Metal Earth models Difficulty Ranking

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Difficulty ranking of Metal Earth models by Fascinations.
The easier models are on the left in the video, the more difficult are on the right.
UPDATE!!! There is a new version of the Halo Warthog. It is MUCH easier to assemble. If your instructions are Yellow, you have the hard version. If your instructions are White you have the easier version.
EASIEST:
Golden Gate Bridge
Big Ben
Eiffel Tower
Golden Kinkaku-ji
UH-1 Huey (not in video)
Neuschwanstein Castle
Golden Hind
Halo Master Chief Helmet (not in video)
One World Trade Center
Titanic (DO NOT connect the two halves until the end)
Imperial Star Destroyer
AT-AT
Hubble Space Telescope
Imperial Shuttle
R2-D2
Snowspeeder (must glue fins in the back)
Mars Rover
ICONX Burj Al Arab
MEDIUM DIFFICULTY:
Millenium Falcon
Apollo Lunar Module (attach 4-way thrusters LAST)
ICONX Big Ben
ICONX Notre Dame (time consuming, repetitive, GORGEOUS! but not too difficult)
Leaning Tower of Pisa
ICONX Queen Anne's Revenge
Himeji Castle (would be easy except for design flaws)
Apollo Lunar Rover (not as difficult as it looks)
ICONX Humvee
Slave I (beautiful model! Be very careful with the "wings")
X-wing Starfighter
ICONX U.S. Capital
Darth Vader's Tie Advanced X1 Starfighter
Tie Fighter
F-22 Raptor
F-15 Eagle
Sherman Tank
T-34 Tank
Tiger I Tank
AH-64 Apache helicopter
USS Arizona
Enterprise D (Absolutely HORRIBLE design and too front heavy to stand up)
AT-ST (more difficult than it looks)
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT:
H2R Kawasaki Ninja (some design flaws w/handle bars)
Halo Warthog
Iron Man

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@namesashhousewares8337 7 лет назад

you must have a pretty sore butt

@namesashhousewares8337 7 лет назад

so much pain

@jlazell 7 лет назад

Well I haven't built any new models in months so it's all healed now. lol

@hanfpv3093 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@dr.doppeldecker3832 3 года назад

If you would paint and weather them a little, it would look great i think! Yes the bare metal has its very own charme, bute i think it would turn out awesome!

@fishbarbeque8540 3 месяца назад

I was going to coment this after he said it 5+ times lol

@KeithHollo 7 лет назад

"Leaning tower of Pisa has some design flaws" hahahaha

@DoomFinger511 6 лет назад

lmao

@Vconti52 6 лет назад

Yeah us Italians forgot to put the foundation 😂 measure 1 cutta 3 or issa other way round oh well moto benne jussa turna you head

@Draconic74 6 лет назад

My dad used to have a business card for some soil science consultant with a little comic of people building the Tower of Pisa with one guy saying to the other "And we can save a fortune if we skip the soil tests!" That always cracked me up.

@Chosen1Creator 5 лет назад

I chuckled a little when he said that too.

@jayp3564 5 лет назад

I thought he said Pizza. lol

@KoolKyurem25 8 лет назад

From what I got out of this is don't do them drunk or on low amounts of sleep.

@edgewyze7352 5 лет назад

Yup. I did the parthenon in that condition... ended up stabbing my finger tip in the same spot like 6 times.

@DesiDude297 6 лет назад

You know a model is difficult when this guy says pain in the ass instead of pain in the butt.

@denisokhrimenko8078 5 лет назад

Desi, What about my metal models? www.kickstarter.com/projects/timeformachine/the-most-beautiful-construction-set-in-the-world

@hanfpv3093 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@99fxgtjc 14 дней назад

They’re literally fucking impossible to put together. I don’t know how the hell this guy did it

@thelordhearsthecryofthepoo1202 6 лет назад

Thank you posting your lovely collection. Wonderfully detailed and intricate designs. I have just ordered my first model, Titanic. Feeling excited :)

@microraverbuilds 8 лет назад

Awesome review. I remember building the Warthog , my third kit. It was the first model where I broke a piece. I realized then I wish there was a really detailed build video that showed how people actually bent and worked the metal for these kits.

