STRIKE FREEDOMDRY FIT
Kit Analysis · Gold Frame · Undergates
What I checked before committing this complex MGEX kit to paint.
The first stage was not simply assembling the kit. Because this model would be painted later, I used the dry fit to understand the structure, decide which gold parts would be painted, check disassembly and organize the large number of runners.
Three gold appearances
The runners contain three distinct gold treatments. Two have a plated appearance, while the G runner uses molded gold. I decided to preserve the plated parts and paint the molded-gold parts later.
Runner organization
There are many runners, so I used masking tape to make runner letters easier to find. The included paper runner stand was not enough for everything, so I supplemented it with an existing stand.
Clear parts and weapons
The clear parts were intended to remain transparent. I progressively sanded them from #600 through #1000 and #2000, then polished with compound. The two rifles can extend and connect, so moving and contact areas were checked before paint.
What the dry fit showed
The dry fit took about ten days. Compared with the standard MG Strike Freedom, MGEX has more volume and much greater information density. The kit’s undergates and part separation also reduce the need for some conventional seam work.
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