Jigabachi AV

The 30th Anniversary G.Kit Series: No. 012

🎬 [From Ghost in the Shell - Standalone Complex 2nd GIG]

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Scale: 1/72
Plastic Type: ABS/PU Plastic
Year of purchase: 2008
Year of modelling fulfilment: 2023.02 (waited for 15 years to be completed)

The Jigabachi AV (English: Ammophila sabulosa, 日文: 似我蜂, 中文: 沙蜂) is my most favourite mechanics in Ghost in the Shell. In the episode 4 of the 2nd season of Standalone Complex - the episode named Natural Ememy. The chopper is operated under the command of Japan Self-Defence Force where it has demonstrated its ability in the high mobility combat area. An A.I. controlled aircraft does its things to kick ass automatically. Very sci-fi, sound cool. Definitely my type.😓

Well, this's not exactly a G.Kit but a conventional ABS plastic model. I've considered once to clone a couple more units to form a swarm logic group just like the scenes in the episode. But later, I've realised that I don't have room to house a couple more 😝 even I can.

I've received a good credit on this model from the different facebook groups and forums around the globe🙇🏼‍♂️. The comments left by the visitors are overwhelmingly supportive. Especially from the foreign groups. I could only imagine that it is due to Scarlett Johansson has played a key role in the movie before. So now, more people are aware of the Ghost in the Shell animation and its relevant materials.

I spent 2 weeks to finish the kit. The plastic material is much softer than expected. So when I was sanding on it. I'd to play an extra attention to avoid over-done. That's why I always prefer a G.Kit rather than the ABS made model because the G.Kit resin material is better for all kind of processings. It is harder and it can't be melted down by the industrial thinner and so on. And it also gives the strength. On the other hand, I've also replaced some plastic parts with the metallic parts that I DIY for it. Such as the fuel pipe and the machine guns. Those can give more textures.