$7 20-parts snap kit Quick build

[ismaelg]

What to do with a $7 20-parts snap kit?

You build it!

I got this kit for $7. It has about 20 parts. 30 if you count the wheels, tires and axles.

But don't let it fool you. It has potential.

Let's see if I can make a quick build out of this....

[Len Geisler]

Ismael,

With all due respect, you? Quick? Come on now....LOL....By the way I loved the Vette article in MCM.....

[Harry P.]

Show us how far a snap kit can be taken! 8)

[hookedonplastics]

I agree, it has a lot of potential. My son and I built the snap kit a couple of years ago. Turned out great! Don't wanna be a thread pirate, tho...

[ismaelg]

Thanks Len. I had a lot of fun writing that.

Actually I think it was Einstein that said "Quick model car building is relative"

A quick build for me is anything less than 6 months :wink:

Russ: I've seen pics of yours and it looks great!!

Thanks,

[hookedonplastics]

We built this in '04.

Thanks Iz! 8)

[ismaelg]

Hello again:

OK: This is the only thing I'll add to it :wink: plus I'll check the parts bin for wheels and tires.

"I am NOT buying wheels for it", "I am NOT buying wheels for it", "I am NOT buying wheels for it"

And this is something I'm "removing" from it:

This is very Very VERY thin and delicate so I have to be very Very VERY careful with the Dremel from the back.

[mikelo]

Yes, this kit does have potential. I want to see what you are going to do with yours. You are braver than me, I have already been looking for swapping out wheels/tires. I'll be interested in seeing your definition of quick.

[ismaelg]

Panel lines deepened.

Sink marks on hood fixed.

First color coat: Cobra Colors Grigio Titanio Metallic over T235 primer.

Opened grilles

Foiled script

Unfortunately I'm going out tomorrow (to Boston) for a few days so I won't be able to continue at least until next week.

Thanks,

[RJWood]

Its looking great so far. nice job with the grilles. Have a nice trip,and we'll be waiting for your return.

[ismaelg]

This is my quick build.

We have all seen great models been built in very short amounts of time recently. Bob Downie build this same kit in 8 hours! My goal with this one is 7

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Body polished. This color turned to be a bit hard to photograph. It looks better in person.

Interior is done. Better hurry up. I'm already into week 5 on this :shock:

Thanks,

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

7 weeks??? On my time line that would be 7 months LOL!!!

BTW, very nice!!!