Quick answer

Assemble the MG Master Gundam by first building its sturdy inner frame, then attaching the armor, foldable wings, and Master Cloth weapon. Follow the steps below for a smooth build.

Why the inner frame matters first

The MG Master Gundam's inner frame is one of Bandai's sturdiest and most flexible, designed to hold dynamic martial arts poses. Building it correctly from the start ensures the final model can balance and move without sagging.

Assembly steps

  1. Build the inner frame: Start with the torso and limb frames. Fit each polycap joint snugly but do not force them—if a joint feels too tight, lightly sand the peg. Check that all joints move freely before attaching any armor.
  2. Assemble the head and torso armor: Snap the chest, waist, and head armor over the frame. The head's mono-eye sticker should be centered before pressing the clear part down. Use tweezers to handle small stickers and avoid fingerprints.
  3. Build the arms and Darkness Finger hands: Attach the shoulder armor, then assemble the hands with the open and closed finger options. The Darkness Finger hand requires careful alignment of the palm piece. Test each hand's grip on the Master Cloth weapon before final assembly.
  4. Assemble the legs and waist: Snap the leg armor over the frame, ensuring the knee joints click fully. Attach the waist armor last to keep the hip joints accessible. If the legs feel loose, apply a tiny drop of clear nail polish to the ball joint to tighten it.
  5. Attach the foldable wings: Slide the wing units onto the back pegs. Each wing has two hinge points—bend them gently to avoid stress marks. Pose the wings before mounting the model on a stand for easier access.
  6. Add the Master Cloth and decals: Clip the Master Cloth weapon from the runner and attach it to the hand or waist. Apply the included stickers or dry transfers last. Use a hobby knife to trim sticker edges for a cleaner look.

Product details

  • Gundam GF13-001NHII Master Gundam G Gundam MG 1:100 Model Kit: Built on one of the sturdiest and most flexible inner frames Bandai has ever created, this kit allows you to recreate all of Master Gundam's iconic martial arts poses. You can pose the model aggressively without worrying about weak joints or balance issues.

    Gundam GF13-001NHII Master Gundam G Gundam MG 1:100 Model Kit

    Gundam GF13-001NHII Master Gundam G Gundam MG 1:100 Model Kit