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This was my first RG kit and god i now understand the hate for the prebuilt inner frame. as a 1/144 scale gundam id still say it looks nice but for the time and effort you are better off getting a MG because the detailing would look better on a bigger scale. I haven't built the HG nor MG version of the gundam mkII, so i dont know if the build quality and process is any better, ateast the MG has a proper inner frame and not one that feels flimsy and forces you to cut specific lengths of fabrics and wires. Also the metallic detailing is so tiny I just gave up and used my metallic markers to do it. I would gladly love to see a Ver 2.0 of this kit as its a more practical gundam design compared to the grand daddy. I have a GP01 RG to build, but after hearing its the worst of them I may just not. TLDR: If you're already familiar with the horrible RG inner frames go for it, otherwise id steer clear and get a HG or MG.

For a Real Grade from 2012, this kit aged beautifully. If your a fan of the MK II or old blocky Gundam designs, I definitely recommend this kit. It looks great even without panel lining and just the topcoat with decals.

This is honestly one of the best RG kits I've built - which is a little surprising given its age.

So,I was gifted this kit from a friend for painting his W40k Magnus primarch,and I was enjoying the build,nice details,mainly solid assembly,except the knee guards tend to pop off..and that's where my problem started,the left arms upper joint that connects into the shoulder,giving it the pivot to swing up and down snapped,and now I have no way to repair it as the part was lost,and Pre-built inner frames suck.So..beautiful kit,nice looks,but awful joints.

im sure most people has heard about early real grade issues, but this one does not having any problems. it looks very good, i also got a set of waterslides for it, and it just looks great. thinking about getting a second one to paint as custom unit