Bandai Hobby BAN230363 Char's Counterattack Sazabi RG 1/144 Model Kit, Red

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In addition, metallic color is also applied to the inner frame molding, it is a special spec for Real Grade release. Color and form of the product may differ from the actual product and what is seen on screen depending on monitor settings. The weapon and the specialized manipulator from the Long Rifle for HGUC Moon Gundam can be used on this Gunpla. The inside of the funnel container is color-coded by iron color. There is a part that pulls out at the tip, but since the left and right molds also had parting lines, we remodeled it with a plastic plate. Raise horizontally. (Shoulder armors' front and rear panels can pivot to avoid interference to the arms.)

Later reissues of the Gunpla from September 2018 onwards will feature a blue-colored Bandai Spirits logo. Later reprints from mid-2022 will also feature a Bandai Namco logo.Funnel. The inside is painted in iron colors. The exterior red is also divided into two colors, the feather and the base. A twin pipe is embedded in the muzzle, and the sensor on it is laminated with two hologram finish sheets painted in clear green. Unfortunately some of the color-accuracy is lost in the translation to clear parts – there should be a couple of shades of red here, and with the clear plastic there still is, but it’s impossible to see the different shades with the naked eye. Styling is reminiscent of the Ver.Ka design, but different in spots. A few of the flourishes and opening panels made it, but not all of them. It’s a nice design, and still similar enough that often the only way to tell the difference between the MG and the RG in photographs is what gun it’s holding: if you see the rifle, that’s the MG, but if you see the shotgun and have nothing else to provide a sense of scale, it could go either way.

After finishing the build the fun doesn't end there. Out of all the different grades of Unicorn that Bandai has released throughout the years, this is still the one with the most accurate transformation based on the show from Unicorn mode to Destroy mode and you'll see just how awesome this kit is. The soles are masked for fine iron color coding. The vernier is color-coded with silver inside and iron outside.Interior / joint parts (light gray): (Base: Suff) Star Bright Iron 30% + Neutral Gray IV 40% + Flat White 15% + German Gray 15% (all Gaia colors) If using matte/flat-finish top coat, it is advisable not to spray on the clear/translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying top coat while the said parts are separated. Some of the smaller sunken details showing exhaust ports or implied light lenses are almost impossible to clean up any wash that didn’t stay neatly in the lines leaving a sloppy look to those small areas.

Because of the sheer number of pieces that compose the Ver. Ka’s armor panels many of the lines are actual separations between two separate pieces of armor, which I could line, but could look pretty silly when the armor is vented open for an action pose. This is the Gundam Base Exclusive clear version, but it is structurally identical to the normal RG Sazabi. I happen to have brain worms about how cool clear kits are, but if you’re new to this and want one, it’s worth noting that the clear plastic Bandai uses tends to be much harder and more brittle than their usual materials, to the point where it will dull knives and has been known to shatter nippers. Put away the God Hands for this and use a beefier set of cutters. Still, it’s helpful for this review because it lets me show off the internal mechanical details without having to wrestle the armor off. And there is a lot of mechanical detail. There isn’t anything bad to say here. The RG Sazabi looks great, poses better, comes with good accessories, and is big as hell. It’s an amazing piece of GunPla, managing to be an easy (if somewhat lengthy) build, despite the sheer volume of parts. It’s just a great kit, and was probably the best Real Grade until the Nu Gundam came out and immediately overthrew it. Some things never change. We’ve talked about Amuro Ray, and we’ve talked about Kamille Bidan, and now we have to talk about the connective tissue that binds them together. Other than uhh, the direct connection they have, from working together and knowing each other. Look, I didn’t think this bit all the way through, but roll with me. Rival to Amuro, mentor to Kamille, it’s everyone’s favorite ice cold psychopath from outer space: the Red Comet himself, Char Aznable. In the latest installment of a new Bit here, we’re reviewing Bandai’s gunpla, a model kit of a robot from the Gundam universe. It’s a little outside our usual coverage, and there might be some light spoilers for the anime. This week: Bandai’s Real Grade Sazabi In the show

Home Stretch

Since the advanced MS joint parts that are used partially move finely, I paint with a multi-primer to prevent biting and improve the bite. The RG Sazabi we made this time has been modified with a small amount of work, such as simple details such as mono eyes and small thrusters, mold reshaping to erase the parting line when sanding. This absolute unit of a model kit is every Gundam builders dream, words cannot describe how much fun I had in assembling this kit.