Beginners

Technically, I guess all you actually need to put together a simple metal model is a pair of tweezers. But the results you can achieve, and your enjoyment of the process, will be greatly enhanced by a few more basic tools. Over time I have bought and … [Read more...] about 5 Essentials for Your Metal Earth Tool Kit (and 7 More It’s Nice to Have)

One of the first things I still find myself looking for when I pick up a Metal Earth model kit is the “skill level” published on the package. You’ll certainly find this on all the newer kits; if you have an older one you might not. Some people also … [Read more...] about The Metal Earth Skill Levels Explained for the Rest of Us

When I first started building 3D metal models, I didn't know any other builders. So, I had nobody to point out that there are a couple of standard moves you need to master to bend Metal Earth tabs correctly. These are shown in the kit instructions, … [Read more...] about How to Bend Metal Earth Tabs So Your Models are Extra Strong

I remember the very first time I sat down to build a Metal Earth model. The immediate problem you face is "How do I get these little pieces off the sheet?"  With a bit of trial and error, you eventually figure out a way, but if you speak to more … [Read more...] about How to Remove Metal Earth Pieces Safely: 6 Methods Evaluated

This is the question that people ask more than any other: what is the easiest Metal Earth model to build? The hobby is growing really fast, and newcomers always want to know where they should begin. I remember being a newbie and asking the same thing … [Read more...] about What is The Easiest Metal Earth Model? A First Project for Beginners