Description
The Bandai HGUC #71 MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type is a 1/144 scale model kit of the Zeon long-range sniper mobile suit originally designed by Hajime Katoki for the Harmony of Gundam project. This retrofitted Zaku I variant is armed with a backpack-powered beam sniper rifle and features a unique deployable knee stabilizer for sniping poses, making it a standout among Zeon HG kits. Recommended for beginner to intermediate builders, this snap-fit kit looks great even without paint. The MS-05L later appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series, piloted by Zeon remnant leader Yonem Kirks during the attack on Torrington Base.
Key Features
- Deployable Knee Stabilizer: The right knee features a foldable armor pad that extends outward to replicate the sniper firing stance seen in-universe
- Beam Sniper Rifle with Cable: A nylon mesh cover and bendable wire connect the beam sniper rifle to the back-mounted sub-generator for a realistic cable detail
- Clear Parts: The mono eye and scope lens are reproduced with clear plastic parts for added realism
- Multiple Manipulators: Includes general weapon-holding hands (1 pair), two right trigger-finger hands, and an open-palm left hand for supporting the rifle in sniping poses
- Backup Weapon: A 105mm Zaku machine gun is included for close-quarters combat posing
- Full Articulation: Ball-joint neck, double-jointed elbows, 360-degree waist rotation, and pivoting skirt armor for versatile posing
- Action Base Compatible: Can be mounted on any Action Base after removing the hip panel
Included Equipment and Accessories
- Beam Sniper Rifle
- 105mm Machine Gun
- Back-Mounted Sub-Generator (External Auxiliary Reactor)
- Nylon mesh cover and bendable wire (for rifle-to-backpack cable)
- General weapon-holding hands (1 pair)
- Trigger-finger right hands (x2)
- Open-palm left hand
- Foil stickers
- Instruction manual
Specifications
| Brand | Bandai Spirits |
| Series | Harmony of Gundam / Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn |
| Line | High Grade Universal Century (HGUC) |
| Kit Number | #71 |
| Scale | 1/144 |
| Model Number | MS-05L |
| Mobile Suit Name | Zaku I Sniper Type |
| Pilot | Yonem Kirks (Gundam Unicorn) |
| Mechanical Designer | Hajime Katoki |
| Runners | 10 (A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D1, D2, E, F, PC123) |
| Total Parts | 151 |
| Bandai SKU | 5057394 |
| UPC | 4573102573940 |
| Product Type | Model Kit |
| Material | PS, PE, ABS, PVC, PET |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Release Date | November 2006 |
Bandai HGUC #71 1/144 MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type Model Kit
Bandai
High Grade 1/144 Gundam
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