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While the kit parts are made from the same molds and have no additional parts compared to previous issues, there are some new features in the SNAP RODS series, most notably some pre-painted parts and body details such as the window trim, emblems, and bumpers. I suspect this was done to add a more finished look to the completed model parts right out of the box, as these models are perfect for a "Make & Take" type event. No paint nor glue is required to assemble and finish these models, so you get a reasonably detailed model after fifteen minutes of snap together work.
I will post pics of each kit and let the pictures do the talking, as they are simplified kits with a low parts count, but they do have some nice detailing for 1/32 scale snap kits. Let's start with the '69 Camaro Z/28:
Body and chassis together:
Pre-painted vinyl top and trim detail:
The painted trim, emblems, bumpers, etc. aren't perfect, but they are good enough to be convincing for a first time builder, and certainly much better looking than a single-color finished model. The added details and pre-painted parts may be just enough of an extra (compared to the other molded-in-one-color-with-no-added-detail issues of these kits) to convince a budding model builder to build another model and try to add some detail her/himself on their next model.
They're also a nice diversion from a high-detail or intensive custom project, so if you find yourself needing a break and want to complete a model in less than an hour, I suggest you give one of these kits a try.
