snap kits

[bubbaman]

aren`t snap kits an easy build  - maybe i`m wrong  but  they are  cheaper so i thought they were  for the younger generation  - i hope i`m wrong cause there are some nice kits  out there 

[Jhedir6]

yes, snap kits are easy builds, mostly to get kids into the hobby

less parts and usually abit more durable so kids can play with them.

and yes, there are some nice ones out there, especially the new Revell ones.

now if Revell would take all those nice snap kits and do full kits, a lot of people would be really happy.

[1930fordpickup]

They are a good slump buster, and nice curbside models. Just paint it your color of choice. 

[Harry P.]

In fact, some snap kits, like the Revell "Build and Play" 2015 Mustang GT, are actually marketed to kids as toys, not scale hobby kits. The box art has a picture of a little kid on it who looks to be about 7 years old, and the words Build and Play are right under "SnapTite"... obviously the point is to emphasize that after you build it, you play with it.

From Revell's website:

Now, this SnapTite® Build & Play kit calls to the youngest of those generations. It's designed to be easy to build and fun to play with. It's the start of a whole new approach to plastic modeling. It's a kit designed to do more than sit on a shelf. It's designed for fun.

[Snake45]

As mentioned, there are some really nice ones available. My favorites includes Revell's '34 Ford, '57 Chevy, '70 Chevelle, and the two '63 Corvettes. These sit proudly on my display shelves right alongside their "full kit" brethren.

[Tom Geiger]

Stan, you have our permission to build snap kits.  They are a great place to practice things like paint, custom bodywork and detailing without having to build an entire detail kit.  They also have some unique subject matter and are an excellent start to a full detail kit.   

 

[Howard Cohen]

I have an older PT Cruiser snap kit under construction. The chassis is from the Monogram 53 Corvette, the engine is the Hemi from the 69 Daytona, the front end has been cut at the firewall and hinged forward, the rear side windows are filled in to make a sedan delivery. I am working on the interior, as soon as I get a good idea  

[SfanGoch]

From Revell's website:

Now, this SnapTite® Build & Play kit calls to the youngest of those generations. It's designed to be easy to build and fun to play with. It's the start of a whole new approach to plastic modeling. It's a kit designed to do more than sit on a shelf. It's designed for fun.

New approach, huh? A little slow on the draw with that revelation. Kids have been playing with models for years. 

The Revell 1994 Impala SS is a nice kit. It has an opening hood and full engine detail. Ditto with the AMT Ford Taurus SHO.

[Harry P.]

New approach, huh? A little slow on the draw with that revelation. Kids have been playing with models for years.

Yeah, and blowing them up! 

But I think these "Build and Play" kits are the first time a kit was marketed specifically as a toy to be played with instead of a scale model "hobby" kit.

[Edsel-Dan]

I Don't remember the AMT Taurus being labeled as a Snap kit at Any Time!

Though they Did offer a promo, they never offered a Snap kit  of it that I remember

 

The 94 SS also was Not labeled a SnapTite either

I have it and the Police kit that IS labeled SnapTite!!

As is the Fire Chief/Taxi issue

 

The SS was sold as a Glue kit

I don't see any engineering alterations Not directly relating to the change

from 91-92 Caprice to the Impala

[Snake45]

Yeah, and blowing them up! 

But I think these "Build and Play" kits are the first time a kit was marketed specifically as a toy to be played with instead of a scale model "hobby" kit.

I thought you'd be old enough to remember Revell's "whip fly" model airplanes of the '50s.

http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/var/resizes/Boxart-Collection/REVELL/MILITARY%20AIRCRAFT/JET/Revell%20F-89D%20Whip%20Fly.jpg?m=1362192095

[gtx6970]

My daughter built this 2 years ago,,,she was 12 at the time.

No paint, just some spare decals I had laying around

[gtx6970]

I liked hers so much, I built one for me. Only I took some liberties on mine ---such as a different drive-train plus I repainted mine

Edited March 25, 2016 by gtx6970

[Harry P.]

I thought you'd be old enough to remember Revell's "whip fly" model airplanes of the '50s.

http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/var/resizes/Boxart-Collection/REVELL/MILITARY%20AIRCRAFT/JET/Revell%20F-89D%20Whip%20Fly.jpg?m=1362192095

Ok... first of all, before my time. 

