Kit Review

Straight build

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version (1/2)

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version (2/2)

Upper body front shot. The entire body has a mirror-like reflective surface.

It's blinding! =o=;

Smooth legs

Smooth shield

Shining Gundam..

Cockpit hatch open

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version - The head antenna originally comes with two options — but only the left solid antenna i

The head antenna originally comes with two options — but only the left solid antenna is plated.
The right one is a combination of a soft part and a blue plated center part.
So as a result, the left one lacks color separation for the blue center section,
and the right one has the dilemma of the yellow section being unplated.
Of course, if you cut and modify them carefully, you could combine the best of both. ^^;

The inner frame has no plating — it's standard molded color.

Opening and closing the arm Gatling gun

Action poses, let's go!

Together with the normal MG Alex.

Together with the MG GP01FB plated version.

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version - Unlike the typical semi-gloss silver plating, the NT-1 plated version clearly stands o

Unlike the typical semi-gloss silver plating,
the NT-1 plated version clearly stands out with its mirror-like high-gloss (wet-look) plated finish.

Chobham Armor (molded in clear) equipped

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version - Since the mold detail on the inside of the Chobham Armor shows right through, it gives

Since the mold detail on the inside of the Chobham Armor shows right through, it gives quite a striking appearance.

Shoulder armor open and Chobham Armor cockpit hatch open

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version - Some action poses. (1/2)

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version - Some action poses. (2/2)

An action pose of sorts.

Comparison with the normal NT-1 with Chobham Armor equipped

This is the plated & clear version of the MG Gundam NT-1 Alex — the main body (Alex) is the plated version, while the Chobham Armor that wraps around it is molded in clear, making this a limited edition release.

First off, the plating on the Alex body is quite unique — the entire surface is finished in a high-gloss coat, giving the whole body the feel of one big mirror. Normally even plated versions have the silver exterior armor panels done in a semi-gloss Extra Finish-style coating, but this Alex limited edition stands out with a perfect wet-look mirror-finish plating.

The condition of this mirror-like plating is excellent — it's polished enough that you could actually use the body as a mirror to check your teeth for food stuck in them. (Personally verified this. ;)

The Chobham Armor is molded in clear, so even after it's attached you can see right through to the inside, which gives it a really unique look. In particular, the mold detail on the inner surface of the Chobham Armor shows through clearly, amplifying that dense, intricate feel. In this regard, it can be categorized alongside the Rick Dom plated & clear version as a similar type of limited edition.

Plated versions tend to have tighter joints than their normal counterparts, but the MG Alex's knee joints were already a bit on the loose side to begin with — and even in plated form, they still feel less than snug. That said, it's just about firm enough that it won't topple over if you leave it standing.

In conclusion, this is a kit that boasts a plated finish second to none in terms of gloss among limited editions, and it makes even better use of the Chobham Armor — an option no other kit has — by rendering it in clear parts, making it all the more unique. A limited edition that's well worth it. ^^

MG Gundam NT-1 ~ Metal Clear version

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.