Gunpla Cb-002 Raphael Gundam Hg 1: 144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla CB-002 Raphael Gundam HG 1:144

The Gunpla CB-002 Raphael Gundam HG 1:144 plastic model kit is an excellent choice for fans of the Gundam series and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to build an impressive model of the Raphael Gundam, which is one of the more iconic mechs from the "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" series. This model is in 1:144 scale, making it ideal for collecting and displaying.

Contents of the set:

• Raphael Gundam
• Seravee Gundam II backpack: 2x GN Bazooka, 2x GN Big Cannons (GN Claw)
• GN Beam Rifle
• Display stand for Big Cannons

Features and functions of the model:

Articulation:

• The head of the Raphael Gundam can rotate and tilt thanks to a double ball joint.
• The head of the Seravee Gundam II rotates on a ball joint.
• The shoulder joints can tilt forward and backward.
• The fixed arms of the Seravee Gundam II and GN Bazooka can rotate.
• The arms can: rotate thanks to a ball-and-socket joint, lift horizontally.
• The upper arms can rotate.
• The elbow joints can bend up to 90 degrees.
• The manipulators can rotate on a ball-and-socket joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees.
• The front and side hip armors can rotate to avoid collisions with the leg articulation.
• The upper thighs can: rotate forward (and to a limited extent backward due to the non-sliding rear skirt armor) on a ball-and-socket joint, rotate at each part.
• The knee parts are double-jointed.
• The ankles can slightly tilt sideways.

Weapons and other features:

• The GN Beam Rifle can be held by any of the default hands.
• The feet can transform into a hovering mode through a minor part change.
• The GN Big Cannons can be detached from the backpack to: mount them on the display stand, connect with transparent parts on both sides of the backpack to create an attack position.
• The GN Big Cannons can be transformed into GN Claw mode through a minor part exchange.
• The Raphael Gundam can be mounted on any Action Base (sold separately).

Gunpla is an abbreviation of GUNdamPLAstic model. The models do not require glue or (mostly) painting. They are based on the Japanese series - Gundam - which debuted in Japan in 1979 and featured giant combat robots, reaching heights of up to 18 meters, piloted by humans.

Assembly kit. To assemble, you will need modeling nippers (to cut the model parts from the frames), which are not included in the set. It is also advisable to equip yourself with a modeling knife (or a utility knife). The photo shows a professionally assembled model.