@davidchildofgod753 5 лет назад

All I have to say is WOW!!! That is an amazing collection!! I only have 3 and that are all only 3 stars by the metal Earth rating. This was a really cool video and it opened my eyes to all of the sets out there. Thank you!

@euclideanbohr5381 8 лет назад

This stuff is actually really fun if you have lots of patients and you did a great job.

@ISpinUWin 6 лет назад

Good work thanks for the vid. My 1st was a B-17 I gave to my wife’s grandfather who jumped out of one in WWII. I think it took

@donniemontoya9300 4 года назад

My favorite I've done is the USS Missouri, just because of its size. It's 3 sheet kit but the completed model is close to TWELVE INCHES LONG. Its absolutely massive compared to other metal earth kits. The hardest part of ships is always forming the contours of the hull.

@gauge6513 6 лет назад

Great reviews and tips. Here's one for everyone. When doing any curved surface use a appropriate size dowel and a mouse pad. Roll it like you would a rolling pin and you'll get perfect curves with no creases.

@heeder777 7 месяцев назад

I know this comment is 7 years after but I had to say something because I’m almost finished with the Mars Rover for a friend who has his name on a plaque that’s supposed to go to Mars. I’ve built all types of models, my own RV aircraft and am a hobby machinist. Short of electrical, I used every skill I acquired over 50 years of working with metal except on a miniature scale. These little kits presented a very rewarding challenge with equal amounts of frustration. When I first started building it I thought there was no way I’d ever do this again but I was committed to finishing it. I have a warning for anyone, I think building them is seriously addictive. My only tip is get some tools mentioned in these comments and other videos. I only stumbled across the videos today and didn’t realize how popular they are. Thanks for sharing your models and information.

@brucepitcher3525 2 года назад

Fantastic collection thanks for sharing I just began my first model. Tiger tank. And the tracks definitely caused many curse words for me. Hats off to you sir. I will follow your work as I build my total collection if I survive the gauntlet 😬

@davidamosphotography 8 лет назад

Great video man, well done on all of them.... IRON man the best, looks very impressive. Do you do a twitch stream... you should, on your builds.

@road2pro59 8 лет назад

I took the risk and chose iron man as my second model and surprisingly made it through, the legs were a pain in the ass though, I've done war machine as well

@Oleksiiz 5 лет назад

Check out these metal models) www.kickstarter.com/projects/timeformachine/the-most-beautiful-construction-set-in-the-world

@nathaniel9526 2 года назад

My first model is terminator endoskeleton, probably not a good first one………

@zsocinyitrai1050 7 лет назад

Amazing collection! nice work!

@Jon-zy8zd 6 лет назад

Wow! You have an awesome collection...i just bought a Tiger I model (my first model)and had just started placing a couple of pieces.

@goviral7395 3 года назад

Damn i dont know how he manages to build these tiny models when his finger be shaking like a stripper... much props and respect ✊ to him

@Bill23799 4 месяца назад

Dr. McCoy: Damn it Jim! I'm a Model Builder, not a Watch Maker.

@sarahledesma2785 7 лет назад

Amazing video and collection!!! I ordered the Titanic model. Super excited!

@Oleksiiz 5 лет назад

Check out this) www.kickstarter.com/projects/timeformachine/the-most-beautiful-construction-set-in-the-world

@BackStabbath93 5 лет назад

My third metal earth model is Iron Man , the first two being R2D2 and Imperial Star Destroyer. Broken quite a few pieces and there were times I thought I would give up but I'm glad that I put it through. I would say the shin parts are virtually impossible to fit in. Overall it's an incredible artwork with minor flaws.

@aweso 8 лет назад

Really cool video, thanks. I bought a couple of these at a star wars themed store on a whim thinking that they were for kids and it would be a fun quick little thing. I had no tools to speak of, I'm currently using fingernail scissors (plus some folding) to separate the pieces off of the sheets and tweezers to put the things together. I have some needle-nose pliers but I like the tweezers as they feel a bit more precise to me. The rounded parts are the hardest for me, I've had more success making a pretty rough shape to connect and then adjust into a better circle. I did an x-wing first (not the one you have though, apparently there are two x wings), then I did the first order snowspeeder, and recently I picked up the model t. Unfortunately none of these are on your list, I was hoping to get a feel for how difficult these are in relation to the rest. At first I was surprised that they weren't that easy, but I think I've gotten the hang of them (at least the ones I've done). Yours all look great. In particular I think the tanks and the capitol building look the coolest so I might go for one of these next.