Second, model airplanes have traditionally been sold as models that you build and then actually fly–along with their static plastic cousins meant for display only. But I don't remember model cars ever having been sold specifically as a toy meant to be played with (aside from those very early Gowland pull toys back in the '40s or early '50s). These "Build and Play" kits are the first time since model cars became a popular hobby back in the '60s that they are being sold specifically as toys meant to be rolled around on the floor rather than scale models meant for display... lookie, no touchie.

Edited March 25, 2016 by Harry P.

[High octane]

A few years ago I had a lot of fun building this snap kit. I Googled the Batmobile website often for references and used 'bout 18 different colors to detail this kit. I thoroughly enjoyed building it and it looks great in my display case along with my other builds.

[SfanGoch]

I Don't remember the AMT Taurus being labeled as a Snap kit at Any Time!

Though they Did offer a promo, they never offered a Snap kit  of it that I remember

 

The 94 SS also was Not labeled a SnapTite either

I have it and the Police kit that IS labeled SnapTite!!

As is the Fire Chief/Taxi issue

 

The SS was sold as a Glue kit

I don't see any engineering alterations Not directly relating to the change

from 91-92 Caprice to the Impala

My mistake about the Taurus. It just went together so well, it seemed like a snap kit.

The Revell Impala SS is indeed a snap kit. I still have two unbuilt kits and the box sez:

 

[Snake45]

Ok... first of all, before my time. 

Second, model airplanes have traditionally been sold as models that you build and then actually fly–along with their static plastic cousins meant for display only. But I don't remember model cars ever having been sold specifically as a toy meant to be played with (aside from those very early Gowland pull toys back in the '40s or early '50s). These "Build and Play" kits are the first time since model cars became a popular hobby back in the '60s that they are being sold specifically as toys meant to be rolled around on the floor rather than scale models meant for display... lookie, no touchie.

I believe Hawk had some "land speed record" type cars, about 1/32 scale, that were powered with a rubber band back in the '60s.

And then there were all those motorized Japanese car kits. I think Tamiya even did some. Pretty sure my "Testor" Pantera had its origins as one of those. I'd say those were designed to be "played with" when completed.

[1930fordpickup]

There is also a glue kit Joe , I have forgotten about the snap version of that car. 

[Can-Con]

The first Revell Dodge Vipers were marketed like that too.

Snap kits for the first few years then boxed as regular glue kits after .

[Longbox55]

I believe Hawk had some "land speed record" type cars, about 1/32 scale, that were powered with a rubber band back in the '60s.

And then there were all those motorized Japanese car kits. I think Tamiya even did some. Pretty sure my "Testor" Pantera had its origins as one of those. I'd say those were designed to be "played with" when completed.

Many of the old Lindberg kits were made to be motorized, too. Like their 1/25 scale Model T hot rod pickup and their 1/8 scale T Buckets, like the Lemon Crate.

[Harry P.]

And then there were all those motorized Japanese car kits.

Yeah, I've built several of those motorized kits...like this one...

But I left out the motorized parts, though. I'll never understand the Japanese fascination for motorizing a scale model car.

[SfanGoch]

 I'll never understand the Japanese fascination for motorizing a scale model car.

Or paying a small fortune for a pair of beat up, smelly 30+ year old Nike Air Jordans. 

[Lunajammer]

Just his week I brought out a started 93 Caprice taxi and had forgotten what a superb model that full build snapper is. I wouldn't sell that one short as simplified, but the parts count is probably on par with models of the 60s & 70s. Instructions.

[mikemodeler]

The snap kits are great to get out of a slump or to experiment with paint. I have a bunch of snappers in my display case, mostly 69 Camaros and 63 Corvettes. Surprisingly enough, the body proportions on the Revell snap kits are spot on and make for some nice models when completed.

Don't hesitate to buy and build them, enjoy the journey!

[Old Buckaroo]

Revell also puts out two 1/25 Semi trucks, a Kenworth W-900 and a Peterbilt 359 .They are favorites among the big rig builders as the possibilities are endless on how you can build them.