🧩 Dive into the adventure of building your own Flying Dutchman!
The Piececool Metal 3D Puzzle of the Flying Dutchman is a challenging and rewarding DIY craft kit designed for adults and teens aged 16 and up. With 369 intricately designed metal pieces, this large model offers over 8 hours of assembly time, making it a perfect project for family bonding or personal achievement. The kit includes detailed instructions and requires no glue, allowing for a seamless building experience. Ideal for gifting on various occasions, this retro pirate-themed model serves as a stunning home decoration once completed.
Material Type | Metal |
Size | Large |
Number of Pieces | 369 |
Item Dimensions | 8.66 x 2.16 x 7.28 inches |
Additional Features | Portable |
Style | Retro |
Seasons | All Seasons |
Theme | Pirates |
Color | Flying Dutchman |
S**N
Extremely tiny pieces. Must have nimble fingers to manipulate the pieces. Not good for elder people
Why did you pick this product vs others?:This model is super detailed and SUPER tiny. Pay attention to the measurements in the pictures. But understand that this also means that the pieces you need to manipulate are VERY tiny. You will absolutely need a magnifying glass with a light on a stand to do this model. And nimble fingers. Since you need to bend and manipulate each tiny piece. But it’s very detailed and fun to do if you have that type of patience.
B**N
Beautiful but NOT for the beginner.
I bought the model without reading reviews. There were no surprises as i expected it to be intricate and difficult and it is all of that. I have it half done and decided to read the reviews to see what others thought of it. Those that gave it ones didn't know what they were getting into. It is an incredibly detailed and beautiful model. The pieces can be tiny and difficult to handle. Definitely purchase the tools that they recommend for assembly. You WILL NOT be disappointed. They are definitely necessary. All of the other 5 star reviews are accurate in the recommendations they give. Word to the wise though. If you aren't sure whether you can build it or not, I suggest you buy a different, smaller, easier one to start out with but this model definitely gives you a sense of accomplishment when it's done. Buy the tools, get a good magnifier (hands free). You will drop pieces or they will bounce out of your tweezers if you squeeze to tightly and fly. Work somewhere where there isn't a lot of things in the area that will make it difficult to see those pieces. A work bench is ideal. I used the top of a copy paper box to work in while sitting at my work bench. When you hold pieces with tweezers, don't squeeze too hard or part will fly out. If this happens, listen to see where it goes, move slowly and look everywhere you can see from where you are sitting. Hopefully it will be close but they can bounce and fly farther than you might think. Go slow and study instructions to make sure you are bending the correct way. It is forgiving if bent wrong but not too many times. Be very careful with the main deck. The forward part will snap off if you flex it too much. Great model and I will definitely be getting more.
P**
Me encantó
Buena calidad
B**O
Looks Good, Use Lots of Super Glue, Very Poor Instructions
It ended up looking good, but it was no thanks to the instructions that were provided. These were the worst instructions I’ve ever seen from this company. It really needed some close-ups or some direct angles and it just didn’t have them. It was tough to make out some of the alignment features they wanted you to use as the pictures we’re just too small and not colored well.Prepared to use superglue on the ribs of the ship body before you assemble the two bottom decks. It will be loose and wobbly otherwise. It is very hard to pin those ribs down tight without glue.This was a very tedious model to put together. Lots of the same types of parts just got monotonous.
L**H
This thing is a patience tester....
I love pirate lore especially Blackbeard's and what better way show the love than having Queen Anne's Revenge. This model in intricate and extremely detailed down the cannon ports and rigging on the masts.I loved the challenge of this model. However this is not for the faint of heart. This an expert hobby build. So there are some things you need to know.One, the tools that come with it aren't all great. The bending rods are pretty worthless. I suggest going to hobby lobby and purchasing a jewelry bender. You will have much better control and better bends.As far as the nippers and needle nose pliers. Those are the perfect size for this build so for starters it's worth it to buy them one time.Tip two, buy the magnifier headset. A good one with a light. You can get one relatively cheap a hobby store. It's worth it.Tip three though you can see slight imperfections in your bends in the magnifier don't worry about them the naked eye can't see them.Tip four, take your time. Read the steps. If you get ahead of yourself things will be off. These prices are extremely small. If you rush you will break them. When you break them you will get frustrated.Tip five, have some super glue on hand. If you break a tab it's no biggie a dab of glue will hold it in place.Tip six. Build the stand first. Then go step by step. I say build the stand first because it's a great place to keep the ship on when needed and when you are not working on it.Tip seven. Do one piece at a time. One step at a time. These are small pieces and you will drop them. If you cut a bunch of them out you will loose them and you will spend tons of time looking for them.Final tip. Have fun.If you are older or younger this will definitely help with fine motor skills and concentration. Trust me you need both for this build. In the end it is very impressive. For hobbyists like modelers and lego builders this is a great challenge.I gave it four stars for not being giftible. This isn't a good gift for a novice period. This is for an expert hobbyist. If you gift this to a novice it will get bad reviews.I gave it one star for easy to assemble. Let's not lie to people. For a seasoned model builder this is a beast.I gave five stars for instructions. The guides are great, but pay attention.
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