Gunpla GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam HGGS 1:144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam HGGS 1:144

The Gunpla GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam HGGS plastic model kit in 1:144 scale is an excellent choice for fans of the Gundam series and model-making enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to create a miniature version of one of the Gundams from the Gundam SEED universe.

Contents of the set:

• Calamity Gundam model
• Plasma-Sabot Bazooka
• Anti-beam Shield/Ram Cannon
• Action base adapter.

Features and functions of the model:

Articulation:

• Head: Can rotate and tilt thanks to a single ball joint.
• Arms: Can move on a peg-and-socket joint and can raise horizontally.
• Upper arm parts can rotate.
• Elbows and waist: Can bend up to 90 degrees.
• Manipulators: Can rotate on a ball joint.
• Waist: Can rotate, although this movement may be restricted by the skirt armor.
• Skirt armor: Front and side parts can rotate to avoid hindering leg movement.
• Upper thighs: Can rotate on a ball joint, although backward movement is limited by the non-articulated skirt armor.
• Feet: Can rotate and tilt within a limited range.
• Guns: Can rotate up and down.

Weapons and other features:

• Plasma-Sabot Bazooka: Can be held in one of the hands (recommended right hand).
• Shield/gun: Can be mounted on either forearm, although the default position is the left forearm.
• Can be mounted on one of two L-shaped adapter pegs, depending on preference.
• The shield can rotate on the adapter pegs.
• Guns can also rotate up and down.
• Calamity Gundam can be mounted on any action base using the adapter.

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.