Premium Series Lord of The Rings Orthanc 3D Metal Model Kit Fascinations

This was one of my first Metal Earth models and although challenging, was absolutely doable. I really enjoyed building it and am happy with the results. I’ll probably end up buying it again now that I’ve done a few more so I’ll have an even better result. Be careful though - the black paint will scratch pretty easily and the spikes are definitely as sharp as they look!

Loved building this, lots of small details to make it really come alive

It’s very detailed and well made, but it requires practice and tools for the smaller parts, not for beginners

Super fun set to make while you marathon. Definitely wish I would have known when to twist and when to bend but that on me for not reading careful enough

Building this miniature Tower of Orthanc was like trying to recreate a scene from the Lord of the Rings with oversized hands and comically large tweezers! I mean, who needs wire cutters when you have the sheer power of imagination, right? But in all seriousness, it was a blast to construct, and I highly recommend watching the movies simultaneously for that epic Middle-earth vibe. Gollum might even pop out of your closet for some "precious" advice on assembling it!

I've left several reviews for Metal Earth models over the years. I've built nearly 200 and with each review, I'm forced to be more and more honest and negative about what was once one of my favorite hobbies. Having built countless models, I'm no stranger to the difficulties they can pose. This is the first time, I never been able to successfully complete even a single step. Not one. The design, quality of material, and instructions have completely devolved into nonsense. I have complained many times about the transition into fully colorized models. Its a great idea but it completely impossible to complete a model without severely scratching the poorly implemented colorized coating. Some models, the "paint" cracks and falls away by simply bending the piece to the required shape. With this particular one, very little curved bending seemed necessary so I decided to give it a shot. And again, could not get past even a single step. I can not recommend this or really any Medal Earth model ever again.

Un poco complicado de hacer. Las piezas son un poco final y se me rompen (aunque vienen repuestos de sobra).

Excelente opción para armar, muy recomendable.