Kit Review

Straight build + panel lining + partial painting + decals

The universal standard for size comparison — next to a cigarette pack (Unit 3)

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - This kit can actually be built not only as the Reactive Armor Unit 3, but also as Unit 2.

This kit can actually be built not only as the Reactive Armor Unit 3, but also as Unit 2.
On the left are the Unit 2 head, its dedicated figures, and the shotgun, while on the right are the Unit 3 head and figures.
You pick one of the two to build.

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - So here's Unit 2 and Unit 3 side by side — even the shoulder stickers are applied separat

So here's Unit 2 and Unit 3 side by side — even the shoulder stickers are applied separately.
As you can probably tell from this photo, I wanted to have all three Reactive Armor units — Units 1, 2, and 3 —
so I built two of this kit. ^_^;;
Just to be clear, there is absolutely NOT two kits in the box, so don't get the wrong idea..

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The only difference between Unit 2 and Unit 3 is the head and the pilot.. Unlike the norm

The only difference between Unit 2 and Unit 3 is the head and the pilot..
Unlike the normal version, the Reactive Armor version has no difference in shoulder armor between the two.

They're clearly told apart by the numbers on the head and shoulders. ^^;

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - Both the Unit 2 and Unit 3 pilot figures are included. Unlike the normal version, they've

Both the Unit 2 and Unit 3 pilot figures are included.
Unlike the normal version, they've swapped out of short sleeves and into long sleeves..

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - Since two additional standing figures are included for each of Unit 2 and Unit 3, this ki

Since two additional standing figures are included for each of Unit 2 and Unit 3,
this kit comes with a grand total of 6 figures.

◆ Reactive Armor Unit 3 ◆

Upper body front shot

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The pilot's eyes look really kind. (Probably because I painted them that way;;) The pilot

The pilot's eyes look really kind. (Probably because I painted them that way;;)
The pilot is apparently supposed to be Shinobu, but honestly they all look the same to me.. *cough*

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - Unit 3's head is a completely different ECM pod-equipped head from the normal version. It

Unit 3's head is a completely different ECM pod-equipped head from the normal version.
It's designed so you can swap between the ECM pod extended and stowed configurations..
For the stowed version, you remove the three cross-shaped parts in the middle and just plug in a round cover,
but that round cover doesn't fit the hole in the head at all. -_-;
It's not just loose — the hole is actually a different size, so it won't even go in.. The only option is to glue it.
So I just left it in the extended configuration. Bleh.

Comparison with the normal version Unit 3 head

Outer armor removed

Internal frame

Action pose

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The 1/35 figures of platoon commander Goto Kiichi and maintenance chief Sakaki Seitaro, i

The 1/35 figures of platoon commander Goto Kiichi and maintenance chief Sakaki Seitaro, included on the Unit 3 runner

Comparison with the normal version Unit 3

Reactive Armor Unit 3 — that unique head really makes it stand out.

◆ Reactive Armor Unit 2 ◆

Upper body front shot. It's the movie 2 head with just the coloring changed.

Pilot Ohda's eyes look just as kind. :-)

Unit 2 traditionally features a double clear-eye structure.

Comparison with the normal version head.

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The Reactive Armor Unit 2 head itself is the same as the movie 2 head included in the Uni

The Reactive Armor Unit 2 head itself is the same as the movie 2 head included in the Unit 2 Flash Unit kit,
but the molded color on the back of the head has been changed to green.

Outer armor removed

Internal frame

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - A shotgun is included for Unit 2, and this time it's molded in olive drab to match the co

A shotgun is included for Unit 2, and this time it's molded in olive drab to match the color of the back of the head.
So all three versions of Unit 2 have their shotguns molded in completely different colors;;
The yellowish-brown parts on the charging handle were all hand-painted.

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - Unlike the normal version, the Reactive Armor kit uses non-articulated leather glove (?)

Unlike the normal version, the Reactive Armor kit uses non-articulated leather glove (?) hands,
so separate dedicated hands for holding the shotgun or revolver are included.
But the connection on these hand parts is so weak that they can barely hold the shotgun.. so I had no choice but to glue them in place.

