Metal Earth Chinook

Make a Metal Earth Chinook with precision engineered laser cut metal. Transform 2 steel sheets to a museum quality 3D model.   Carefully clip out the pieces and connect using tabs and holes. No glue or solder needed! Tweezers (not included) make an ideal tool for bending or twisting the connection tabs. Contents: 2 metal sheets and illustrated instructions. Age 14 years – adult

This American tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter was first used during the Vietnam War. Powered by two 4,733 horsepower turbo-shaft engines, it has a top speed of 196 mph which made it faster than any other utility and attack helicopter at that time. It remains in production and frontline service, with over 1,200 built to date.

Difficulty – moderate

Dimensions of Assembled model – 18.8 x 9.5 x 4.8 cm

Educational Benefits of Metal Earth Chinook:

• develop fine motor skills
• develop the ability to use fine instruments
• develop visual skills
• develop ability to follow visual instruction
• encourage an interest in the history of aviation and the physics of flight.