Hanayama UFO Metal Puzzle Hints - Tips and Tricks to get started

Taking a look at the Hanayama metal ufo puzzle. Even with solution videos the puzzle is still quite challenging. This puzzle is level 4.
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[@user-ji7eo8xd3x]

Great hint vid! Right to the point and no spoilers👍🏻

[@TiltedVisage]

Thanks for the comment! What puzzles are you working on?

[@user-ji7eo8xd3x]

@@TiltedVisage no prob! I have 11 different Hanayama puzzles, I am collecting them!

[@Alex-tm4th]

I’ve been working for two days and can’t find solution. It’s really frustrating since there’s to intuitive way to make it happen.

[@remb9614]

This is basically what I thought had to happen but I still can’t get it lol. So does the number 1 piece have to come out first?

[@Nighthawkinlight]

(Spoilers) The reason the number one piece isn't sliding out easily for you is because there are ridges in the number 3 piece that are in the way when the pieces are perfectly aligned and meet in a + shape. Instead try opening the gap between them slightly like you do to identify the number 3 piece and you will be able to easily tap the shell and watch the top piece fall out, if it's the correct one. You can even get a number 2 piece to fall out instead of the number 1 if they're properly arranged.

[@TiltedVisage]

Thanks for the clarification, will give it a try

[@ChristianPoole27]

Yeah how does it say piece 3 when you open it? I dont see it??

[@joeskis]

Lol this isn't tips this is the solution.

[@mcstench8913]

the solution is getting all back together after taking it apart... this is the first step