Got myself this to test the tools I had at hand and get to grips with the assembly of one of these things.
Got an RG Nu Gundam in the wing waiting to benefit from all the stuff I learned making this little guy.
Gotta say, I’m in a weird place with this model. One one hand I’m blown away by the complexity of the parts and the logic of it all. On the other hand, the lack of an internal frame means a lot of stuff is hanging off one tiny peg and things drop off this dude at the slightest provocation.
Welcome! Glad you're having fun.
In regards to your concerns, the HG Unicorn is known for having some jank to it. Definitely not one I'd recommend as a starter kit. (Actually, I could say that about every grade of Unicorn: the original MG is also full of jank (it's a complex design overall), the RG has breakage points in the premolded inner frame that can ruin your day if you're not prepared for them, and the MGEX and PG simply aren't starter kits lol.) I know the kits are advertised as snap fit, but if the part is unarticulated and keeps falling off, a little dab of glue will do the trick just fine.
The good news is that RG Nu is a fantastic kit. Looking forward to seeing the results!
Right! Thanks. Yes, I’m gonna go into this guy’s guts, get right in there, and start trying to fix the articulation issues like the floppy neck and all that. The super glue idea is a great one. I’ve seen people using all sorts of stuff, but super glue I have at hand right now.
High five. Good advice.