MG Shenlong ver. EW

So I've been unable to post for a while. I went on vacation then came back to a computer which broke down. I've replaced the hard drive and have it working again, but now my faux photo studio will be taken down for a few weeks, so I'll just have to make my last few posts out of the pictures I already have.

As for the model, I have mixed feelings. I certainly like the original versions of the Shenlong and Altron better than the Endless Waltz versions. I was disappointed that the dragon arm on this kit doesn't actually extend. The old HG 1/100 kits had extending, segmented arms that worked like in the anime, but this just flips over. I haven't read the manga yet, but I assume this is how it now works.

I like the shield design, and I like the idea to go with the beam trident instead of the glaive.