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Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding front view of the assembled kit showing Chuchu's Earth House prototype with its dirty-gold and green armour scheme, the oversized Baori Pack mounted on the back, and the boxy utilitarian silhouette that gives the design its Destroid-influenced character.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding rear view, showing the full Baori Pack flight unit with its articulated beam cannons, the leg-mounted Flexible Booster thrusters, and the heel propulsion units that support the Wheel Dash Boost.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding official retail box artwork, featuring the MSJ-R122 Demi Barding illustrated against promotional imagery from Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury. HGTWFM line, released June 2023 in Japan.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding in an action pose holding the Beam Rifle Plus with both hands using the movable auxiliary grip, demonstrating the two-handed bracing position that the swing-out side handle on the sensor scope makes possible.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding in a second action pose with the Baori Pack's articulated beam cannons rotated into the over-the-shoulder firing position, the suit braced low for the recoil.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding with the Baori Pack detached and displayed as its own independent flight unit, separate from the suit body, showing the gimmick that lets the pack operate on its own as a flight platform.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding accessories layout for reference, showing the Beam Rifle Plus, the two beam saber blades, the standard HG hand parts set, and the sticker sheet included with the kit.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding front view of the assembled kit showing Chuchu's Earth House prototype with its dirty-gold and green armour scheme, the oversized Baori Pack mounted on the back, and the boxy utilitarian silhouette that gives the design its Destroid-influenced character.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding rear view, showing the full Baori Pack flight unit with its articulated beam cannons, the leg-mounted Flexible Booster thrusters, and the heel propulsion units that support the Wheel Dash Boost.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding official retail box artwork, featuring the MSJ-R122 Demi Barding illustrated against promotional imagery from Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury. HGTWFM line, released June 2023 in Japan.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding in an action pose holding the Beam Rifle Plus with both hands using the movable auxiliary grip, demonstrating the two-handed bracing position that the swing-out side handle on the sensor scope makes possible.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding in a second action pose with the Baori Pack's articulated beam cannons rotated into the over-the-shoulder firing position, the suit braced low for the recoil.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding with the Baori Pack detached and displayed as its own independent flight unit, separate from the suit body, showing the gimmick that lets the pack operate on its own as a flight platform.
Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding accessories layout for reference, showing the Beam Rifle Plus, the two beam saber blades, the standard HG hand parts set, and the sticker sheet included with the kit.

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Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding

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Chuatury 'Chuchu' Panlunch's loaned Earth House prototype from Witch from Mercury. Detachable Baori Pack flight unit, articulated beam cannons, and beam sabers that store in the leg thrusters. Builds clean in a single sitting, with no significant weaknesses flagged by independent reviewers.
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Key features
  1. Detachable Baori Pack flight unit: the oversized backpack pivots, articulates, and fully separates to display as its own flight platform, with articulated beam cannons that reposition for over-the-shoulder or under-the-arm fire.
  2. Beam Rifle Plus with movable auxiliary grip: a second handle on the sensor scope swings out, giving the kit one-handed, two-handed, and braced-fire grip options without swapping hand parts.
  3. Storable beam sabers in the leg thrusters: the Flexible Booster units pivot forward to dock both beam saber hilts when not in use. Distinctive to this kit.
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Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai 1/144 HG Demi Barding

Chuchu's loaned prototype, the boxy Destroid-flavoured Gundam from Earth House

The MSJ-R122 Demi Barding is the prototype concept model Burion built without profitability in mind, then loaned to Chuatury Panlunch when her own Demi Trainer was destroyed in the Asticassia attack. Chuchu pilots it from episode 20 onwards, including the run on Quiet Zero in the final act of Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury.

The design lands somewhere between a Guncannon and a Macross Destroid: utilitarian, boxy, all about the silhouette of that oversized Baori Pack on the back. The kit is for builders who want a fun, fast WFM build that still gives them something distinctive on the shelf next to the Aerial line.

Build difficulty

Standard HG 1/144 snap-fit. Bandai rate it age 8 and over, which puts it within reach of newcomers to the hobby. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate: a confident first-timer can finish it in a sitting, and an intermediate builder will appreciate the Baori Pack engineering. Builders consistently call it a quick build, with one independent reviewer finishing it in an hour or two. No glue. No paint required to look right out of the box.

Technical highlights

The Baori Pack is the engineering centrepiece. The expandable flight unit attaches to the back with articulated beam cannons that pivot to fire over the shoulder or under the arm, and the whole pack can be detached and displayed as an independent flight unit. The leg-mounted Flexible Booster units pivot forward to store the two beam sabers when not in use. The Beam Rifle Plus has a movable auxiliary grip on the sensor scope, letting Chuchu hold it one-handed, two-handed, or braced. Fist Vulcans are moulded into the back of each manipulator for suppressive fire. Build stability is consistently rated as solid across independent reviews.

What makes this kit special

  • Detachable Baori Pack flight unit. The oversized backpack pivots, articulates, and fully separates from the suit to be displayed as its own flight platform. The articulated beam cannons reposition for over-the-shoulder or under-the-arm fire.
  • Movable auxiliary grip on the Beam Rifle Plus. A second handle on the sensor scope swings out, giving the kit one-handed, two-handed, and braced-fire grip options without swapping hand parts.
  • Storable beam sabers in the leg thrusters. The Flexible Booster units on the lower legs articulate forward to dock both beam saber hilts when they aren't in use. Tidy display detail, distinctive to this kit.
  • Quick, satisfying build. Builders consistently report finishing it in a sitting. Low part-stress engineering carried over from the Demi Trainer line.
  • Earth House identity. The boxy Destroid-influenced silhouette gives Earth House a kit that visually reads as the working-class machine of the WFM cast, distinct from the Aerial line.

