Gunpla ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam HG 1:144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam HG 1:144

The plastic model kit: Gunpla ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam HG 1:144 is an excellent choice for fans of the Gundam series and modeling enthusiasts. This detailed model in 1:144 scale depicts the Providence Gundam, one of the most impressive machines from the Gundam SEED universe.

Contents of the set:

• Providence Gundam
• Composite Armed Shield System
• Beam Saber
• DRAGOON Pods
• 3 Large DRAGOON Pods
• 8 Small DRAGOON Pods
• Beam Rifle
• Action Base Adapter

Features and mechanisms of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate on a ball joint, allowing for a wide range of motion.
• The arms can move on a peg-and-socket joint, enabling horizontal lifting.
• The upper arm parts can rotate, and the elbow joints bend up to 90 degrees.
• The manipulators (hands) can rotate on a ball joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees if the torso is slightly raised.
• The front and side armor of the hips can rotate to avoid hindering leg movement.
• The upper thighs can rotate on the hip ball joints, although backward movement is limited by the fixed rear skirt armor.
• The knee joints can bend up to 110 degrees.
• The ankles can rotate on a ball joint.

Weapons and other mechanisms:

• The Beam Rifle can be held in either hand, although it is defaultly placed in the right hand, as the left hand is equipped with the Composite Armed Shield System.
• The front grip of the Beam Rifle can rotate left or right.
• DRAGOON Pods can be optionally detached from the backpack for individual display.
• Small DRAGOON Pods on the backpack and waist can rotate forward when attached.
• The Composite Armed Shield System can be mounted on the left forearm or detached.
• The Beam Saber effect can be optionally attached to the shield system.
• The Providence Gundam can be mounted on any Action Base using the waist adapter.

Gunpla is an abbreviation of GUNdamPLAstic model. 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.