#ms-07b-3

HGUC MS-07B-3 "Gouf" - Principality of Zeon Land Based Mobile Suit - Norris Packard Custom

Really fun kit, although it took a long time to get all the battle damage and details painted in. Managed to get it looking really worn and used.

It's a really nicely made kit with tons of neat posing and display features. It has special locking shoulder joints to let it hold up the Gatling Shield and the wire for the Heat Wire is pretty stiff and holds its shape well. I definitely recommend it over the OG gouf as well, as its color is a lot more attractive.

The Gouf Custom is interesting in that its Heat Blade in this kit actually a solid piece of metal like other heat weapons such as the Heat Hawk of the Zaku II, and unlike the OG Gouf I built earlier. However I've kept the blade unpainted with a heat effect as in the 08th MS Team anime, Norris never actually activates the blade, and it's just used like a giant sword.

Throwback Tuesday - Gundam vs Gouf pt. 1

Another classic image set for everyone to enjoy, this time featuring my Master Grade model kits, the RX-78-2 Gundam and MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom! This photo set was actually taken in sequential order, and later compiled into gif format, making it the first “animated” photo set I ever did! I have it broken into two parts with the first part here and the second part coming soon.

Updates have been slow as of late due to no dedicated camera, but recently I upgraded to a phone with a much better built in camera, so the Instagram page will be more active! Expect more pics and updates in the future on there and be sure to follow if you don’t already!

Stay tuned for the update next week, and Happy Valentines Day everyone!

New Papercraft has been published on PaperCraftSquare: Link: http://www.papercraftsquare.com/ms-07b-3-gouf-custom-free-gundam-papercraft-download.html Paper Craft Name: MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom Free Gundam Papercraft Download Description:

This gundam paper model is MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom, an upgraded variant of the MS-07B Gouf that was introduced shortly after the MS-09B Dom, first appeared in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, the papercraft is created by BlackGentle, and shared by yenc. There is also a SD version on the site: SD MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom Gundam Paper Model.

During the deployment of the Gouf, its limited combat versatility became evident with its design concept of emphasis on hand-to-hand combat. Numerous disadvantages surfaced during operation on the battlefield, such as lack of flexibility due to the Gouf's fixed armament. The Gouf would be completely redesigned as the MS-07B-3, which was an improvement over the original. The Gouf Custom was designed with improved close quarters shooting and detachable weapons. It was designed primarily for ace pilots preferring a lighter mobile suit that could leap and jump as opposed to the heavy, yet effective MS-09B Dom.

The Gouf Custom featured multiple changes to the MS-07B, including the elimination of the awkward five finger 75mm machine guns, replacing it with a normal manipulator and a wrist mounted 3-barrel 35mm Machine gun. The coil-like heat rod is replaced with a magnetic grappler wire that connects and disables an enemy with an electric charge rather than damaging them. The grappler wire could also be used as a repelling line that could slow or even halt the descent of a falling Gouf in the right conditions. The shield of the Gouf was modified so that it not only stored the Gouf's heat sword but is also capable of carrying a 75mm gatling gun, greatly enhancing the mobile suit's fire power. [Source: wikia]

You may download this paper model template here:

MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom Free Gundam Papercraft Download