Bandai Hobby HGCC #177 Turn A Gundam Model Kit (1/144 Scale) (BAN189480)

This Turn-A Gundam is the Gunpla I've been waiting for, and for good reason. Possibly my favorite Gundam finally gets an HG kit, and I'd say it's well overdue. As for posability, the arms are the weakest point; while being a step up from the previous 1/144 no-grade in every way, the single-jointed elbow and the somewhat cumbersome shoulder pads make posing a little bit of a task. That being said, the rest of this kit is spectacular, the knees are double-jointed, and there's a unique back-bending joint halfway down the calves. Waist and head articulation are standard HG quality. I'd recommend this kit to anyone who enjoyed the Turn-A Gundam anime, or just likes the design itself.

The Turn A gundam has a very unique body design that differentiate it from other Gundams. Its most distinguish feature is its big, long white beard. The color scheme is very nice. I never have any problem posing the Turn A. Unlike many other HG gundam, the joints of the Turn A are well design. You can pose the Turn A any way you want just like the art box depicted or even more. The thing that make me really like the Turn A for is its storage ability. What i mean is unlike other HG MS ( mobile suit), they don't have a store place for their weapon, the gun especially. From my experience, you need to find a box or something to put those things in. Turn A is different, you can literally, have all the weapons store on its back from its gun, shield to beam saber. Watch out because i only talk about weapons, the Turn A have some accessories that can't be on it all at the same time. Like its chest, there are 2 ways the chest can be present, open or close, same for the back.

As Title says, if you want Turn A to bust a good pose than I recommend getting some Tamiya thin-Cement and green paint for the forehead bit instead of relying upon some dinky sticker.

This was my first Gundam, it got me into the hobby it got me addicted to the hobby and help get my friends into the hobby too. Turn A is the perfect first build, awls you need is a hobby knife and some Harvey clippers or just one or the other and 2 to 3 hours and you’ll have this thing done! Of course if you want to paint and panel line it like I do then that’ll take some more time and you’ll need all the proper tools.

Great model kit good articulation and color separation minimal stickers and a decent arsenal definitely a good kit for both beginners and advanced builders alike

Simple to put together, but very cool. Enjoyed putting this one together. :)

General- Okay. So from the second you pop that box open, you'll be greeted with a decent plethora of plates.Though the colors are nothing special, it's rather the shapes those colors take. Just be a little more careful when it comes to the assembly of this Kit; some parts are decently flimsy(Specifically the one that attaches the front and back foot pieces). The build of this kit is rather enjoyable, partially due to the VERY unique design of the Turn-A Gundam, however it isn't all too much to ride home about... Ah who am I kiddin'?! This Kit is a total joy to build! Right from Mustache-To-Toe. Articulation- Articulation is actually somewhat disappointing for a modern H.G., although it isn't terrible. The head is capable of moving upward about about 20 degrees, and down the same approximate amount. Arms are capable of moving outward 90 degrees, as well as moving forward about 70-85. Unfortunately the elbows are a low-point as they're only capable of bending at 90 degrees, and the hands are on ball-joints allowing for full range of motion. The torso is thankfully a high-point of the kit. Though the ab-crunch is nothing to write home about, the torso is still granted full range of motion. The legs are capable of moving forward 90 degrees and to the sides at almost a 180, as well as the knees bending at about 135 degrees, allowing the legs to have a generally standard amount of articulation, even if sub-par by standards today. The feet are not granted the most movement; not moving down, up, or side-to-side much at all. All in all, the articulation though not stellar gets the job done. Accessories- The kit comes with a healthy set of accessories, those being: 2X Beam Sabers/Effect Parts,a very unique Beam Rifle, an equally unique shield, 4X hands; of which are open and holding for both arms, as well as two different back pegs for holding the Beam Sabers, as well as storing the Beam Rifle and Shield, and finally a small sticker sheet. Posing- Much like the rest of the articulation, you won't get any stellar poses, but they once more are well enough. However I will say the Gundam does have a bit of trouble holding its Beam Rifle, though that is the only negatives of this. For the most part the Kit is capable of moving and posing mostly however you so choose. Verdict- The Kit definitely has a few negatives, however the positives are also prominent. It's not a Kit which is amazing, but is still good and enjoyable. It's unique design makes it all the more enjoyable to build and put together. This Kit is a small recommendation for plain Gundam fans, but a definite for fans of the Turn-A.

Panel lining is a must

Turn A took a while to get here from the seller I got it from but they took care to keep it in good condition and the kit itself was a blast to put together. It has most of its necessary accessories along with some good posability, although I might have messed up at some point resulting in a loose right leg and handling the head is a bit tense as I fear the moustache feels brittle.Its also taller than most standard High Grade gunpla too so it stands out well. The only thing its missing is some Moonlight Butterfly effect parts which would really complete it. But otherwise, this'll make a great substitute for the MG.

全然定価で売ってないので、割高で買いましたが、キット自体は作りやすくて満足です！あとは定価で買えたら100点でしたね…

ho dato il massimo delle stelline perchè mi ritengo massimo sodisfatto di tutto. L'articolo è arrivato nei tempi previsti, senza alcun danno. Consiglio questo prodotto perchè è di buona qualità sia dal punto di vista dei dettagli che della scala!

Hg bandai ottima qualità.Mi è piaciuto un sacco

肘の底を数ミリ削り、そこに幅３㎜の穴を開け、その穴に幅３㎜のプラ棒を接着、さらに前腕の肘受け箇所の余分なプラを削り、そこに薄いポリキャップをパテで埋めます。この改造をすると、前腕をある程度回転させることができ、ポーズのハバや、シールドを構えやすくなります。塗装はつや消しホワイトを水性アクリジョンで吹きましたが塗料が乾燥するまでかなり時間がかかりますが、完全に乾燥した後の塗膜は頑丈です。ですがアクリル（ラッカー）系の方が乾燥が早く、時短が出来ます。全身にポリキャップが使われていて、組み立て後のパーツ分けも簡単で、いいキットだと思います。少しでも参考になればと思います。