SNAA Nether Emperor FA 1/100 – Complete Runner & Parts First Look
Loong Hobby has an early look at the actual SNAA Nether Emperor FA Full Armor 1/100 model kit, including the box, complete runners, individual parts and mechanical details.
Unlike promotional renders, the photos in this article were taken from the actual production kit.
SNAA Nether Emperor FA Full Armor 1/100
The SNAA Nether Emperor FA, also known as the Full Armor / Hunting Falcon Equipment version, adds a substantial amount of additional equipment to the 1/100 Nether Emperor platform.
After opening the actual kit, the first thing that stands out is the amount of plastic and the number of individual components included.
The box itself gives a good overview of the Full Armor configuration, including the additional weapons, armor and Hunting Falcon equipment.
What's Inside the Box?
Once opened, the runners are densely packed into the box.
There is a wide variety of parts covering the main mechanical frame, armor, weapons and additional Full Armor equipment.
The quantity of parts is particularly noticeable for a 1/100 model kit. There are numerous large armor components alongside many smaller mechanical and structural parts.
Complete Runner & Parts Overview
Here is our complete runner spread for the SNAA Nether Emperor FA 1/100.
This is one of the clearest ways to appreciate the actual contents of the kit.
The runners include multiple colors and a wide range of component sizes, from large armor sections to small mechanical parts.
Many of the parts also feature molded surface detail, including panel lines, recessed sections, mechanical grooves and layered structures.
For builders who enjoy panel lining, painting or adding additional mechanical detail, there is a lot to work with here.
Detailed Mechanical Parts
One of the more interesting aspects of the kit is the amount of detail found directly in the molded parts.
Even some of the larger armor components feature mechanical surface engraving and recessed details rather than relying on completely flat surfaces.
The hand comparison also gives a better idea of the physical size of some of the larger components.
The 1/100 scale allows SNAA to include substantial armor and equipment while retaining a high level of surface detail.
Protection for Sharp and Delicate Parts
Another detail we noticed during the unboxing is the additional runner protection around some of the sharper armor components and delicate antenna parts.
For a kit with this many pointed and elongated components, protecting vulnerable sections during production, packing and transportation is particularly useful.
This is a small detail, but it shows that the runner layout has been designed with the physical characteristics of the parts in mind.
A Closer Look at the Mechanical Detailing
The inner-frame and structural components are another area worth watching.
Rather than treating the internal structure simply as something hidden underneath the armor, many of the frame components feature molded mechanical details.
The combination of recessed panels, grooves, mechanical shapes and layered surfaces should give builders plenty of opportunities for panel lining and additional detailing.
First Impressions
Based on the actual runners and parts, the SNAA Nether Emperor FA 1/100 is a substantial Full Armor configuration rather than simply a small accessory upgrade.
The kit includes:
- 1/100 scale mechanical frame
- Extensive armor components
- Additional Full Armor equipment
- Multiple weapons
- Hunting Falcon equipment
- Detailed mechanical parts
- Numerous sharp and angular armor sections
- Protected delicate runner sections
We will continue documenting the actual kit as we build it, including the inner frame, weapons, armor construction and Hunting Falcon equipment.
This is only the beginning.
For builders looking for the SNAA Nether Emperor FA 1/100 Full Armor model kit, you can find the product here: