🚀 Build Your Own Space Station
Bring the fascinating world of space exploration to your desk with the Metal Time Astronauts Lodge Space Station – DIY Metal Model Kit. Inspired by the structure of the International Space Station, this detailed metal model transforms a remarkable piece of space engineering into an engaging hands-on building experience.
With 229 precision-crafted stainless steel pieces, detailed station modules, structural elements and solar panel components, the Astronauts Lodge offers a rewarding project for builders who enjoy engineering, technology and space exploration.
🛰️ A Detailed & Motorised Space Display
Designed for collectors, experienced builders and space enthusiasts, this DIY metal model features:
- 229 precision-crafted metal pieces
- High-quality stainless steel construction
- Detailed space station design inspired by the ISS
- Two-dimensional solar panel structures
- Three-dimensional station modules and structural blocks
- Electric motor for automatic rotation
- Adjustable display tilt angle
- Precision laser-cut components
- Smooth-edged metal parts
- Unique serial number for collectability
- Metal Time Club Card and special card included
The integrated electric motor allows the completed space station to rotate on its own axis, while the tilt angle can be manually adjusted for a customised display position.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a rewarding building experience that combines creativity, patience and engineering.
- Improves focus and concentration
- Develops patience and precision
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides an engaging hands-on STEM-inspired activity
- Advanced Difficulty Level 6/8
- Approximately 20 hours assembly time
- Ideal for experienced model builders
The detailed construction process makes the Astronauts Lodge an engaging project for anyone who enjoys challenging DIY models and space-themed engineering.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Astronauts Lodge Space Station
Model Number: MT017
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 229
Difficulty Level: Hard
Assembly Time: Approximately 20 Hours
Finished Size: 19.8 × 23.4 × 22.9 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 7.80 × 9.21 × 9.02 in
Recommended Age: 14+
Package Size: L
Electric Motor: Included
The completed model recreates the complex structure of a space station with detailed modules, solar panels and structural elements. Its motorised rotation adds an interactive element to the finished display.
📦 What's Included
- 5 stainless steel sheets
- Electric motor
- Battery box
- Wires
- Tool kit
- Illustrated user guide
- Metal Time Club Card
- Special card
- Polishing cloth
(Includes 1 Metal Time Astronauts Lodge Space Station – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Advanced Difficulty Level 6/8
- Electric motor included
- Battery box included
- Contains small metal components
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Precision and patience are recommended during assembly
- Handle metal components carefully during construction
- Follow the included assembly instructions
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Space & Engineering Enthusiasts
The Metal Time Astronauts Lodge Space Station – DIY Metal Model Kit makes an impressive gift for:
- Space enthusiasts
- Astronomy lovers
- Engineering enthusiasts
- Science and technology fans
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- Space exploration enthusiasts
- Experienced model builders
- STEM enthusiasts
- Creative builders
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, STEM-inspired gifts and special occasions.
🌌 A Striking Space-Themed Centrepiece
Once completed, the Astronauts Lodge Space Station becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, office or collection cabinet. Its stainless steel construction, intricate space station structure and motorised rotation create an impressive centrepiece that can be viewed from different angles.
Combining detailed metal construction with an interactive rotating mechanism, this model offers more than a traditional static display. It is a challenging project to build and a unique space-themed piece to showcase once completed.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
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