Fascinations Metal Earth Harry Potter Golden Snitch 3D Metal Model Kit

If you are just starting out, this is the perfect one to start on. Not complicated at all.

Great gift

From a construction standpoint it's way easier than something like the Mars lander or the Blackhawk but the curve was definitely tricky. I messed up on one of the halves and had to redo it and as long as you don't OVERSTRESS the metal, you'll be good!

This is great. A B little too easy compared to others. But a good addition to my sons collection

This was the first metal model that I attempted and I actually prefer these to the plastic models I have done in the past as there is no glue or paint required (unless you accidentally break a piece of metal). Overall the build is not all that difficult but you have to be patient. The hardest part is when you take the two halves of the ball and try to stick them together. Once I got it together I had one of the ball tabs pop out a little but I have no way of fixing it now. Also be careful if you don't plan on building this model for a while and have it sitting around in the packaging. I had some stuff sitting on top of it and it resulted in the one wings getting slightly bent so now it has a noticeable flex in it and there's no way to fix it. Despite this it was a satisfying build if you have the right tools available.

Great product. It took a little while to put together and the only tool you need is a small pair of needle nose pliers. My finished product did not come out as perfect as their picture (obviously) but I'm happy with how it looks. The finished snitch is pretty small ~1 1/4 inch in diameter but definitely worth it for a cool little decoration. This was my first time doing any of the Fascinations metal model kits and it was very easy to figure out how to complete.

This takes the prize for 'hardest model to assemble'. I'm a grandpa and have done my share of assembling model toys, games, cars, etc. As we watched Sorcerer's Stone, I tried to assemble this model for my grandson, who had just celebrated a Harry Potter-themed birthday party. Over the course of the movie, I managed to partially assemble the two spheres, and broke two of the metal sphere tabs in the process. This was an exercise in frustration. Despite what the manufacturer claims, this model was not 'fast and easy to assemble'! I hope to salvage what is left of the model with some superglue and one last shot at trying to assemble it. I would not recommend this product.Update: 6/13/17I tried to finish this model today, and can only confirm what I said above. This model is VERY difficult to put together. Releasing the parts from their templates without bending them, is difficult. Inserting the tabs into various slots on the 'globe of terror' is almost impossible. Interpreting the instructions is another challenge with this model. I can't believe all the positive reviews; it just is not worth all the trouble. My grandson will be disappointed when he sees that grandpa couldn't complete this project.

I love making these little metal sculptures! This was my third and the fact that it was a circle freaked me out at first, but it was much easier than others I've made that included circles. Now I have this beautiful, detailed little snitch! I love it!