1/144 HGUC #148 Gundam Delta Kai

Pros:
- Details
- Articulation
- Transformation
- Solid joints

Cons:
- huge amount of stickers
- small peg of the shield
- loose fin funnels on the backpack

The High-Grade Delta Kai is probably one of the best-looking transformed mobile suits in the HG line. And when it is not in wave rider mode, it looks striking.

Even if it's a High Grade, the kit came with a lot of parts including the extra parts probably from the previous HG Delta Plus and the parts needed for transforming it into wave rider mode.

As expected from a high grade, this kit came with a huge amount of stickers and most of them are big that need to cover some parts of the wings or flaps. To be honest, the stickers are bad because of their huge size, and their placement on flaps is should be on edge bending from one side to another. It is expected that it's going to peel off over time due to stress. Painting some parts of the kit is a must or at least use a Gundam marker for better aesthetics.

The accessories are ok, you'll get a pair of beam sabers and handle, a pair of small stands for the fin funnels, a beam rifle, and a shield. You will also get an additional beam rifle from the leftover parts. Among these accessories, the shield will catch your attention the most. It is huge and heavy but the attachment peg is so tiny.

Articulations are ok, joints are fairly tight. But the action poses are limited due to its big and heavy shield. Although you can still do a striking pose only a bit tricky.

Transforming it into wave rider mode is easy, and I think this where the strongest aspects of the kit are. It doesn't look weird and it looks nice in every angle.

Despite its shortcomings, the kit is still undeniably amazing. With just a minor touch-up and a creative mind, all those negative points will turn into positive results.