@hrromanslaparsso4403 Год назад

Feels like I just went through a miniature museum.

@RayRaySD941 Год назад

I got a few of those online just now.. they look so neat and fascinating

@ozgundemirr 4 года назад

we need an updated video about this!

@ianwhittal7709 4 года назад

Great vid!

@brandontedlock8086 7 лет назад

well, accidently tapped this video, just subscribed, not an accident

@ryanbarker5217 5 лет назад

i'm only interested in the star wars models, but not sure how to make these things at all. i had no idea all these others existed! so cool. i'll see if i can find a how-to or at least tips-and-tricks video and see if these little beauties are something do-able for old eyes and hands.

@jester4886 4 года назад

Wow nice collection, I’m building my first one, the Freightliner FLC truck and it’s hard as hell! I just bought my second, it’s the English Armor, and your comments on the iron man model have me a bit worried haha

@TRIassicFORCE151 4 года назад

Good video! Look to get into these

@absundog9938 4 года назад

You are literally too good I found the mars rover very hard but that is probably because it’s the first model I’ve ever built in this category

@Sylvie.carroll 7 лет назад

I'm doing my first model right now and it's the Himeji Castle, so I think it's a pretty fun thing and I'm going to do as many as I can! I find this video pretty helpful. Also you said iron man was a pain in the ass, and I though, 'what, in the movies or in the model, cause he's a pain in the ass in both'

@usingtheirhypocracyagainst8636 7 лет назад

loved the iron man comment on making a man cry those look great nice job friend

@KretinzUnited 4 года назад

I just finished Optimus Prime, 2 sheets and managed without too much trouble but after that i can understand the stress you got into with some of the pieces you show.

@themangler555 7 лет назад

5:24 That building is probably the hardest and most fragile building I've done. It broke on several taps and I was ready to just give up but i managed to finish it. But as you said, there is several design flaws in it making it hard to make perfect.. I use tape to hold some thing in to place. Ive built around 20 puzzels :)

@emiel23 8 лет назад

Great collection! I've had some parts that did come a bit loose, like the cannons you mentioned. A Small drip of superglue will do the trick there!

@eddiemartinez8277 4 года назад

Kinda defeats the purpose

@dl3un 3 года назад

I built a small pirate ship model as my first and quickly realized that there were a few parts of instruction that probably should’ve been done either earlier or later than it says to. Otherwise, these are my favorite thing to do, especially the colored ones

@ianmichael8367 6 лет назад

I purchased the Captain America shield today. It was my first one. Wasn’t too difficult. I just don’t like the way they designed it. The shield has a huge split down the middle that runs about three quarters in, and you are to put the two ends together and “close” the split. Finished product you can still easily see the split down the middle if you’re really looking. Still really fun. Nice collection, I’ll be purchasing more!

@jj7958 5 лет назад

I just started one and I have another one after that. neither of them are the ones in your video though. I can already tell it takes patience and delicate hands. I don't think ill have the patience to do anymore after.

@lawrobi 8 лет назад

Hey awesome ranking!! How would you rate the Hubble Telescope? Is it difficult?

@Biblicalgiants 7 лет назад

..that's awesome dude!..i didn't even know they made buildings like that!..the lunar lander looks sweet!..how much was it?

@royghosn18 7 лет назад

hey man thanks for making the video

@eligebrown8998 8 лет назад

good video. thanks for pointing that stuff out. kinda makes me nervouse now

@Penfold8 7 лет назад

I used a highlighter cap to bend the curved pieces of the roof of Himeji. I like how it turned out, but you are right there are problems with it. I got mine from Banggood at $4.00.

@jokerzwild4121 3 года назад

Cones can be difficult but they can also be really really easy if you use the sharpened end of a pencil to form them, just a little trick I picked up along the way of starting these before I had a jewelers tool set but I still use a pencil for cones.

