Metal Earth Apollo Saturn V with Gantry Review

The Metal Earth Apollo Saturn V with Gantry (model MMS167) is a standard, silver-finish kit from Metal Earth’s space range. This review is based on the published Amazon listing and product photos. We have not assembled this kit, so the difficulty and planning notes below are estimates drawn from those specifications.

What the listing says

Spec	Listed value
Series	Standard (model MMS167)
Sheets	2
Pieces	21 (structured piece-count field only)
Difficulty	Moderate
Assembled size	About 1.97 L × 1.30 W × 5.91 H in
Scale	Not stated
Build time	Not published
Age	14 and up
Assembly	Parts clip from steel sheets and join with tabs; no glue or solder

The bullet points do not give a part count; the figure of 21 comes only from the listing’s structured piece-count field. The bullets rate the kit moderate, while a separate feature field on the same listing says “higher difficulty level”. We follow the bullet point.

Earlier versions of this page rated the kit Advanced, gave a four-to-six-hour build time and described it as much taller than most Metal Earth kits. The listing supports none of those claims, so we have removed them.

The rocket and the gantry

The listing title and its included-components field both name the gantry, listing metal sheets for the Saturn V rocket and the gantry. One bullet heading mentions only the Apollo Saturn V. The listing gives a single set of dimensions, about 5.91 inches tall and under 2 inches across, without saying how that splits between the rocket and the gantry. Either way, this is a compact desk or shelf piece.

What the build involves

Metal Earth rates this kit moderate, which we map to Intermediate on our scale. Two sheets is a modest size for a Metal Earth kit, so this is not a long project, but the moderate rating suggests more fiddly steps than an easy-rated kit.

A few precautions that are likely to help, based on the listed shape and size:

• Expect slim parts. At about 1.3 inches wide, the model is narrow, so small pieces and tabs are likely.
• Check it stands straight. A tall, thin model shows any lean clearly; check alignment after each stage rather than at the end.
• Use fine-tipped tools. Tweezers or fine pliers make small tabs easier to twist.

The listing does not publish a build time, and we do not estimate one. Our beginner’s build guide covers the basic technique.

Who it may suit

• Space and Apollo program fans
• Builders who have finished an easy-rated kit and want a moderate one next
• Gift buyers shopping for a teen or adult builder (listed for ages 14+)

If this would be your first metal model, start with an easier kit such as the Eiffel Tower. For a second Apollo piece, the Apollo Lunar Module is also listed at 2 sheets and moderate difficulty, at about 2.3 inches across. Our difficulty guide explains what each label tends to mean in practice.

What we could not verify

• Piece count. The 21-piece figure appears only in one structured field.
• Difficulty. The bullets say moderate; another field says “higher difficulty level”.
• Width. The bullet gives 1.30 inches; the item-dimensions field gives 3.5 cm (about 1.38 inches).
• Gantry naming. The title includes the gantry; one bullet heading does not.

The listing also does not state a build time or scale, and we have not confirmed how closely the parts match the photos. Check recent buyer reports before purchasing.

The verdict

On paper, the Saturn V with Gantry is a compact, moderate-rated Apollo kit: two sheets, about 5.91 inches tall, with the gantry named in the title. It looks like a good second or third kit for a space fan rather than a first build. Compare it in our best space metal model kits roundup and the aircraft & space category.