Like most RG kits, construction of the Gundam begins with the feet. The Aile is no different. There's a small thruster mounted to the bottom of the foot before you start putting on the armor.
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More armor |
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Ankle armor added too |
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First leg complete. I was in the zone and didn't take any WIP shots |
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Right leg, frame on the left, armor on the right. |
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Feet and legs, Aile style |
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Standard waist skirts and frame. These are on ball joints, but they look like they'll hold a lot better than the RX-78-2 RG. |
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Shoulder frames. Look at that gorgeous detailing that's about to be covered up. |
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Shoulder armor added. One piece on each side. Lots of panel lines. |
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Left arm. And those evil foil stickers. Lets see if they hold on any better than the RX-78-2 RG. |
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All armored up. Using basic fist right now. |
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Looks like as close to a full 180* armor bend as possible. |
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Arms, legs, feet, ankles, waist, and shoulders. |
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Chest starts with this piece off the B runner |
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Then a cockpit is built. It even opens |
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Look at it. Amazing what can be done with a model kit now. |
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Attach the cockpit (now closed) to the chest frame |
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Then build up the armor around it |
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Another view of the chest. One blue, two red, and two white. |
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There seems to be something missing... |
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Inner frame of the Strike head. I think I prefer the MG 2.0 RM sculpt a little better. |
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Completed head |
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All the pieces to the Strike. |
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Let the panel lining begin |
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The difference a little lining makes |
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