RG GP01(s) - WIP 2

Core Fighters, Transform and block-up!!

 

Mentioned in the previous post, we will make a quick size comparison between the two core fighters and have a look at their transformation process.

 

Comparison between the two core fighter-II.  As you can see, the CFII is way slimmer than the Fb. I understand that the CFII design is for it to be agile but the design makes it looks anorexic and out of proportion.

 

With the Core Fighter II and Core Fighter II-Fb completed, let's do a quick transformation comparison between the two. Let's start with the Core Fighter II:

 

Step 1: Fold down the tails  and rotate the beam sabers up

 

 Step 2: Tuck in the wings.

*Note: Make sure the beam sabers are to the side of the Core Fighter II.

 

Make sure to check the manual on which wings to tuck in first.

Step 3: Tuck in the nose. There is another step in the manual which I skipped.

 The manual instructs you to pull out the yellow vents on the Core Fighter II and inter-swap them.

 

When I tried doing, one of the vents did not want to come out. After trying a hours and hours (actually it is only a few minutes) trying to get it out, I said to myself that it is not worth the trouble so I assembled it back into their original position.

 

The next step is to fold the cockpit and the back portion down and you have the core block for Zephyranthes.

 

360° of the core block

 

Next up is the Core Fighter II-Fb: 

 

Step 1: Rotate the entire beam saber handles up

 

Step 1.2: Pull out the bottom white piece

Step 2: Fold the nozzle down and flip up the beam saber handles

 

Step 3: Fold the cockpit down and pull the entire back portion up. The back portion is on a hinge which allows it to move slightly up or down.

Step 4: Pull out the 'bells'...

...and rotate them downwards.

Make sure the tabs (red circle) are aligned and fits into the holes (green circle).

Step 6: Fold the 'bells' back and viola!. No pictures were taken for step 6.

The transformation for the Fb Core Block a little bit more complex because of the 'bells'. A little comparison between the two core blocks:

Front view

Side view

 

Back view

 

Transformation for both Core Fighter II's are effortless. Everything moves and locks in place as it should. All I can say is that both core blocks looks good in their own way. They seem to be in the correct size. If I have to name something negative it will be the swapping of vents on the Core Fighter II. It is hard to remove and swap them because they are small and I have big giant fingers.

 

Next post will be working on the Zephyranthes's lower part of the body.