Today I have the honor to review the MEGA SIZE 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam!
When I started out to assemble this huge model kit, I initially felt rather intimated by the amount of parts that need to assemble. I thought I would get it done in 6 hours, however I did all up in less than 3 hours. What make it easy beside the instruction is this.
The purpose of this tool is use for the ease of getting the parts separated without using any clipper. It uses leverage to get the part out of the plastic mold while the other flat end of the tools can use to separate the plastic part without harming the plastic model if you need to remove or change some parts like the fist.
Beside the tool, the design allow jointing of parts at one goal. All you need to do is align the kits and join it together.
Once the parts are neat combine, use the tool given to break those out of the the mold.
When the part are broken out, you are ready to set up.
Here's a comparison between my BB Zhaoyun Sangko and the 1/48 Rx-78-2.
As the parts are modular, you can build them separately and later assemble as easy as a snap.
Regarding articulation of parts, here's some of the shots I manage to get it pose half way through my assembling.
It can pose as running or kicking and even Michael Jackson moonwalking.
The balance of the model kit was excellent which allow the whole lower part of the body to be balance on one leg crossed.
You can even make the legs to do such awkward position all thanks to the flexible ankles and firm feet design.
Moving on, I continue working on the body which we called Bust. The bust itself is already bigger than a regular BB figure.
Look at the length of the light blade and the solid back jet booster.
Here's the full upper body comparison.
Some shots I took regarding the decent articulation of the arms for a model kit.
This huge Rx-78-2 comes with a beam rifle, shield, two beam sabers and two set of hands.
Great for close and mid range battles.
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Here it is! Fully assembled. See how tiny BB Zhao Yun of mine is when he is beside the Mega size RX-78-2?
He is way taller in comparison to my Transformers Animated Leader class of Bulkhead from Hasbros.
I am impressed with this model kit. If you are a Gundam fan, this piece from 30th Anniversaries could be the piece that mark that event which is AWESOME for display.
I would like to thanks Shengtai for granting me to review this model kit. Do watch out for the coming event for Gundam competition for kids during March holiday and not forgetting the Singapore Premiere of Gundam UC screening event in March. More details on that will be announce later here, just watch this space for it. ;)
Dennis from COLLECT 'em ALL will attempt to doing some spraying and hopefully give his review on this figure later on. :)
When I started out to assemble this huge model kit, I initially felt rather intimated by the amount of parts that need to assemble. I thought I would get it done in 6 hours, however I did all up in less than 3 hours. What make it easy beside the instruction is this.
The purpose of this tool is use for the ease of getting the parts separated without using any clipper. It uses leverage to get the part out of the plastic mold while the other flat end of the tools can use to separate the plastic part without harming the plastic model if you need to remove or change some parts like the fist.
Beside the tool, the design allow jointing of parts at one goal. All you need to do is align the kits and join it together.
Once the parts are neat combine, use the tool given to break those out of the the mold.
When the part are broken out, you are ready to set up.
Here's a comparison between my BB Zhaoyun Sangko and the 1/48 Rx-78-2.
As the parts are modular, you can build them separately and later assemble as easy as a snap.
Regarding articulation of parts, here's some of the shots I manage to get it pose half way through my assembling.
It can pose as running or kicking and even Michael Jackson moonwalking.
The balance of the model kit was excellent which allow the whole lower part of the body to be balance on one leg crossed.
You can even make the legs to do such awkward position all thanks to the flexible ankles and firm feet design.
Moving on, I continue working on the body which we called Bust. The bust itself is already bigger than a regular BB figure.
Look at the length of the light blade and the solid back jet booster.
Here's the full upper body comparison.
Some shots I took regarding the decent articulation of the arms for a model kit.
This huge Rx-78-2 comes with a beam rifle, shield, two beam sabers and two set of hands.
Great for close and mid range battles.
>Here it is! Fully assembled. See how tiny BB Zhao Yun of mine is when he is beside the Mega size RX-78-2?
He is way taller in comparison to my Transformers Animated Leader class of Bulkhead from Hasbros.
I am impressed with this model kit. If you are a Gundam fan, this piece from 30th Anniversaries could be the piece that mark that event which is AWESOME for display.
I would like to thanks Shengtai for granting me to review this model kit. Do watch out for the coming event for Gundam competition for kids during March holiday and not forgetting the Singapore Premiere of Gundam UC screening event in March. More details on that will be announce later here, just watch this space for it. ;)
Dennis from COLLECT 'em ALL will attempt to doing some spraying and hopefully give his review on this figure later on. :)
Comments
Didn't give it much attention, but now that I saw this. I really want it! It really shows how big it is beside Bulkhead!
how about compare with your leg ??
how come you get it very fast ?
Simple build I guess,look more simpler then a MG.
and yeah, double-joint for hip joint!!
man, sooo tempting LOL ^^
This gundam is grand. Imagine it is all painted up with decal... LOL
@chrismandesign
You getting this gundam to have a feel too?
@moemoekyun
Almost to my knee but then again my knee may not be a good measurement as everybody height structure is different. some may have long legs.
@keionfan
Yes really simple even for people who are starting out. No tools require as it is provided.
@ZoiDieCT ArchAeA
You won't regret it. It will be really a Master Piece if you can do great painting as well. :)
but then, the details are awesome!!!
You can since you got the DX batman from hot toys. :P
@ZoiDieCT
There are not much nubs mark after you get the part out of the template with that tool. The tools only remove some parts while the rest you can twist it out with your hands and it will come out most of the time flawlessly.
That tool seems really useful and I couldn't even see many(or even any) nub marks! They should use this technology for all their model kits from now xD Less hassle on cleaning the nub marks LOL
Now it looks like a great buy although storage is something else I have to consider.
and the articulation seems great too..
wow.. awesome..
The tools are handly and doesn't leave much mark.
@CD
I think people who got this model will use it for main display since his size is hung.
@MaftyNavue
Yes the articulation is good and the joints are tight.
@Marzz
So you getting it?
@chubbybots
Not too sure but the white spray will need to buy more. LOL
@Dennis aka Katsuden
I am not too sure too but you can see it for yourself.
@chrismandesign
Ok sure. :)
@desmond
Yes it is.
You make it looks so easy!
it really quite easy. :)
Yes I got it before it release as the official distributor in Singapore hand me the kit for review. :)
@Ant Sized Man
This would look great in some spacious room setting. Go get it. It's one of the kind.