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New Zealand, Wellington
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Review on Puzzle Building Ancient Architecture Jigsaw by Robert Layne

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not for the faint of heart.

Not for beginners as the instructions do not adequately explain what to do. Critical details like the engraved side this way or the bend/bend this way are in Chinese. The instruction drawings are very small and not detailed enough. The model itself is cut from thinner metal than Metal Earth and the fold/perforation lines are so pronounced that the pieces fold in half very easily. I had split several columns in half trying to get the right shape. Numerous protrusions broke off when bent or twisted once or twice. If you're new to this medium and aren't sure you can get every turn right on the first try, skip it and work on your technique with some Metal Earth first. I've been building for quite a while now and have a few dozen models in my showcase and this one was one of the most difficult.

Pros
  • Bright ready made model - a great hobby collection, home decor or special gift idea
Cons
  • will be added later