[ShiShiLeo]

I finally got my hands on Figure-rise Kuuga.



Kuuga is a real nice, if a little basic. He doesn't come with any accessories- only some more hands and an effect part for his rider kick. I used a Gundam panel liner marker on all the silver parts (jaw and belt).

In terms of paint, Kuuga has a very small sticker sheet, basically amounting to belt details and a bunch of red dots all over his armor.



A standard red Gundam marker is a perfect fit. A small dab make a perfect sticker replacement.

Like the other Figure-Rise Kamen Rider kits, Kuuga comes with metallic foil stickers to place behind the eye lenses. It created a glowing effect. To recreate the effect for Kuuga's belt, I used a chrome paint marker.



The result is great and really pops in person.



I will say I am looking at different ideas to get a more metallic look on his armor. Otherwise, Kuuga is another great model kit in the fantastic Figure-rise Standard line. If I have to complain, the eyes can appear more orange than red under brighter lights. Also, while the gold coloring is very well done, some of the nub marks are very visible- particularly around the wrist.

I'll post more pictures of him with the other kits soon.