@TheTruthCalls 6 лет назад

I mostly agree with your assessments, and Iron Man WAS a PITA - but it came out awesome so worth it - but I think the ICONX Saint Basil's Cathedral is a very close second - and also one of the most impressive models I have.

@fittedcloudplayz2136 3 года назад

cool! I just finished the Yamato battleship. probably the hardest one I've done so far

@TarmanTheChampion 4 года назад

man your origami skills are on some crazy next level shit!

@aakalpa 7 лет назад

just out of curiosity, this metal earth models seems very elegant and sturdy, other than this brand what do u suggest to try?

@Darkrift666 6 лет назад

great video

@StrategicSkill 7 лет назад

What tools did you use to get everything so perfectly round, I can't even do it on the Mars rover.

@sclogse1 3 года назад

"You're a better man than me, Gunga Din."

@carolgregory3774 5 лет назад

Cool metal earth clection

@DoomFinger511 6 лет назад

I made world trade 1 as my first model. It was definitely a good one to start with. Only took me about 15 minutes.

@edgewyze7352 5 лет назад

Yes sir. I got like 30 of these done. Tedious

@dieunbekannte1122 6 лет назад

+jlazell hey I think that was a Skyhopper up there? What can you say about that one? Planning on getting my friend one

@PntbalBob 7 лет назад

Nice collection. Currently working on iron man. Lmao when you talked about screaming at it. Iron man is no joke.

@hellothere9262 7 лет назад

Just built the A-10 warthog, most frustrating thing i have ever done... I built the tie bomber and im pretty sure i glued half of it... the biggest problem i have with these are the directions being very unclear sometimes and forming circles.

@STSGuitar16 3 года назад

I always add a touch of superglue whenever I have loose fitting connections like on your Snow Speeder. It is also pretty handy for reattaching parts when you accidentally bent a piece back and one too many times and it snaps and breaks on you. It truly is an invaluable tool for making these models, especially the ones with a lot of really small pieces. The only problem that I have ran into with superglue (like the super thin liquid super glue in small bottles) is how long it takes for the glue to set up. It honestly isn't a big complaint really, it would just make things a tiny bit easier to assemble in certain spots. I have experimented with hot glue for its quicker drying time, but it really doesn't seem to want to stick to the metal very well. Super glue in those really small syringes would be best for precision, and ease of use. There are other faster drying superglues, I just don't happen to have any on hand at the moment.

@johnbangkok5004 5 месяцев назад

Epoxy glue 2 parts

@STSGuitar16 5 месяцев назад

@@johnbangkok5004 i feel like that would end up wasting a ton of epoxy, though. Like, I just use super glue as needed, which is probably less than ten times through an entire build, and when I do use it there is typically a good stretch before I need to use it again. Seems like the epoxy would set up before I could use all of it, even if I only mixed it up in small batches. Plus it would be overkill in terms of how strong it is. That did make me think about UV resin, though. Pretty sure that stuff sets within seconds of shining the UV light on it, so that could potentially be useful. It would be difficult for some areas where you can’t get a good angle on the light to be able to set the resin, but all in all that might be one of the better options. That said, a medium viscosity super glue with a really fast dry time is still the ideal option, imo.

@lawrobi 8 лет назад

Can you make a list in the video description of your ranking (easiest to hardest)? Awesome video!

@jlazell 8 лет назад

+lawrobi Good idea! I'll rank them in the Description.

@prosperhuang 6 лет назад

The first metal earth design i got was the Leaning Tower of Pisa and it pretty wack, i thought i was bad but luckily i heard that he also had design issues with it.

@raymondhuot1684 4 года назад

These are difficult kit ! View it as a challenge. I've just finished the Hogwarts Express Iconx and it a real challenge. The hand rail along the boiler are so small it is impossible not to bent them. Nice result .

@factory_bs 2 года назад

New Game: Every time he says "Pain in the ...." Drink

@DualDesertEagle 3 года назад

A few days ago I built the X-Wing as my first model of these. To almost perfect condition. Took just over 4 hours. With my right hand in a SERIOUSLY immobilizing casting after I had broken my wrist. Is the X-Wing model just that easy or can I actually say I've got some skills at this kinda stuff?