Action pose

Reactive Armor Unit 2 looks pretty cool in its own right.

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The 1/35 figures of the big guy Yamazaki Hiromi and Shinshi Mikiyasu, included on the Rea

The 1/35 figures of the big guy Yamazaki Hiromi and Shinshi Mikiyasu, included on the Reactive Armor Unit 2 runner

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - This is already the third time for Ingram Unit 2. Normal version, Flash Unit version, Rea

This is already the third time for Ingram Unit 2. Normal version, Flash Unit version, Reactive Armor version..

All three of these Unit 2 heads look completely different from each other.

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type - The Reactive Armor Unit 3 kit leaves even more leftover parts than Unit 1. A few extra sh

The Reactive Armor Unit 3 kit leaves even more leftover parts than Unit 1. A few extra shoulder armor pieces remain.

Reactive Armor Units 1, 2, and 3 assembled together.

All of the Reactive Armor heads look completely different from the normal versions.

Straight build photo (Unit 3)

Following the normal version Units 1, 2, and 3, then the Reactive Armor Unit 1 and Flash Unit Unit 2, the Reactive Armor Unit 3 has now been released. The kit name is clearly Reactive Armor Unit 3, but the runners are actually set up so you can also build the Reactive Armor Unit 2. Since the kit itself shares the same structure as the existing Reactive Armor kits, please refer to the Reactive Armor Unit 1 reviewfor more detailed photos and common notes.

Looking closely, the runners for Unit 2 and Unit 3 are completely separate from each other, which suggests they originally planned to release Unit 2 and Unit 3 as individual kits, just like Unit 1. But looking at the market, Unit 1's sales weren't exactly stellar, so they probably figured releasing Unit 2 and Unit 3 separately — which would sell even less — was a bit risky, and decided to bundle them together instead. Then again, Unit 2 was also released under the Flash Unit name, so in the end, the non-standard variant lineup ended up being Unit 1 (Reactive Armor), Unit 2 (Flash Unit), and Unit 3 (Reactive Armor) — a matched set of three, just like the normal versions.

Both Unit 2 and Unit 3 appear in this review because I wanted to build both the Reactive Armor Unit 2 and Unit 3, so I made two of this kit. Of course, that's not something just anyone would do ^^; Honestly, how many of the same thing have I built at this point...

For Unit 3, the head comes as a new ECM pod-equipped type, with the ECM extended and stowed configurations done as a swappable setup. But the locking mechanism is a bit iffy, so in practice it's probably better to just fix it in the extended position.. (see the notes in the photos above)

For Unit 2, just like the Flash Unit, it comes with a movie 2 head that's completely different from the normal Unit 2 head — but unlike the Flash Unit version, the molded color on the back of the head is olive drab. And the shotgun that comes with every Unit 2 kit is included here too, but unlike the black normal version and the white Flash Unit version, this one is olive drab as well; Completely all over the place..

One of the hallmarks of the Reactive Armor kits is that they include two standing figures each, and since this kit covers both Unit 2 and Unit 3, it comes with a total of four standing figures. Six in total including the pilots. I doubt there's ever been another Bandai kit with this many figures included — before or since.

Anyway, just like the other Reactive Armor kits, this one has its share of issues — the joints are a bit loose, the rubber material tends to poke out or restrict movement during posing, and there are various other little annoyances. On the flip side, it's a kit that looks really distinctive once you do some partial painting or a full paint job and display it. (Ideally, just leave it standing still..;;)

On top of that, unlike Unit 1, Units 2 and 3 are bundled together here, so the parts count is the highest of any Ingram kit, and the overall package definitely feels substantial — which is a real plus. If you're looking for a kit that gives you a lot for your money, this one might pleasantly surprise you. And like the normal versions, I think the real appeal of this kit is in collecting all three units as a set.. Sure, building the same thing multiple times gets old, but the satisfaction of having the complete set on display is something only those who've done it will understand. ^_^;

MG Ingram 3 ~ Reactive Armor Type | 2002.10 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.