🚀 Build Your Own Deep Space Rocket
Explore the world of space-inspired engineering with the Metal Time Ad Astra Deep Space Rocket – DIY Metal Model Kit. Inspired by the pioneering history of rocket development and the futuristic vision of interstellar travel, AD ASTRA combines precision metal construction with striking lighting and movement.
The model features a distinctive two-stage rocket design with coloured stainless steel sections, stylised engine flames, stabilising fins and a detailed central body decorated with a space-themed pattern.
🌌 A Rotating Rocket with LED Lighting
Designed for collectors, space enthusiasts and creative builders, the Ad Astra features:
- 49 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Eco-friendly stainless steel construction
- Distinctive multi-colour design
- Two-stage cyan-blue rocket body
- Red stylised engine flame details
- Space-themed engraved central section
- Rotating rocket body
- Built-in LED lighting
- Removable pedestal
- Creates atmospheric light and star-shaped projections
- Unique serial number for collectability
- Designed as both a building project and illuminated display
When assembled, the rocket combines rotation and LED lighting to create an atmospheric space-themed display. The illuminated star-shaped cut-outs project light onto surrounding surfaces, giving the model an eye-catching night-light effect.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a creative building experience that combines engineering, space exploration and visual design.
- Develops focus and concentration
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides an engaging hands-on building activity
- Medium Difficulty Level 5/8
- Approximately 3 hours assembly time
- Suitable for builders interested in space and engineering
- A rewarding project that becomes an interactive display once completed
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Ad Astra Deep Space Rocket
Model Number: MT050
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 49
Difficulty Level: Medium
Assembly Time: Approximately 3 Hours
Finished Size: 12 × 12 × 27 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 4.7 × 4.7 × 10.6 in
Recommended Age: 14+
LED Lighting: Included
Electric Motor: Included
Rotating Body: Yes
Removable Pedestal: Yes
The completed AD ASTRA combines a detailed stainless steel rocket design with an electronic mechanism that allows the body to rotate and illuminate with LED lighting.
📦 What's Included
- 5 stainless steel sheets
- Battery box
- Power switch
- Gears
- Electric motor
- LED strip
- Pliers
- File
- Assembly gloves
- Polishing cloth
- Collector's Pin
- Club Stickers
(Includes 1 Metal Time Ad Astra Deep Space Rocket – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 5/8
- Electric motor and LED lighting included
- Battery box included
- No glue or adhesive required
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Adult supervision recommended for younger builders
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Space & Science Fiction Enthusiasts
The Metal Time Ad Astra Deep Space Rocket – DIY Metal Model Kit makes a distinctive gift for:
- Space enthusiasts
- Astronomy lovers
- Science fiction fans
- Rocket enthusiasts
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- Engineering enthusiasts
- Creative builders
- STEM enthusiasts
- Space-themed décor lovers
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, hobby collections and special occasions.
🌠 A Striking Illuminated Space Centrepiece
Once completed, the Ad Astra Deep Space Rocket becomes more than a static model. Its rotating body and integrated LED lighting create a dynamic display, while the star-shaped cut-outs project atmospheric patterns onto nearby walls and ceilings.
With its futuristic rocket silhouette, colourful stainless steel details and illuminated space-themed design, AD ASTRA makes a distinctive centrepiece for a desk, shelf, office, bedroom or collector's display cabinet.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
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