{"id":2925,"date":"2024-01-01T20:45:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T12:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/?p=2925"},"modified":"2024-01-01T20:45:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T12:45:34","slug":"bandai-hg-1-60-arx-7-arbalest-version-i-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/?p=2925","title":{"rendered":"Bandai HG 1\/60 ARX-7 Arbalest version I.V."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_192546-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2926\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bandai HG 1\/60 ARX-7 Arbalest version Invisible Victory package<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic model kit is the rendition of ARX-7 Arbalest in the Full Metal Panic: Invisible Victory. Despite a 1\/60 scale, it is just a small model after build. The impressive aspect of this kit is that it has good articulations and high detail, as what is expected from a modern model kit produced by Bandai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_192743-813x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2927\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Instructions manual for the kit has good illustrations, and there is no need to understand japanese to build the model<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_192753-757x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2928\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The back page of the instructions feature some of the fictional works of the Full Metal Panic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193345-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2929\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest build instructions page 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193352-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2930\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest build instructions page 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193357-728x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2931\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest build instructions page 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193413-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2932\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest build instructions page 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193418-692x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2933\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest build instructions page 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To build the model, first need to check and ensure all the runners are accounted for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_192920-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2934\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest runner A and B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193052-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2935\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest runner C x 2 and D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193202-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest runner E x 2, F and G<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193245-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2938\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest runner H1, H2 and PVC connector runners for articulated joint building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_193308-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2939\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest sticker sheet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this kit, I had intention to make it as a quick build, then I shall be committing heresy of modeler of not using stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_202609-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2940\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stickers applied to the eye of Arbalest, save time for painting the eyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_203100-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2941\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest head building in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_203524-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2942\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest head almost done<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_203730-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2943\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest head done, panel lining not added<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230720-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2944\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A closer inspection to Arbalest&#8217;s robot head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230740-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2945\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inspecting Arbalest head on the sides<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230750-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2946\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Further inspection at Arbalest head before panel lining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230525-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2947\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest arm build and articulations without panel lining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230543-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2948\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest waist unit without panel lining front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230550-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2949\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest waist unit back view without panel lining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230634-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2950\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest body unit front without panel lining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_230642-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2951\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest body unit back without panel lining<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The part that has the most complexity of build is the body unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_233441-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2952\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All part of Arbalest after applying thinned black acrylic paint to the model seams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_233712-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2953\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panel lined Arbalest head after cleaning the excess paint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_234047-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2954\" style=\"width:614px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest hands and front body after cleaning excess paint <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_234056-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2955\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest back body after cleaning excess paint <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_235444-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2956\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arbalest Assembled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_235624-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2957\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjusting head of Arbalest for better overall picture capture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_235717-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2958\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARX-7 Arbalest with monocular cutter aka robot knife at the side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231216_235732-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2959\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shotgun can be stowed at the back of Arbalest just like in the show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231217_000200-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2960\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Testing the articulation limitation of HG ARX-7 Arbalest by kneeling it down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231217_000214-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2961\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Side view of the kneeling pose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231217_220957-512x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2962\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HG 1\/60 ARX-7 Arbalest mirrored photoshoot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chow.karmeng.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_20231217_221029-507x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2963\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HG 1\/60 ARX-7 Arbalest mirrored photoshoot, back view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This kit takes about 4 hours to build including panel lining, it is straight forward without overly complicated mechanical part building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The plastic model kit is the rendition of ARX-7 Arbalest in the Full Metal Panic: Invisible Victory. 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