Overview
The Sheik Mainland 3MIN Project-A Fenrir S2 Sniper Type is a 1/18 scale mecha model kit and the long-range specialist variant of the Fenrir platform from Sheik Mainland's 3MIN Project series. The S2 introduces two major systems not found on the Standard Type or Assault Type: interchangeable S1/S2 head sights for different combat roles and a backpack-mounted "Armadillo" layered armor system that provides asymmetric one-side coverage with a radar-blocking field. Each box includes two complete Fenrir S2 Sniper Type kits with all weapons and armor, and the model supports four official configurations - Full Armor S1, Full Armor S2, Light Armor S1, and Enhanced Full Armor S2.
Key Features
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Dual Head Sight System - Two interchangeable head-mounted sighting units: S1 optimized for conventional firearms targeting and S2 designed for electronic warfare and jamming resistance. Swapping between them changes the kit's visual profile and in-universe role
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Armadillo Layered Armor - Backpack-mounted articulated armor panels that fold out to provide wraparound coverage on one side of the body. In the standard configuration, the armor deploys on one side with a built-in radar-blocking field. Both sides can be armored simultaneously for full coverage, but this significantly restricts joint range of motion
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Four Official Configurations - Full Armor S1, Full Armor S2, Light Armor S1, and Enhanced Full Armor S2. Each configuration combines a different head sight with a different armor deployment, giving builders four distinct display options from one box
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Sniper Weapon Loadout - Dedicated long-range sniper rifle as the primary weapon, plus a secondary carbine and blade for close-quarters options
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12 Runners with Single-Gate Layout - Two more runners than the Fenrir A6 Assault Type, with all parts arranged on single-gate connections for clean separation and minimal nub cleanup
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Two Complete Kits Per Box - Standard packaging includes two full Fenrir S2 Sniper Type units with all weapons, armor, and accessories
Builder Context
The Fenrir S2 Sniper Type is the most parts-dense kit in the 3MIN Project-A Fenrir series to date, with 12 runners compared to the Assault Type's 10. Assembly remains snap-fit with no tools or adhesives required, though build time will be longer than the Standard Type due to the Armadillo armor system and additional weapon parts. The 3mm port system is fully compatible with Bandai 30MM, Kotobukiya MSG, and other Sheik Mainland 3MIN series accessories. Builders familiar with the A2 Standard Type or A6 Assault Type will recognize the core frame - the new complexity comes from the armor deployment and configuration options layered on top of it.
Why Build This Kit
The Sheik Mainland Fenrir S2 Sniper Type is the first kit in the 3MIN Project-A series designed around asymmetric armor and role specialization rather than uniform coverage, which gives it a visual silhouette distinct from both the Standard Type and Assault Type even though all three share the same core frame. The Armadillo layered armor system is new to the Fenrir line and introduces a build-and-pose dynamic that the previous variants lack - configuring the armor panels across four official loadouts means the S2 has more meaningful display variety per unit than any other kit in the series. At the same price as the Fenrir A6 Assault Type with two more runners and the Armadillo armor system included, the S2 represents the highest parts count per dollar in the 3MIN Project-A line. Builders who already own the A2 or A6 will find the S2 visually distinct enough to display alongside them, and the shared 3mm hardpoints mean weapons and accessories are cross-compatible across all Fenrir variants.
Box Contents
- 2x Fenrir S2 Sniper Type runner sets (12 runners per unit)
- S1 head sight (conventional firearms targeting)
- S2 head sight (electronic warfare / jamming resistance)
- Armadillo backpack-mounted layered armor system
- Sniper rifle
- Secondary carbine
- Blade weapon
- POK interchangeable hand types
- Assembly instructions
Specifications
| Series |
3MIN Project-A |
| Scale |
1/18 |
| Height |
Approximately 11 cm |
| Materials |
PS, POM (joints), POK (hand types) |
| Runners |
12 per unit |
| Kit Count |
2 per box |
| Construction |
Snap-fit, no tools or adhesives required |
| Head Sights |
S1 (conventional) and S2 (electronic warfare) |
| Configurations |
Full Armor S1, Full Armor S2, Light Armor S1, Enhanced Full Armor S2 |
| Compatibility |
3mm universal hardpoints (30MM, MSG, Sheik Mainland 3MIN series) |
| Manufacturer |
Sheik Mainland |
Preorder Notice:
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