Mars Rover (Qiji K10223)

About this set

This KEEPPLEY K10223 Mars rover is part of the KP space series, marked 6+ on the box with a 2/5 difficulty rating and a 1515 part count. The finished model is a space probe build: six independently driven wheels on movable suspension, plus solar panels, a directional antenna, a camera mast and a landing platform. The palette is mostly gold, silver and white with black, blue and red accents, and the metallic parts on the panels and mast stand out on the finished model. Build the six-wheel suspension and chassis first, then the body, and save the panels and antenna for last, since the suspension has plenty of repeated parts and the large panels need clearance around the mast once mounted. With its 6+ age mark and 2/5 difficulty, it suits builders new to space subjects who want a Mars rover they can handle and put on display.