In our last episode, we built the accessories for the Real Grade Wing Gundam, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The build was straightforward, and the everything looked amazing. You will forgive me, then, for assuming that this trend would continue while building the body.
As it turns out, the build continues to be simple and straightforward, but the body of this model … weird. The TL:DR explanation is that Wing Gundam is quite possibly the least “Real Grade” of all models in the Real Grade line. RGs have a number of signature traits, and on this model many of them are either missing, or exist in a diminished form. When you consider that Real Grades command a premium price, the omission of these features is damming on a technical level.
Yet on a practical level, the Wing Gundam still looks pretty good despite its shortcomings. In fact, I’d argue that this may be one mobile suit that actually benefits from a simpler touch.
Or does it. Honestly, I’m not sure. Let’s go though the build, and you can be the judge …