I am amazed how you did not break any pieces on your real grade kits. When I built my RG RX-78, I broke the cross for the shield and the mini Amuro when cutting it out of the frame with an X-acto knife.
I have to say, this is a really brilliant kit once again. It has enough panel lines and detail that rivals something like a garage kit that can set you back couple thousand yens!
Overall a great kit. The detail is just mind blowing considering the size. This might be common knowledge but ti get better paint/sticker adhesion I wash the runners with dishwashing soap to degrease it . I'm assuming Bandai uses a release agent on the molds. I even wipe the area down with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to clean it of the natural oils that come from your hands and fingerprints. This really helps with better adhesion of the stickers and prevent it from lifting/peeling.
@ChihiroDate actually, you can't do so directly. HG and NG1/144 (sword, launcher, IWSP, noir) uses rod connectors, while RG uses bar connector. hence, if you want to make RG sword, launcher, noir, or IWSP, you can't avoid modding those packs so that they will have same type of connectors as RG Strike
The head itself is reason enough for me to buy this kit, it looks amazing in 1/144. I'm going to wait for any different versions (like launcher/sword/noir) and hopefully get an anti-ship sword in RG 1/144 detail
@phoenixboyz i doubt well see that anytime soon at all if ever. as impressive as the rg line has been so far, a suit with a transformation like that would be incredibly hard to get into this scale.
i bet the next model will the strike rouge followed by strike sword/launcher then +IWSP then Noir etc.. all gundam models with the same inner frame and same outer armor frame. they will only add up extra parts so it will be easily reproduce.
i just realized something that will probably amount to nothing but all of the RG kits have a PG version but this will probably amount to nothing and i want them to make an RG astray red frame
... I want them to release a RG Strike Weapon System that has the Sword Strike and Launcher Strike system that also includes a stand to store the unused SWS, a good way for them to milk more money for Bandai... plus I want a Sword Strike Gundam
I am amazed how you did not break any pieces on your real grade kits. When I built my RG RX-78, I broke the cross for the shield and the mini Amuro when cutting it out of the frame with an X-acto knife.
I have to say, this is a really brilliant kit once again. It has enough panel lines and detail that rivals something like a garage kit that can set you back couple thousand yens!
@ChihiroDate if you mean the images in the instruction manual,those were pictures of the Master Grade
Overall a great kit. The detail is just mind blowing considering the size. This might be common knowledge but ti get better paint/sticker adhesion I wash the runners with dishwashing soap to degrease it . I'm assuming Bandai uses a release agent on the molds. I even wipe the area down with a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol to clean it of the natural oils that come from your hands and fingerprints. This really helps with better adhesion of the stickers and prevent it from lifting/peeling.
@ChihiroDate actually, you can't do so directly. HG and NG1/144 (sword, launcher, IWSP, noir) uses rod connectors, while RG uses bar connector. hence, if you want to make RG sword, launcher, noir, or IWSP, you can't avoid modding those packs so that they will have same type of connectors as RG Strike
Your ending segment for this one is awesome.
Thats an incredibly detailed kit for the size, I may have to think about getting this
The legs have sliding shin gimmick you forgot to show. There are stickers for the lettering on the jewel for the v fin. Nice review as always.
looking good so far cant wait to see it all together
Ah man...even the RG got articulations that the PG doesn't have like the red chest part and feet part moving, that is awesome!
The head itself is reason enough for me to buy this kit, it looks amazing in 1/144. I'm going to wait for any different versions (like launcher/sword/noir) and hopefully get an anti-ship sword in RG 1/144 detail
@phoenixboyz i doubt well see that anytime soon at all if ever. as impressive as the rg line has been so far, a suit with a transformation like that would be incredibly hard to get into this scale.
@stitchystitchy its close, he actually says 'kibble' taken from the american dog food brand 'kibbles & bits'
10 bucks says we'll be getting a Sword and Launcher Strike version of this in the future.
looking nice... one can only wonder how the final product will turn out... im thinking very nice.
This is actually already looking pretty good.
aww man, just by looking at the parts i kinda want this kit now even though i already have the MG strike...
@CaramellDancerElite the 2003 strike was my very first MG, Its sitting on my shelf and now i kind of want to hide it away LOL
Nice revie of a nice kit: Even Strike's MG doesn't have slidable arm and leg..
im always surprised how little lining you put into it.
i bet the next model will the strike rouge followed by strike sword/launcher then +IWSP then Noir etc.. all gundam models with the same inner frame and same outer armor frame. they will only add up extra parts so it will be easily reproduce.
i think bandai will make the sword& launcher pack because that shoulder part..but only the pack
@mApppel i have the MG strike but i still bought this one. its too awesome to pass... IMO.
I'm not too crazy about those metallic stickers how much would I be missing out on if I were to leave them off?
it'll be awesome if Ban Dai is gonna make RG for unicorn gundam
Looks good so far.... I wish HLJ would send mine already....
robert you think that is the best in the rg series?by the way you know whats is next in the real grade series?im so curius!!!!
can the gn arms type d the mini lockon fit in?????
i just realized something that will probably amount to nothing but all of the RG kits have a PG version but this will probably amount to nothing and i want them to make an RG astray red frame
ya i found with my rg zaku and the rg rx78-2 i had the same problem with thoes wrist parts
isn't there supposed to be a seated kira? I read on gundaminfo and gundam planet that there is a seated kira yamato
... I want them to release a RG Strike Weapon System that has the Sword Strike and Launcher Strike system that also includes a stand to store the unused SWS, a good way for them to milk more money for Bandai... plus I want a Sword Strike Gundam
hey rrobbert, got any tips on how to cut these parts from their plates?
anyone know why they dont make a pilot figure that goes in the cockpit of the rg's ?
does this kit come with a sticker for the forehead camera's?
im about too start making PG kits any recommendations
Hi. So I don't understand what D1 3 (D2 3) means in the instructions can you please help me its the third box in the manual
would you say this or the RG zaku is more money worth?
@detectiveconanaddict ty ill start there then ..is it me or dose every one want a MG heavy arms
@XxbeyblademasterxX happy b'day
@dave52g i just dont really like buying a model of a gundam that i already have :P im happy with my MG strike so i think i can resist this one^^
what website do you purchase your gundam?
Where can I get those Gundam markers???
this or mg 00? price aside
has more detail than my strike mg LOL like it.. idk why though but i only buy mg 1/100 grade or PG gundams i dont like smaller models.
You made a Warhammer reference. WOOT :D!
I am getting this for my birthday
@xps986 make it 3 and those are the three stooges
dude its like 160 or something how...
PLEASE A RED FRAME FROM THIS PLEASE!
no writing for the jewel because too tiny to read i think
Like this if you actually sang the tune for the G Gundam interlude at the end.
i hope you weren't serious about the jewel.... even the pg is barely readable even with a MAGNIFYING GLASS and thats 1/60!
@maverick39263 PG RX 78 GUNDAM, PG STRIKE, PG RED FRAME, PG Z GUNDAM, I HEAR PG STRIKE FREEDOM IS GOOD, AND 00 GUNDAM TOO
Gee.. I want it..
The RG is amazing except for the parts fall off easily.
@xps986 Coz they don't know what GUNDAM is.. Lol.
this makes the 2003 MG Strike gundam look like crap literalty
I hate the real grade series I think it needs more work or bandai needs to stop making them