If you are lucky enough to find a sealed MODEL CLUB CLASS A ver.00 for sale, prepare for a shock. The box is roughly the size of a shoebox, matte black with a single silver foil stamp reading "MODEL CLUB / ver.00."
Inside, you will not find glossy instructions or fancy decals. You will find:
Warning: Because this is a "ver.00" prototype pull, the resin gates are thick, and there is significant flash (excess resin) on the wing flaps. This is not a defect; it is proof of authenticity. Production models (ver.01) had cleaned-up sprues. Ver.00 retains the raw, unforgiving nature of the first pour.
Because ver.00 was never officially retailed, unboxing one (which requires industry connections or winning a charity auction) is an event. The kit arrives in a stark, matte-black box with a single silver foil logo. Inside: MODEL CLUB CLASS A ver.00
Physical and Mental Preparation:
Modeling Techniques and Skills:
Professional Development:
Practical Workshops:
What makes CLASS A ver.00 different from a standard "Perfect Grade" or "1/12 Masterpiece" kit? Three key innovations:
Though ver.00 was never sold, its DNA flowed directly into the production CLASS A ver.01 (the retail version) and ver.02 Kai. However, purists argue that subsequent versions softened the engineering to accommodate mass production and beginner errors. If you are lucky enough to find a
The CLASS A project began in 2018 within a small, clandestine division of MODEL CLUB, a company previously known for high-quality aftermarket detail-up parts. The mandate for ver.00 was unusual: Build a kit without budgetary constraints, using only the best tooling techniques available, then refuse to sell it.
Ver.00 was the "golden master"—a single, perfect shot from a new set of ultra-high-pressure injection molds (rated for 200,000 shots). Unlike standard production runs that use slightly softer steel to extend mold life, ver.00’s molds were cut from solid carbide, allowing for wall thicknesses of just 0.2mm on panel lines and rivet heads measuring 0.08mm.
If you are fortunate enough to hold a MODEL CLUB CLASS A ver.00 box, discard your expectations of colorful retail packaging. The ver.00 arrives in a matte black archival box with a foil-stamped schematic. Inside, you will find: Warning: Because this is a "ver
Why has MODEL CLUB CLASS A ver.00 become a meme and a milestone? Because it rejects the "casualization" of the hobby. In an era of pre-built figures and action gimmicks, ver.00 demands patience, skill, and money.
Owning a built ver.00 on your shelf is the modeling equivalent of a black belt in karate. It signals to fellow enthusiasts that you have mastered nub removal, seam line deletion, and pin-drilling wiring.