HGUC #098 FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th

The FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th is the armor-clad version of the RX-78-7 Gundam 7th from Kunio Okawara’s M-MSV collection. Hajime Katoki redesigned the Gundam 7th for the 2009 release of the Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record UC 0081 videogame. Bandai based the HGUC FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th on the Gundams appearance in the videogame, adding Katokis subtle updates to the color scheme and proportions. Unlike the original FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam, the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th does not suffer any performance losses due to the additional armor.

Included alongside the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th for accessories:

• XBR-H80-L1 Beam Rifle
• Beam Saber Hilt x2
• Long-Range Beam Cannon
• Shield

Articulation –

Bandai designed the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th from the ground up, providing a new and refreshing build experience. The FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th takes advantage of very clever points of articulation. Including double-jointed limbs, thigh+hip swivel, and tons of ball joints to provide the completed model with a dynamic look. The Long-Range Beam Cannon attaches to the backpack via a ball joint, providing the weapon with enough articulation for a convincing firing pose. The enormous booster attached to the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7ths back skirt armor is easily removed and features two sets of articulated thrusters.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The XBR-H80-L1 Beam Rifle is unique to the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th, featuring an articulated handle with a separately molded yellow sensor for the camera! The same goes for the sensor on the Long-Range Beam Cannon! The FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th also includes a fortified variant of the RX-78s Shield, which will mount to the side or back of the forearm. Unfortunately, the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th does not include any Beam Effects to pair with its two hilts. The FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th will, however, directly support the use of an Action base thanks to the addition of a 3mm hole on the Gundam’s underside.

This kit includes:

6 Runners total (A, B, C[x2], D, PC001)
Total Piece Count – 160 with 1 Unused Part
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, PE
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Hugues Courand
Unit Type: Prototype Full Armor Assault Space Mobile Suit
Model number: FA-78-3
Code name: Full Armor Gundam 7th
Overall Height: 18.3m(60ft)
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Sept 2009
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record UC 0083
Mechanical Designer: Hajime Katoki, Kunio Okawara