Does this model use colored plastic parts? Or will need to paint it?
841826
You need to paint it. It's an amazing product..my dad took 3 months to complete it..each little piece needs to be painted.
841827
The hull is all black, the decks are cream colored, and the other parts are all white....you need to paint it.
841828
dan: it uses colored parts but i don't recomend this kit due to bad parts fit flashey parts.the hand rails will break when you try to bend them around a corner. i would rather see you spend a little more money and invest in the academy kit. hope this helps you out. mark copeland
841829
some parts are colored but you will still need to paint some parts if you want for best results
1726069
The model has fantastic detail. The "snap" part of it is kind of misleading, as mine still needed to be glued so that it doesn't fall into a million pieces when you pick it up or try to pose it. As far as painting goes, it shouldn't be any harder than if it were a solid color regular scale model. I plan to paint mine when I get some time and don't expect it to be any harder than other models.
1175553
I painted mine with geometric patterns to match our grandsons playroom . I did not do anything before I painted. I put on a dealer after I was done to make sure the paint did not get worn off. I have have it this way for over 6 months and no problems so far and it looks great!!
1167635
The model comes in gray, clear, white and chrome. Painting is required and the paint is not included.
1333993
If you want it to come out like the picture does, then it does require considerable painting. Technically, any model you don't have to paint, it's all in how you want it to come out. I did all the painting required and it came out beautiful, it's now one of my favorite models that I love to show off. Not sure if you saw it in the description, but one of the selling points of this model for me is it contains the decals for each shuttle, including Enterprise, so you can build whichever one you like. Hope this helps!
1071234
Since it come unassembled, you could paint the white parts easily. BTW assembly is quick and easy, less than 10 minutes.
496764
From what I recall it does not. I did paint mine with a flat black. It is a neat model and does not require a lot of skill to put together.
1753336
The Paint will work perfect on Plastic Models, you can Brush Paint or muse a Air Brush.
2116829
The product description says it is "cast from durable polyresin." It is a "plastic" compound but you won't have any problem painting it.
1364834
This would probably be appropriate for someone around 12 years old or older. There are a lot of small parts on the "parts trees", but they are well organized and easy to take off. Because this is a larger model (than a 1/72 scale P-51) the parts are larger and perhaps easier to manipulate or secure. The plastic is already a grey/silver color so one does not have to paint it, but painting some of the parts (pilot, propeller, tires, etc.) would add to the overall aesthetic appearance. The main thing to remember is 1) paint all the parts that require painting before assembly, and try not to get any paint on the areas that will be glued, and 2) Follow the directions, step by step! Do NOT jump ahead or you will have problems. I hope this helps! Jon C.
731877
You will have to paint it, but it is a cool airplane. It is a two toned, but easy to do. (just a hint...I use electrician tape for masking. No residue when removed!.) Hope this helps!
770806
Yes, you have to paint it yourself after you assemble it. It's just grey plastic.
829832
Anytime you buy a plastic model, you have to put it together. I'm not going to get to technical but here it goes. This model requires plastic glue (cement) for polystyrene plastic, paints which number about 16 different colors for this model, body filler (SQUADRON GREEN PUTTY) and tools....model knives, tweezers, paint brushes and so on. The model parts themselves require a little pre-alignment or in other words, place both pieces together(without glue) and see if it fits snugly, this is called dry fitting. BUT, the biggest tool you must have is PATIENCE. Take your time in building a model and it is very refreshing and relaxing experience. Mind you, I have been building models now for 55 years. But, most all, enjoy yourself.....
660730
Yea u need paint. And some parts need glued What is very odd tho is that everything is a gray color. Make sure u get some dark paint. And I would recommend model cement also.
990952
if you want this model to be percet, and i mean PERFECT. tools to make clean cuts to remove the parts, as well as paint and markers to touch up on your model, painting over the joints that were connected to the parts. And you can add in some detail to make it look nicer. Visually by itself its just amazing. I haven't dont anything to mine yet, cause i've been too busy. hope this helps!
1244301
It is unfinished and fairly well sanded. You would be able to paint it right out of the box before assembling.
922575
In the Instructions Page 2 I beleive. There is a list of the paints needed to do this model up right. The paints are marked in the instruction A-Z and after each letter is the proper paint color needed. To build this kit. Check your instruction sheet. There is also a list of the parts and their nominclature. This is also in the front two sheets of the instructions. Take your time and study the instructions carfully.