Bandai Gundam Heavyarms Ver EW 1/100 Master Grade

This was a really nice kit to build. Total time to build it was about 6 hours over a few sessions and I've still yet to add the water decals. The model has a good range of movement, though the arms do like to remove themselves sometimes and the hand doesn't hold the minigun very securely . Plenty of missile pods make it look great when they're all opened up though and it has a pretty good level of detail. The belt feed for the minigun is about the only part that was really annoying as there are 28 pieces to cut out and clean up, plus they're quite small and fiddly too. All in all this is a very nice kit that's suitable for anyone, even a first time builder.

Initially, having built 2 other Gundams with wings, I was disappointed by the size of the box. However, because the model has no Wings it is much more detailed in my opinion. The chest opens up to show the two machine guns, there are two rocket pads in either shoulder (one at the front which flips up, one at the back that spins out) and the legs each have a block of missiles. There are additional rocket panels in the waste area. Model difficulty is mainly what you'd expect for a Master Grade. I only struggled with the blue lines in the chest covers, as these are a VERY tight fit. I'd also recommend buying a grey gundam marker for the rocket pads, as by default the shoulder pads are dark grey on dark grey and a bit of difference makes a lot of difference. Heavy-arms stands very well by itself (most stable Gundam I've built to date). Only downside is that this model doesn't come with a beam blade, only the hilt for the blade.

Surprised by how good this kit turned out, it looks spectacular much better than my EW Shenlong which was a bit plain in my opinion. This kit stands out with all the armaments open, and it was also fun to build. I'd recommend this kit if you're a fan of Gundam Wing, maybe customise the overall colour scheme from Heavy Arms to Heavy Arms Custom, seeing as the model itself is the Heavy Arms custom from the movie just with the original Heavy Arms paint job. Delivery was swift and well packaged :D

Got this as a gift for a family member who is into making the Gundam models. With it being part of a series there are numerous other Gundams that can be purchased to build the collection up. This is ideal for any Gundam fan and would look good in a glass cabinet or even on a shelf. Like any other Gundam models this can be painted or left as is depending on your taste.

Loved 90% of the build ! It feels solid and I'm looking forward to adding the markings and panel lining BUT I have spent 3 DAYS trying to get this iconic minigun into his hands and .. it's just not happening . Tempted to use some super glue or something as it's really frustrating ! Not to mention the cord attached to the gun pops out of its slot if you move the model half a bloody centimetre. Ah well , onto the next model !

Great model, looks fantastic with all the moving parts and hidden weapons. Haven’t put the sticker’s on yet but after seeing a few videos of the complete model I can tell it will look amazing. Plan to get all 5 Gundam Wing models and this is a great start and also my favourite. Can’t wait to display it!!

Awesome build for a Gundam WING classic Gundam frame all the little latches and missile pod covers are fun to build and gives the kit an extra level of complexity while the frame itself is still basic

My first master grade kit..and boy, what a kit. Tones of articulation, various flaps & hatches, just oozes that OTT manga style of a massive doom robot. Solid model once built, really poseable freestanding. Spent the best part of a week slowly building it in the evenings, enjoyed it so much I have decided to collect the whole EW line. Fantastic supplier - have purchased from them many times now & cannot fauly them for speed & quality of service.

Un buen gundam, con cantidad de detalles, recomiendo que te plantees el pintarlo. No os equivoqueis viene genial, pero pintarle algunos detalles le dara mucha vida.

Ottima qualità, bellissimo modello

Item received in good condition

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.

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