1/144 scale model kits are based on the units in Mobile Suit Gundam 00, currently about 30 units have been announced to be released in this series. HG Gundam 00 models have more advanced skills which has been previously applied on recent models in High Grade Universal Century.
GNZ-003 Gadessa
The Gadessa is a new mobile suit created by the Innovators and is piloted by Revive Revival and later by Healing Care. The unit first appears in Episode 8 of season 2 being piloted by Revive Revival while joining the A-Laws. It is used for the first time on Episode 9 where it uses its GN Mega Launcher to change the flight angle of CBS-74 Ptolemaios 2 and direct them towards an A-Laws squadron while flying towards space. When ambushing Celestial Being at their asteroid base at Lagrange 3, it uses its GN Mega Launcher in order to penetrate the Ptolemaios 2's GN shield but was later destroyed by the Trans-Am'ed 00 Raiser. Revive revival was able to escape via a rear mounted escape pod containing the Gadessa's GN-T drive.
A second version of the Gadessa with slightly lighter color is seen and piloted by Healing Care in Episode 13 where it manages to wipe out several ships of the Katharon fleet. It later battles against 00 Raiser but lost its GN-Mega Launcher and was later damaged after getting distracted by Nena Trinity.
History of getting it
I went Times Square initially to get MG Sinanju but got a couple of HG model kits instead. I didn't get Sinanju because i don't have the time to complete it and even if i did, i would probably complete it in a stretch of a couple of weeks, considering i work long hours during weekdays and only free during the weekends.
After much considerations, i got a HG Gadessa and HGUC GP01FB. This would be my first HG model kit since the ones i had when i was a little kid. I'm not keen on getting any 1/144 model kits because they're smaller in size than the 1/100 master grade kits, they also have lesser details, have lesser parts and uses a lot of foil stickers to replace the smaller detailed parts that MG has.
Even though i'm not keen on getting 1/144 high grade model kits, but Gadessa was only released in 1/144 scale so i thought why not give it a try. I got it along with a HGUC GP01FB, for RM130.
Upon opening the box, i was greeted with 4 pieces of runners(excluding the small one and stand) and the 1/144 includes a stand. I thought it was a really good deal and finally understood why it had a stand once i completed it.
Gadessa didn't have a lot of foil stickers but i still think it would be nicer that i use Exia's red marker to replace to the foil stickers.
If only Bandai has pre-painted parts from Kotobukiya kits.
The only problem i have with the GN mega launcher is that i couldn't close it completely. No matter how i close it, it'll open up like the first picture on the left. Though it took me a while to paint the inner parts of the launcher and it still need some touch ups.
Gadessa was completed after 10 hours. I don't know the average time needed to assemble a 1/144 scale kit but i start from scratch in front of a TV and i believe i've watched a couple of movies and a football match(MU WON!PHEW!) while assembling my kit. X D Yes, i take assembling quite....seriously and leisurely entertained as well.
Below are some poses of Gadessa.
Gadessa is back heavy with the GN Mega Launcher on its back. Taa-Daa~ That's why Bandai includes a stand in the kit. Very thoughtful of you, Bandai.
Gadessa without escape pod and with.
The 2 ''fins'' is actually foil stickers.
Left Pic: I painted the GN Vulcans with Exia's grey. X D
Right Pic: Gadessa's GN Cutters.
Right Pic: Gadessa's side arms, GN Beam Saber, though it's not pre-painted to the original colors and i don't have the tools to paint it. I leave the piece as it is with some inking. The piece is supposed to be grey, the beam in green.
The feet can be ''transformed'' for in the air and on the land feet. Though having it's Mega Launcher behind it, it can't stand without the aid of the stand.
More Gadessa poses.
The height of a Revoltech with Gadessa on its stand.
It still can't help for Gadessa to feel Rei's cute butt. X D Even though its pilot is a female. Who can blame them, Rei is hot!
A slap from Rei, pretty much as expected.
Gadessa seems to be asking for more. X D
Rei's kick!!
A very very bad move!
MG Hi-Nu and HG Gadessa. Right Pic: Gadessa on foot.
MG Sazabi and HG Gadessa. As you can see, Sazabi's shield is already taller than a 1/144. Sazabi is a MONSTER!!!!!!(Still very tempted to get Sinanju....)
Talk about monstrous! MG Ex-S and HG Gadessa.
The experience with my first HG has been great, considering the lesser parts, lesser details but a lot painting to do. I did the minimum touch up with markers and inking, it still looks impressive on the stand. Will be looking forward to check out Gadessa from more experienced gunpla modelers. Will also be looking forward to buy Garazzo(Match 09 release) and 00 gundam.
Please be on the look out for my next major update: Completion of HGUC GP01FB, probably by next weekend if i'm free.
Till then, thanks for visiting!
2 comments:
Hi, I am Jonathan from Malaysia. IMay I know how did you paint your GN Mega Launcher? The yellow part I mean...
Hi Jon, i paint the inside part of the GN Mega Launcher with a thick yellow marker, did multiple layers till i cover all the "not even" parts.
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