Kit Review
Straight build + Panel lining + Decals
Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
Upper body close-up.
Looking at just the upper body, it seems like there's barely any difference from the original Scopedog..
The arms have slightly new designs applied to the shoulders, bicep area, wrist section, etc.
(See comparison photos with the original version)
Leg section.
The biggest distinguishing feature of the Pailsen Files version is, of course, its unique backpack.
The 12-tube missile section.
Hand grenades can be attached to the sides of the calves,
but there's no dedicated locking mechanism, so you'll need to glue them on.
The Scopedog's heavy machine gun comes in a short model configuration by default, with the shoulder stock and barrel removed.
The cockpit hatch opening is the same as the existing Scopedog.
The optional weapons on both sides of the backpack can be replaced with simple covers.
This is needed to recreate the in-show Pailsen Files setting where each pilot has a different weapon/backpack configuration.
Sole section. The roller parts have been changed to new components.
The Pailsen Files version features height-adjustable hip joints.
I guess it's a little bonus for those who weren't happy with the proportions of the existing Scopedog kit.
By removing both hip joints, rotating them 180 degrees, and reinserting them,
you can choose between having the hip joints positioned higher or lower, as shown above.
This change in hip joint position ultimately affects the thigh length,
resulting in a slight difference in thigh height as shown in the photos above.
The left shows the legs extended with the hip joints positioned lower, and the right shows the opposite.
The proportions do change subtly, but..
the difference isn't as big as you'd expect. -.-;
Internal frame.
(Since it's identical to the existing Scopedog, the same photos are linked)
As is typical with reuse kits, there are quite a few leftover parts..
As you can see from the leftover parts,
the changes to the hip joints and arms mean the original version's parts end up unused.
Action pose
The only weapon is a single heavy machine gun.. hmm..
The anchor attached to the backpack can be displayed in a deployed state using the included coated wire.
Anchor action.
To achieve the down form, the backpack needs to be folded up 90 degrees.
Down form.
Thanks to the large backpack, the down form has an even more solid, hefty feel.
Together with the original Scopedog.
At first glance they look almost identical, but..
For starters, the molded color has been changed to a more green tone.
And the bright green areas have gotten even brighter..
There have been quite a few structural changes to the arm section.
For starters, the shoulder ring has gotten larger, and the forearm armor design has been subtly changed.
The wrist section has been completely redesigned in both parts construction and design itself.
And the roller design on the soles has been changed to an off-road tire style.
Together with the Scopedog Red Shoulder version, which is similarly loaded up with weapons.
The Pailsen Files version has 12-tube missiles, so it looks a bit more intimidating.. ^^:
Together with the chubby Fatty, which also appears in Pailsen Files.
The Scopedog four-piece collection.
All the Votoms-related kits released so far.
They've all got quite a presence..
Straight build