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Description
This is an injection-plastic kit of a science-fiction/anime item.
Piloted by Melissa Mao in "Full Metal Panic!: The Second Raid," the Third Generation Arm Slave M9 Gernsback now receives the Mode Lock treatment! All parts come molded in gray and will require painting to complete. Thanks to the numerous ball-joints throughout its body, beautifully articulated Gernsback can hold almost any poses you can come up with! It can be equipped with its signature long-range sniper rifle. Stands about 15cm tall when assembled.
Mode Lock is a joint collaboration between Atelier-Sai and Kotobukiya to produce high-quality "character kits" of various anime series' robots that are easy to assemble, sharply detailed, ball-jointed, and affordably priced!
Details
Assembly Guide
Skill Level 2:
Easy to Complete
Skill Level 2 kits require basic plastic model assembly techniques, such as cutting parts from the runners, and cutting or sanding away the remains of the gates (the place where the part was connected to the runner). Some kits in this level also provide stickers for some markings. Most level 2 kits do not require cement or paint, but be sure to read any additional information provided to be sure. To nicely complete a level 2 kit, you will want to have a pair of plastic nippers for cutting parts from the runners, and a fine file, sandpaper or hobby knife for cleaning the gates. In some cases, a pair of tweezers makes applying stickers easier. Most adults with no prior modeling experience would have no trouble completing a kit of skill level 2. Parents would probably want to assist younger children with a kit of this level if they have never built one before.
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.
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.