[Cream-Bread] SD MBF-02 Strike Rouge

 

Gundam SEED - Cosmic Era (CE)

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During the battle on Earth with GAT-X303 Aegis, Strike Gundam suffers significant damage and was later recovered by the Orb Union. In order to rebuild the Strike Gundam, the Orb Union produced a substantial amount of spare parts that is enough to build another mobile suit. Therefore born the twin unit of Gundam Strike, the MBF-02 Strike Rouge Gundam, piloted by Cagalli Yula Athha. Because, you know, of course, twin siblings piloted an identical-looking Gundam right? Since it was built using the same parts as Strike Gundam, the Strike Rouge is similar to the Strike except for its OS and the red/pinkish color. 

Unlike the Strike which seems to be operated with AA batteries, the Strike Rouge can be operated for a longer period, thanks to its Power Extender. This power bank is also responsible for the glowing pinkish-red when Phase Shift Armor is activated. Either that or it's just a reason for having a pink Gundam for Cagalli.

The SD MBF-02 Strike Rouge papercraft is another work by Cream-Bread. And this template seems to equip the Strike Rouge with the custom C.B packs as per the previous Strike template. It is without any assembly instructions but frets not you can refer to the instructions in the SD Strike template in my previous post.