Revell SnapTite models

[Guest]

Revell offer several big trucks (and other types) in their SnapTite range, "No glue required". I assume the parts are taken off the sprue and, well, just snapped together. An example:

http://www.revell.com/model-kits/snaptite/85-1961.html

Can these produce high quality finished models?

Do they need painting? (They come with "peel'n stick graphics" which does not seem acceptable in a good quality model.)

Thanks.

[eddiesolo]

I have done the Star Wars versions, exactly the same snap-tite from Revell. These are pre-painted and are on sprues that you snip off and sand any imperfections off. They are fun and you can do a lot with them Steve. As far as I know these are all pre-coloured, no painting etc, just build and stick the stickers on. But, as I said the scope for re-painting and weathering is huge.

Si

[Guest]

cheating lol im guessing they are for the younger person who wants to try modeling for the first time so it will be less messy and for people to get a quick fix in between projects and like si said you could paint and weather it as you please

[Guest]

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I have also done one of the Star Wars Revell Snap kits. The AT-ST (Scout Walker) version.
I also have the Falcon, but haven't started on this yet.

I repainted my Walker but the fit was pretty good. I did trim the connections a bit, so they would fit without too my force applied to them.

My Falcon is pre-painted but a coat of primer and its a blank canvas again...ready for a good paint job and weathering etc.

They are fun kits to do if you want a small side project or if the modelling mojo has gone for some reason.

[Alan 45]

I've seen these revell kits and I bought the wife one for a laugh she enjoyed it and it doesn't look that bad really

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I think this was 1/144 scale it's about five inches long
I have just finished my falcon I mean I really am finished this time

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As Simon says these are prepainted but with a bit of imagination can look quite good

[Guest]

The falcon is really good. Very realistic, even more so if put in a space background. (Internet would help here.) It's got a huge amount of detail which helps realism.

[Guest]

Hi steve I have built the ETA 2 actis jedi fighter which is a snap kit from revell the pics are in here somewhere, I found that giving it a good sand priming it and painting as normal can produce some good results, all you need to do when building is add glue.

scott

[Guest]

I do not think that would give me much satisfaction.

Building a 1/48 WMIK Landrover at the moment something outside my aircraft comfort zone.

Found the construction is a bit leggoee and not as intricate as I thought. Disappointed me a bit. Have to say that the paint work and weathering etc seems to be a challenge or perhaps different than aircraft.

Laurie

[Alan 45]

The falcon is really good. Very realistic, even more so if put in a space background. (Internet would help here.) It's got a huge amount of detail which helps realism.

Cheers Steve I'm glad you like it , your right putting things like this in the right setting would make it look better the only thing is it's about 15 inches long so it's difficult to get a picture big enough with the printer I have , I did try and do a number of copy's togther but it didn't look right

I am at the moment though building a base to put it on so at least it ont be alone on a shelf

[eddiesolo]

This has come up before, is something like this classed as a model, or should modelers take on these kind of toys/models. I think the answer is yes, to me they offer me a cheaper way to experiment with weathering etc than having to pay out for a model, assemble, paint etc. Plus, as has been mentioned, they can offer a scope of enjoyment for: KIT BASHING, WEATHERING, DISABILITIES, LACK OF MOJO, GETTING KIDS INVOLVED, ETC. They offer me a way to model if my hands are that bad that doing a normal build would prove that difficult it would be left.

My massive Falcon is a toy, no question of that, but the detail is really good and again it offered me a challenge in lighting it and re-painting and weathering. So, get some toys, get some clip models and faff but have fun.

Si

[eddiesolo]

As Simon says these are prepainted but with a bit of imagination can look quite good

Well, it can if you nick ideas off my big Falcon...

Si Shuffling off quickly.

[Alan 45]

Well, it can if you nick ideas off my big Falcon... Si Shuffling off quickly.

Nick is such a harsh term ! I prefer to borrow permanently :P