Anyone remember those old "welding" models they had probably about 25-30 years ago? I remember my first was the Patton tank, I think there were only 3 at the time or so (if that many) and it came with a little 'welding gun' that just spun plastic sticks and the friction would cause it to 'weld' the pieces together. The name eludes me now but I was wondering if anyone else had ever seen one of these models, done one etc. They were fun for a kid to do but in todays day and age they'd probably be liable for a lawsuit. lol

Well dude, 25-30 years ago I was still a twinkle in my fathers eye.....so never heard of it, although they do sound pretty interesting! Would love to see some pics if theyre out there....

I'd like to see some pics, too. 25-30 years ago I had no idea what a model means, at that period I was interested after some funny toys and mom's cookies

I remember these kits. IIRC, they were made by Monogram when that company was owned by Mattel. The kits that were welded eventually turned up as part of Monogram's snap-tite line. Kits like the 1/48 scale Tiger tank and M48A2 Patton tank were the only armor ones I remember.

Those would be the ones Sabot, I just can't remember what they were called. lol They were very fun for a kid to put together, I know I enjoyed mine.

I did a quick search on eBay and found out they were called Spinwelders. There is a Curtiss Biplane listed as well as a set of the plastic spin rods. Auction lists the item as circa 1974, 30 years ago.

I had the yellow dragster. You had to "weld" the frame together IIRC.

Wow, I am old...

Shaun

SPINWELDERS! That's the name! Damn, I couldn't remember the name to save my life, been so long since I had my last one (about 30 years). Seeing that biplane box was pretty cool, kind of tempted to get it. lol

These must have been a short lived phenomenon. I was back in the hobby in the summer of '75 and at a Kay-Bee Toy (and Hobby, at the time) in 76 and there was no sign of these.

I believe they were a short lived deal, I was a youngin' at the time so I couldn't honestly remember for how long these were around but I do remember them being around for short while and then vanishing. I thought they were cool though as a kid, interesting idea.