Fascinations ICONX Saint Basil's Cathedral Metal Model Kit Review

I definitely should have read the reviews before buying this as my second set. I loved the experience of building the first set (not the ICONX pagoda) which is awful up close but put together and worth it! I was really looking forward to building the second as I bought some tools and a magnifying glass and watched some builds on YouTube. I found this set much more flimsy and completely unforgiving. If you bend the wrong way, it will break off when you bend it again. The kit is definitely not…

It's not as hard as some think - they probably just lack the experience. This was my 5th model and I completed it in 10.5 hours (although I obviously have a natural knack for micro assembly). Not as difficult as tedious: you'll have to glue a dozen tabs at a time, so bend angles are critical; it can get pretty frustrating at times. Definitely NOT for beginners, beginners or hobbyists. On a general/average scale I would rate it as an expert. Also, be careful when removing parts from the sheet…

It turned out well, but there were some issues in the process. The instructions are terrible. They have several of the same pieces, but instead of making them all the same color or labeling them all, half are labeled with numbers and the other half are blank. It was very frustrating because there were many things that looked the same and were only slightly different from each other. Since they're then placed in the middle of the big piece, they'll be removed early, leaving you with pieces just…

I recently purchased these metal models and while looking to order I came across this Saint Basil model and knew I must get it. I ordered this along with the Parthenon/Leaning Tower combo package and was delighted to receive it on time. St. Basil's Cathedral is definitely the more complex of them and requires a lot of patience. If this is a gift for a young person, you will want to help them. Parts, especially small ones, are very brittle, require careful bending, and do not hold up well to…

I'm new to the world of modeling but this was definitely the most difficult/useful thing I've ever done. Pros: This model has an incredible amount of detail. I especially liked the tiny porches and stairs. The finished product is beautiful, easily recognizable, and fairly durable. The instructions are easy to follow. It is very helpful to complete it. Cons: THESE TOWERS. There are nine of them - a huge one in the middle, four medium ones and four small ones - and each of them has several…

I couldn't decide how to rate this model. I love the Metal Earth models but this is the first Iconx model I've made. As a model building veteran of over 30 years, I have to say that this was simultaneously the hardest, most difficult and most frustrating model I have ever built, and at the same time the most rewarding. I ended up having to buy a second one for parts because this model is very (and I can't stress this enough) VERY unrelenting - make one mistake and there's no turning back. The…