Released this month is the iconic MS-06S Zaku II of Char Aznable as a 1/144 Real Grade model kit. This makes it the second model kit released under the Real Grade line of Bandai. Prior to this was the release of the first ever Real Grade kit, the RX-78-2 Gundam.
Real Grade kits was announced this year in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of Gundam Plastic model kits. They are different from the regular 1/144 High Grade kits in terms of having more detail and flexibility. Add to that are the realistic decals that come with the kit that are characteristic of the Real Grade line.
With the release of the Zaku II the question that boggles my mind right now is "what could be the next mobile suit to be rendered as a Real Grade kit?" A green Zaku II perhaps?
The 1/144 Real Grade MS-06S Zaku II of Char Aznable is selling for 2075 yen at Amiami, 2500 yen at HobbyLink Japan, 2000 yen at Hobby Search
| Color Guide Description | Paint Ratios |
|---|---|
| RG MS-06S Zaku II arms, feet etc pink part | White (H1)(50%) + Red (H3)(25%) + Yellow (H4)(20%) + Neutral Gray (H53)(5%) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II left shoulder top part etc pink part | White (H1)(75%) + Red (H3)(15%) + Yellow (H4)(10%) + Neutral Gray (H53)(small dose) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II front armor top part etc pink part | White (H1)(90%) + Monza Red/Red Madder (H86)(10%) + Purple (H39)(small dose) + Black (H2)(small dose) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II weapons dark gray part | Midnight Blue (H55)(90%) + White (H1)(10%) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II torso red part | Red (H3)(65%) + White (H1)(30%) + Blue (H5)(5%) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II ransel (backpack) red part | Monza Red/Red Madder (H86)(100%) |
| RG MS-06S Zaku II joints etc gray part | Neutral Gray (H53)(80%) + Black (H2)(20%) |
| Char Aznable helmet etc white part | White (H1)(100%) |
| Char Aznable mask etc blue gray part | Aircraft Gray (H57)(70%) + Medium Blue/Intermediate Blue (H56)(30%) |
| Char Aznable face, skin color | Flesh/Pale Brown (H44)(100%) |
| Char Aznable shoulder yellow part | Orange Yellow (H24)(100%) |
| Char Aznable clothes etc red part | Monza Red/Red Madder (H86)(100%) |
| Char Aznable mantle etc black part | Midnight Blue (H55)(100%) |
| Disclaimer | |
Construction Manual and Color Guide for the RG MS-06S Zaku II was translated to English from the Japanese manual scanned at Dalong's Gunpla review site.
