{"title":"Metal Earth Space Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the space race home. Our Metal Earth space kits recreate some of the greatest machines ever launched, in laser-cut steel you can build at your desk: the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover, the Apollo Lunar Module, and the full Apollo 11 Command\/Service Module docked with its Lunar Module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no glue or solder involved — parts snip free from the sheet and lock together with tabs. These are some of the more intricate kits in the Metal Earth range, with the Mars Rover and both Apollo kits rated Challenging, so they're ideal for builders ready to step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSheet count, difficulty and built size are listed on every product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine cutters and tweezers help — find them in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/miniature-model-hobby-supplies-for-precise-intricate-craft-work\"\u003ehobby tools range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something else? Browse the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-earth\"\u003eMetal Earth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metal-earth-hubble-telescope","title":"Metal Earth - Hubble Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince launching in April 1990, Hubble has sent back some of the most famous pictures ever taken of deep space. Now you can build its silhouette yourself: one steel sheet, solar panels and all, folded into a compact desk model that looks far more intricate than the effort involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 laser-cut steel sheet holding every part, ready to snip free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnip each part from the sheet, then bend its tabs through the matching slots to lock it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo glue, solder or paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA single sheet, but rated Moderate — the solar arrays and fine tabs reward a steady hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine cutters and tweezers or needle-nose pliers make life much easier (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the space nerd who has everything, or sat next to the James Webb kit for a then-and-now pair of great observatories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ages 14+.\u003c\/strong\u003e See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-earth-space\"\u003eMetal Earth space kits\u003c\/a\u003e, and grab some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/miniature-model-hobby-supplies-for-precise-intricate-craft-work\"\u003eprecision hobby tools\u003c\/a\u003e if you haven't got a decent pair of cutters yet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972254347650,"sku":"MMS093","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/metal-earth-hubble-telescope-loaded-dice-2113190.webp?v=1791592904"},{"product_id":"metal-earth-mars-rover","title":"Metal Earth - Mars Rover","description":"\u003cp\u003eModelled on NASA's twin Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, which touched down on the red planet in January 2004. Six wheels, rocker-bogie suspension, a camera mast and solar deck — and every bit of it comes from two steel sheets with no glue required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 laser-cut steel sheets holding every part, ready to snip free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnip each part from the sheet, then bend its tabs through the matching slots to lock it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo glue, solder or paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated Challenging — lots of small parts, so take your time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine cutters and tweezers or needle-nose pliers make life much easier (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure joy for anyone who followed the rover missions, and a satisfying build for someone ready to step up from the easier kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ages 14+.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore more of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-earth-space\"\u003eMetal Earth space range\u003c\/a\u003e, and do yourself a favour with a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/miniature-model-hobby-supplies-for-precise-intricate-craft-work\"\u003eprecision tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972255232386,"sku":"MMS077","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/metal-earth-mars-rover-loaded-dice-1765616.webp?v=1791592896"},{"product_id":"metal-earth-apollo-lunar-module","title":"Metal Earth - Apollo Lunar Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix of these spidery spacecraft put astronauts on the Moon between 1969 and 1972. The Lunar Module carried a crew of two from lunar orbit to the surface and back, and Metal Earth recreates both its descent and ascent stages in a compact, surprisingly detailed steel model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 laser-cut steel sheets holding every part, ready to snip free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnip each part from the sheet, then bend its tabs through the matching slots to lock it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo glue, solder or paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated Challenging — small, dense and fiddly in the best way\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine cutters and tweezers or needle-nose pliers make life much easier (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely tribute to the Apollo programme, and a proper test of your folding skills for something only 6 cm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ages 14+.\u003c\/strong\u003e Going bigger? The Command\/Service Module set is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-earth-space\"\u003eMetal Earth space collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and fine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/miniature-model-hobby-supplies-for-precise-intricate-craft-work\"\u003ehobby tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e are a must for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972255658370,"sku":"MMS078","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/metal-earth-apollo-lunar-module-loaded-dice-9917443.webp?v=1791592901"},{"product_id":"metal-earth-apollo-command-service-module-with-lunar-module","title":"Metal Earth - Apollo Command\/Service Module with Lunar Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe full Apollo 11 spacecraft in one box: the Command\/Service Module that carried the crew to the Moon and home again, docked with the Lunar Module that set down in the Sea of Tranquillity. Four steel sheets make this one of the most substantial builds in the space range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 laser-cut steel sheets holding every part, ready to snip free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it builds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSnip each part from the sheet, then bend its tabs through the matching slots to lock it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo glue, solder or paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour sheets — a proper weekend project\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated Challenging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine cutters and tweezers or needle-nose pliers make life much easier (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one to get for the space fan who's already built the smaller kits — or anyone who still remembers where they were in July 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ages 14+.\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-earth-space\"\u003eMetal Earth space kits\u003c\/a\u003e, and kit yourself out with fine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/miniature-model-hobby-supplies-for-precise-intricate-craft-work\"\u003ehobby cutters and tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972257427842,"sku":"MMS168","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/metal-earth-apollo-commandservice-module-with-lunar-module-loaded-dice-1135257.webp?v=1791592892"},{"product_id":"metal-earth-james-webb-space-telescope","title":"Metal Earth - James Webb Space Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaunched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb is the largest and most powerful space telescope ever deployed. 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