@TB-ModelRR 3 года назад

I got the 2-6-0 locomotive as my first one for christmas. Looks daunting

@N3onSneakoClips 6 лет назад

Someone wanna cou t how much times he said "It was a pain in the butt" ha.

@jonathanroberts5442 8 лет назад

Great video. I got some of the Star Wars models when we went to Disney World and then bought a collection of monuments (Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, etc.)Having a really hard time with them. Got any tips?

@jlazell 8 лет назад

I definitely recommend starting with the monuments. You need tweezers and/or needle nose pliers, some round items to bend curved parts on (screw driver shafts, pencil, dowel rods etc) possibly some glue. I like to bend the pieces back and forth until they fall off the sheet but some people prefer wire cutters. I don't know what else to recommend right now, try searching Metal Earth Tips and Tricks. Good luck!

@mikeko879 8 лет назад

hey great collection. i have been buying these since last year and i got around 50 of them, but only got 3 done. what do you use to glue some parts in if in case it breaks of or something? thanks.

@jlazell 8 лет назад

on occasion I've needed glue and I've had great success with model CA glue. So far I've always gotten away with using it on the tabs on the inside so it's never been visible. plus with CA glue you put it on, maneuver the parts exactly where you want them, then spray or dab on the accelerator and it dries instantly.

@gmommaGodfrey1 5 лет назад

i have the golden gate bridge and i was wondering would it be hard to put together, thanks for sharing going to order more on ebay.

@noahhewett6294 7 месяцев назад

good video

@landonklick9208 7 лет назад

a tip for round pieces or making a cone is using jewelers ring plyers

@IIrandhandleII 5 месяцев назад

Have you done the James webb? That one took me forever.

@stektirade 8 лет назад

I just put together the enterprise d and it looks flawless no problems with the stand or anything! looks better than their model on the site

@TechBoxNW 5 лет назад

You should do some giveaways for people who want to build there own I subbed

@hayden9213 7 лет назад

What do you do when you break a piece? I broke a few of mine on the X-Wing

@TheEvilCommenter 6 лет назад

Got one of these in a blu-ray for "Blade Runner 2049." I thought it'd be some simple jack-in-the-box pop up prize. Lol 3 days later at 2 in the morning I finally finished. And I'm pretty sure it's one of the easier ones.

@ryanbarker5217 5 лет назад

that's what i'm afraid of. i picked a few up at disney a couple of years ago, but never put them together. today at barnes and noble i see the star destroyer for ten bucks and i was seriously tempted, but not sure about such small parts and no one ever will call me a modeller by any stretch.

@richardkroll7298 6 лет назад

I am on my fifth kit. I built the F4u Corsair, B17 Bomber, Star Trek Enterprise, and Cessna 172. I am working on the dragonfly now. Of all of these, the Cessna was the most difficult. It is only one sheet, but it had some real challenges. The rear window of the cabin has to be bent before attaching that section to the sides. If it is not bent, the tabs for the wings will be too far apart. The attachment for the propeller is weird and kept falling off. I would attach it last. Finally, the bottom of fuselage required manipulating it between the sides to fit six tabs. I found this impossible. I got the back four tabs into their slots and just bent the front part into position.

@Illuminae2575 8 лет назад

How many times exactly did he "that was a pain in the but"?

@davidchildofgod753 5 лет назад

!LOL

@sevenbaker6482 2 года назад

I don’t think you covered the Star Wars at-at. I’m working on it now. It’s a bitch for my first go at these models. What did you think of that particular one?

@kdog909 7 лет назад

I'm surprised you thought the Neuschwanstein Castle was simple. That thing drove me crazy from start to finish. We must have gotten different versions of the Dubai hotel. I finished that one in less than 15 minutes while watching TV. I thought it was as easy as the Eiffel Tower. [EDIT: Your model is the Iconx version. Haven't built that yet but it looks hard. I made the ME version.] Those are my only disagreements. Thanks for posting this video. Anybody thinking about getting into Metal Earth models should watch this first so they don't try to start out with a Tie Fighter or something and get frustrated right off the bat.

@hellothere9262 7 лет назад

kdog909 I started with the tie bomber and im pretty sure i super glued half of it... Just finished the A-10 warthog and it made me want to smack anyone i saw...

