Paul Enfield says:

Great detailed, fun to build model This is the 3rd of the Star Wars series of models I’ve build from Metal Earth.These Star Wars models are a new evolution of kits beyond the early planes and buildings, and it shows in the details. If you compare any of the Star Wars kits to the likes of the P51 Mustang or F22 Raptor, you will see a noticeable increase in kit complexity. This translates into a more enjoyable and involved kit to build.The detail on R2D2 is superb. The raised areas and lenses you expect to see on his dome-top are all there. The recessed ports and vents are also there in detail. The resulting model is impressive.The difficulty of this model on a scale of 1-5 is about a 4. There is a fair amount of rounding of the metal and the construction is pretty involved, but not quite as challenging as the TIE fighter was. None-the-less, I would Not recommend this as a starter kit for those new to building Metal Earth kits. As always, I would point to the P51 Mustang as a…

Skipjacks says:

Not for the impatient! But worth the effort when you’re done! This is not an easy model to put together. But that’s what makes it so much fun!I got this as a gift and at first thought “Who the heck has time to mess with tiny parts like this?”But I gave it a shot one night. I put this together over about a 4 or 5 hour period. I kept saying “I’ll just put this one last section on then I’ll call it a night and come back to it tomorrow.” But I couldn’t put it down! I just kept adding more and more pieces until I was done. As R2 started to take shape I just kept wanting to see more and more of him completed.It is not easy to put together. This is not a snap together kit by any stretch of the imagination. You cannot do with with your bare fingers. It takes pliers, a steady hand, and lots and lots of patience.The detail on the final product is amazing. The model has depth to it with layers under outer layers that you can see into. It ends up being a display quality piece. And R2D2 looks awesome in all…