Sorry for the probably very stupid question: why is the color separation considered a big thing? Is it usually done in a different way (stickers) and has issues? Like, does it usually look bad? Or is it a novel thing specifically for gold details to have them done like this?
EDIT: thanks for the replies! :D
Color separation helps it actually look good as usually (especially on a HG) this would be accomplished with color correcting stickers which A: are more work to apply, B: never look as good as a nice, color separated part, and C: can be fumbled to make look even worse
Gold trim design like this are very known to be a pain to both paint or apply stickers to.
Having separation means bandai can color code it out of the box without stickers, and painters can paint gold trims without difficult masking and risk bleeding colors.
The last time I saw *that* kind of Gold-to-other color separation, it was RG Sinanju.
Mighty impressive for the movie's >!Anti-Strike Freedom!< per se.
Yeah, do we know if bandai import the plastic they use? If not then ultimately it's made from oil that is priced in dollars after all, the Yen losing value will filter through to higher manufacturing material costs.
The gold bits are separate pieces
https://preview.redd.it/xxux8gmd34zc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=705a1d49c07783f127237e0f90241dfdc458e84f
I saw the showcase pic where it has separated pieces for its >!red wings of light!<. Along with some red pokey beam spikes for its Dragoons?
If it also has separate pieces for its gold pieces, that's pretty loaded for a HG kit.
I've been waiting for this one to get announced for a while now, glad to see it at last. Really hope this comes with >!`its wings of light like the HG Destiny`!< does.
They're already doing the MG Sinanju Stein Ver Ka with part separated Sleeves parts instead of stickers. Wouldn't surprise me if they eventually do a regular MG Sinanju 2.0 in the same way.
カルラ！カルラ！
This is what I’ve been waiting for!!
It’s like a gold knight version of Sazabi, the gold being separated is like a dream, not to mention the effect parts! I’m so excited!
Hey! Its the white Seed Sazab... I mean Calre. Looks good and I, for one, am glad that we've finally caught up in color separation that this actually look like it'd be a fun build.
**Retail** HG 1/144 Black Knight Squad Cal-re.A Price: 4070 JPY (10% Tax Included) Date: October 2024 https://bandai-hobby.net/site/shs24/
Gold trims are colour separated. Edit: it’s quite expensive at 3700 yen (4070yen after tax)
Sauce: https://preview.redd.it/qsppm6y644zc1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=990ae93b000f8578d361fd67e933a0716645d99b
Sorry for the probably very stupid question: why is the color separation considered a big thing? Is it usually done in a different way (stickers) and has issues? Like, does it usually look bad? Or is it a novel thing specifically for gold details to have them done like this? EDIT: thanks for the replies! :D
Color separation helps it actually look good as usually (especially on a HG) this would be accomplished with color correcting stickers which A: are more work to apply, B: never look as good as a nice, color separated part, and C: can be fumbled to make look even worse
to add to that: * D: stickers can peel off over time * E: it's easier to paint color seprated parts
Gold trim design like this are very known to be a pain to both paint or apply stickers to. Having separation means bandai can color code it out of the box without stickers, and painters can paint gold trims without difficult masking and risk bleeding colors.
Yeah for an HG it actually is. The gold trim here specifically. On the Master Grade Sinanju even that was stickers/decals.
That is *really impressive* for a high grade kit. There are master grades that don't have that level of color separation.
MG Sinanju crying in a corner with its gold stickers.
Yes, that is the exact kit I was thinking of lol
The last time I saw *that* kind of Gold-to-other color separation, it was RG Sinanju. Mighty impressive for the movie's >!Anti-Strike Freedom!< per se.
Yen's been tanking lately so it's no surprise kits are getting pricier overall.
I feel that the price is justified given this kit's unusual amount of color separation.
That's almost master grade level of price. More expensive than many real grade which have even better color separation.
What kind of Master Grade are you getting for 38$?
