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Description
This is an injection-plastic kit of a science-fiction/anime item.
Order by June 20th, 2021 to secure your order for October 2021 rerelease!
The craftsmen of Wave have done it again, this time turning out a nearly perfect rendition of the beautiful LED Mirage. This is not an action figure, or a fully-posable kit that compromises on detail. Instead, they went all-out to produce the most visually appealing version of Mamoru Nagano's design as possible. Yes, the major joints do move, just don't expect it to be able to get down on one knee! Details are crisply engraved on nearly all parts, including some inner panels (the inside of the shield is remarkable, too.) Includes two transparent plastic swords. Comes with poly-caps for major joints. Molded in white and gray, but requires cement and painting to complete. Complete decals for numbering your LED Mirage any way you want are included. Instructions are in Japanese only, but very well illustrated. Full-color painting guides provided too.
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 3:
Basic Skills Required
Kits rated as skill level 3 are traditional model kits that require all basic modeling skills to complete. This includes cutting parts from runners and trimming or sanding them prior to use, assembling them with cement, and the use of paint to complete them.
To properly complete a level 3 kit, you should have at least a basic set of modeling supplies, including plastic nippers, a hobby knife, files and/or sandpaper, plastic cement, instant (cyanoacrylate) cement (for resin, soft-vinyl or metal parts), painting supplies including brushes, paint, thinner and masking tape, tweezers and possibly decal softener for applying decals to difficult areas.
Kits in this class are not suitable for small children unless there is complete parental supervision. Adults who have never before completed a plastic model kit may want to read one of the many excellent modeling guides available at most hobby shops before trying to build one of these kits.
Skill level 3 kits include a very large portion of our catalog. Most traditional plastic model kits fall into this category.
Cement Required
This item requries the use of cement (glue) to complete. For injection-plastic kits, use the weld-type clear cement specifically designed for use on styrene plastic. For some smaller parts, you may wish to use instant type (cyanoacrylate) glue. For resin, white metal, soft vinyl and photo-etched materials, the use of instant type cement is strongly recommended.
A SAFETY NOTE ABOUT INSTANT CEMENT
Parents and all modelers should note that instant cement (cyanoacrylate) bonds skin instantly. While this in itself is not harmful, forcibly attempting to pull the skin apart can tear the skin and cause injury. If you or your child happens to inadvertenly glue themselves with instant cement, don't pull, but use remover for instant cement, or nail polish remover to dissolve the bond instead.
Painting Required
This model kit or accessory must be painted in order to achieve a realistic appearance.
While there are slight differences depending on the country you live in, there are generally three types of paint available for modeling: Acrylic, Enamel and Lacquer. Their characteristics are described below.