Bandai Hobby Bandai #04 MS-06F Zaku II 1/144 Real Grade

This is a great straight out the box buil. Color separation is great and articulation is also good. That being said I would not recomend for bigginers. Some of the parts will have to be glue on if you want it to stay on, the frame is delicate, and the build is easy to mess up. If this is your first build buy two because you will mess it up in the build process. If you are a more experienced builder you should not have any issues with it.

I have never owned or assembled any Gundam model before so I was a bit worried about the complexity of the model before it arrived. After I got it the first thing I noticed was the quality of the parts. The pieces are made out of a strong plastic and is very detailed. So detailed infact, I did not feel any need to paint it. Assembly took about 5 - 6 hours, but that was because I was taking my time on it. Build time for a skilled builder would most likely be 3 - 4 hours. Also keep in mind that this model does NOT require glue. I have built models hat have said that before and still required some to hold certain loose fitting pieces together. This model speaks the truth when it says no glue needed. All parts fit snugly into one another. the only loose fitting pieces are most likely the ball-joints used for the limbs. But even though they are loose, they do not come apart. The model itself assembles in sections. Meaning legs first, then the waist and torso then the arms and head. Once all the limbsand such are assembled it is a simple matter of putting it all together. Once assembled completely then comes the long and tedious task of putting all the super tiny stickers on the gundam. This in itself took me an hour. But once all the stickers were on, the detail was even more impressive. Overall, this real-grade model for the price is GREAT. I would recommended it to anyone who has an interest or passion in the Universal Century story of Gundam. For more added enjoyment of the model, be sure you get an Action Base with your model in order to pose it as the model does have some problems standing up on it's own. I will be getting another one of these models ASAP. Well done Bandai. 5/5

I've always been more of a Tamiya/Revell car modeler, but since I moved back to the US and couldn't take my paint with me I decided to dabble in Gunpla. I assembled a couple of basic HG 1/144 models from the 00 series and figured I could challenge myself by moving up a grade. What I particularly like about this model is its very high articulation for 1/144. Especially the finger pieces, I'm able to build the Zaku to be fully left-handed. Although often times things like the "skirt" and even one of the finger pieces need to be reattached when re-posing the model because the ball joints aren't exactly snug in some places. I'm impressed with the stickers, which actually stick noticeably better compared to the paper-based ones that won't stick to my other 1/144s. I knew to expect plenty of micro-sized ones for something this small of course, so I used delicate fingerwork and an X-Acto knife to get them where they needed to stick. And because this is the grunt model I could even give it my own number thanks to a full alphanumeric decal set (because honestly, what do I know about canon Zeon numbering schemes.) But whoever had the bright idea that the leg-mounted hoses should be made of springs that don't stay on the joints should be fired. I managed to tamp them down with super glue - well, one of them. The other ended up horribly botched and I'm fortunate there's a gunpla enthusiast shop near where I live to help me rustle up a spare. They also had a LOT of spare beads on the grid, it's almost as if Bandai was planning for it. EDIT: It turned out the gunpla enthusiast shop referred me to contact the distributor whose sticker is on the box, and they were able to ship me the replacements I needed after about a month and a half wait, at only the cost of shipping. I recommend not doing this as a modeler's first Gunpla, but once you've proved your chops with a few models it'll be a beautiful addition to any collection or as part of a diorama.

It was a fun build. Great detailing; passed on the stickers as a result. Get the fine tipped Gundam-marker for panel lining; I don’t know how I built models without it.

So, I normally assemble very basic kits, with parts more or less like shells. This kit blew my mind. First of all, there's a realistic frame underneath all of the armor plating. The articulation of the joints in the frame is incredible, and you get a very good range of motion with them. No painting required. Just cut and snap. When complete, it looks like what you have on the box, and it looks amazing. Comes with a good assortment of weapons, and decal options. This was a great kit for my first real grade. Anyone who has never done them before will not be disappointed with this kit.

Had some slight problems with construction, but those were probably because I can't read the Japanese instruction text. The pipes are small tubes with "beads" that look way better than the single pieces found in lower grade Zaku kits. The shoulder joints are amazing, out-doing even some for the other RG kits, and the pauldrons are on hinges so they never get in the way. You can swing out the shoulder so the Zaku can hold the bazooka with no trouble, rare among gunpla kits. The fingers can fall off a bit easily, but that's a standard problem. The only major gripes are that bazooka's waist-peg only loosely holds it, and the ax is a bit plain and boring, with only a right-hand peg in the middle of the grip. Still, the mold of the pieces and overall proportions make it look great on the shelf, and even the sticker sheet stands out for having stickers for all sorts of numbers, insignias, and ranks if you'd like to customize your unit.

Best 1/144 mobile suit I've built so far! The real grades require lots of patience, so I can understand why people who are either new to gunpla or moving from HG kits to RG are sometimes frustrated by the abundance of small parts or the use of springs, but if you have mastered the HG or the larger models then the Real Grades are for you. I have only previously done two HGs before jumping into RG and the Zaku II took me around 5 or 6 hours to complete. For the price, you cant beat the amount of detail you get in such a small size.10/10. Would send parts flying off springs again.

This model is amazing! I love zakuII I was gonna get the high grade but the details weren't there. The real grade is worth the extra money. This kit will take at least 3 hours but most likely more. This model isn't that durable but its a model not a toy so you won't really need that much durability. Overall I give this kit 5 stars. I recommend watching a review on youtube.

Cette maquette Gunpla est très bien faîte. Bandai s'est surpassé avec la gamme real grade: des centaine de pièces, un exosquelette très articulé, des plaques d'armures multicolores... Il suffit juste d'appliquer du gundam marker finement dans les détails creux des pièces et de s'armer de patience pour apposer la centaine de mini Stickers livrés pour obtenir un résultat bluffant comme sur les illustrations de la boîte. Je recommande ce Gunpla pour les maquettistes expérimentés car l'assemblage des câbles sur les jambes est très délicat. Pour les novices du Real Grade, mieux vaut commencer avec le Gundam Aile Strike ou Mk II AEUG qui sont plus simples à assembler.

Ein "must have" für jeden Gundam Fan. Die Teile passen perfekt, die qualität steht auf dem höchsten niveau. Die Anzahl, und die größe der Teile kann für Anfänger ein bisschen zu viel sein. RG Serie ist eher für Fortgeschritten, trotzdem super einfach im Zusammenbau.

輸送途中で壊れてしまうのではと心配していましたが、特にそういったことも無く、完璧な状態で届きました。 可動域は流石RGと言った所でしょうか、申し分ないです。ただ、パーツが細かく、繊細な造りなので、あまりガシガシ動かすと破損してしまうと思います。接着力や色分けも、RGの名に恥じぬしっかりとした物になっています。 しかし、パーツが細かく、作業量もかなり多い為、初心者の方にはあまりオススメ出来ません。

Excelente relacion calidad precio. Es articulada, cosa que no quiere decir que sea para jugar. No necesita pegamento, a no ser que lo prefieras para rematar algun detalle. Las pegatinas no son calcomanias, se pegan. Una vez montado altura de 13cm, y queda pero que muy bien.

Very good