🚢 Build a Piece of Maritime History
Step into the world of 19th-century engineering with the Metal Time SS Great Britain – DIY Metal Model Kit. Based on the legendary SS Great Britain, this historically accurate model recreates one of the most important ships in maritime history.
Designed by renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the original SS Great Britain was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854 and became the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic. The Metal Time MT080 transforms this remarkable engineering achievement into an engaging hands-on building experience and an impressive display model.
⚓ A Historically Accurate Metal Ship Model
Designed for collectors, model builders and history enthusiasts, the SS Great Britain features:
- 29 precision-crafted metal parts
- Historically accurate SS Great Britain design
- Compact and detailed ship construction
- Durable metal construction
- Tool-free snap-together assembly
- No glue or adhesive required
- Unique serial number for collectability
- Designed as both a building project and display model
- Inspired by one of the most significant ships in maritime engineering history
Each component connects with light finger pressure and firmly locks into place, creating a satisfying assembly experience without the need for glue.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a focused DIY activity that combines creativity, engineering and maritime history.
- Develops concentration and patience
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides a hands-on introduction to mechanical model building
- Relaxing and rewarding hobby project
- Beginner-friendly Difficulty Level 2/8
- Approximately 2 hours assembly time
The model is designed to provide an accessible introduction to metal model building while still delivering an authentic collector-style result.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: SS Great Britain
Model Number: MT080
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Metal
Number of Pieces: 29
Difficulty Level: Easy
Assembly Time: Approximately 2 Hours
Finished Size: 13.6 × 3.7 × 9.9 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 5.34 × 1.46 × 3.90 in
Recommended Age: 14+
Manufactured In: Ukraine
The finished model is a historically accurate self-assembly replica of the SS Great Britain, created for hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts of engineering and maritime history.
📦 What's Included
- 29 precision-crafted metal components
- Metal model construction parts
- Assembly instructions
- Model components designed for snap-together construction
(Includes 1 Metal Time SS Great Britain – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- No glue or adhesive required
- Parts connect using light finger pressure
- Contains small parts
- Not suitable for children under 14 years
- Children under 14 should only assemble the model under parental supervision
- Carefully handle small metal components during assembly
- Assembly instructions are available in multiple languages
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Model & History Enthusiasts
The Metal Time SS Great Britain – DIY Metal Model Kit makes a thoughtful gift for:
- Model building enthusiasts
- Maritime history lovers
- Ship collectors
- Engineering enthusiasts
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- History enthusiasts
- Creative builders
- Fans of historic ships
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, hobby collections and special occasions.
🏛️ A Historic Display Piece
Once assembled, the SS Great Britain becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, study or collection cabinet. Its compact size makes it easy to display while its historically accurate design gives it a strong connection to one of the most important milestones in maritime engineering.
The original SS Great Britain combined an iron hull with a screw propeller, making it a pioneering vessel in the development of modern ocean-going ships. It first crossed the Atlantic in 1845, completing the journey in 14 days.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
Carefully packaged, fast UK shipping, secure checkout and dedicated customer support.