Saturday, October 20, 2018

Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, RG RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam Zephyranthes Full Burnern

Kit Details
Gundam: Gundam Zephyranthes Full Burnern
Code:  RX-78GP01-Fb
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Pilot: Kou Uraki
Faction: Earth Federation Force
Weapons: AE Blash XBR-L-83d/Du.02 Beam Saber, BOWA XBR-M-82-05H Beam Rifle + Jutte, HFW-GMG MG79-90mm Machine Gun, BLASH HB-L-07/N-STD Hyper Bazooka, RX-VSh-023F/S-04712 Shield, BOWA BG-M-79F-3A Beam Gun
Release: July 2013
Runner: 9
Parts: N/A
Price: 2500 yen

Build / Difficulty
(Score: +2)
Good: Overall build is challenging with very small parts.  Expected of RG.  Plastic quality is very good, making the trimming of small parts easier.  Lots of surface details to work with.  Difficult, but does not overwhelm the builder.
Bad: There are lots of really really small thrusters.
Difficulty: Difficult
Panel Line: A lot of surface panel lining is needed. 
Decals: You get 1 sheet of stickers, and sticker foils for the eyes and scopes.


Looks / Details
(Score: +2)
Good: Looks awesome.  Has enough armor bulk + Full Burnern thrusters to make this kit looks powerful.  Very good surface details.
Bad: Those fat legs may not be to everyone's liking.

Accessories
(Score: +1)
You get: A beam rifle and a shield.

Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: +1)
Good: Very good.  Surprisingly no back heavy issue despite the large FB thrusters.
Bad: Those bulky and large parts may obstruct posing.  Some sections feels very loose especially the chest and waist where section the core fighter connects.

Shelf presence
(Score: +1)
Good: This kit is very good to look at, with lots of fine details up close. 
Bad: At range, the bulkiness in the armor and FB thrusters makes this kit larger than its RG counterparts but does not really steal the show against some other more flashy kits.

Bonus
(Score: Neutral)
N/A

Summary and Rating
(Total Score: +7)
X Avoid
X Consider
O Shortlist
X Buy

Another good RG kit if you're looking for building experience.  And the end result is very satisfying.

Variants
Few variants of this kit that you can also consider.
1) Zephyranthes (2013) - Regular GP01

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