MG Gouf ver 2.0 (MS-07B) model kit

The Gouf made famous at the hands of ace pilot Lieutenant Ramba Ral, in the original anime series Mobile Suit Gundam 0079. Drawing inspiration from the iconic "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series, this updated version of the classic MG Gouf model delivers enhanced articulation, improved proportions, and meticulously detailed aesthetics. 

🛠 Builder's Notes

Skill Level: 🟡 Intermediate

Typical Build Time: 7-10 hours (straight build)

Build time is an estimate for a straight build. Panel lining, decals, painting and additional detailing will increase the total build time.

Build Experience

The MG Gouf 2.0 focuses on an extensively articulated inner frame derived from the engineering developed for the MG Zaku II 2.0. The linked front and side skirt armour helps preserve leg movement, while the individually articulated Heat Rod can be posed into a variety of shapes. The kit also features an ingenious approach to assembling the Gouf's power pipes, reducing the need to individually thread each pipe cover during construction.

Highlights

• Highly articulated 2.0 inner frame
• Fully articulated Heat Rod
• Five-barrel Finger Vulcan
• Heat Saber and Shield
• Classic Ramba Ral design

Things to Know

• Later reissues of the kit from September 2018 onward will feature a blue Bandai Spirits logo on the box.
  
• The Heat Rod is made up of multiple ball and socket parts to recreate the segmented look
• Power-pipe assembly is simpler than on the original MG Gouf
• Includes parts to convert to the MS-07A Gouf 

What's in the Box

• Plastic runners x 13
• Dry Transfer decal sheet x 1
  
• Marking sticker sheet x 1
  
• Assembly manual x 1

⭐ Hobby-G Community Overview (Based on product specifications and community feedback)

The MG Gouf 2.0 is well regarded for bringing the classic Gouf design together with the highly articulated engineering of Bandai's 2.0-era Master Grade kits. Builders frequently highlight the poseability of the inner frame, the articulated Heat Rod and the Finger Vulcan as particularly enjoyable features. Its combination of classic styling and substantial mechanical articulation gives it a distinctive place among older Master Grade releases.

⚙ Specifications

• Grade: MG 
• Scale: 1/100 
• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
• Release Year: 2009

(Please note this is a plastic model kit which needs to be built. The photos used are of a professionally built kit and for illustration only.)