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Description
This is a posable, Real-Grade injection-plastic kit of an item from the Gundam universe.
With the ever-popular RX-78-2, Bandai launches its newest brand: RG. RG stands for "Real Grade," and with this line Bandai loads an amazing level of detail (think MG or PG) into an HG-size kit, complete with dynamic action and moving features. The new frame is "stress free" and features Advanced MS Joints, and stands 12.5 centimeters tall when assembled. Those wishing to tackle this awesome example of Bandai engineering will need a good hobby knife, as many of the small pieces need to be trimmed perfectly in order for them to assemble correctly. Real Sticker Decals are included. And they're fantastic! Stand not included.
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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.
No Cement Required
This item does not require the use of cement to complete. Some modelers prefer to use cement on snap-together kits in order to fix them into a particular pose, or make a joint more secure. However, this is not required to complete these kits.
No Painting Required
This item does not require painting.
Either the item is completely pre-painted, such as an action figure or other completed figure, or it is molded in the colors of the finished item so that it appears natural after you have assembled it. Note that kits which are molded in their final colors will always look better when painted, even if this is not required. At the very least, a light coat of flat clear spray will make a science-fiction kit look much less toy-like after assembly. The same goes for some action figures as well.