As mentioned in my last update, I only needed to build the original Super DRAGOON backpack and the two Futsunomitama swords to complete these two kits. And fortunately, I was able to complete what I was intending to build before the weather decided to stop cooperating.
With that said, I can now present both the HGCE Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and HGCE Strike Freedom Gundam Type II as two separate kits. This was always how I intended to represent these two mobile suits in my collection, despite having only different backpacks. I am positive Bandai Spirits would eventually release a standalone Strike Freedom Type II kit in the future, which is probably cheaper than getting another Mighty Strike Freedom for the body and Strike Freedom just for the backpack — but I went ahead regardless.
As for the Futsunomitama swords, I’ll probably put a layer of matte top coat on the dull side and keep the original plastic for the sharper edge. I’m also thinking of getting those third-party 1/144 scale Type-35 Prototype Advanced Railgun kits as these had seen more action than the standard Beam Rifles. Oh, and I haven’t shipped the extra head unit parts I got from Buyee for the open-Disruptor. I’ll probably have it shipped towards the end of the week.
If I don’t make any posts about this double build after this one, then those are the remaining items left.
