HG 1/144 Cherudim Gundam

Completed the HG Cherudim Gundam recently, with a few minor changes in the paint scheme. I didn't have any clear blue paint so I used clear green instead since I have it on hand.

Clear blue parts on Gundam weapons seems kinda weird to me, it should be more of a clear red or clear green. But that's probably the UC fan in me that's talking. Universal Century is still the best ever!!

Kit comes with the sniper rifle that can change between rifle mode and the sub-machine gun mode, the 2 beam pistols, 9 shield bits and the targeting piece when in trans-am mode. A clear display stand is included for displaying the shield bits in their defense mode in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, the assault mode for the bits isn't able to be displayed.

Something that I really hate about this kit is the clear red piece at the V-Fin. It flips out to reveal a sensor which is reminiscant of Dynames' goggle sensor. The piece simply attaches to the top of the head via a very miniscule connection point and features absolutely no other reinforcement, no indentations or bumps to secure the connection. This results in a very loose connection. There has been many a time where the piece simply fell off when flipped open by itself and it's a real pain to find as the piece is so small and my floor isn't white in colour.

Cherudim Gundam

With sensor flipped up

Trans-am mode

Sub-machine gun mode

Dual beam pistols

Shield bits in action