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Kotobukiya Frame Arms: MSG-X1R-Ex Hresvelgr "Scythias"

There isn't much here in terms of modifications, except that I equipped the standard Hresvelgr with the special weapons set Scythes from the Ater version.

One confounding issue about the Hresvelgr is that given its design, there's not much you can add to it without disrupting the transformation, or removing the nice weapons entirely. I'm still thinking about how to modify this mecha even more.

HGGS 1/144 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L: Add-Ons/Extras

I do believe that there have been many reviews of the rather lengthily-named Astray Blue Frame Second L. So, I won't be concentrating on a review on it, in so much as what possible add-ons or extras will go well with it.

 

Here are the pieces I used:
1) Bazooka and Shield from the original HGGS Astray Blue Frame
2) Leg launchers from the HGGS Ginn (I think it was the original variant that had this - will research and edit this one later)
3) FG Astray rifle (will explain later why it has to be the FG)
4) Hazel/HGUC-type shield clamp and button

First, for the bazooka, the problem is that the grip is to narrow. TO make it posable, I just added blue-tac to the inside of the fist. That way, it can stay in position.

This one was pointed out in quite a few reviews already: it's the leg slot where you can fit the Ginn leg launchers.

Now, the back of the arm does have a peg slot for a shield system - I suppose that this will come in useful, as the incoming Red Frame does have a shield. I found out that the HGUC shield clamp used in many other kits fights tightly with the peg hole. This makes it possible for the Blue Frame to carry the shield from the original. Do take note that I suspect that the peg hole can also mount the FG shields, but then, they would be mounted directly to the back of the arm, rather than on the side. That could make arm movements and posing awkward.

Now, about that FG rifle. Since the old FG astrays had simple hand designs, the trigger guard for the rifles has a gap so it can look like it has a finger on the trigger - even if it really doesn't. It's perfect for use with the left hand of the Blue Frame.

Here it is fully equipped. Not bad.

Kotobukiya Frame Arms: Type 32 Model5R-Ex Zen-Rai with Assault Unit and Buster Sword Aramament

 Here is a an idea I have for the Zen-Rai Frame Arms mecha unit. I've decided to call it ExCalibre.

 

As you can see, I'm a fan of asymmetrical designs. My first concern here was that the buster sword had to be stowed away - So I decided that the best way to do that was to "break" the sword into some pieces (much like Cloud Strife from FF7 does in the Advent Children movie).

Here it is with the Buster Sword assembled. It's derived from the unified design from two HW-3 Weapons Systems.

This is the more traditional design.

This is a somewhat more symmetrical design, and a layout option just in case the mecha unit needs both hands free. To be honest, a bit awkward.

Incoming: MG 1/100 Jesta

Sorry for the wait, had to take care of some real-world concerns for the past few weeks.

Up next for our reviews is the MG Jesta. It's a favored design from the Gundam Unicorn Series. Will get to it as soon as possible, cheers!