1/48 Mega Size Model MS-06F

Zaku II

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Size comparison with a cigarette pack. This thing is seriously big.

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
This thing is seriously big.

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1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Upper body (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Upper body (2/2)

Upper body

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Head. Comes with two options: a commander antenna and a plain bald head. (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Head. Comes with two options: a commander antenna and a plain bald head. (2/2)

Head.
Comes with two options: a commander antenna and a plain bald head.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Arms (1/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Arms (2/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Arms (3/3)

Arms

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Back section

Back section

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Legs (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Legs (2/2)

Legs

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Leg detail shots

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - The mass production version comes with a bazooka added.

The mass production version comes with a bazooka added.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - There's also one extra hand parts with a longer wrist for holding the bazooka.

There's also one extra hand parts with a longer wrist for holding the bazooka.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - A support stand for securing the bazooka is also included. (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - A support stand for securing the bazooka is also included. (2/2)

A support stand for securing the bazooka is also included.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Articulation is naturally identical to the Char version..

Articulation is naturally identical to the Char version..

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Zaku machine gun action

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Fully armed action

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - The wrist isn't super flexible, so getting the bazooka up to shoulder height is a bit of a str

The wrist isn't super flexible, so..
Getting the bazooka up to shoulder height is a bit of a struggle.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Forced shoulder bazooka pose (1/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Forced shoulder bazooka pose (2/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Forced shoulder bazooka pose (3/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Forced shoulder bazooka pose (4/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Forced shoulder bazooka pose (5/5)

Forced shoulder bazooka pose

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Holding it with both hands looks way more natural. (1/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Holding it with both hands looks way more natural. (2/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Holding it with both hands looks way more natural. (3/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Holding it with both hands looks way more natural. (4/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Holding it with both hands looks way more natural. (5/5)

Holding it with both hands looks way more natural.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Together with the Char's Mega Size Zaku II. (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Together with the Char's Mega Size Zaku II. (2/2)

Together with the Char's Mega Size Zaku II.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - As per the specs, the backpack and rear leg verniers have been changed. (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - As per the specs, the backpack and rear leg verniers have been changed. (2/2)

As per the specs, the backpack and rear leg verniers have been changed.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - These Mega Size kits sure are chunky..

These Mega Size kits sure are chunky..

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Together with the PG Zaku II mass production type. The PG looks almost cute next to it :-) (1/ 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Together with the PG Zaku II mass production type. The PG looks almost cute next to it :-) (2/

Together with the PG Zaku II mass production type.
The PG looks almost cute next to it :-)

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Together with the PG, MG, and HGUC.

Together with the PG, MG, and HGUC.

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Straight build (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II - Straight build (2/2)

Straight build

Following the Mega Size Char's Zaku II, the mass production type Zaku II was naturally released as well. It's basically a color variant, but the backpack has been newly redesigned to match the specs, and the rear leg verniers have also been reduced from three down to two.

The Mega Size mass production Zaku II comes with a Zaku bazooka that wasn't included with Char's version, along with a dedicated hand parts for holding it and a mounting parts for storing it on the rear skirt. And somehow, the price is set at the same ¥7,800 as Char's version. In other words, the bazooka is a very welcome bonus! ^^

The kit itself is naturally identical to Char's version in every way — it shows average articulation and surprisingly solid joint strength for its size. The green molded color looks quite premium, and the bonus bazooka is a decent addition too. The one downside is that the articulation isn't quite enough to pull off a convincing over-the-shoulder bazooka pose, so posing options are a bit limited.

At the end of the day, the Mega Size line is a product range focused purely on sheer bulk and proportions rather than articulation or detail, and from that perspective this kit absolutely delivers. If you had to choose between Char's version and the mass production type, most people would probably go for Char's — but with the bazooka thrown in as a bonus, it might give you a little something to think about. Of course, having both would be even better :-)

1/48 Mega Size Model Zaku II | 2011.3 | ¥7,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.