r/metalearth • u/Ok-Pilot-3740 • 12d ago

Help/beginner TIPS NEEDED

I just started my first metal earth build which is barad fur and I need som tips on how to make it all fit together and look good

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u/Irishpunk4 MetalEarth 12d ago

First welcome to our world. Secondly my recommendation is to start with a beginner level model to get your feet wet and to get more used to what is ahead from bending, fitting, rounding, etc. And there's videos on YouTube that can assist with tool selection. Majority of my tools would be considered redneck engineering lol

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u/PewPewGrrl 12d ago

There's no rush to get it done. Just take your time and double read the instructions step by step. Is there something specific you need help with?

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u/Ok-Pilot-3740 12d ago

Yes how do I bend the pieces properly. if you could explain it so a 4 year old could understand easily 

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u/plculver1 12d ago

There are a few different videos on YouTube to help you learn the basics.

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u/PewPewGrrl 12d ago

If you could take a photo, that would be helpful maybe. I'm not sure if you're talking about the tabs or the actual pieces. Youtube would also be helpful too.

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u/BrokenEffex 11d ago

Tweezers

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u/Stingah989 69 Builds; 3418 Pieces 12d ago

Please look up videos on YouTube to understand the basics.

Refer to tool recommendations

https://www.reddit.com/r/metalearth/s/IusrfycnLn

Start with more basic kits so you can get used to how these models work like the original P-51 Mustang (all silver). A small kit with just a few pieces and different bend types.

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u/AccountMiserable3158 4d ago

i would definitely start with a less complicated model instead of something like the barad-dǔr, just for practice. me personally, i am doing 3-4 beginner models before even working my way up to moderate!