I moved from lego to metal earth... Started running out of room in the curio! Lol I've got 9 models completed so far and I've revised one model in particular.. These drive my ocd insane but they are so beautiful.. I think I'm never doing it right because I always see gaps etc.. Seeing someone else build makes me feel better. You're really good at this thank you for the videos they have helped me more than you could imagine!
I know how involved this build is, there is a lot of trying and retrying and a little bit of luck and a lot of focus ... started doling these kits around 10+ yrs ago ... I've recently built 2 'USS MISSOURI' ... every bit as busy a build as what your doing there ... it is a 2 piece hull ... I have shelves full of these and I keep giving them away to people who like them ... I've done many but the most challenging are the boats/destroyers and bombers small fighter planes... tho my collection is rather diversified it keeps shrinking as well .... GOOD JOB BROTHER
Began the Arizona a few days ago, patience is a virtue. I am finding all the same difficuties, and your tips should prove useful. Particularly like the idea of twisting tabs and then coming back to flatten. Big problem for me with tabs is the light reflection making seeing them difficult as they come close together.Interested in building the village on the hill as I do something similar with soapstone which is a soft stone amenable to carving with razor knives,files and a multitude of other tools, hoping it will go together a bit easier.
WOW...!!! I never have seen nothing like this......THE RESULT LOOKS LIKE A HARD CORE MODELLER WORKIN...I guess it requires THE CORRECT PRESCISION TOOLS WITH THE HANDS OF A MASTER.......CONGRATULATIONS......!!!! THANKS FOR SHARE WITH US YOUR NICE WORK....!!!! VERY USEFUL....FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO INTRODUCE IN THIS STUFF...!!
Hello,I'm John, I very recently bought this kit not realizing it's difficulty level. Although I'm a model builder of 50+ years,never built anything like this.I do have a couple of questions.First are the metal parts fragile?I've looked at them,they do look fragile.2ndly,should I attempt a simpler metal model first?
The USS Arizona was sank on December 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS NC was at Pearl Harbor prior to the attack. The NC located in Wilmington, NC as a floating museum, was the most decorated war ship of the pacific campaign during the Second World War!
Just finished one of these today, it was my first ever model like this. In the very first step, I broke a part and almost gave up, but with some glue and perseverance, I managed to finish the model with nothing more than some tweezers.
Get a tool kit, it’s a game changer, especially for the rounded parts. I bought mine on Amazon for $27. Also bought a magnifying lighted headset at Hobby Lobby. The Arizona is my 2nd kit, did the P51 Mustang using just tweezers and a needle nose pliers I had in the house and it looks nice, it doesn’t look as good as the battleship.
I'm a fellow Metal Earth model builder and I've done quite a few over the past 2-3 years. The main issue I had with the Arizona was one of the last steps where you attach the sides of the hull to the main deck. They wrap around the deck _TOO TIGHTLY_ and it causes the deck to "warp" in an upwards position. The whole thing ends up looking curved (like a banana or Samurai sword). I saw another example at a model show and it suffered from the same problem, so I knew it wasn't just me. It looks like you experienced the same thing too. I'm disappointed in the manufacturer for not fixing this issue before they released it.
This will be my 14th Metal Earth model, but peice 11 has me nervous. Could be why there's a backup. I know it's been a while, but any advice before I start? You're videos have been fantastic and gave me the confidence to start doing these. Thank you!
Well, I started it this morn and never made past the first stage and broke the bends twice. So I put it way for now. Can't think of how I can fix the one I broke. :-(
Solder! Not that California lead free silver solder junk, that stuff doesn't like to stick! Use a tin/lead mix solder. 60% Tin/40% lead mix is most common, but 63/37% gives the solder a slightly lower melting point than 60/40 solder and it also sets/hardens quicker which most people find easier to work with, you don't have to wait as long for the parts to solidy join. Then you can file or sand the joint down so it's smooth.
Do you think the stands are necessary at the bottom of the ship for it to sit upright? I love these models and have a couple of the aircraft, but I really don't like the stands.
masterfox72 with this model the propellers in the back would keep it from sitting flat without the stand. you could create some sort of stand or platform of your own. You can use magnets to hold the model in place.
animateorange Thanks! I have purchased this one and it should be in today, honestly that one could be like a two or three parter for your channel it's a really big kit
I have some videos on my Tools, tips and updates playlist that might help. ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JfpEp3e2sKriD3HZRBtmh6L.html There are 3 Starting with Metal Earth videos where I do a longer more detailed video of builds. ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JcaCyO9QXuWk6BkPBvaHhvs.html I also have a playlist of the easier builds I have done if you want to start with some of those for experience. ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JePGGe7BKsvH1WEn8EIMk9w.html
please do a video on USS Missouri BB-63 metal earth model Assembly and building please play video at normal speed so I can do it step by step I never build one before.
