Bandai Hobby - #114 RB-79 Ball Twin Set, Bandai Spirits HG 1/144 Model Kit

As a kit from 5 years ago, I didn't have the highest of expectations for the ball. Sufficient to say, the Ball fulfilled those menial expectations. Sculpt work on the Ball is great, and it looks like it jumped straight out of the TV screen. Luckily the Ball is one of those Mobile Suits (yeah... no. The Ball is a "Simplified Mobile Suit", and sometimes just classified as a "Mobile Armor") whose design wasn't too drastically altered by HGUC, though somehow there were still issues. The Ball's clear green dome for the cockpit is in the wrong color. The green is supposed to be a clear forest green, or grass green at the very least. However, Bandai opted for yellow-green on the dome here. while not too distracting, the plastic hue could have been, and should have been different.Construction-wise, the Ball twin set is a repetitive bore. The kit contains NO POLYCAPS. None whatsoever. For a kit from 2010, that's quite depressing, as even the most basic of kits used those rubber pieces to ensure tighter joints. Furthermore, since this is a twin set, there are only 3 real plates of parts, each duplicated once for the illusion of 6. The Ball is a very simple design, and it was replicated well, and the articulation is fine as it is. The arms move around on a ball joint at the connection with the body and hinges everywhere else. I am glad that such a simple kit doesn't require painting.Accessory-wise, its a strange ordeal. The Ball includes stands for elevated display. However, the stand has a wring around it, which covers up the thrusters on the bottom of the Ball. Each Ball also includes swapable cannons, going form the 180 mm Low Recoil Cannon to the Twin Cannon. I have no clue what the twin cannon is for, since I've never seen it on TV or in any game whatsoever. I honestly don't understand.In the end, after so much bashing, I have to say it: The Ball set is worth getting, especially if one has a GM that's lying around. However, the issue here is the price. Released at 1200 yen, I honestly don't think there's enough here to justify the price. However, if one finds it at a sale, go for it. No problem.

No glue or paint necessary.This is a fairly good model kit since it comes with two Ball vehicles and two sets of interchangeable weapon systems (single- or double-barreled cannons). However, the joints and connection points for the arms are a bit unstable. They will stay in place, but they make become disconnected while you move or re-position them. It is not an overly complicated model kit -- given the nature of the vehicle -- and after constructing the first Ball, the second one will be less problematic.I did not paint my models, but I imagine a black Gundam detailing marker and a spray can of clear coating should be enough to give the vehicles a more authentic look.

Bandai makes great kits and these were not a disappointment. If you're looking for a way to get yourself or your kids into a great hobby this kit is a good place to start.

This kit is 2 identical sets of 3 sprues. Because of that, the build was just a tiny bit tedious going into the second one, but the rugged simplicity and fun details of the kit easily made up for it. There's just the two weapon options, but the kit includes two of each, so it works. It's altogether one of my favorite HGUC kits that I've gotten so far, great for dioramas of the original series.

This model kit set is quite nice, details are sharp, articulation is good for what it is, and you get two sets of cannons,though you can only attach one for each Ball, and also each ball comes with a stand.The HGUC Ball Twin Set is a great simple kit that doesn't require much work to look nice.

From beginning to the end, it took me around 3 hour to complete the task. It's a simple build. No painting is required. However, a few panel lining is recommended. The quality of the kit is decent for HG even though it is an old product.

They're about the size of tennis balls. You can make a normal ball, or a ball-K. The guns are interchangeable. They've got pretty much the same articulation as the ver. Ka ball (wrist, elbow, shoulder, rotate turret)Although simple, they're a great army builder in price, numbers, and the fact that their uniqueness makes them a fun build each time. Seriously, get these guys or get lotos if you want some troops.

I was impressed with the detail.

Quite simply brilliant... an awesome model kit at a very reasonable price, this is perfect for anyone starting out in the Gunpla world, the unit itself is an RB79 Ball which is middle ranged battle unit that supports the RGM 79 Units and ships to battle the Zeon forces. The Ball is the first unit introduced to us in the original Gundam series where Amaro spots an ally in trouble and he challenges the Zaku with the Ball. Now for the model it's perfect it's made of of a good quality plastic that fits together nicely the instructions as always are very clear and the instructions are used to build both at the same time if you wish to, there is a great deal of panel lining (adding defining marks) to do which is perfect practice for any Gunpla enthusiast. The main tools used for this particular kit are : Side cutters, Hobby knife, Sandpaper (1000 Grit +) or Nail Buff pads, 0.5 mm Black Micron Pen, and Gundam Fluorescent Green eye colour pen (optional it is for gun sights) . The conclusion is a very nice build and very simple, with care it can look pretty amazing, i have added photos to the review so you can see the examples of how the box comes and how the models look when you panel line and add that little extra detail. I have reviewed many of the Gundam builds on Amazon now so feel free to read some other of my reviews if your starting out or shopping for that next model you will enjoy.

You know what's better than one kit that's simple, detailed with goods parts separation and surprisingly well articulated yet simple arms? Two of them in a single box. Not simply do you get one ball, you get two balls. Two balls with two choices of gun for each one long and one short but double. These Balls aren't balls at all, they're actually really really good. Bonus simple flight stands included. Transclear parts. Lovely little set of two fine balls. They also fit very well upside down on the neck-joint of a beargguy petit. BALLS!

ho sempre snobbato questo kit preferendo modelli più complessi, ma quando le ho prese in mano me ne sono innamorato, hanno un look simpatico e si presta a mille personalizzazioniinutile dilungarsi sulla qualità, solito prodotto bandai di alta qualità

プロポーションは完璧。まさにボールそのものズバリだ。クリアーパーツの採用もポイント高い。また、ダブルキャノンタイプも製作可能となっていて、通常タイプと作り分けられるのがうれしい。ここは是非とも相方のGMとともに飾ってみたいところだ。

ボールって実物がお台場にあったら結構大きいなぁと妄想してしまう 2機セットで嬉しいなぁ〜 08版のワイヤーが付いていれば塗装してシローアマダのボールが出来るんだかな いろいろ改造してみよう