Bandai Gundam Heavyarms Ver EW 1/100 Master Grade

First: BEAST!This model kit is serious business, and I loved it from start to finish. This was my 2nd MG kit build, and after plenty of trial and error with my 1st one (Epyon), I decided to build Heavyarms with a LOT of attention to detail.I'd recommend this model for any MG kit beginner to an expert. It's impressive and fun to build, looks great when you pose it, doesn't really need an Action Stand like most models, and all the gimmicks for the missle pods are included.For the people who are just starting to paint their models, this one is a great first experience. I mixed up some Semi-Gloss Black and Gun Metal with a couple drops of Metallic Grey for good measure, and that was my base coat for the Beam Gatling, Ammo Backpack, and Ammo Belt. The HUGE blade I did in Semi-Gloss Black. The Thruster/Backpack I did in Gun Metal. For the missle pods, you're going to want to see the missles a different color than the missle containers themselves. What I did was the Black-Gun-Grey mixture for the containers, and straight Gun Metal for the missles.I hand-brushed, and I have to say I think I prefer handbrushing this model than airbrushing. The texture a brush gives the plastic makes it seem more realistic, as if it was brushed Gundanium Alloy.I also painted most of the Kit while it was still on the runners. But I realized half-way through my build that I unnecessarily painted some parts, and other parts I could've painted differently. Like I said, trial and error, but I do recommend you read through the manual a few times and get a good look at the pictures before you decide how you want to paint this model.My only complaints for the Kit itself:The Ammo Belt has a hard time staying in place. If you flex it too much while trying to pose the Beam Gatling in his hands, the belt will come off. I tried using plastic cement to keep it in place, to no avail. I guess the plastic-wire belt that you use to build the Ammo Belt isn't the right kind of plastic for cementing.The Bam Gatling does have a hard time staying in the hands, I'd recommend some sticky-tack.Otherwise, this kit was fun to build, awesome looking, and worth every penny.

Solid kit, with very sturdy joints. Posing can be difficult due to the bulk of the unit but in the Wing line up, this is the best kit they produced especially for the price. And with a little paint you can turn it into the Pbandai movie version without breaking the bank!

I have enjoyed everything about this product. The art work on the box is amazing and it has pictures of the finished kit in various poses. Putting this thing together was very enjoyable. It's just amazing to see how well the pieces are designed to snap together with no glue. I bought the Tamiya basic tool set to build this model. The side cutters are absolutely essential to remove the pieces from the plastic trees or sprues. I also used the hobby knife to remove excess plastic from the pieces. The instructions, as is most of the text on the box and the manual, are in Japanese but the pictures and numbers are easy to follow. It takes some patience to build . I would not recommend these kits for kids . It is definitely for teens and adults. I myself am in the "too old for toys" demographic. The only painting I did on it was some panel lines on the legs and head with a fine tipped black Gundam Marker. I am not an expert or experienced modeler and I don't know much about painting and finishing plastic models, though I would like to learn more. I think it looks very good without paint. I have yet to put on the decals. I will have to do some research on you tube because I am not sure how to put them on. Over all I am very happy with this purchase and I am definitely looking to buy another one. Here are some pros and cons:Pros: no glue or paint required. the attention to detail here is just phenomenal. The finished kit looks great and its fun to pose with different weapons .just a few cons: the robot looks great holding the massive gattling gun but it tends to fall off. Also it's difficult to attach the ammo belt without it falling off. be careful when posing the model, the antennae on the head are delicate.

If your looking for a large Gundam with a lot of guns, your search ends here with the MG Heavyarms Gundam! You get a chain gun with a chain (you have to make the chain like a tread but it's not too terrible), a military knife, a beam saber (but no actual beam which kinda blows), and tons and tons of missiles! On top of that, there are two machine guns built into the chest on top of the cockpit for even more firepower if that wasn't enough!For the build, there are quite a few pieces and you will end up building an inner frame which is really sweet and also have to apply tons and tons of stickers if you so choose. There are many stickers up front, but the amount of rub ons (dry transfer stickers) will keep you very busy in which applying decals alone took around 5-6 hours! The build though altogether went very smoothly and was very satisfying since everything goes in smoothly!The real only cons are not having a beam saber (as stated above) and the suit being unable to hold the chain gun with ease. If you mess with it for awhile (took maybe 10 min) you can get it to hold it but just try to not mess with it since the gun is very large and will fall off the hand!For around 30-40 bucks, you honestly can't go wrong with this set due to the fact that it is pretty sizable, come with tons of stuff, and even has a built in cockpit with a small little figure (like most MG's). If you like the set, go for it and trust me, you will not regret it (I know I didn't! ;^]).