Snowspeeder – Star Wars (Empire Strikes Back 40th) Gift Set (Model Kit. Accs. Poster)

Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary since The Empire Strikes Back first appeared at the cinema, Revell’s 1/29 Snowspeeder has returned in Model Set packaging, with six pots of own-brand acrylic paint, a Contacta Professional Mini liquid cement applicator and a paintbrush. Components are unchanged since it’s initial release as a snap-together ‘easykit’ offering, with large locating pins that will allow assembly without the need for glue. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there’s a low parts count, and this would make for a great weekend project, although basic assembly could be achieved within half-an-hour. Unlike other large-scale Snowspeeder kits, moving parts are limited to just the canopy; the effective cockpit will be easily visible through the crystal-clear transparencies, so it’s fortunate Revell’s crew figures are among the more convincing currently available. All ’speeder trim is supplied in decal form, which will ease painting considerably and there is an A3 film poster for The Empire Strikes Back.