PG=Parental Guidance?

PG is a TV classification for Parental Guidance, but you should have guessed.

PG = Perfect Grade.

Yes, my first and probably the only Perfect Grade model, the new Perfect Grade 1/60 Strike Freedom Gundam.





Wont be starting on the assembly until next year. The primary downside is the dull yellow parts....there are gold brass and gold parts, but Bandai decided to leave some of the internal parts in yellow. But some of these parts are exposed and noticeable after aseembly. So I got myself Tamiya gold spray to resolve this.

Ordered from HLJ on early bird price and 50% shipping offer.

MG Gundam Sword Impulse

ZGMF-X56S/B Sword Impulse Gundam


Finally finished all three (3) unfinished gundam from last year and this year.

My brother acquired his ZGMF-X56S/a Force Impulse Gundam at a discount and he asked if I wanted the same. I responded no as I was not interested. I have actually been waiting, waiting for sword impulse. So when it was released, I told him "This is better!!!"

MG Gundam Infinite Justice ZGMF-X19A

Finally finished the MG Infinite Justice acquired back in October 2008. I had the internal spray painted to silver leaf while my brother spray painted it to aluminium. The only difference is my parts appear 'whiter' than his, which is what I want.

MG Infinite Justice is one of my most anticipated gundam model since Strike Freedom. However, the reason I dragged the assembling of this model is due to stuff-up on the subflight lifter. Recently I borrowed a tamiya thinner from my friend and clean the parts that were poorly painted and then repaint.

ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

Finally finished my MG Destiny Extreme Blast. The model was a present from my brother back in January 2009.












Gundam Destiny with its anti-ship sword.


Notes:
For Extreme Blast version, the internal parts are chrome. Similar concept to Strike Freedom Full Burst version of gold internals.

The Wings of light, probably the main and sole reason of getting the Exterme Blast edition. However, the its attachment method really need redesign due to poor connection.

The package also c/w the 1/20 bonus figures of Shin Asuka and Kira Yamato, made of soft plastic. Nice to look but still, no colour.

There are extra weapons for the Extreme Blast version such as the palm energy blast and boomerang effects.

Epic Battle Scene:

Probably on of the most epic battle scene in GSD, along with the scene between Strike Impulse and Freedom. , is the battle between Gundam Destiny and Gundam Strike Freedom.

MG ZGMF X42S Gundam Destiny Extreme Blast

I never knew that I would have this but thanks to my brother, we both have the awesome MG ZGMF X42S Gundam Destiny Extreme Blast.

My brother was awed by the wing effects and he decided to get it and one for me as well. I didnt realize that a lot of the parts were silver colour. My brother had known it as he read the comparison on Dalong. So it's the same as Strike Freedom Full Burst, only that in Destiny you get silver (Chrome) instead of gold.


The chrome plating parts. Similiar concept to the Strike Freedom Full Burst golden parts. Alternatively, one can get (should get in fact) a can of silver/chrome spray for these parts.


The wings of light. Probably the main and sole reason of getting the Exterme Blast edition. it's acutally pink colour, photo turn out red. :P


The 1/20 bonus figures of Shin Asuka and Kira Yamato. It's made of soft plastic. Nice to look but still, no colour. :P

P/S: There are extra weapons for the Extreme Blast version such as the palm energy blast and boomerang effects. There are also gold colour decals.

ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam

ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam


Gundam Strike Freedom, piloted by Kira Yamato, in Gundam Seed Destiny. When I watched Gundam Seed Destiny, the moment when Kira received his new Gundam and then battled, really impressed me.

I didnt intend to get this model, as I was pleased with Freedom. It was a gift from my brother for my birthday.


Full Burst mode with high energy beam rifles, rail cannons and Dragoon systems.


















Strike Freedom with its beam saber and combined high energy beam rifle.



Notes:
After reading feedbacks from some verteran of the forums I visited, I ordered the Tamiya gold spray from HLJ. The standard version internal gold parts will really degrade the whole model.

I decided not to draw many lines, especially the unnecessary ones. I have seen a couple of MGSF that has many bold and rough lines. They may look nice from far away but they are not attractive when you look at them near.

Impressions:
1. The body mechanism is different from its predecessors.
2. When compared to MG Freedom, it looks more powerful (Well, it should be). Freedom looks more elegant when placed beside Strike Freedom.
3. There are recess each palms which makes it easier to hold the beam rifles.
4. More details in the design. The beam rifles can be attached to the side while the beam sabers are placed at the back.
5. The square piece that connects the shoulder to the body is better. It's not as loose as MG Freedom and MG Wing Custom.

Grumbles:
1. The tip of the shoulders did not have gold interior. No parts nor stickers available.
2. The stand is a crap. With the weight of MG SF, it's so shaky. The three flexible parts are badly designed, especially the lowest part which could bend.
3. The wings look excellent if they are not opened or rotated. Once you rotated the back wings, they unlocked and moved out of the holdings. Without a good grip, the wings would gradually drop back. They really need a better design such as a lock-in position.
4. MGSF has different leg joints connecting to the waist. We used to have rotor shape connecting the hips to the waist. MG Strike Freedom has horizontal part connecting to the waist. I find it very hard to pose the legs since it's so tight.
5. Dragoon system doesn't appeal me in kits since the gundam looks ugly when the dragoons are detached from the wings.