Fascinations Metal Earth F4U Corsair 3D Metal Model Kit

Bought my first one from Air Force aviation museum in Okaloosa Florida and was immediately hooked. Excellent model. Enjoyed assembling so much I ordered a different plane and will most likely order another one. These are very well made and fun to assemble. Would be an excellent project to do with teen children and grandchildren. Definitely recommend and will be purchasing more. Way more models than I have time for because I didn't discover these until I was 65 years old, dernit.

I built this model 6th out of the 8 I've constructed so far. Relative to the other kits, I would say this kit is about average. The ending model itself is quite nice. The construction is pretty fun and the number of pieces is average. For difficulty in building I'd give this a 3.5 - 4 on a scale of 1-5. The most challenging part of this kit is the tail assembly. Attaching the vertical stabilizer and tail to the fuselage is tricky and a touch frustrating. The ending fit on my model was a little weak. The other challenging part of this kit was the rounding of the engine cowl. The instructions imply that you should be able to round the cowl. I chose to leave it in its octagonal shape to avoid trying to round pieces that were also being folded. If you enjoy WWII planes, I would recommend starting with the Mustang or the Zero before building the Corsair. This kit is built from a single sheet of metal (as reflected by the price) as compared to the 2-sheet models that are more complex. Therefore the construction is quicker and more straight forward than some of the more challenging kits. Disclaimer regarding bad reviews by others (I'm starting to post this on all my Metal Earth reviews now): Be careful when reading the bad reviews posted by some. Some people blame their inability to complete this style kit on the kit itself. Don't be fooled, the kit itself is very high quality. The detail is superb, and the metal pieces are sturdy if you don't bend them repetitively (as you would if you made a mistake). Hence, I continue to recommend these kits to experienced builders with good manual dexterity. This is probably better suited to adult builders.

This product and all of the Metal Earth items are not toys. They are an intricate model that takes patience and skill to complete. They were not FUN to put together but challenging. The result s very satisfying and the models striking. Do not give this to a child or anyone who has a short attention span or gets frustrated easily. They are fragile before you start building, during the building process and after. The metal bends very easily and care must be taken to properly shape those pieces that require shaping. The right tools are essential. You will need fine needle nose pliers, tweezers, straight edges for bending, a shear cutter to remove the pieces from the metal sheet and a good magnifying lamp. The effort will be worth it.

Definitely a great looking model that doesn't require paint or silly looking stickers. I would however be very careful before attempting to assemble this model. The instructions provided might not actually be the best way to bend and piece together each cut out. Study the pieces carefully and remember because the connectors require no glue, you must have enough room to both access the connection joint to insert it into a slot as well as bend it into a secure hook. The metal frame is extremely fragile to the touch before all structures are snapped into place. For those with some extra pocket change, I'd recommend ordering two just in case you mess up in the first attempt.

From what I saw I thought this was put together. Come to find out its a build your own model plane and it's very difficult as pieces already have Bent and discolored.

While the finished model is quite nice, it is a real challenge to put together. The instruction are very basic and there are times when not following them makes assembly easier. For example, rather than fully close the main body in the first step, keep it slightly open (enough to get tweezers/needle nose pliers) inside the body to secure the tabs for the vertical stabilizer and cockpit piece. Also, be very careful with the fold lines as they break easily. I broke the cockpit where the window ends, but was still able to complete the model. Finally, not all the tabs line up with the holes and some creative approaches to get them to line up are required. In particular, the holes in horizontal stabilizer did not line up as it was to big (the front of the stabilizer was cut to large and I couldn't insert it far enough) and I had to trim it to get it to fit. Overall, a nice looking model when completed.

Teeny, tiny, tedious, but a very nice model / decoration when complete. If you possess the patience of a saint, the eyesight of an eagle, and the manual dexterity of a brain surgeon, then you will find these easy to assemble. If you are like the rest of us, then they will present some challenge. I recommend using tweezers, small wire nippers, a magnifier to see small parts better. I cheated on mine by using clear multi purpose glue to make them more durable. The metal is well detailed with a almost mirror finish. The instructions suck, but you can figure it out from the pics. Amazon did a great job getting this shipped. CAUTION: Some parts have fairly sharp edges.. not for unsupervised children.

Es muy chulo, pero algo difícil de montar en algún momento necesitaras ayuda o mas manos, por lo demás un disfrute

produit a monter avec soin il faut de bon yeux et des outils !! petites pinces loupe et patiences pour enfant très manuel et doué

Fragilissimo, si è rotto immediatamente al passaggio 4.peccato

This was my first metal earth kit and will definitely be doing more. Great little kit, fun for an afternoon project, and creates a beautiful result. I would strongly recommend a set of small needle-nose pliers. This model is likely best suited for older teenagers or adults who have some previous modeling experience.

Bon passé temps