Was gunpla always this enjoyable?

So I finally got back into building my RG Hi-Nu Gundam (which I was putting off for months/ a year and some change) and I don’t remember enjoying putting a kit together in SSSOOOOOO long; I haven’t even remotely finished it but so far I think I’m enjoying myself a little too much just starring at the un-panel lined and sicker-less lower half 😂😂

170 points Jc885

Heads up, that's not even the full knee bend.

https://preview.redd.it/iji8l8e9m9ag1.png?width=500&format=png&auto=webp&s=5bedda317bf6021742f1bc6c5699ad717a947cd7

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35 points Yourself013

Flair checks out

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56 points LightxDarkness93

The RG kits are freaking awesome

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8 points These_Information812

But is the rg unicorn banshee awesome because I have it

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28 points Tankfloof

A transforming Unicorn in 1/144 is still very impressive. But it has its weaknessesd. Try to loosen up the pemolded joints before assembeling the kit as they are incredibly stiff out of the box. Also make shure to only move them as intended, the instructions tell you how they are meant to move.

https://preview.redd.it/eh1100o1naag1.png?width=640&format=png&auto=webp&s=d17d57851fa9e23d654d7d81041e2eca1d66f39b

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9 points These_Information812

Ok

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3 points shlankwagon

11/10 kits. The RG Unicorn and alm of it's variants are my favorite kits I've built so far

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3 points These_Information812

Should I build the mg unicorn or the rg banshee first

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3 points shlankwagon

Kill the MG first! It's not a bad kit, but the RG will be a lot more fun of a build. I love them both!! Which MG you get? Just the regular or the Ver Ka?

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3 points These_Information812

Full armor unicorn

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3 points shlankwagon

Ah yessir!! Yeah, finish him first. It is an awesome kit!! VERY finicky, though. I display him without the attachments. Makes it a lot less of a hassle!

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3 points Original-Material301

without the attachments.

I built the MG Phenex years ago and opted to display it without the extra stuff as it didn't feel stable lol.

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3 points These_Information812

https://preview.redd.it/ottrexidpbag1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=446f5853d414102ad65b4d5c9e3233702fcc2f81

A picture of it with the others I took it a few days ago

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2 points WolfsTrinity

Yes but mind the elbows(already mentioned) and also the freaking shoulders. The elbow's easy if you pay close attention to the instructions—there's a lot of notes there: make sure to read them—but the shoulders aren't mentioned anywhere. The front/back rotation is very, very stiff: either loosen them up properly before putting everything together or use a drop of silicon grease once you're done.

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2 points These_Information812

Ok

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1 points LightxDarkness93

RG Banshee or its Unicorn variants is the best in terms of value.

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2 points These_Information812

Ok but is the mg full armor unicorn version a good value

https://preview.redd.it/9whm24p4edag1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=9b0bc8788aa6e42cc8e1a1661a55e8a092b479b9

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31 points Pristine-Mess-6429

https://preview.redd.it/hz0rop626aag1.jpeg?width=2777&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e095d88a6696dc044793b64a87499c50f0fe7cb7

Best kit ever

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11 points LXMNSYC

https://preview.redd.it/smp0g3xmkbag1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a610a2aefcf1ad29b153506f5957b72c94faeca8

one of my favorites

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4 points Pristine-Mess-6429

thats a thick boi

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10 points LXMNSYC

https://preview.redd.it/2ks3k5u2lbag1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ceda876c067ba6c545aa80e60b7a8388d563e4f

deserved some censorship?

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1 points MattRexPuns

What HWS kit did you get? I've been wanting to get one for my RG Hi-Nu when I build it

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4 points LXMNSYC

it's the Effect Wings brand, it's made specifically for RG Hi-Nu (Nu and Nu FF flavors are also available)

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1 points MattRexPuns

Well, guess I've got a bit more shopping to do! I also want to get the hyper bazooka

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3 points LXMNSYC

Planning to pick that up as well (both variants). PB got one recently but I kinda liked the EW kits so I'm leaning to that choice (also EW bazookas comes with LED). Also might get a Long Range Fin Funnel just to go all in.

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1 points MattRexPuns

Ooh, I think "come with LEDs" sold me on that, if availability wouldn't have already. What's a long range fin funnel?

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2 points LXMNSYC

it's the large fin funnel on Nu FF

https://preview.redd.it/kmisguqh4gag1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e4f2638720656e73d18f20e72235e7a153c2163

here's an example for Hi-Nu

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2 points ZenCat14

I was really hoping to find one when I went shopping today, I'll have to find it some other time

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13 points potatochobit

No that is just the best kit ever made.