Scott Thomas I am actually working on the video now. It has been a long build. I have been working on it all last week. I hope to have at least part 1 of the video up by the end of the week.
Hey bro super cool I just found this channel I also build metal earth and piece cool models. I have completed about 28 models now and I really injoys them. I am now waiting for my first large model he us a samurai looking guy with a bow and all he is all gold, he is a piece cool model, have u seen this one's I am sure u have. well great channel and u got another subscriber
It sounds like you are talking about the Knight of Firmement. I have seen it. i want to get into Piececool as well as Tenyo and a few others. There are a lot of 3d metal models out there. Thanks for watching and happy building.
I just tossed mine out to trash. Both masts broke at the bend points when I was installing the radar shacks (or whatever those two structures were). I am pretty disappointed, almost an hour in to the model making and now its all wasted time. Definitely will not get another one of those models again. Plastic might be less "cool" but its harder for the Chinese factory to mess it up to a point where its garbage.
I moved from lego to metal earth... Started running out of room in the curio! Lol I've got 9 models completed so far and I've revised one model in particular.. These drive my ocd insane but they are so beautiful.. I think I'm never doing it right because I always see gaps etc.. Seeing someone else build makes me feel better. You're really good at this thank you for the videos they have helped me more than you could imagine!
I know how involved this build is, there is a lot of trying and retrying and a little bit of luck and a lot of focus ... started doling these kits around 10+ yrs ago ... I've recently built 2 'USS MISSOURI' ... every bit as busy a build as what your doing there ... it is a 2 piece hull ... I have shelves full of these and I keep giving them away to people who like them ... I've done many but the most challenging are the boats/destroyers and bombers small fighter planes... tho my collection is rather diversified it keeps shrinking as well .... GOOD JOB BROTHER
Began the Arizona a few days ago, patience is a virtue. I am finding all the same difficuties, and your tips should prove useful. Particularly like the idea of twisting tabs and then coming back to flatten. Big problem for me with tabs is the light reflection making seeing them difficult as they come close together.Interested in building the village on the hill as I do something similar with soapstone which is a soft stone amenable to carving with razor knives,files and a multitude of other tools, hoping it will go together a bit easier.
Excellent video. Just started my first one.
First time to your channel very impressive work😄 also very interesting to watch I’m amazed at your dexterity and patience great job sir👍🏻
WOW...!!! I never have seen nothing like this......THE RESULT LOOKS LIKE A HARD CORE MODELLER WORKIN...I guess it requires THE CORRECT PRESCISION TOOLS WITH THE HANDS OF A MASTER.......CONGRATULATIONS......!!!! THANKS FOR SHARE WITH US YOUR NICE WORK....!!!! VERY USEFUL....FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO INTRODUCE IN THIS STUFF...!!
Hello,I'm John, I very recently bought this kit not realizing it's difficulty level. Although I'm a model builder of 50+ years,never built anything like this.I do have a couple of questions.First are the metal parts fragile?I've looked at them,they do look fragile.2ndly,should I attempt a simpler metal model first?
The USS Arizona was sank on December 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS NC was at Pearl Harbor prior to the attack. The NC located in Wilmington, NC as a floating museum, was the most decorated war ship of the pacific campaign during the Second World War!
Just finished one of these today, it was my first ever model like this. In the very first step, I broke a part and almost gave up, but with some glue and perseverance, I managed to finish the model with nothing more than some tweezers.
chase bell well done.
Get a tool kit, it’s a game changer, especially for the rounded parts. I bought mine on Amazon for $27. Also bought a magnifying lighted headset at Hobby Lobby. The Arizona is my 2nd kit, did the P51 Mustang using just tweezers and a needle nose pliers I had in the house and it looks nice, it doesn’t look as good as the battleship.
Cool
You are good at it
thanks for doing this model because i like learn and seeing stuff from pearl harbor
really nice model... and you did an outstanding job (as always) building it!
Thank you.
Amazing craftsmanship, sir! You are amazing!
I'm a fellow Metal Earth model builder and I've done quite a few over the past 2-3 years. The main issue I had with the Arizona was one of the last steps where you attach the sides of the hull to the main deck. They wrap around the deck _TOO TIGHTLY_ and it causes the deck to "warp" in an upwards position. The whole thing ends up looking curved (like a banana or Samurai sword). I saw another example at a model show and it suffered from the same problem, so I knew it wasn't just me. It looks like you experienced the same thing too. I'm disappointed in the manufacturer for not fixing this issue before they released it.
