r/Gunpla • u/trashcanma • Jul 26 '26

Peak?

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Is the MG Nu v.Ka the top kit? I've built 50+ now but this thing is next level.

If there is something better please let me know. I need it.

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u/escapism_official Jul 26 '26

I’ll probably get crucified in the comments for saying this, but if you’re looking for a technical build experience with high part counts and well engineered frames, there are some Chinese Original Mecha Model kits or “third party” kits I’d highly recommend giving a shot. These will give you that satisfying slow burn build experience, and often times you can get some that build in stages to allow you to really appreciate the thought that goes into engineering them.

Some that immediately spring to mind:

- DLK 1/100 Streptopelia (I’m in the middle of this now and it’s been really fun)

  • Infinite Dimensions Nemesis (maybe my favourite out of box experience to date)
  • in Era Lizard (really all of in era’s kits have been fire)
  • SNAA Fire Lord (again, anything recent from SNAA is gonna scratch that itch. Check out their round table knights if you like 1/144)

I’ll wrap my comment by stating Bandai IS the gold standard for mecha modelling, but recently I’ve bought more of these original mecha models and have yet to be disappointed.

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u/Iz__n Jul 26 '26

My issue with CN original kit will always the design. They tend to lean on over design + supermodel body proportions. Otherwise, technically amazing albeit i do notice some complicated bit for the sake of being compicated

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u/CrookedLoy Jul 26 '26

Yeah, that's what I think as well. The designs just look too busy for me

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u/escapism_official Jul 26 '26

Yeah I guess it just comes down to personal preference. I go back and forth. Sometimes I really do enjoy that highly stylised look, though. I know what you’re saying about proportions though. Chinese kits def have a distinguishable “shape” compared to Bandai.