted metal earth brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Glue-Free Engineering:** Innovative tab-and-slot design means no adhesives—just clip, bend, and twist for a flawless fit.
- • **Compact Yet Commanding:** At under 3 inches long, this Tiger I tank model packs authentic scale and presence in a space-friendly size.
- • **Precision-Crafted Metal Masterpiece:** Intricately etched steel sheets deliver museum-quality detail for your desk or shelf.
- • **Perfect Gift for the Detail-Oriented:** Ideal for professionals who appreciate craftsmanship, this model doubles as a conversation-starting décor piece.
- • **Challenge Your Patience, Reward Your Pride:** A moderate difficulty build that sharpens focus and delivers a stunning collectible trophy.

## Overview

The Metal Earth Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit by Fascinations is a highly detailed, glue-free steel model featuring 60 precision-cut pieces. Designed for ages 14 and up, it assembles into a compact 2.87" x 1.77" x 1.18" replica of the legendary Tiger I tank. This moderately challenging kit offers a rewarding hands-on experience, perfect for millennial professionals seeking a unique blend of craftsmanship, patience-building, and stylish desk décor.

## Description

Product 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. Set Contains: 2 x Metal sheets; 1 x Illustrated instructions

Review: My new addiction! - The end result was fantastic! The detail is amazing! It took about 8 hours to complete. It is essential to have the right tools (small needle nose pliers, tweezers, and I highly recommend a strong magnet for when/if you drop a small piece on a carpeted floor...makes life much easier to be able to grab it with the magnet). They are misleading only in the fact that these puzzles look easy and say "just put the pieces together and bend the tabs." It's a bit more complicated than that and in order to put them together in a way that will make them look good...it requires a lot of patience. At times the instructions aren't super clear and I have spent considerable time taking it apart some sections to make sure things align. Also...there are times when it instructs you to twist the tab vs. folding it. I recommend folding the tabs first. It is easier to take apart if you need to when the tab is folded. Once you are 100% sure the piece is set, then twist it. Don't be fooled by the 14+ age range. These are small metal models with sharp edges and require a lot of patience. My fiancé bought me a desk light with a magnifying glass, light, and small clamps to help hold pieces when I need more than 2 hands. It has helped immensely. I also recommend a metal file for the pieces that don't break off smoothly. With all of that said....I am completely addicted! I am working on my 10th one and I am constantly on the look-out for more. My desertcart wish-list is full of them. One last thing---it is inevitable that pieces are going to break off at times (I'm lucky it has only happened twice). Bending metal can lead to breakage if doing it repeatedly. If I find I need to bend a piece more than once...I give it a minute or two between bends to let the metal cool and make it less likely to break. Because of the breakage, it may be best to buy 2 of the same (in case you break/lose a piece) AND if you are a perfectionist the second one may turn out better because you have practiced. I will be buying duplicates of my favorites. These also make great gifts when they are completed. Anyway---I hope this info helps someone who is starting out. If anyone else has any other tips---I would love to hear them! Good luck and take your time!
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.

## 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 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Art Craft Kit Type | 3D metal model kit |
| Brand | Metal Earth |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (819) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00032309012033 |
| Included Components | Instruction Figures |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.739 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.87 x 1.77 x 1.18 inches |
| Item model number | MMS203 |
| Manufacturer | Fascinations |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material | Metal |
| Model Name | Tiger I |
| Number of Pieces | 60 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.87 x 1.77 x 1.18 inches |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Set Name | Metal Earth |
| Size | Tiger 1 |
| Special Feature | 3D metal model kit |
| Theme | Tiger |
| UPC | 433599307562 032309012033 |

## 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

![Tiger I Tank 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VpZx2y-vL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new addiction!
*by M***. on January 8, 2015*

The end result was fantastic! The detail is amazing! It took about 8 hours to complete. It is essential to have the right tools (small needle nose pliers, tweezers, and I highly recommend a strong magnet for when/if you drop a small piece on a carpeted floor...makes life much easier to be able to grab it with the magnet). They are misleading only in the fact that these puzzles look easy and say "just put the pieces together and bend the tabs." It's a bit more complicated than that and in order to put them together in a way that will make them look good...it requires a lot of patience. At times the instructions aren't super clear and I have spent considerable time taking it apart some sections to make sure things align. Also...there are times when it instructs you to twist the tab vs. folding it. I recommend folding the tabs first. It is easier to take apart if you need to when the tab is folded. Once you are 100% sure the piece is set, then twist it. Don't be fooled by the 14+ age range. These are small metal models with sharp edges and require a lot of patience. My fiancé bought me a desk light with a magnifying glass, light, and small clamps to help hold pieces when I need more than 2 hands. It has helped immensely. I also recommend a metal file for the pieces that don't break off smoothly. With all of that said....I am completely addicted! I am working on my 10th one and I am constantly on the look-out for more. My Amazon wish-list is full of them. One last thing---it is inevitable that pieces are going to break off at times (I'm lucky it has only happened twice). Bending metal can lead to breakage if doing it repeatedly. If I find I need to bend a piece more than once...I give it a minute or two between bends to let the metal cool and make it less likely to break. Because of the breakage, it may be best to buy 2 of the same (in case you break/lose a piece) AND if you are a perfectionist the second one may turn out better because you have practiced. I will be buying duplicates of my favorites. These also make great gifts when they are completed. Anyway---I hope this info helps someone who is starting out. If anyone else has any other tips---I would love to hear them! Good luck and take your time!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. They're THAT inexpensive.......

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