Nice model! Magnific.
Nice build. Can't wait to get it.
Thanks for watching.
sheesh...great vid...not sure what to think of these metal models...this is the first I have seen of them...might just try it out...great end product!
I wouldn't suggest starting with this one. I have a playlist of easier models to started with. Thanks for watching.
I was just looking online to buy some, and i cannot figure out what an easier starting model would be. Do you have any suggestions?
I have a playlist called Starter Metal Earth list. It has the kits I have built that are easy and good to start with.
checked it out...think I will start with a building too
This will be my 14th Metal Earth model, but peice 11 has me nervous. Could be why there's a backup. I know it's been a while, but any advice before I start? You're videos have been fantastic and gave me the confidence to start doing these. Thank you!
Well, I started it this morn and never made past the first stage and broke the bends twice. So I put it way for now. Can't think of how I can fix the one I broke. :-(
rachael9372 I hate it when the happens.
Solder! Not that California lead free silver solder junk, that stuff doesn't like to stick! Use a tin/lead mix solder. 60% Tin/40% lead mix is most common, but 63/37% gives the solder a slightly lower melting point than 60/40 solder and it also sets/hardens quicker which most people find easier to work with, you don't have to wait as long for the parts to solidy join. Then you can file or sand the joint down so it's smooth.
Nice video dude! Keep at it!
Do you think the stands are necessary at the bottom of the ship for it to sit upright? I love these models and have a couple of the aircraft, but I really don't like the stands.
masterfox72 with this model the propellers in the back would keep it from sitting flat without the stand. you could create some sort of stand or platform of your own. You can use magnets to hold the model in place.
Thanks!
What's the name of that tool at 19:00?
It's a step mandrel. You can find them in the jewelry making section of craft stores usually.
you should do the BC-S01 star ship
Nice suggestion. I will work on it when I can.
animateorange Thanks! I have purchased this one and it should be in today, honestly that one could be like a two or three parter for your channel it's a really big kit
No kidding. I hear they take a while to do.
You are great at this. I received one of this for Christmas and never saw one before. Any tips on a first timer?
I have some videos on my Tools, tips and updates playlist that might help.
ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JfpEp3e2sKriD3HZRBtmh6L.html
There are 3 Starting with Metal Earth videos where I do a longer more detailed video of builds.
ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JcaCyO9QXuWk6BkPBvaHhvs.html
I also have a playlist of the easier builds I have done if you want to start with some of those for experience.
ua-cam.com/play/PLdXBkv4oG6JePGGe7BKsvH1WEn8EIMk9w.html
Get a tool kit and a magnifier headset. Game changers
please do a video on USS Missouri BB-63 metal earth model Assembly and building please play video at normal speed so I can do it step by step I never build one before.
Scott Thomas I am actually working on the video now. It has been a long build. I have been working on it all last week. I hope to have at least part 1 of the video up by the end of the week.
Neat, I got a newer kit for the Arizona, it’s a little more detailed.
Darren Iungo the instructions are more detailed or the model is more detailed?
The package was more detailed XD
I have I have got that ship up
nice!!!
Very difficult, you know. I broke the first sheet when i didn't pay attention to it. It was my first time assemble arizona
There is a bit of a learning curve. Broken parts happen. Metal Earth is good about sending replacement parts if you ask.
Hey bro super cool I just found this channel I also build metal earth and piece cool models. I have completed about 28 models now and I really injoys them. I am now waiting for my first large model he us a samurai looking guy with a bow and all he is all gold, he is a piece cool model, have u seen this one's I am sure u have. well great channel and u got another subscriber
It sounds like you are talking about the Knight of Firmement. I have seen it. i want to get into Piececool as well as Tenyo and a few others. There are a lot of 3d metal models out there. Thanks for watching and happy building.
How long did you work on it.
I believe this one took about 3 and a half hours, maybe a little less.
Great video but the North Carolina wasn't built in the 1920"s it was built in the lait 1930"s
Thank you. I had looked that up before making the video but must have gotten mixed up before I recorded it. My apologies.
I just tossed mine out to trash. Both masts broke at the bend points when I was installing the radar shacks (or whatever those two structures were). I am pretty disappointed, almost an hour in to the model making and now its all wasted time. Definitely will not get another one of those models again. Plastic might be less "cool" but its harder for the Chinese factory to mess it up to a point where its garbage.
I had the exact same problem, they are the most frustrating thing I have ever tried to build.
i just broke my pieces
Contact Metal Earth. They have been known to send out free replacement parts.
Do the titanic
I give you, the Titanic: ua-cam.com/video/-nZa2No-Gkk/v-deo.html
I tried and i died
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