Star Wars Darth Vader's TIE Advanced X1 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

This was the second Metal Earth kit I constructed, after the Imperial Star Destroyer. I found this kit to be a lot harder to build, but the end result was extremely satisfying. Like the Star Destroyer, the pieces come in two sheets, along with a very clear and concise set of instructions. There are a lot more curves to be formed in this kit, which always seem to provide the greatest challenge and most frustration. However, the kit was of superb quality, and the stainless steel pieces never felt too fragile and I carefully manipulated them into position each time. With a lot of patience, I managed to overcome each of the most challenging stages, and it left me with an end result that I was delighted with. The total build took me about two hours. and I ended up with a very sturdy and visually pleasing model. This definitely comes recommended, and I'll be buying more in the future. One note of caution, I have had disappointment with another model in a different Metal Earth range - the Normandy SR2 from the Mass Effect line. I found a significant contrast in design and quality compared to the Star Wars models I have constructed so far. Whether that exists across the range is something I will have to wait and see.

This was my second metal earth model to try. It took me about 4 hours, I found the whole process thoroughly enjoyable, finished model looks great, instructions are easy to follow, I will be buying more. some parts are quite a bit challenging and requires patience. the only tools I used were a pair of flat tweezers and a 6 inch metal rule (good for bending straight edges with precision) and a magnifying glass. Mine was supplied by amazon and was therefore a genuine metal earth product. I'm starting Tower bridge now.

Bought this for my husband and it's much smaller than expected. The directions are not clear so please go on YouTube first to see how to remove and assemble. Pieces are small and fiddly if you mess up you can't do anything about it. I recommend an easier one to try first.

Great gift looks amazing

Very cool project to make

I've done a couple of these before with no major issues. Fiddly, yes, but that is expected from this type of model. With this one, the perforations that you have to bend pieces along become flimsy far too easily to the point that they just break off. The nature of it is that smaller parts can require a fair amount of manipulation to get them in place. One adjustment too many and the piece you're trying to bend comes away. Not something I've had with similar models in the past, but happened with 4 or 5 separate pieces on this one. Managed to get the thing roughly together despite broken parts, but the finished model just looked a mess and wouldn't even stand up straight so it went in the bin. Really disappointing.

Clever concept, but the size and detail, plus the way you’re supposed to manually ‘shape’ some pieces to fit by curling the metal etc makes for a really disappointing end product. Pieces broke, certain pieces just don’t fit together if following the instructions. Ended up with a stack of unconnected pieces of sheet metal, and with no means of finishing it. If you have the daintiest of hands, and a LOT of patience, it’s a clever idea. Beyond that, you’ll just get enormously frustrated. Going to buy LEGO instead in future….

Love all the Star Wars Metal Earth models. I buy it for myself as a gift to me. If you know anyone who loves Star Wars and building/puzzles, this would be a perfect gift. Metal finish is beautiful once completed. Would buy other models after completing this one.

Precioso, al igual que otras figuras de esta serie, no son super fácil de montarlas, necesitas como mínimo un escalpelo o Cutter para ayudarte a cortar alguna pieza de manera más cómoda y um pequeño alicate de puntas para doblar las pestañas. Se dice que no es fácil de montar pero un niño de 10 años con un poco de habilidad podría hacerlos, hacen falta calma y dedicarle tiempo, no es para hacer en 5 minutos.

Jolies et très bien finie. Elle n'est pas trop compliquée à monter. Pince et outils adaptés conseillés. Ce n'est pas la maquette la plus difficile à monter dans cette série. Petite taille mais très beau rendu.

Ordinato la settimana prima di Natale. Consegna prevista dal 21 al 29 dicembre … non ci speravamo ma il pacchetto è arrivato il 22 ben imballato e perfetto. Regalo di Natale fatto!

Modell sieht super aus wenn es fertig ist. Zusammenbau ist recht knifflig und man sollte die Anleitung gut studieren. Werkzeug, kleine Spitzzange und kleiner Seitenschneider, ist erforderlich. Habe 2,5 Stunden gebraucht, hat aber Spaß gemacht. Nichts für Grobmotoriker.

This model requires a lot of patience and it was super hard to build considering the fact that I don’t have a pair of tweezers. And I broke my fingernail in the process.