Metal Earth 3D Laser Cut Steel Puzzle Model Kit - Apollo CSM w/LM MMS168

This is a Fascinations FASMMS168 Metal Earth Apollo CSM w/LM steel model kit. 

The Apollo 11 moon landing required two spacecraft- The lunar module (LM) and command service module (CSM). Once in lunar orbit, the two would separate so the LM could land while the CSM waited in orbit. After launching from the lunar surface, the LM’s ascent stage would rendezvous and dock with the waiting CSM, then the astronauts would transfer back into the main spacecraft and head home. It sounds nearly impossible but that’s the way it was July 20, 1969.

*This model includes a golden plaque to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11

Item#: MMS168

Number of sheets: 3.5 Sheets

Difficulty: Challenging

Assembled Size: 5.07L x 2.28W x 3.45H

No glue is required - but I recommend the following tools:

1) Tweezers to help bend the tabs that hold the model together

2) A Straight edge (such as a thin metal ruler) to held bend parts where necessary (I found the laser scored fold lines made this easy to do without the straight edge - but I can see it being helpful)

3) Clippers to cut the parts off the sheets (you can remove them without clippers by flexing where the part is attached – but clippers make it easier).