Boris Schauer's GPB-X78-30 Forever Gundam from the Gunpla Builders anime. Basically a souped up RX-78-2 with additional armor modifications, remotely piloted funnels and an independent shield system. That's on top of the usual arsenal that the RX-78-2 carries.
I found the Gunpla Builders Beginning Gundam anime cheesy but that's because it was really targetted at a much younger demographic most likely to get them interested in Gunpla, duh!. What I don't find cheesy though are the mobile suit designs that came out of the anime. A fine example of the awesomeness of their designs is the Zaku F2000, then of course there is the quirky but cute Beargguy
The 1/144 High Grade GPB-X78-30 Forever Gundam is selling for 1460 yen at Amiami, 1600 yen at HobbyLink Japan, 1600 yen at Hobby Search.
| Color Guide Description | Paint Ratios |
|---|---|
| main body white etc | White (H1)(100%) + Bright Blue/Indy Blue (H15)(small dose) |
| armor etc blue part | Cobalt Blue (H35)(80%) + Sky Blue (H25)(20%) + Blue (H5)(small dose) |
| abdomen etc red part | Monza Red/Red Madder (H86)(100%) + White (H1)(small dose) |
| chest intake yellow part etc | Yellow (H4)(60%) + White (H1)(30%) + Orange (H14)(10%) |
| hand etc gray part | Neutral Gray (H53)(90%) + Black (H2)(10%) |
| funnel tips light gray part | Violet (H49)(60%) + White (H1)(30%) + Neutral Gray (H53)(10%) |
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Disclaimer
Color and Construction Manual for the HG GPB-X78-30 Forever Gundam was translated to English from Dalong's Gunpla Review site.