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11 points ichorNet

I mean that kit may have the best ever leg build on a model kit, and I’ve built hundreds. It was pure artistry

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8 points Cinerator26

To be fair, the RG Hi Nu is considered one of the best kits Bandai's ever put out.

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9 points SolarisPax8700

Heads up! You’re missing his toes!

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1 points PharaohKoda

Thanks 🙏🏽 😊

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3 points emorcen

They've gotten really good lately. I've been floored by the MGSDs which is where Bandai is focusing all their R&D on these days. Or the MGEX

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3 points Shenaniganz08_

You're building the GOAT of RG kits

So yes and no. Its not always this enjoyable, but yes gunpla has gotten easier to build compared to 10-20-30 years ago

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1 points PharaohKoda

I know the RGs are nice but I want a nice MG too

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2 points Shenaniganz08_

check out the Fat Cat Rx-78-2 or God Gundam. I have heard good things about them, its basically a RG in 1/100 scale.

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1 points PharaohKoda

Much appreciated 👍🏽

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2 points averagemangaenjoyero

Hi nu is just that peak

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2 points arufai

Had the same thought, i was genuinely amazed by the knee bend and the fun gimmicks the kit had.

All rg amuro kits are at least a 9/10 with 10 being truly the best of the best

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1 points Less_Watercress_9235

The first rg rx 78-2?

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1 points arufai

Oops, meant the recent amuro kits so the grandpa 2.0 in this case. It's insanely good, the 1.0 not so much

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2 points Ellaphant42

My favourite pair of legs, it’s amazing how it just comes together all of a sudden.

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1 points PharaohKoda

Love how many moving pieces there are outside of just the basic movement 😋

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2 points Specific-Steak8857

https://preview.redd.it/7vwxdq2mubag1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2778cc67138883ed93cf97ccb76aaa34d2670536

Definitely one of the best kits out there regardless of scale or grade

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2 points ReviceXros

rg god gundam and shining gundam is pretty good too if you are looking for a kit with great articulation and stability

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1 points PharaohKoda

Perfect 👌🏾thank you 🙏🏽

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2 points heyheyluno

Just did the RG Shining Gundam, my first RG, and I felt the same way about the legs. The balance, the poses, the way it came together in frequent "aha!" moments. I rushed to finish it once I started.

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1 points abbassalatesta

Rg Shining gundam was my “come back kit” after one year… i enjoyed it so much that it Made me fell in love again with this hobby … especially during fall/winter season

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2 points Quirky-Job-9376

Got this in my backlog until I can get the expansion kit

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2 points PharaohKoda

That’s gonna be my next purchase too 👏🏽

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2 points senile_butterfly

I just built the legs this weekend and couldn’t stop myself from bending and playing with them every which way. Fascinating mechanics

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2 points PharaohKoda

Especially the side moving panels on the legs

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1 points Farron_01

I built this months ago and it makes me wanna buy this kit again.

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2 points PharaohKoda

Looks like once I finish this build; I’ll be chasing this dragon 🐉 for a while 😂

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1 points Fluid-Concert2398

I m going on almost 1 year and I'm addicted. I wanted to try it years ago but I didn't know where to get a gunpla kit from then one day I walk into gamestop and they had 1 kit. It was the HG barbataurus. It was my first kit and it was almost my last because of how tiny and loose and wobly this kit is like what she said I thought it'd be bigger 😅. But I did some research and looked up what kits were bigger and which were more detailed etc. So I looked for my favorite gundam which was the deathscythe hell ew version and bought the mg and sdce version and was hooked!

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1 points Fluid-Concert2398

This kit is awesome! But how do you folk that have it keep the fin funnels attached? Mine are super loose and they pop out super easy its super annoying I want to be able to handle it without them falling off so easily. I wish bandai added a simple lock mechanism other that the funnels be friction placed.

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1 points abbassalatesta

You can Try with some clear topcoat on the joints… it will create kind of a layer on those parts and make them fit better…

Anyway, there are tons of video on YouTube about how to fix lose joints

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1 points Fluid-Concert2398

Sudan. Right i never thought about top coat. Thank you.

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1 points abbassalatesta

No worries mate, hope this helps you!

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1 points WidowRaptor

Hell yeah

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1 points kjmn1999

the RG Hi-Nu is a masterclass in engineering and satisfaction. Only rivaled and/or topped by the RG Sazabi, I do truly hope I can find a master grade that can give me the technical satisfaction of this real grade while also being BEEG

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1 points shamin10

RG Hi Nu r top of RG line ~~

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1 points RavingGenerate

I find gunpla very enjoyable and relaxing

Apart from the old MG kits.

Those I find stressful and boring

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