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HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex (files.ohai.social)
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HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus RexThis required a decent amount of paint to get it close to color accurate, but I'm happy with the result.@gunpla #HighGrade #gunpla #gundam #gundamibo #IronBloodedOrphans #mecha #modelkit #modelkits #plamo

The HG Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex in a standing pose against a black background. Its right hand is holding its mace, which is only partially visible. Its left is positioned ahead of its face with the yellow claws pointed towars the viewer. Its tail is stabbing toward the viewer.
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[–] 1 point 3 months ago* (1 child)

@augus @gunpla Barbatos is a popular kit, but it isn't to my taste so I've never built one. But some of my friends are asking if it's a good kit for beginners. Is its reputation for loose joints true?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago

    @loji @gunpla One of my first kits was the Barbatos Lupus, so I can recommend it pretty easily. The Lupus Rex has some color accuracy issues to work through, and I personally don't like the proportions of the base HG Barbatos.The only joint that tends to be a bit loose in my experience is the one connecting the torso to the waist, and that is pretty easy to tighten up with super glue or purpose-made tools. There's also a spot in the middle of the torso that holds better with a bit of glue.

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