REVIEW MG 1/100 Daban 8815 FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II, Daban Model

The following is a review of Daban Model MG 1/100 Daban 8815 FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II, a plastic model Gunpla Master Grade released by bootleg Daban Model based on the original model of the Mobile Suit Gundam Z-MSV.

Daban Model MG 1/100 Daban 8815 FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II Review

Snapfit

The combination of the Yellow pieces on the shoulders is also a bit biased, if its difficult to install, it is recomended to ream the hole before installation. Some Snapfit still to tight like A32 an A33, and its too difficult to install them in place. You need to adjust combination position before instalation and carry out reaming or pile cutting.

Details

Daban 8815 have a straight simetris face, unlike some other kit in Daban 88 series before Daban 8817. But, still have deviation rate but not large. Basically no face skew problem can be seen, it is normal.

In Full Armored form, the Cockpit still can be opened and it is not restricted by the outer armor or else. Also in Daban 88 series, this unit still have cockpit is awesome.

All Main body for create Gundam Mk. II unit is included in this packaging, so you don't have a worry about change it from full armor form to Gundam Mk. II form.

Movability and Articulation

The connection of the shield adopts a sleeve design, so the movable fan group is very large. Because the shoulder armor is symmetrical on both sides, it can be mounted on the left or rights.

In terms of arms movability, there is relatively less armor coverage here, so basically, it will not have too much impact on the movement, and the movement is still good.

The movable part of waist is actually due to the interference of the skirt and armor. The range of rotation will be relatively small, but when you encounter dry steps, it can raise the waist a little bit and the turn around to get a wider range of motion.

With full-armor form, front and back activities like the legs is small, because of the interference of the skirt armor. The movability interference of the lower body is relatively serious, because of the shape problem itself.

The movability interference of the lower body is relatively small. Knee movement is also limited by the power tubes at the side skirts. Although the manufacturer has used soft rubber material, the tensile force and ductility of this part have been addedd, but there are still limitations only a range of motion of about 90 angle can be achieved.

Summary

This is the Review of MG 1/100 Daban 8815 FA-178 Full Armor Gundam Mk-II from Daban Model. Full Armor Mk. This II has an improvement in the face that is more symmetrical than before. However, in terms of materials and snapfit, it still seems too hard and ugly. Due to the large amount of armor, the articulation is very limited.