Matilda is a character from Mobile Suit Gundam, the original 1979 show. Here's an excerpt from the Gundam wiki:
"Matilda is the commander of the Medea Supply Unit. In accordance with General Revil's special order, she continues to send a large amount of supplies to White Base without any escort, using only Medea transport planes in a daring formation. She has a strong belief in her job, and feels a strong attachment to White Base. Her supplies are an oasis that quenches the thirst of the White Base crew, who are exhausted from fighting alone and without support. Due to her stunning beauty, she became the dream girl of many of the young male crew members staffing the White Base, especially the young Amuro Ray."
I got this kit on ebay a few years back. It was from a show called "Jafcon" from 1992. It may or may not have been "collectible" but I like to build my models.. so here she is.
I dunno what kinda mold release they used on garage kits back in the day, but it took forever to get it all off, and there may have still been some left because I had a little bit of trouble with some paint chipping, even though I was using Mr Color lacquers. That's ok though, easy touchups and she's good to go.
Overall, a fairly easy kit, but there were a few questionable seam areas that I had to deal with. I talked about it some on my instagram account (@bhop.builds) and will touch on it again when I make a video (coming soon). Parts fit was ok otherwise and it has that nice vintage kit look to it that I like.
Matilda has always been a fan favorite and it was fun building a kit of her. Good times!
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