MODEROID SIDE:CC Graf Faust: Sand Color vs Gray Primer Finish
By グッドスマイルカンパニー公式ショップ | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
The two Graf Faust finishes look similar in the box but serve different builders. Compare the sand-colored and gray primer versions before you pick one.
Quick answer
Choose the sand-colored Graf Faust if you want a display-ready look straight from the box; choose the gray primer version if you plan to paint and want a neutral base that shows surface detail. Both are the same 1/48 kit with the same parts.
What actually differs between the two finishes
The difference is the molded plastic color, not the build. Both versions share the same 1/48 scale, roughly 105mm height, and movable joints. The sand-colored version uses a dedicated color scheme aimed at beginners, while the gray primer version uses gray molding for builders who care about painting. Neither kit includes paint, so the gray version is a starting point, not a finished look.
Why the gray primer version is not automatically the better choice
A neutral gray base makes it easier to judge coverage and surface detail when you paint, but it also means the kit looks unfinished until you do. If you are not ready to paint, the sand-colored version gives you a coherent look with no extra work. The trade-off is that painting over a colored kit can require more primer or more coats to cover the base color.
Customization is the same on both kits
The low parts count does not remove customization options. Both versions can be combined with MODEROID SIDE:R and SIDE:GR kits and other Titanomachia series parts, so your finish choice does not limit later expansion. If you are unsure about painting, start with the sand-colored version and treat the gray primer version as a later project.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Sand-colored version: You get a beginner-friendly color scheme that looks complete without painting. The trade-off is less flexibility if you later want a custom color scheme, because the base color must be covered. Pick this if you want to build and display with minimal extra work.
- Gray primer version: The gray molding gives you a neutral base for painting and makes surface detail easier to see. The trade-off is that the kit looks unfinished until you paint it, and you need paint supplies. Pick this only if you are ready to paint or prime the kit.
- Shared parts and expansion: Both versions include the large knuckle and interchangeable hands, and both can be combined with MODEROID SIDE:R and SIDE:GR kits. Your finish choice does not change compatibility. Choose based on finish plans, not on expansion options.
Graf Faust at a glance
- MODEROID SIDE:CC Graf Faust（土黃色Ver.）／（灰色補土塗裝Ver.）：MODEROID SIDE:CC Graf Faust（土黃色Ver.）: 1/48 scale assembled model, approximately 105mm tall, with movable joints and a low parts count. The small size and simple assembly make it a quick build, so your finish choice has more impact on the final look than the build time.
MODEROID SIDE:CC Graf Faust（土黃色Ver.）／（灰色補土塗裝Ver.）：MODEROID SIDE:CC Graf Faust（土黃色Ver.）
Which finish fits you
Best for
- Builders who want a quick, display-ready kit without painting
- Beginners trying the Titanomachia series for the first time
Not for
- Builders who plan to paint and want a neutral base
- Anyone who wants a kit that looks finished before painting
