Jesus, that is like three times the depth of the box my PG Strike Gundam came in.
Well, the GP's a bigger mobile suit, comes with the parts to rebuild into the FB version, and has a hangar to hold the extra parts. Makes sense it'd be a bit bigger.
The hanger is actually only 4 of the large sized runners, of which there are around 14 in total (and almost 30 half to three-quarter sized). It doesn't add appreciably to the box size.
For reference, the outer box has two inner boxes, each of which are approximately the size of the PG Strike box. The biggest driving factor for this is the conversion, as you only re-use part of the legs, the waist, and the arms when you convert it.
I can definitely tell the dies for these parts are wearing out. There is some noticeable flashing on some of the sprues. The design is rock solid, and the seam lines are minimal as most have been converted into a trench detail. So overall not a lot of cleanup needed on this kit.
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Awww shitsnacks, I bought the wrong kind of spray paint. Didn't realize this one said "for ploycarbonate" and not "for plastic". Luckily I got the other two cans right at least.
HG, but just the regular Sniper II
I don't dig the look of the K9 so much
The thing about the K9 is that it has all the parts to build the regular Sniper II, and all the custom parts, plus the stickers are less prone to falling off.
You lose the littl Drakken E, but you get a dog shaped robot buddy in exchange. Fair deal.
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The shields and beam swords from the deluxe MSIA Sazabi are all over ebay for a few bucks a piece. I could probably scrap build and arm mount peg.
The deluxe might be 12 inches tall, if it's the one I'm thinking of. Closer to Perfect Grade than 1/100.
It's going to be a very big shield.
Why I fear the ocean.
That is probably too big. The not deluxe ones are also super cheap
Also probably not ideal. MSIA standard are smaller than HGs. Sazabi's a big MS, but not that big.
Why I fear the ocean.
I wanna make that weapon
Hmm. I'll probably just end up emailing the seller then and asking for some dimensions. These are going on a Nightingale so the big ones might work.
Even if I'm not sure this is so much cheaper than any other option I've found that I'll probably give em a try regardless.
That kotobukia shield is also nice but it clashes with the look of the Nightingale super hard.
And held by my awesome wife!
You should be. My wife is totally awesome.
The Gundam's a nice bonus, too.
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Well, the GP's a bigger mobile suit, comes with the parts to rebuild into the FB version, and has a hangar to hold the extra parts. Makes sense it'd be a bit bigger.
Why I fear the ocean.
Steam
I was wondering why the box was so big
For reference, the outer box has two inner boxes, each of which are approximately the size of the PG Strike box. The biggest driving factor for this is the conversion, as you only re-use part of the legs, the waist, and the arms when you convert it.
I can definitely tell the dies for these parts are wearing out. There is some noticeable flashing on some of the sprues. The design is rock solid, and the seam lines are minimal as most have been converted into a trench detail. So overall not a lot of cleanup needed on this kit.
But damn, the Reginlaze Julia...
You'd be amazed how far the engineering of these kits has come.
No kidding.
High Grades caught up with 2000 era master grades about a decade ago.
And Bandai's kept improving since.
Why I fear the ocean.
They just did a new version of that kit in the Revive line last year, if you're not sure where to go next. Pick up where you left off, yeah?
Why I fear the ocean.
What next...?
The only empty flat space in my shithole apartment is literally The Floor
Which GM Sniper II?
The MG, or the HG?
If it's the HG, the K9 version is the best.
Why I fear the ocean.
i wanna try detailing it like this guy's:
probably will skip the decals tho
HG, but just the regular Sniper II
I don't dig the look of the K9 so much
Very purple.
The thing about the K9 is that it has all the parts to build the regular Sniper II, and all the custom parts, plus the stickers are less prone to falling off.
You lose the littl Drakken E, but you get a dog shaped robot buddy in exchange. Fair deal.
Why I fear the ocean.
Steam
Conquacktulations!
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