OLD MSV 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type

Release 1983.6

Price ¥500

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OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Box side view (1/3)

Box side view

Runners

Waterslide decals

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Parts (1/2)

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Parts (2/2)

Parts diagram

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Manual (1/4)

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Manual (2/4)

Manual

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - The rough armor surface texture is represented in various places — shoulders, chest, knee

The rough armor surface texture is represented in various places — shoulders, chest, knees, feet, weapons, and the backpack area.

The Zaku Marine Type's signature weapon — the underwater-use Subroc Gun

A total of 5 hands are included.

Articulation is pretty much at rock bottom.

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Forward/backward shoulder movement and arm/leg spread range. The legs don't spread nearly

Forward/backward shoulder movement and arm/leg spread range. The legs don't spread nearly as wide as other kits..

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Subroc Gun firing pose (1/3)

Subroc Gun firing pose

Additional weapons to build it as a Red Dolphin unit.

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - A cover part is also included to cover the head's vulcan section, just like the Desert Za

A cover part is also included to cover the head's vulcan section, just like the Desert Zaku.

Sealing parts are added to the chest, back antenna, and arm/leg joint areas.

Built as a Red Dolphin unit with the additional weapons attached

Red Dolphin unit action pose

Together with the 1/144 mass-production Zaku

OLD 1/144 MS-06M Zaku Marine Type - Together with the Unicorn version Zaku Mariner released in 2012. The concept is very simi

Together with the Unicorn version Zaku Mariner released in 2012. The concept is very similar, but you can really feel that 30-year gap in style..

Together with various MSV Zakus.

As one of the most iconic suits of the One Year War, the Zaku is hands-down the most popular recurring item in the MSV lineup. Following the high-mobility type for space and the Zaku Cannon/Desert Zaku for ground combat, this time we've got the 1/144 Zaku Marine Type for underwater operations.

The overall look is basically a slightly tweaked version of the standard Zaku design — you can tell it's the underwater variant thanks to the aquatic backpack and the distinctive Subroc Gun. The overall sculpt and articulation feel a notch below the average quality for 1/144 MSV kits. On the flip side, the joint strength is surprisingly solid, but with articulation this poor, it's kind of a waste — honestly a bit of a shame T_T

In addition to the standard Zaku Marine Type configuration, extra armor and weapons are included to build it as a Red Dolphin unit. Since they're a bit tricky to remove once attached, you'll want to think carefully before committing. The sealing parts added to the elbow and knee joints in particular drag down the already poor articulation even further.

Aside from the unique appeal of "a Zaku that fights underwater," there's quite a bit to be disappointed about with this kit itself as an MSV release — but then again, variety is what the MSV lineup is all about, and this Zaku does hold its own place in it. It's an old-school kit without many strengths beyond joint strength, but maybe that's exactly why it could spark a challenge for the hardcore customizers out there. :-)
[ Updated at 2016.7.26 ]

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.