Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - One of the Eternal's standout features is the Meteor storage section at the front. It carries tw

One of the Eternal's standout features is the Meteor storage section at the front.
It carries two Meteors gripped like a pair of tongs..

Detail shots of each section

The bridge is practically flush with the hull. A neckless bridge;

The rear verniers have a really unique design. Great detail too.

Underside

Bottom front view

The wings on either side can each be moved independently.

The main cannon in the center moves just ever so slightly;

The Meteor storage section can rotate like this..

You can open the hatch and detach them. There's even detail inside the docking section.

The Eternal with the Meteors removed

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - The duct-style structures on the sides can be assembled in one of two ways. The left is the stan

The duct-style structures on the sides can be assembled in one of two ways.
The left is the standard style, while the right has a small missile hatch in the open position.

Optional assembly for the structures beside the bridge

Optional assembly for the wing section

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - The catapult is recreated by disassembling and reassembling the area around the main cannon in t

The catapult is recreated by disassembling and reassembling the area around the main cannon in the center of the hull.

The interior detail of the catapult is really impressive.

Catapult recreation.

The biggest bonus of this kit is definitely the two cute little Meteors!

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - Small but the detail is pretty solid.. they're lovely! (1/4)

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - Small but the detail is pretty solid.. they're lovely! (2/4)

Small but the detail is pretty solid.. they're lovely!

They even put some care into the vernier tips..

This kit includes 1/1700 scale Freedom, Justice, and Providence MS figures.

1/1700 Freedom Gundam

1/1700 Justice Gundam. Too back-heavy to stand on its own OTL

Providence Gundam. This guy isn't even supposed to be on the Eternal, but somehow ended up here..

Freedom and Justice standing on the catapult!

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal - Size comparison with the Archangel from Gundam SEED and the Argama from Zeta Gundam. Roughly abo

Size comparison with the Archangel from Gundam SEED and the Argama from Zeta Gundam.
Roughly about the same size as the Argama..

The Eternal, another warship from Gundam SEED, has also gotten the EX treatment. Rather than a true warship, the Eternal is more of a dedicated transport and support vessel for the main MS Freedom and Justice Gundam. What makes it especially unique is that it carries two Meteors — exclusive to Freedom and Justice — mounted at the front.

First of all, as you can see, while it's not perfect, the molded colors are matched up for the key areas, so even a straight build has a decent look to it. The molded colors themselves are really nice too. Of course it follows the EX philosophy of painting as the baseline, but either way this looks like a kit worth building even without paint.

The overall detail is less sharp and intricate compared to previous kits like the Albion, Argama, and Archangel — it's a bit more straightforward, closer to a typical Gunpla feel. Maybe the color separation is what gives it that Gunpla-like quality? Compared to other EX warship kits, this one really does feel like you're building a "Gunpla."

The basics are all well covered — things like swapping in the missile hatch-open style ducts and recreating the catapult. What I especially like is how the Meteor docking and detachment is both easy and secure.

The real highlight of this kit is definitely the Meteors. Even though they're only slightly bigger than a coin, the detail is surprisingly good. The more you look at them, the more adorable and cute they are ^^ It's a little disappointing that the included 1/1700 Freedom and Justice can't actually combine with them, but you probably shouldn't expect too much at this tiny a scale, right? ^^;

Anyway.. personally I went into this EX without high expectations, but it turned out to be surprisingly fun to build — compact and packed with little details, so I came away pretty satisfied. Especially the 1/1700 Meteors — they're the best~! ^^b

EX Model FFMH-Y101 Eternal | 2005.2 | ¥3,500 | 1/1700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.