[Bandai] HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Gundam Unicorn (Destroy Mode) Deactive Clear Version

RX-0 Gundam Unicorn Deactive Clear [Destroy Mode] that was sold in Japan after Gundam UC Episode 7 Screening. But I guess this was sold to other places as well, just like here. This was sold as pre-ordered product during the GMKC2014 and UC Ep. 7 Screening by the event handlers. Took about 2 weeks, together with the other Exclusives but it was worth the wait. But first let's summarize the kit in one line
"Gundam-Unicorn-Clear-Bodied-Platinum-Psycho-Framed-Destroy-Mode"

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The Box art looks cool enough to consider it as an exclusive - I don't like calling it Limited since they will still sell it or change its box anyway to diminish stocks. If my memory serves me well, this kind of box art format was already used in older kits that I saw over a local store and it cost highly valuable.

The built was reversed, instead of making the Psycho Frame clear - it was coloured in platinum and the body was made out of clear variations. It did serve a great effect and I like it better than before just how I wish I had the money to buy more at once since it will be harder to find then kit-bash it with other Unicorn variants

Well, as always the harder part in building clear kits was removing the nub marks since you can't hide it with paint not unless you're using clear paints as well.

And, despite it being an awesome variant - I hate to see that it doesn't have any beam saber with it just like the regular Unicorn Destroy variants.

There you go - Now the next mission is finding the 7-11 version and ANA. Not sure if I would be able to get my hands on them but it's worth a try. :)

[Bandai] HGUC 1/144 - Full Armor RX-0 Unicorn Gundam [Destroy Mode]

My 4th HGUC Unicorn in the shelf - as a result of the previous GMKC2014 I was inspired to do much more better so I practiced a bit with this one. Can't say it turn out to be good though.
The RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam (aka Full Armor Unicorn, Unicorn) is the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam equipped with a staggering array of weapons. The unit is piloted by Banagher Links.
Source: GUndam Wikia

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The box was as large as Sinanju's Box with FAU attacking with all he got.

Let's see what we got here: Green Psycho-Framed Unicorn, 3 Shield (1 closed cover for the back) with Gatling Guns, 2 Hyper Cannons, Beam Rifle, 2 Gas tank which really is a pain when posing so I hid them in the box, 3 Stands, 1 Y stand and finally some justice - it has 2 beam Sabers

So, let's get to the first question - What is the Difference between this one and the Expo Limited Pyscho Frame aside from the weapons? The Expo Limited Green Psycho Framed Unicorn aside from being the first one to arrived, it's body is already furnished. Already coated with a clear gloss effect unlike this one that has the regular plastic of Gunplas. Second Question - can I combine the Expo Limited Pyscho Frame and Full Armour Unicorn Normal to come up with this one? Actually you can combine them BUT you'll have less shield.

And Yes, what I did modified. First, I changed the regular white to flat white and top coated it with Matte. It depicts the shiny effect that the regular plastic does in which I do really hate. Next, Panel lines are less and they are harder to apply on a flat white paint but creates a darker line in which for me it does.

Then, I colored the Red missiles to Honda Red to make it brighter then combined it with Dull Black.Then change the Gray parts to primer Gray.

Then, for the Gas tanks - I did failed on panel lining this things since it was ahrder to rotate and the pen keeps on messing up.

But, I painted the thrusters to platinum same with the thrusters at Unicorns back, legs and back skirt..

And changed the Gatling guns - with a combination of dull black and platinum. Although the shine loss when I was stupid enough to spray matte to it making it light grey and extracted the shiny effect.

Overall, it took me a week to finish since I was too busy with work.

By the way, if you have watched HGUC Episode 7 - you should knowthat those shield are funnels. And floats all over to shoot down enemy mobile suit.

And it can do this - a circular shield to protect Unicorn.

As an additional info, P-Bandai released the red version of the kit.