So if you had any doubts before, know you know for certain this thing is HUGE. It wasn't as big a challenge as you might think to put together, but you do have to follow the directions carefully. Like I've seen said before, you can open a rhino box throw out the instruction sheet and still end up with a rhino. Not the case here. There are many parts that are very left or right oriented and parts that if not placed at the right time, will be totally out of place. I have to give GW credit (I know, I know) their models are getting better. This went together with very small gaps that in the years before would have been huge. Now for the criticism though. This was my first model using the new color line with the replacement color for Mechrite red, the color I use as the base red for my army. Yeah, the new one isn't even close. The new replacement color is closer to the old blood red IMHO and the difference is noticeable. I had to apply a black wash to the model to tone it down to an acceptable level, but you can still tell a difference. Anyway, enough talking here's some of the detail shots.
An attempt at lighting effects.
Ok, so I have a little touching up to do.
Another bad attempt at lighting. I wanted it to look like a power core lighting from the inside. Not quite there yet.
More bad lighting.
So that's it. I still have the sword arm and other weapons pods to paint since I magnetized the arms and can use all the options. This is the config I'll use him in the most often. Assuming I ever get to play again.