If I was allowed to build only one kit from the entire Universal Century line for the rest of my life, then that would be the Master Grade Hi Nu Gundam. I always loved the design of the Hi-Nu Gundam. Whenever I see the visage of it, it triggers just the right impulses on my synapses to register in my mind as to that which can be defined as a thing of beauty. Rightly so it is a thing of beauty. What with the sleek lines, subtle curves and minute detailing. Majestic... just purely majestic.
Was ultimately excited too with the news that a Version Ka was going to be released by Bandai. What I saw this the first time I thought it was a shade of blue, so I got surprised upon reading the color guide and discovering that it is in fact a shade purple. Not that I'm color blind of anything, but the light shade of blue of the original MG Hi Nu Gundam really stuck in my mind and formed a paradigm.
Like most kits MG kits of late, the Hi Nu Gundam ver Ka is capable of receiving a green LED unit for lighting gimmicks. But unfortunately, that has to be bought separately.
The 1/100 Master Grade Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka is selling for $ at Amazon.
| Color Guide Description | Paint Ratios |
|---|---|
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka main body white part | White (H1)(100%) + Gray/Nezumi (H22)(small dose) |
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka shoulder top purple part | Purple (H39)(95%) + White (H1)(5%) |
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka intake | Yellow (H4)(80%) + White (H1)(10%) + Orange Yellow (H24)(10%) |
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka joints etc gray part | Gray/Nezumi (H22)(95%) + Black (H2)(5%) |
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka vernier etc gray part | White (H1)(95%) + Gray/Nezumi (H22)(5%) |
| MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka rifle etc gray part | Gray/Nezumi (H22)(65%) + White (H1)(30%) + Violet (H49)(5%) |
| amuro ray white part | White (H1)(100%) |
| amuro ray red part | Monza Red/Red Madder (H86)(100%) |
| amuro ray skin color | Flesh/Pale Brown (H44)(60%) + White (H1)(40%) |
| amuro ray hair | Wood Brown (H37)(90%) + Red Brown (H47)(10%) |
| amuro ray jacket | Bright Blue/Indy Blue (H15)(90%) + White (H1)(10%) |
| Disclaimer | |
Construction Manual & Color Guide was translated to English from the Japanese manual posted at Dalong's Gunpla & Model Kit Review site. For the meaning of the symbols found in the model kit's manual, kindly refer to this post.
