I've always loved the UC Hard Graph series of Bandai, most especially the M61A5 Main Battle Tank that they released in 2009. The model kits of the UC Hard Graph series aren't your garden variety Gunpla Snapfit kits as these more often than not require glue in order to build.
This particular model kit is 1/35 scale and if you are into armor and gunpla builds then this will be a fun kit for you. You won't be disappointed with the amount of detail and gimmiks that Bandai has put into this kit. The first time I saw this, it's twin cannon configuration reminded me so much of the Mammoth Tank from the Command & Conquer series of RTS, while its chassis and sandy brown color scheme reminded me of the Merkava main battle tank of Israel.
The M61A5 is the main battle tank of the Earth Federation forces. One thing I can't understand about this model kit is whether this belongs to the Earth Federation Forces or was it stolen by the Zeon Ground Forces. Main point of confusion for me is the box art drawing, why is there a Zaku behind the tanks? Is it supposed to be shooting at them or is part of their group? I should really take time out to read the back story on this...hehehe
The 1/35 U.C. Hard Graph E.F.G.F. M61A5 Main Battle Tank is selling for $ at Amazon, 6605 yen at Amiami, 7200 yen at HobbyLink Japan
| Color Guide Description | Paint Ratios |
|---|---|
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank main body etc | Light Brown (C321)(70%) + Wood Brown (C43)(30%) |
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank scope, axe etc | Steel (C28)(100%) |
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank blinker etc | Clear Orange (C49)(100%) |
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank periscope etc | Clear Green (C138)(70%) + Clear Blue (C50)(30%) |
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank head light's inner side | Silver (C8)(100%) |
| M61A5 Main Battle Tank's machine gun, wire etc | Iron Mr. Metal Color (MC212)(100%) |
| Col Shiariano federation uniform gray part | Light Aircraft Gray BS381C/627 (C332)(100%) |
| federation uniform etc red part | Character Red (C108)(60%) + Character Flesh (2) (C112)(40%) |
| federation uniform etc black part | Flat Black (C33)(100%) |
| federation uniform etc yellow part | Yellow FS13538 (C329)(100%) |
| pouch, pack etc brown part | Wood Brown (C43)(65%) + Light Brown (C321)(35%) |
| federation uniform etc light brown part | RLM79 Sand Yellow (C119)(50%) + Flat White (C62)(50%) |
| vest pelt etc brown part | Wood Brown (C43)(50%) + RLM79 Sand Yellow (C119)(50%) |
| boots etc brown part | RLM79 Sand Yellow (C119)(60%) + Flat Black (C33)(20%) + Red Brown (C41)(20%) |
| glove etc gray part | RLM79 Sand Yellow (C119)(60%) + Flat Black (C33)(20%) + Flat White (C62)(20%) |
| gun elevation (sight) etc | Iron Mr. Metal Color (MC212)(100%) |
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Color Guide & Construction Manual was translated to English from the Japanese manual posted at Dalong's Gunpla & Model Kit review site.
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