Build your own Mars Rover model from this amazing METAL EARTH kit. The parts are laser cut from ultra-thin flexible steel sheets. No gluing or soldering is required – just pop out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes.

Kit includes:

2 x 11cm square sheet with 48 pre-cut pieces
Full printed illustrated instructions

Approximate assembled size: 8.4 x 8.6 x 6.0 cm

Build difficulty: moderate

Recommended ages: 14+

Recommended tools:

Metal Earth tool kit
Tweezers

Compatible accessories:

Solar spinner display stand
Display cube #1

Warning:

Not a toy
Contains sharp edges
Contains small parts

Model number: MMS077

Shipping

Several shipping options are displayed during checkout. Prices start at just $1.00, but note the following:

Regular letter: this is the cheapest option and is available if you're ordering 1 or 2 Metal Earth kits. This is sent using the standard Australia Post letter service which is cheap, but slower than parcels. No tracking is provided.

Priority letter: arrives one day faster than the regular service, but it's still sent as a letter with no tracking.

Other services: both regular and express parcel services are available and in these cases tracking is provided. Our preferred shipper is Fastway as they provide tracking and signature on delivery for an affordable price.

About the Mars Rover

Mars Exploration Rover NASA's twin rovers, named Spirit and Opportunity, launched separately in 2003 and landed three weeks apart in January 2004. They made important discoveries about wet environments on ancient Mars that may have been favorable for supporting microbial life. Although Spirit ceased communicating with Earth in March 2010, Opportunity continues its work on the Red Planet.

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