Snap-loc
Spitfire7
09-19-2004, 03:10 PM
I just picked this Tamiya kit up on eBay because it was cheap, its a Lola T93/00 and uses a 'Snap-loc' system.
Heres a pic below:
http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/5a/5c/5b_1_b.JPG
However i've never build anything that didnt require glue before, so im kinda worried that this might have been a mistake and could be a kit that is extremely easy or falls apart.
Anyone built a Snap Loc Tamiya kit before, any info appreciated. :)
Heres a pic below:
http://i4.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/5a/5c/5b_1_b.JPG
However i've never build anything that didnt require glue before, so im kinda worried that this might have been a mistake and could be a kit that is extremely easy or falls apart.
Anyone built a Snap Loc Tamiya kit before, any info appreciated. :)
mike@af
09-19-2004, 03:35 PM
Convert it. Use the snaplock as and assistant, still use glue. Just pretend that its a regular kit.
Tikiman
09-19-2004, 06:11 PM
Never had one before. How many parts does it have?
RallyRaider
09-19-2004, 06:24 PM
I've not built this kit but I have seen it completed. It would appear the "snap-lockness" doesn't get in the way of creating a good model, the accuracy, detail and everything Tamiya is renowned for is still there. If necessary add a bit of glue as you go.
hirofkd
09-19-2004, 06:46 PM
I've seen a built one in Scale Auto magazine years ago, and it didn't look anything like what we call a snap kit (like those unassembled promos by AMT). Just look at the contents, and count the parts. It has almost as many parts as a glue kit. Snap kit makes the dry fit so much easier, and I wish all car model kits are like that.
When building one of these, just break the pegs, and glue the parts together.
When building one of these, just break the pegs, and glue the parts together.
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