Snap tite kits for kids

[Fridgy]

Hey everyone

So had a bonding moment with the step daughter last night, was having a great chat with her talking about absolutely everything, when she expressed her interest in building a model.
Have had a quick hunt around the interwebs and came across the revel snap tite kits
Anyone had any experience with these kits build with the kids?

This is what she has chosen

[digger303]

No idea how good it is. Can't be too bad as it is designed for a kid to put together. Not too pricey either. How old is the child ? I would think 9 and up should be able to master it with a helpful word or two.
Either way as they chose it. Let them have have a go, it is you letting them have some control. Gives you more status in there eye's. Although can be a case of 2 steps forward one step back, but it is still a good thing.

[Fridgy]

Hey digger, she is 11 going on 12 and quite artistic. Has already decided she would like to paint it blue.....

[digger303]

Hey digger, she is 11 going on 12 and quite artistic. Has already decided she would like to paint it blue.....

just go with the flow.... if there's a problem with the kit she will ask you....win.. win

[Twokidsnosleep]

Good on ya MIck, you have captured the interest of another modeller
Let her go for broke and do whatever she wants...less of you, more of her thing
I pushed my boy away trying to "help him" make things too perfect. Should have let him do whatever he wanted

[digger303]

Good on ya MIck, you have captured the interest of another modeller
Let her go for broke and do whatever she wants...less of you, more of her thing
I pushed my boy away trying to "help him" make things too perfect. Should have let him do whatever he wanted

sage advice

[Novasquad23]

Generally, based on aircraft experience, they have few parts, are easy as to put together and come pre-painted. They're attractive to the far less critical mind of a child who sees the nice shiney model rather than the accuracy/detail obsessives that some advanced modellers become. Anyway its a bonding moment with potential for the happy childhood moments list for your daughter. Besides we need more ladies in the hobby.