Sword Impulse Gundam Build

**Getter 1** · #1 09-08-2009, 09:32 PM

Hello All,

I'm test building the Sword Impulse Gundam designed by Cerebrave. It's in 1/100 scale and is based on the Master Grade plastic model's porportions. I don't have the MG IP version but I do have the 1/100 High Grade (HG) which I will be using portions of for scale comparison. I'm actuallu doing a tandem build of both :P So hopefully you will see both standing side by side at the end :D Note the HG and MG versions have a great difference in porportions so they are not intended to side by side comparison aside from scale.

The model is very well designed and it's break down makes for a very strong model. There are no tabs present so instead of an all edge gluing I chose the paper strip tabs method. The lack of attached card tabs makes for a much tighter and more accurate build.

There are also joints designed into the model which I am trying to make functional. Cerebrave's build had them glued into a pose. The fact that there are functioning joints makes for many dynamic poses which can be fixed posed if the weight proves too much for them.

The following is 3 days of work from the Labor Day weekend. I tried to start this thread a couple days ago but the file sizes for pix was reduced. I asked Jason about it and he kindly bumped it back up a little so I can now post the pix. Ok ok I know Getter is a long winded idiot so get on with the pix already :P

I couldn't upload the 1st round of pix covering the upper body and B.Pak build as they are too big still so the pix cover from the point the upper body was done on.

G1

**Getter 1** · #2 09-08-2009, 09:39 PM

Here we have the thight and hip joint assembly.

G1

**Getter 1** · #3 09-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Here we have more of the thigh and knee joint assembly. Also the lower leg underway.

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**Getter 1** · #4 09-08-2009, 09:52 PM

Here we have the upper and lower leg connected and lower leg detail parts assembly.

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**Getter 1** · #5 09-08-2009, 10:00 PM

Here's a couple test shots of the leg in pklace and in action :D

That's it for now. Trying to finish up that right leg ATM :P

G1

**The Orange** · #6 09-08-2009, 10:11 PM

Wow, 1/100.. Gosh, you're doing a fantastic job. Excellent craftsmanship. Cheers to Cerebrave for designing this beast.

**Nazgul** · #7 09-09-2009, 03:01 AM

Awesome :D

**mbahg666** · #8 09-09-2009, 12:47 PM

wow... great build... i'm building myself the blast version... but still lack the time to completed yet... after seeing your work, i think i have to sacrifice a little work hour and spend it on papercraft hour...... cheers to cerebrave who designed this model, and you who could build it with a fine craftmanship.

**Getter 1** · #9 09-09-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks Guys :D

Mbahg666, Look forward to seeing your Blast Impulse

G1

**cerebrave** · #10 09-12-2009, 01:57 PM

All i want to say is that I was lucky that G1 wants to help building. The model will be great on his hand. Your progress is a very-very well done!

Mbah666, thanks to you also. I don't have any blast impulse... just yet... I hope nothing goes wrong with the model I give you...

for all others,
these two beasts is going to be released for free, but if you cant wait any longer, contact me. Thanks!