Metal Earth Lockheed Vega 5B

Metal Earth - from steel sheet to an astonishing 3D metal model kit. Simply punch out the laser-cut parts from the metal sheet (11 x 11 cm) and assemble them without any glue. Each model showcases an incredible attention to detail. Includes an easy-to-understand assembly guide. A pair of tweezers and needle-nose pliers make it easier to assemble the models. Suitable for teenage and adult hobbyists - not a toy for children. Age: 14+

This monoplane, the Lockheed Vega 5B, was purchased in 1932 by the famous aviator Amelia Earhart, who named it her Red Bus. The aircraft was powered by a 450-horsepower engine and had a cruising speed of 250 km/h. With this plane, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop across the Atlantic and alone nonstop across the United States in 1932.

Contents: 2 metal sheets (11 x 11 cm)
Number of parts: 54
Model size: 16.5 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm
Difficulty level (1=easy, 10=hard): 6.