OLD MSV

1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type Box
Release 1983.7
Price ¥400
BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info
OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Box side view (1/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Box side view (2/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Box side view (3/3)

Box side view

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Runners

Runners

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Waterslide decals

Waterslide decals

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Parts (1/2) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Parts (2/2)

Parts diagram

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Manual (1/4) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Manual (2/4) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Manual (3/4) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Manual (4/4)

Manual

Straight build + wet decals

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type (1/2) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type (2/2)

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - The twin beam rifle is secured with a triangular pin so it can be attached and deta

The twin beam rifle is secured with a triangular pin so it can be attached and detached.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - A total of 5 hands are included.

A total of 5 hands are included.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - The cannon section can be rotated forward.

The cannon section can be rotated forward.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Articulation is about standard First Gundam level.

Articulation is about standard First Gundam level.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Shoulder forward/backward range and arm/leg spread angle (1/2) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Shoulder forward/backward range and arm/leg spread angle (2/2)

Shoulder forward/backward range and arm/leg spread angle

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Twin beam rifle action (1/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Twin beam rifle action (2/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Twin beam rifle action (3/3)

Twin beam rifle action

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Cannon action (1/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Cannon action (2/3) OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Cannon action (3/3)

Cannon action

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Together with the 1/144 RX-78 Gundam.

Together with the 1/144 RX-78 Gundam.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Together with the 1/144 MSV Prototype Gundam.

Together with the 1/144 MSV Prototype Gundam.

OLD 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type - Together with the MG Full Armor Gundam released in 2010.

Together with the MG Full Armor Gundam released in 2010.

This kit is the MSV 1/144 FA-78-1 Gundam Fullarmor Type, one of the most iconic Gundam variations out there. The base body structure is pretty much the same as the MSV 1/144 Prototype Gundam, but the overall look does a great job of capturing that heavy, tank-like feel unique to the Full Armor Gundam.

Even though the structure is similar, the design is completely different, so the inner calf frame from the Prototype Gundam has been dropped here. Instead, the twin beam rifle that mounts on the right arm can be attached and removed using a fixing pin without any glue — which is actually pretty rare for an old-kit where you'd normally have to slather everything in glue and stick it all together..

The articulation hasn't changed dramatically, but improved joint strength makes this old kit a lot more enjoyable to handle, and the exterior quality is absolutely top-notch even among MSV kits. Personally, it brings back memories of building the Academy version as a kid — I remember being blown away by that massive, tank-like look. I guess that's really what makes building old kits so much fun. :-)
[ Updated at 2016.7.30 ]

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.