How to Build the Winged Dragon of Ra Model Kit and Display It

Quick answer

Build the Figure-Rise Standard Amplified Winged Dragon of Ra in stages: cut and clean parts first, assemble the core body before the wings, then pose the finished kit on a stand wide enough for its span. Rushing the wing joints is the most common way builders end up with a loose or leaning display.

Step-by-step Ra build and display process

1. Prep the runners and tools: Clear a flat, well-lit surface, keep the manual open, and set out nippers and a hobby knife. Leave parts on the runners until the manual calls for them. Losing a small connector before assembly is far more common than breaking a large wing panel.
2. Cut and clean each part: Cut slightly away from the part, then trim the remaining nub flush with a hobby knife. Work through one runner at a time instead of cutting everything loose at once. A flush cut now prevents a visible white stress mark on the finished wing surface.
3. Assemble the core body first: Follow the manual's order for the torso, head, limbs, and tail before touching the wings. Test each joint's movement gently as you go. If a joint feels tight, ease it rather than forcing it; forcing is how pegs crack.
4. Build and attach the wings last: Assemble the wing sections on the bench, then attach them to the finished body. Support the wing with your free hand while seating the connection. Attaching wings to a loose body makes it harder to feel whether the wing joint has seated correctly.
5. Pose, then check stability: Set a wide, balanced wing angle, adjust the articulated parts for a dynamic look, and nudge the shelf or stand to confirm the kit does not tip. Repose if it leans. A pose that looks dramatic but leans overnight will not stay that way.
6. Place it for viewing height: Display Ra at or slightly below eye level so the wing span reads clearly, and keep it away from direct sun and dusty, high-traffic edges. Check clearance behind and above the wings before you finalize the spot.

Product facts

• Yu-Gi-Oh!: Egyptian God- The Winged Dragon of Ra Figure-Rise Standard Amplified - Model Kit - Bandai: Part of Bandai's Figure-Rise Standard Amplified line, with amplified mechanical styling, articulated parts, and an impressive wing span. The articulated joints and wide wings are what make posing worthwhile, but they also mean the finished kit needs more shelf depth and careful balancing than a compact figure.