REVIEW MG 1/100 GN-005 Gundam Virtue & GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh, Bandai

The following is a review of MG 1/100 GN-005 Gundam Virtue & GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh, a plastic model kit gunpla Master Grade released by Bandai Spirit based on the original model of the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Series.

MG 1/100 GN-005 Gundam Virtue & GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh Review

First of all, "MG 1/100 Gundam Virtue" is surprised by the size of the box. Is it as big as the "MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam" released in 2003.

MG GN-005 Gundam Virtue & GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh Runner Contents

Let's start with the contents of the box. This is a manual with plenty of settings. A runner whose main is the Armor and shield of Gundam Nadleeh. A tee area figure is also included. B runner that composes the gray part such as the frame. It is a runner of "GN-FRAME" which is common with other MG Solestal Being 3rd generation series.

C runner is also a runner of "GN-FRAME" that composes the frame part. D runner has Two runners of the same type are included. E runner is a runner in the white part of the Armor. F runner is a runner that composes the clear parts of each part dome part.

G runner is a runner that recorded the yellow part that can be seen flickering when deploying the antenna and GN field. H runner is interesting that there are runners whose runner tag is "Gundam Nadleeh" and runners of "Gundam Virtue".

I runners that make up the head code of Gundam Nadleeh. It is an elastic material. J runner is a runner that composes the red part of the Armor of Nadleeh and the blade effect of the GN beam rifle. K runner is a multicolor molding runner. L runner is a runner that forms part of GN Cannon and GN Bazooka.

M runners such as GN field generators. N runner with plenty of backing parts on the Armor of Virtue, which is one of the highlights of this item. The O runner that makes up the connection arm. P runner is a runner that constitutes the gray part of the armament.

Q runner is a runner with many large parts of the Virtue Armor. By the way, the total number of runners is 28 including the same type of runners and GN beam saber blades.

A hologram sheet that reproduces the runner of the GN beam saber blade and the particle supply code of each part. The last of the contents is a foil sticker and a marking sticker. It's nice to have a lot of original plastic model markings.

MG GN-005 Gundam Virtue & GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh Assembling Progress

GN Driver Unit

After checking the contents, let's start assembling! First of all, from the assembly of the solar furnace. The solar furnace is completed by combining each part. The GN drive can also be illuminated with an LED unit (sold separately).

Gundam Nadleeh Body Unit

After assembling the solar furnace and GN drive, let's assemble from the main body of Gundam Nadleeh. First from the torso. The dome part in the center of the chest has a triple structure of stickers, transparent clear parts, and green clear parts.

The pilot figure of Tieria Erde (left) is inside the fuselage cockpit. In addition, figures of the same size pilot suit standing (center) and dress (right) are also included. Hologram parts are set on the side of the fuselage. Movable body part is also substantial. In addition to the back and forth movement of the abdomen, you can also move the torso to the left and right.

If you attach the Armor of each part, the body part is completed. A GN drive and a solar furnace can be attached to the rear. I installed GN drive this time. The left and right arms hold it firmly. To finish, insert a part of the head cord into your neck.

The cockpit hatch can be opened and closed. You can see a glimpse of the tee area inside.

Gundam Nadleeh Head Unit

Eye parts are molded in clear green. Combined and affixed with a sticker. It is a fearless modeling. The left and right domes have a triple structure of stickers, transparent clear parts, and clear green parts. If you attach the antenna, the head is completed except for the cord.

We will assemble the cord of the head, which is also the point of interest of this item. The photo shows the back hair part, which is composed of three layers of parts with slightly different shapes.

It looks like this when combined. By stacking different parts, expressions such as "gap" and exquisite "bundle feeling" that cannot be expressed by one-part molding are created.

The head is completed by attaching the cord that extends from the cheeks and the back hair. Combined with the fuselage. The flow of the code is reproduced very naturally.

Gundam Nadleeh Arms Unit

Forearm base. A hologram sheet is used for the elbow, and a multiple structure of clear parts and stickers is used for the dome. The hand parts are designed to replace the parts other than the thumb.

Shoulder armor, although it has a simple structure, it seems that the MG series has mechanical details on the top. The arm is completed by combining all the parts.

Gundam Nadleeh Waist Unit

The hip joint axis has a swing mechanism that expands the range of poses. The waist is completed by attaching the front and rear Armors.

Gundam Nadleeh Legs Unit

Assemble the legs at the end of the main body. There is a movable axis in the center of the ankle. I assembled the frame. Hologram parts are included in the peach and sneak. The legs are completed by attaching the Armor. Simple yet very beautiful legs.

Since there are no obstacles, the range of movement is also substantial. The Gundam Nadleeh body is completed by combining all the parts. We will assemble the armament as a finishing touch to the Nadleeh part. It is also possible to attach a beam blade effect to the tip of the GN beam rifle.

The handle of the GN beam saber can be stored behind the knee. If you assemble it so far and put a marking sticker on it.

Gundam Virtue Armor Unit

First, remove Nadleeh's head cord as a preparation. The Armor of the head is divided into parts like this. The lining parts are firmly inserted in the Armor of the back of the head. The head is completed by attaching all the parts.

The Armor of the fuselage is attached. It can be easily attached with crackling so that it can be sandwiched between each part. The waist is the part where the armor lining parts stand out. You can feel the "thickness" and "layered feeling" with a lot of details. The waist parts are attached so that they can be sandwiched from the front and back.

Leg Armor of the sneak is sandwiched from the front and back and fixed with a GN field generator. Armor-lined parts on the Armor of the legs. This is the most powerful part. The legs are completed. Since it is a simple parts configuration, you can quickly attach the Armor without any stress. There is a deployment gimmick in the GN field generator of Sun.

There is a three-layered dome on the Armor of the forearm. Armor lining parts on the Armor of the arm. The Gundam Virtue body is completed when the Armor of the arm is attached.

Weaponry

When the main body is completed, we will assemble the GN cannon to be connected to the backpack. The GN Cannon has a telescopic gimmick for the barrel. The development gimmick of the GN field. The GN Cannon can be held by Gundam Nadleeh alone. The backpack is completed by connecting it to the base. The backpack arm can be moved flexibly. You can freely express the GN Cannon.

Of course, for the launch attitude. The GN Bazooka has a lot of gimmicks such as sliding and deploying the barrel, moving the grip, and repositioning. If you put a marking sticker at the end.

Summary

This concludes the review of "MG 1/100 Gundam Virtue". The item was packed with striking attempts, such as the novel expression of the head cord and the enhancement of the Armor lining parts, but the most amazing thing was the smoothness of the Armor attachment and detachment. Many parts are made up of simple sandwiches, and the design that allows you to easily hold the armor and click is wonderful.