@kdog909 7 лет назад

Fellow Communist (nice user name!) I started with the Darth Vader Tie Fighter. Turned into a super-glued mess as well. Start with easy ones like the Metal Earth Eiffel Tower (15 minutes, no frustration), and work your way up from there. Other super easy ones, other than what's mentioned in the video, include the Metal Earth Arc de Triomphe and Burj al Arab (not the Iconx versions) If you like Star Wars, the Imperial Star Destroyer is the easiest (guy in video seems to agree). Takes maybe 30-40 minutes, with very little difficulty

@poojarathore3883 7 лет назад

nice

@unclebillybob1359 5 лет назад

Notice the use of pain in the butt and pain in the ass

@erikbinnix6202 8 лет назад

i just made my first one, the tiger tank, my most annoying struggle was getting a nice crisp 90degree bend with the insertion tabs, how did u do it?

@berrybeebenson7279 7 лет назад

I hated that last step where u connect the bottom

@erikbinnix6202 7 лет назад

IKR!!!

@nitsuj9730 7 лет назад

Erik Binnix I know it's hard

@jlazell 7 лет назад

@Guan Wang It won't let me reply to your comment???? But I got the gold models at Amazon.

@derrickspagnola8728 4 года назад

I'm building the Kawasaki ninja as my first build. Super fun. Just using needle nose plyers and tweezers.

@maxwellmc9734 7 лет назад

cool tips ..

@X-JAKA7 5 лет назад

Some of these metal earth models are expensive. The prices start from $6.00 to $34.00 depending on model, license, level, gold, color, and attractiveness according to what metal earth model you buy off from Amazon Prime.

@adampack6642 4 года назад

I thought the buttresses on the Notre Dame model as being super hard to keep looking straight.

@littlechaq 6 дней назад

I didn't know Nicolas Cage was into these kits.

@rodsilver17 6 лет назад

Have you done the Cessna 182 floatplane I done the Cessna 182 floatplane it was pretty long but it was easy model to build the chairs were the hardest part for the rest was easy except the tabs were really hard to bend I must have to use my hands against the table to get it and I use super glue for the struts and the floats

@hanfpv3093 4 года назад

I just build my first.. The millennium falcon.. Which i saw and bought at disneyland Paris saturday.. I never even heard of metal earth😝 i thought i would do it in no time.. But its actiually pretty though. Then i got on yt and found this video.. Awsome Collection man! And your pain in the butt and ass comments made me laugh out loud🤣

@simpleroleplay2136 2 года назад

Big Ben is the name of the bell that actually name of the building is called Elizabeth Tower

@TehJumpingJawa 6 лет назад

So, looks like the ISD was a good model for me to start with! Though even that seemed to have a design flaw; the tabs on the large engines being slightly out of alignment with the intended holes on the rear hull section. I ended up gluing them, as it seemed the only way to get a secure fit with good alignment. With the risk of my ever curious young nephews & nieces getting their fingers on it, I also retrofitted its bridge section with some glue on the inside to give it rigidity. I have to confess mine was a Chinese knock-off, not a genuine Metal Earth model, and while the instructions were.... minimal.... the sheets themselves seemed identical, with one exception; no name engraved on the stand. Still, for £0.80 delivered, can't judge it too harshly :) I have the TIE/x1 on the way too (£0.58); looks like that's going to be quite a difficulty hike after the ISD!

@genofila8943 Год назад

Built my 1st today - the Red Barron tri wing plane. Wish someone would show more step by step builds on utube- at least the hard parts - like the spark plugs in the engine - Arg !!

@youknoweverything7643 Месяц назад

I love althe notre dame in color one and the black and gold piececool pirate ship and the massuve castle from gane of thrones is huge i love metal earth over any other brand cause jts very detailed models but small so they look amazing cause kf the size and all the detail

@KoolKyurem25 8 лет назад

Are the models flimsy or can you pick them up and show them off or do they just sit in one place, lest you want to build them all over again? I ordered the T-34 off of Amazon and it broke my card so now I have more money in it.

@jlazell 8 лет назад

They're not too flimsy to pick up and look at but they are definitely too fragile to play with. Do not give them to children.