otomaru_gunpla’s HGCE 1/144 Strike Gundam EXA: many images, complete information about gunpla customization and credits
From the Modeler:
I tried to make the HGCE Strike Gundam, which everyone has thought of at least once, look like a full armor and add weapons!
Below are the settings and production explanations, so please take a look.
[Unit explanation]
[Settings] MBF-X105 Re/FA + P202QX EXA
Commonly known as Strike EXA
Orb-made Strike, Strike Re (meaning remake), equipped with reinforced armor Kurogane and I.W.S.P EXA. Produced by Morgenroete.
[Production explanation]
Produced by mixing HGCE Strike with HG Duel Assault Shroud, HG Strike Rouge I.W.S.P, and EX model Mobile Armor EXAS.
The name comes from the first three letters of EXASS.
[Back view]
[Production explanation]
I put in the striker pack with the intention of putting it all on! The tail thruster is full scratch.
[Strike Re]
[Settings] A machine manufactured from the Strike using technology from C.E. 75. It looks almost the same, but the inside is different due to modernization.
[Reinforced Armor Kurogane]
[Settings] Reinforced armor manufactured as a countermeasure against the decline in the superiority of PS armor as beam weapons become mainstream. It was manufactured using Yatanokagami technology and Femtech armor technology, and has high anti-beam performance.
[I.W.S.P EXA]
[Settings]
An improved version of I.WS.P. developed with a different concept from Ootori, with additional weapons and increased power output. Also known as Exus Striker
[Gun Barrel] x 2
[Settings]
A wired all-range attack terminal equipped on the back. Equipped with a twin beam cannon and beam cutter, it allows all-range attacks with shooting and slashing. Functions as a thruster in the atmosphere.
[Production Explanation]
The gun barrel of the Mobile Armor Exa is attached as is. The beam cutter and sensor parts are painted with fluorescent paint.
[Combined Shield]
[Settings] A solid shield that can be used for both offense and defense, with a built-in or mounted “30mm 6-barrel Gatling gun” and “beam boomerang.”
[Production notes] The barrel of the Gatling gun has been remade with plastic pipes and enlarged.
[Double Beam Rifle]
[Settings] A high-powered, double-barreled beam rifle with an integrated shield. It has high power, but consumes a lot of energy, so care must be taken when firing continuously.
[Production notes] This weapon is the perfect example of full armor! The shield is from the Iron-Blooded Orphans Weapon Set, and the barrel is from the Demi-Barding cannon.
[9.1m Laser Anti-Ship Sword] x2
[Settings] A close-combat weapon with a beam blade and a solid sword tip. It is small, but easy to handle and has improved usability.
[Production notes] The blade of the anti-ship sword attached to the I.W.S.P. was scraped off and a beam effect was attached. The effects are painted with fluorescent paint, so they glow under UV light.
[Railgun]
[Settings] Two bullet weapons. It has the power to shatter phase-shift armor.
[Production notes] The cannon from the Mobile Armor Exus is attached as is.
[Other weapons]
[220mm 5-barrel missile pod] [Settings] Missiles built into both shoulder armor.
[105mm single gun] [Settings] Single gun mounted on the shoulder parallel to the railgun.
[Beam saber] [Settings] Beam weapon for close combat equipped on both legs.
[Unguided rocket pod] [Settings] Rocket launching pods equipped on both wings.
[4-view]
I made it with careful balance so that it would not look heavy despite the heavy armor.
[Weapon deployment diagram]
Each armor can be attached and detached with neodymium magnets.
[Action pose ①]
The twin eyes are illuminated with LEDs. The batteries are in the striker pack.
[Action pose ②]
The range of motion is quite limited, so it’s not possible to pose it very well…
[Firing SEED]
I forced myself to get this pose… and the paint came off…
[Bonus]
The red and green chips in various places glow under UV light. I also applied the Morgenroete decals properly!
[Assembly and before painting]
Before painting, it’s easy to see what was used in the mixing.
[Summary]
I made this piece with everything I like. There are still many rough spots, but I think it’s a satisfactory piece.
Thank you for reading this far!
Work by 乙丸 aka otomaru_gunpla on X
