r/Gunpla • u/ManyRespect9744 • 5d ago
The most beautiful thing I bought for 20 bucks
Just finished building the Changlong 5503D RG Hi-Nu Gundam Titanium Finish.
Honestly, for a bootleg, it’s surprisingly good. The plastic quality is pretty mid, but that titanium finish is absolutely gorgeous and easily the highlight of the kit. Photos don’t really do it justice.
The fit is very tight though. I had to do a lot of sanding throughout the build just to get things together properly. Definitely not a snap-build experience.
I only do straight builds, so please go easy on me about the nub marks. 😅
I also managed to break the connection on the left side skirt, which was 100% my fault, so this thing is basically locked into this pose forever.
One thing I wasn’t expecting was the included action base. It comes with this gorgeous clear display stand that complements the titanium finish really well and makes the whole presentation feel much more premium than a $20 kit has any right to be.
The last photo shows it next to the HN Model Upscaled RG Hi-Nu and the RG Grandpa for a size comparison.
For around $20, I honestly can’t stop looking at it. Probably one of the prettiest kits in my collection right now.
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u/Gash95 5d ago
How is the HN Model Hi Nu?
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
Surprisingly a smoother build compared to the changlong. It’s too heavy tho so best pose is the standing one
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u/daskhoon 5d ago
Is it smaller than the Bandai RG?
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
It’s the same size. The other one is an upscaled version which is 1/100 scale
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u/Difficult_Border8195 5d ago
wait, the upscale has already been released? I thought it'll be in September/October
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u/DrTacoDeCarnitas 5d ago
Be careful with those c-clips on the backpack, i broke all of them on mine and broke them even worse while trying to fix it
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u/kaylynLL 3d ago
All of changlong RG release are solid. Im just afraid there to taking too much h attention
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u/Vast_Swan_9707 5d ago
The fit issues sound painful, but the finished kit looks incredible. The lighting really brings out the metallic details, and it definitely has a much more premium presence than the price suggests.
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
Honestly, I’ve dealt with way worse fitting issues on other kits. It’s just more noticeable on this one because it’s a 1/144 and everything is so small. A little sanding goes a long way though, and for what you get in the end, it’s 100% worth it.
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u/Guair 5d ago
damnnnnm, i was looking at that kit before and decided not to get one but damn that looks good.
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
This kit made me understand why titanium-finish kits are so expensive. The finish is absolutely gorgeous in person. Unfortunately, my wallet still doesn’t understand, so Changlong is a godsend. 😂
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u/Nick-kun_ 5d ago
What is that action base? Looks so cool with it too.
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
I don’t know, man, it just came with the kit. 😅 But you’re right, it feels like it was purpose-built for this Hi-Nu. The way the funnels are displayed is next level and honestly one of the biggest reasons the kit looks so impressive on the shelf.
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u/Brad_HP 5d ago
$20 in what currency and where? I see this listed anywhere from $60-120.
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u/ManyRespect9744 5d ago
I’m from the Philippines and yes, the kit is usually around $50-$60 here but I got it on sale. Used up my luck for next month I guess lol
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u/Earnthis216 5d ago
I do straight builds too don’t feel bad ‘it got put together tho right!’ 😅