What's in the box

  • Runners for the MSJ-R122 Demi Barding, including the Baori Pack and Flexible Booster units
  • 1 × Beam Rifle Plus with movable auxiliary grip
  • 2 × Beam Sabers
  • Standard HG hand parts set
  • 1 × Sticker sheet

Compatible kits and accessories

This is a mobile suit kit, not an accessory. The Demi Barding uses the standard 3 mm back-mount socket on the Baori Pack rail, so it pairs with the standard Bandai action base posing system.

No display base is included with the kit. For dynamic poses of the detached Baori Pack or the suit in flight configurations, pair the Demi Barding with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand. The separately-sold Witch from Mercury Display Base is the matching series accessory if you want a themed stand for your WFM shelf.

Build your Witch from Mercury collection

The Demi Barding sits with Earth House in the WFM cast. These in-stock WFM products at Mecha Express pair well with it on the shelf:

Build specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury
  • Grade: HG (High Grade), HGTWFM
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile Suit: MSJ-R122 Demi Barding
  • Pilot: Chuatury "Chuchu" Panlunch
  • Faction: Earth House (loaned from Burion)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
  • Kit packaged weight: 300 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 70 mm)
  • Barcode (EAN): 4573102653130
  • Skill Level: Mecha Express tags it beginner and intermediate, Bandai rate it age 8 and over
  • Assembly method: Snap-fit
  • Paint required: No
  • Special features: Detachable Baori Pack with articulated beam cannons, Flexible Booster leg thrusters that store beam sabers, Beam Rifle Plus with movable auxiliary grip, Fist Vulcans in the manipulators

Perfect for

  • Witch from Mercury collectors completing the Earth House side of the shelf
  • Builders who want a fast, satisfying HG that finishes in a sitting
  • Beginner and intermediate HG builders who want something with a detachable gimmick to play with
  • Fans of utilitarian, military-influenced mech design (Guncannon, Destroid, Zaku Kai shelf)
  • Chuchu fans pairing the kit with the Figure-rise character model

Fast Australian shipping

Dispatched same day from our Brisbane warehouse if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.

What to watch for

Based on verified builder feedback from independent reviewers and Mecha Express customers, no significant build weaknesses have been flagged. Builds clean. Pose stability is consistently rated as solid. Colour separation handles the Earth House dirty-gold and green scheme without colour-correcting stickers on the main armour.

Builder Tips. A black or dark grey panel line marker brings out the angular armour seams without dirtying the lighter gold panels. The Baori Pack rewards a thin top coat (matte or semi-gloss) if you want to take the military aesthetic further, but it reads well straight from the runner. When detaching the Baori Pack for independent display, support its tail end on an action base arm so the front doesn't tip.

Build notes

No glue required for the standard build, this is snap-fit. A basic Gunpla tool kit (sharp side cutters or nippers, a hobby knife for clean-up, a panel line marker) is recommended though not essential. Allow 1 to 2 hours total build time at a relaxed pace, longer if you panel line or apply the sticker sheet carefully. Recommended age 8 and over per the Bandai box.

Last updated: 23 June 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.2 Basic modeling skills are required. Parental supervision may be required for younger children. These kits are generally suitable for beginner builders. A basic set of modeling tools are required including nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks/paper, file, and tweezers. No glue is needed for the general assembly. Parts will need to be removed by using a pair of nippers and cutting the part away from the runner. Parts may require clean-up where they were removed from the runner.
No Cement Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are a snap together assembly and do not need plastic cement to complete. We always recommend having some plastic cement handy as a part of your modeler's tool kit. If you prefer to fix your model in a particular pose then plastic cement will work. Plastic cement is also perfect to use if a joint is loose. Apply plastic cement in a single thin layer and allow it to dry completely before test fitting. Re-apply more cement if necessary.

No Painting Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are designed to be built and displayed without the need for painting. Kits are molded in different colours replicating the colours of the actual mecha from the Mecha series. A technique called colour separation, where multiple parts of the model are molded in different colours on the same sprue is also used. Mecha kits often include stickers or water-slide decals that can be applied to the model to enhance its appearance. Some Gunpla kits come with pre-painted parts or parts with pre-applied details, such as metallic or translucent finishes.

Many modelers still choose to paint their kits to customize and add further detail. Painting allows for more creativity and personalization, enabling modelers to achieve unique effects, weathering, and colour schemes that may not be available out of the box. However, the kits are designed to be enjoyable and visually appealing even without painting, making them accessible to a wide range of hobbyists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Gunpla kits are available across your collections?

We stock High Grade 1/144, Master Grade 1/100, Real Grade 1/144, Perfect Grade 1/60, and Full Mechanics 1/100 kits across 45+ years of Gundam series, plus non-Gundam mecha like 30 Minutes Missions, Armoured Core, and Evangelion.

How are your collections organised?

Collections are organised by grade (HG, MG, RG, PG), series (Mobile Suit Gundam, Wing, SEED, etc.), timeline (Universal Century, Alternate Universe), price range, availability (in-stock, pre-order, P-Bandai), and product type (kits, tools, accessories).

Do you stock building tools and accessories?

Yes, we carry precision nippers from GodHand and Dspiae, sanding tools, panel lining markers, paints from Mr Hobby and GSI Creos, Action Base display stands for all scales, waterslide decals, and detail-up parts.

What are Premium Bandai and Gundam Base Limited items?

Premium Bandai (P-Bandai) are exclusive mail-order kits with limited production runs, often featuring unique colour schemes or variants. Gundam Base Limited items are exclusive to Gundam Base stores and include special editions, clear variants, and limited releases.

How quickly do orders ship from your Australian warehouse?

Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day from our Australian warehouse. Orders placed after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day. All in-stock items are ready for immediate dispatch Australia-wide.

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