Metal Earth – James Webb Space Telescope

Launched on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb is the largest and most powerful space telescope ever deployed. This Metal Earth kit recreates its honeycomb mirror array and layered sunshield in steel, building to a 10.5 cm model that’s every bit as striking as the real thing.

What’s in the box

• 2.75 laser-cut steel sheets holding every part, ready to snip free
• Illustrated step-by-step instructions

How it builds

• Snip each part from the sheet, then bend its tabs through the matching slots to lock it in place
• No glue, solder or paint required
• 2.75 steel sheets, Moderate difficulty
• Fine cutters and tweezers or needle-nose pliers make life much easier (not included)

Build it next to Hubble and you’ve got thirty years of deep-space astronomy on one shelf.

Recommended for ages 14+. Find Hubble and more in our Metal Earth space collection.