I've been assembling laser cut MDF projects for awhile now and I must admit, this was one of the more challenging projects I've put together to date.The design is clever, but it does take some level of coordination and a lot of patience. You can't move quickly on assembly of this model.One of my favorite aspects was the fact that the laser cuts go all the way through and removal from the punch boards is easy - they literally fell out! Why is this important? Many times you will get such a project and punching the pieces out can be difficult, especially if you don't want to splinter the wood. This company did a fantastic job ensuring quality cuts.My least favorite aspect, and as others here have said, the instructions and the video (link to web site included in the package) are fairly poor quality. It took a lot of patience and some time to analyze the pieces to figure out some of the steps required. You literally need to put 2 and 2 together in many cases. The instructions are completely lacking in detail when it comes to assembling the interlocking wooden pins of various sizes. This took a moment to figure out which size went were and how they interlocked together.When starting out, it is a bit of a precarious build and I personally feel they overcomplicated the first four pieces. These could have easily been created as two primary pieces - but this would require a re-layout of the MDF punch board and a slightly longer shipping box. Two pieces would have also made it a little sturdier.After the built was completed, I had several pieces left over. I believe they are extras , but one piece in particular isn't listed in the instructions (as far as I can tell) and I don't see any obvious location for it on the model - In the last photo showing extra pieces, it's the odd, round piece.I have found that gluing pieces together and clamping using binder clips helps create additional sturdiness, especially on the top deck stairs, etc. If I had thought about it soon, I probably would have glued the entire unit from the beginning to give it a little more regigity.Once mounted, the unit is slightly wobbly but overall, it seems just fine.I wish the base was an acrylic stand. A friend of mine has a laser cutter and I might disassemble the base and give him the armature to replicate the stand in acrylic for me to give it a true flying look.Overall, 4-stars if you're not dissuaded by poor instructions and a challenging build.2020-03-16 UPDATE: Just purchased a second model for ship-to-ship battles. Paired this with the Melee Mats Vinyl (Sky) Battle Game Mat - 48x72 and of course the Dungeons and Dragons 5e Eberron Rising from the Last War campaign book.
It does the job well, but know this: it’s fragile. Treat it like it’s made of glass, even though it’s made of plastic that shouldn’t have this problem. I dropped mine onto a carpet, it tapped a wooden table leg, and proceeded to immediately chip. Might just be my experience, but I would advise you to proceed with caution.
Great for showing off cars!! I know that are meant for d&d but I wanted it to lift up my model show cars and they did great and look wonderful!! So far very pleased!! They even come in a nice case.
Completely delivered as advertised, even comes with its own little container that I’m able to easier bring to my sessions. Players always freak out when they see it being used, brings a smile to my face honestly. Worth the price for that alone in all honesty.
I use this guy as a coin purse, or sometimes even a catch-all-like right now. It holds a standard-size old spice deodorant and a portable power bank without drawing the string. It works AWESOME. Thick, soft, very cool looking. Great capacity for the price.
My present to my husband for his birthday, which was appreciated as his campaign is heavy on the sea transports. He said it was difficult to put together without extra hands. Once he did he was so happy and couldn't wait to use it. Then my cats decided to play dungeon master and tried to take it apart for him while throwing dice all over the floor. Needless to say I put it together again and hid it from silly kitties that love rpgs.
When we first started using this bag it was really stiff and I didn’t think we would like it. After the first week, we love this bag. It holds plenty and we really like the looks. The material is not as stiff and I’m guessing as we use it more it will get better. No regrets with this purchase.
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