This is going to be quite an extended gallery because of the nature of this kit so be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see all the pics. Need to showcase both modes since so much work also goes into the unarmored Gundam itself.

This kit was the biggest kit that I have worked on since I took painting Gunpla back up in 2018. There is an insane amount of tiny little bits and thrusters. The thrusters I think were the worst part being tough to hold and sand. The paint mixes were also really tough to get right on this kit. I was going for the darker color scheme that is shown on the front page of the manual with a darker wine red and also the dark blue of the armor. I think it was a nice challenge to get this kit done and it prepared me for future builds that will be large kits such as the FAZZ or Psycho Zaku. I need to buy a lot more painting clips because I didn’t have nearly enough for a kit this big.

Emergency Pod

FA-78 Base

FA-78 Base Action Shots

Full Amor Loadout

FA-78 Full Armor Gundam

FA-78 Full Armor Action Shots