Metal Earth Mars Rover
Relive one of NASA's most triumphant missions with the Metal Earth Mars Rover (Spirit & Opportunity). Originally designed for a modest 90-day mission to search for clues of past water, these resilient "mechanical geologists" shocked the world by operating for years beyond their expected lifetimes, uncovering evidence that the Red Planet was once a wet, habitable world. Now, you can bring that same spirit of exploration to your desk with this intricate, high-polished stainless steel replica that captures every detail of the twin rovers that paved the way for human discovery on Mars.
Product Highlights
Historic Tribute: Replicates the design of NASA’s identical twins, Spirit and Opportunity, which were designed for a 90-day mission but lasted years longer than expected
Intricate Realism: Captures the rover's distinctive features, including the panoramic camera mast ("the head"), the solar panel wings, and the six-wheeled rocker-bogie suspension system
No Glue or Solder Required: Precision laser-cut pieces are designed to be popped out of the metal sheets and connected using a "tab and slot" method
Rewarding Build: While rated with a "Moderate to Challenging" difficulty, the finished result is a museum-quality 3D model with stunning laser-etched details
Educational & Tactile: Provides a hands-on way to explore space engineering and the anatomy of the vehicles that discovered evidence of ancient, wet environments on Mars
Technical Specifications
Brand: Metal Earth by Fascinations
Number of Sheets: 2 Steel Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging
Assembled Size: 9.4cm x 8.6cm x 6cm
Recommended Age: 14 years and up
Recommended Tools: Tweezers and long-nose pliers are essential for twisting and bending the small tabs. We recommend the official Metal Earth Tool Kit (sold seperately).
