![]() ![]() Don’t just take my word for it: you will see several “check” warnings in the instruction manual! (It’s so good to get English in the instructions, isn’t it?). Before tightly snapping two pieces together, you’ll need to check that they’re capable of making the correct movement. It goes without saying that you shouldn’t build this as your first Gundam kit before you build a High Grade.Įven for experienced MG builders, there are some gimmicks in this kit that required a lot of care. Ok, we got an MG, so we should know what that means for difficulty. ![]() To this effect, it is so well designed that you will have to put in an effort to find some seam lines on the frame’s exposed parts. This was already something I liked about IBO 1/100 kits, but they took it up a level here. You will finish the whole mobile suit with practically zero seam lines visible. My favorite part about the design is that it does a great job hiding its seams. For the armor, you will find a lot of white and some blue, plus yellow and red highlights typical of any Gundam franchise main mobile suit. For the body, there’s mainly dark brown and some gray, plus a nice silver for the pistons. With the cockpit open.Ĭolorwise, the frame is now more separated, allowing for more color variation. You will find some neat details and joints implementations, but it’s the care they put in the hydraulic pistons gimmick and the extra details in the frame pieces that make it feel especially fresh and updated compared to the previous FM model. Because, ladies and gentlemen, we finally have the Iron-Blooded Orphans Gundam Frame that we deserve in this kit.ĭesignwise, the MG ASW-G-08 Barbatos is an obvious improvement from the Full Mechanics No Grade Barbatos. But I only needed to assemble a few chest joints before I saw the light. I was wondering why Bandai Hobby would bother releasing an MG Barbatos when we already have the equally elaborate Full Mechanics Barbatos Lupus Rex. Because let me tell you, not a single previous Barbatos has been quite like this one. But looking at this one, I’m wondering if actually, we didn’t have enough. Gunpla 101 contributor Erich took the Master Grade Barbatos -the suit’s most detailed model kit yet-for a test-drive. Named after a demon with looks to match, Barbatos is a formidable mecha that remains a fan-favorite five years later. HEAVY DUTY BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS SECURE THE MAIN CHASSIS COMPONENTS ENSURING SOLID CONNECTIONS THAT WILL NOT WORK LOOSE.Gundam Barbatos is the stand-out suit from 2015’s Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.50M X 50MM STEEL BOX SECTION AND HEAVY DUTY THICK STEEL PLATE USED THROUGHOUT THE RIG TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY.Utilising a weldless part based architecture, this approach allows ALL parts of the main chassis to be updatable with improvements, as technology evolves and new third party components are released in the market we will be able to provide updated individual parts of the rig or complete update kits securing your rigs future. Modular design allows addition of multiple add-ons such as display brackets, gearstick arms and much more. Tank like construction, utilising heavy duty steel box section sandwiched together with two lazer cut steel plates to form an ultra strong framework. Simply put, it’s the swiss army knife of rigs. *Rotation angle that is achievable will vary depending on the height position of the particular part.ĭesigned to be functional, adjustable to the extreme, with a captivating design, support all major controls, suit most body types and all racing types. TOTAL SEAT DISTANCE ADJUST COMBINED WITH STAGE 2 SYSTEM(54cm) : 72cm (total combined adjustment of seat and main rig front to back expansion system).STEERING DECK DISTANCE ADJUST : 20cm (QR Handle glide runners).STEERING DECK ANGLE ADJUST: -20 to + 20 degrees.PEDAL DECK STAGE 1 DISTANCE ADJUST: 27cm (QR expansion adjust).PEDAL DECK ANGLE ADJUST: 0 to + 40 degrees.SEAT STAGE 2 DISTANCE ADJUST VIA MASTER FRONT AND BACK RIG EXPANSION : 34cm.This ability allows multiple seating styles to be configured regardless of height. ![]() By utilising a unique quick release rig expansion mechanism, the length can be stretched far beyond the usual adjustments of most rigs on the market. ![]()
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