This is the 1/100 scale Master Grade Strike Gundam with the Launcher / Sword pack. This is not the first Strike master Grade I've built (my third actually), but it is far and away my favorite. The other two Strikes were the Aile and Rouge Aile version. Both of those come with a large launcher base and the Aile pack making them simply striking, but this kit has so many more options. The Strike Gundam in this kit is identical to the normal Strike MG. The difference comes shows with the Launcher and Sword packs. It took me longer to assemble all the bits and pieces of the weapons than the mobile suit itself. It comes with a flight stand identical to several other MG kits. I know it's the same as the 1/100 MG Wing Zero Custom's stand. The detail on this kit is what you would expect from the Master Grade series. It is simply superb. The number of parts in this kit is impressive. It was definitely one of the larger Master Grade boxes I've ever received. It comes with a combination of standard sticker markings and the better quality rub transfer type. All the larger markings are rub. Some of the larger areas of plastic show some swirling in the mold which is a little unusual for a Master Grade. This is most noticeable on the red shield panel and some of the launcher pieces. I don't remember how long it took me to complete this kit, but it was almost a week of evenings. This kit, as pictured, was completed with no paint outside of the panel detail pulled out with very fine Gundam markers of several colors. This will be a striking (pun intended) addition to your Gundam collection. I have no real complaints.
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