The kit uses SOME of the frame parts of RG #03 1/144 Aile Strike Gundam. Bandai Spirits has gone above and above to incorporate magnificent gold plating into this kit, precisely mirroring the Akatsuki Gundam's iconic appearance in the anime. This remarkable detailing not only adds to its visual attractiveness, but it also properly recreates the grand aura of the Akatsuki Gundam as seen on screen.