Eddas Industries 1/100 Salamander Shadow Limited Version Metal Frame Modellbausatz

The die-cast metal frame gives this kit a weight and solidity I wasn't expecting from a 1/100 scale build. Panel lines are crisp and the limited Shadow colorway looks way better in person than in the promo shots.

The metal frame gives this thing a solid weight that most 1/100 kits just don't have, and the joints hold poses without sagging over time. Panel lines are crisp too, though I'd set aside a full weekend to do it justice.

I've built a lot of 1/100 kits and this limited version surprised me — the metal frame makes posing way more stable than the usual plastic inner frame, so it actually holds the sword up without drooping. The detail on the armor panels is sharp too, though you'll want a decent nipper for the gates. R