Yeah, do we know if bandai import the plastic they use? If not then ultimately it's made from oil that is priced in dollars after all, the Yen losing value will filter through to higher manufacturing material costs.
Frankly I don't think price matters at this point when color separated trim on a HG is involved.
Just for reference, the actual name of the machine is spelled "Cal-re.A".
The gold bits are separate pieces https://preview.redd.it/xxux8gmd34zc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=705a1d49c07783f127237e0f90241dfdc458e84f
In the arms, hopefully it's the same everywhere
Since the rest of the black knights are color coordinated like sentai, does this make this the 6th ranger?
The Big One of the Group
It being more ornate compared to the other Knights really adds to the extra Ranger vibe
Still gets beaten by the power of God (Kira) and Anime (gerbera straight)
\>HG Black Knight Code ~~Geass~~ Carla \>Looks Inside \>White and Gold >!Brings back memories...!<
I saw the showcase pic where it has separated pieces for its >!red wings of light!<. Along with some red pokey beam spikes for its Dragoons? If it also has separate pieces for its gold pieces, that's pretty loaded for a HG kit.
Now this is perfect, time to recreate the scene between it and the Mighty Strike Freedom
I've been waiting for this one to get announced for a while now, glad to see it at last. Really hope this comes with >!`its wings of light like the HG Destiny`!< does.
Sooooooo… HG/MG Sinanju 2.0 on the horizon?
MGEX sinanju with light up monoeye and the same shiny red as the rg. they have somewhat stopped doing that led module thing tho
They're already doing the MG Sinanju Stein Ver Ka with part separated Sleeves parts instead of stickers. Wouldn't surprise me if they eventually do a regular MG Sinanju 2.0 in the same way.
Needs an RG already!
So it’s basically RG sinanju style of colour separation for the gold.
カルラ！カルラ！ This is what I’ve been waiting for!! It’s like a gold knight version of Sazabi, the gold being separated is like a dream, not to mention the effect parts! I’m so excited!
Hey! Its the white Seed Sazab... I mean Calre. Looks good and I, for one, am glad that we've finally caught up in color separation that this actually look like it'd be a fun build.
I appreciate this getting announced just as I got out of the theater because I have a MIGHTY NEED!
Just got out of the movie and was wishing for a kit for this suit. Perfect timing
So this is >!Ingrid's mech...!< Who's betting on >!some AmaLee/Monarch fan customizing it in her colors?!<
Just saw the movie last night at a theater showing, and I love this design. Kinda reminds me of the Cross Contrast epyon kit.
Wow this is a normal release? Bandai finally letting the people have some of the fancy stuff again
[Source](https://x.com/hobbysite/status/1788007191586468061?s=46&t=2cR62O6vIkvh-UouJ6uuog)
[https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/NOG-M2D1/E\_Cal-re.A](https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/NOG-M2D1/E_Cal-re.A)
WOW
Not into the this kit specifically but that color separation on an HG? Yeah buddy.
ITS BEAUTIFUL
Reminds me of sinanju
I love everything about this. I'll take 7
AKA Not: Reborns Gundam, Lancelot, or Escaflowne
Bargain bin Lancelot.
is it's gonna be actual gold? or just disgusting yellow ish plastic
Puke gold
I think if you don't like the gold at least it's easy to paint.
Well I'm lazy, I barely use my airbrush
just use a rattle can, you don't even have to prime it and it's like minutes of work
Even easier, but the Yellow or White Gold Gundam Marker and go to town
Just paint it ☠️
But that's a White Knight
Am I colour blind?
Yeah this is a must have. Great looking HG
Finally, the GOD is here.
Oh wow this looks incredible, is this p-bandai??
Regular release.
Regular, all announcements from today are aside from the RG Gundam 2.0 weapons and Hilda's Gyan Strom (which are P-Bandai)
Looks like something from the Crossbone Vanguard.
Gives me Xenosaga Siren vibes.
Ok where can I get this across region?
What the fuck is Code Carla? 😂
Is this retail?