Ford F-150 Raptor Grey QUICK BUILD

The real subject

The Ford F-150 Raptor is the off-road version of the American F-150 pickup. Flared fenders, coarser tires and a raised stance tell it from the standard version at first glance. The model captures the vehicle in a gray finish.

How the model is built

The kit belongs to the QuickBuild range, which is built around snap-together parts. The pieces fit into each other on pegs and hold without glue, so neither glue nor a knife is needed during the build. The plastic is colored through and the finished vehicle therefore looks complete even without painting. Assembly takes a matter of tens of minutes and even a complete newcomer will manage it.

Building tips

Join the parts with straight pressure rather than by twisting, so that the pegs do not bend. If a joint resists, check against the instructions whether the part is the wrong way round; force will not put that right. The body will take normal handling, but a fall onto a hard floor will do it no good. If you still want to change the shade or bring out the grille and the frame, use paints intended for plastic and apply them in a thin coat.

Who it is for

The set suits children, beginners and modelers who want a finished vehicle on the shelf quickly and without chemicals. It also serves well as a gift for someone who is only just trying model building, or as a companion to larger cars in a display case. The model is supplied unassembled; the paints and the glue are not in the package and are not needed for the build, unless stated otherwise.