Well... first it is not stock. But I can see how any one would think it. I painted the whole thing. The armor is in a "True Treal" from Plaid craft paints. It's a little hard to see the wheathering because it's all washes and the wash sunk into the paint. In person it looks cool. As for the big 01. I just like it. I don't normally stick to stock Gundams. I like to add alittle. But always thank you for your input. I like to show my work and I like to see other peoples work. When I finish the weapons I'll take some more pics or my wife will take them . And after that comes the MG FA-010-A FAZZ. Can't wait for that.