Customer Reviews

Sky Marks Current Air Force One VC25 (747-200) Snap Fit Model

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

My grandson likes assembling snap together air plane models. They are easy to put together and look realistic. For youngsters interested in aviation, it's a great toy, although the cost seems a little high.

I got this for my son who wanted a model for Christmas but has neither the patience, know-how, or really even the want-to-know how to build one at all complicated,(Long story irrelevant to this from here on.) this item then was perfect for and thrilled him. But...
... In reality this is neither a 'model' or a toy. It is a finely detailed representation of a period version of an Air Force 1 jet liner. There are only about half a dozen pieces to assemble and they go easily but snugly together. The color pattern and insignia are already applied. They appear to have been painted on. Seams, rivets, paint scheme, all are finely detailed. Not being familiar with those details, I cannot comment about accuracy. The 'model' is made of some dense and solid material and the few parts fit snugly together and it mounts on a nice display stand. It could also be suspended from a ceiling.
In summary, this would make an excellent table or desk top display model for any aviation,presidential history or other related field of interest buff. But to give as a toy? Nnnn-no. It would be durable enough but the cost of the item in relation to it's entertainment potential are out of proportion. It worked just fine for my boy in our somewhat exceptional circumstance. But I wouldn't generally recommend this for a child as either a toy or a 'model' in the sense of something challenging to put together and finish. That's why only the 2 stars for 'fun'. As an educational or display item, I think it's great!