Overview

The Cangdao CD-AS-02EX Tiger Hunter is a 1/100 scale model kit from the Guardian-Sentinels of White Tiger series, designated as a Stardust Class entry. The Tiger Hunter is the dedicated support mecha of the Sacred Beast White Tiger, designed as a stealth ambush unit specializing in long-range interference and rapid strikes from concealment. Its design draws from traditional Chinese warrior aesthetics with a distinctive conical hat head silhouette, dark navy and white armor panels accented in gold, and translucent blue effect parts representing energy discharge.

Cangdao (also known as Zen Of Collectible / 藏道模型) is a Chinese mecha brand known primarily for its premium 1/72 diecast action figures in the Four Sacred Beasts universe. The Stardust Class line represents Cangdao's expansion into the assembly model kit format, building plastic armor panels over a pre-assembled alloy inner frame. The CD-AS-02EX is the second Stardust Class release following the CD-AS-01 Long Ji (Azure Dragon).

Key Features

• Pre-Assembled Alloy Inner Frame - The alloy inner frame arrives pre-built, providing structural rigidity and stable joint tension beneath the plastic armor panels. This keeps the finished model poseable under the weight of armor and weapons without the looseness common in all-plastic builds.
• 1/100 Scale, MG-Grade Complexity - Standing approximately 21 cm tall with 20 body runner plates, the Tiger Hunter delivers a build experience comparable in scale and part count to a Bandai Master Grade kit.
• Extensive Weapon and Accessory Set - The kit includes a long ornate polearm, a chain weapon, a crossbow, a large shuriken, arrow projectiles, and multiple interchangeable hand parts, giving the Tiger Hunter a wide range of display and posing options.
• Translucent Blue Effect Parts - Clear parts represent the Tiger Hunter's energy discharge effects, including flowing energy cloaks and a translucent conical hat piece, adding visual impact to the finished display without painting.
• Display Base with Docking Station - A dedicated display base with an integrated equipment rack and docking structure is included, built from four runner plates.
• Water-Slide Decals - Two sheets of water-slide decals are included for additional markings and detail work.

Builder Context

The Cangdao Stardust Class kits are suited for intermediate builders comfortable with standard snap-fit model kit assembly. The pre-assembled alloy inner frame simplifies the structural build, but fitting plastic armor panels over a metal skeleton requires more care with tolerances than an all-plastic kit. The 20-runner part count and 1/100 scale put this in MG-grade territory in terms of build time and complexity. No cement is required, but panel lining and waterslide decal application are recommended to get the most out of the color separation and surface detail.

Why Build This Kit

The Cangdao CD-AS-02EX Tiger Hunter is one of the most affordable alloy-frame model kits currently available at 1/100 scale, offering a metal inner frame, a full weapon loadout, and a dedicated display base at a price point where most competitors provide all-plastic construction with minimal accessories. The accessory density is unusually high for this price range - a polearm, crossbow, chain weapon, shuriken, arrow projectiles, translucent energy effects, and multiple hand options give it more display versatility than many kits costing twice as much. At 21 cm, the Tiger Hunter stands at standard MG height and displays well alongside Bandai 1/100 kits, but the alloy frame gives it noticeably more weight and joint stability than a typical MG. The dark navy and gold color scheme differentiates it sharply from the CD-AS-01 Long Ji's dragon-themed aesthetic, making it a strong companion piece for builders collecting the Guardian-Sentinels series. For builders interested in Chinese-mythology mecha outside the Gundam universe, the Tiger Hunter is a lower-cost entry point into Cangdao's Four Sacred Beasts universe than the brand's premium 1/72 diecast figures, which typically retail above $100.

Box Contents

• Body runner plates x20
• Display base runner plates x4
• Pre-assembled alloy inner frame x1
• Water-slide decal sheets x2
• Translucent blue effect parts (energy cloak, conical hat piece)
• Long ornate polearm
• Crossbow
• Chain weapon
• Large shuriken
• Arrow/dart projectiles
• Backpack/equipment modules
• Multiple interchangeable hand parts
• Assembly instructions

Specifications

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