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Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt )front view
Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt ) rear view
Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt ) package art
Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt ) with weapon
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Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt ) action pose
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Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt ) with accessories

Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt )

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Own the iconic Zaku II and its massive Big Gun! This 1/144 scale model kit features accurate anime colors, dynamic posing, and a quick build. Relive the battles of Gundam Thunderbolt!
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Key features

1. Anime-Accurate Zaku II and Massive Big Gun:

  • Faithful color scheme: Captures the dark green and muted tones of the Zaku II from the "Gundam Thunderbolt" anime, ensuring an accurate representation.
  • Impressive size and firepower: The Big Gun adds a dominant presence to your collection, showcasing the devastating weapon wielded by the Zaku II.
  • Detailed panel lines and vents: Enhance the realism and capture the intricate design elements of both the Zaku II and Big Gun.

2. Dynamic Posing and Display Options:

  • Articulated Zaku II: Enables dynamic poses and recreates iconic scenes from "Gundam Thunderbolt," bringing the mobile suit to life.
  • Posable Big Gun: Offers some flexibility in positioning, allowing for impactful displays and showcasing the weapon's destructive potential.
  • Optional Beam Rifle (in some versions): Adds further weapon customization and expands your posing possibilities.

3. Quick and Easy Build for Beginners and Collectors:

  • High Grade (HG) classification: Requires minimal tools and prior experience, making it a perfect choice for beginners and casual Gunpla builders.
  • Snap-fit assembly and pre-colored parts: Streamline the build process and eliminate the need for extensive painting, allowing you to quickly enjoy the finished model.
  • Owns a piece of "Gundam Thunderbolt" history: Adds a significant mobile suit and weapon combination from the beloved series to your collection.
Returns & Refunds
  1. Australian Consumer Law Compliance: Mecha Express Australia strictly adheres to the Australian Consumer Law for all transactions.
  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@gundamexpressaustralia.com.au, describing the problem and providing photos and contact details.
  3. Response and Advice: Mecha Express Australia will promptly respond to your email to discuss the issue and advise on the next steps.
  4. USA Customer Policy: USA customers are not eligible for returns, refunds, or compensation for any issues including lost, stolen, or incorrectly delivered items.
  5. Return Conditions for AU and NZ: Items must be returned in their original, undamaged, and resalable packaging if requested by Mecha Express Australia.
  6. Refund and Replacement Policy: Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for reasons like change of mind (before dispatch with a restocking fee), incorrect items, lost/stolen/damaged parcels during delivery, missing parts, or inability to supply an item. Mecha Express Australia will give you a Reply Paid number for you to return these items at no cost to you at your local Australia Post outlet.
  7. Non-refundable Items: Items that cannot be refunded include those that are opened, used, partly assembled, lost parts, self-damaged items, or items found with no issues.
  8. Duplication Promise: Returns are accepted if you receive a duplicate gift, provided the item is returned in resalable condition and at your own expense.
  9. Pre-Order Cancellation: While pre-order refunds are typically not offered, requests will be considered but subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee.
  10. Restocking and Administration Charge: A 10% fee applies to canceled orders or refunds to cover non-refundable third-party fees, calculated on the total value of the products and shipping costs.
Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai 1/144 HG Zaku II + Big Gun (Gundam Thunderbolt )

Bandai 1/144 HG MS-06 Zaku II + Big Gun Gundam Thunderbolt Anime Ver.

The Bandai 1/144 HG MS-06 Zaku II + Big Gun Gundam Thunderbolt Anime Ver. is a High Grade model kit set featuring a Zeon sniper mobile suit and its massive anti-ship weapon from Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt. This kit captures the Zaku II Sniper configuration with the enormous Big Gun as it appeared in the Thunderbolt anime. The set represents Zeon's long-range firepower solution for the Thunderbolt Sector, pairing a standard Zaku II with a weapon system designed to destroy Federation warships and mobile armour. This anime version brings the impressive weapon platform into your collection with updated colours, extensive parts count across 15 runners, and the distinctive heavy weapons aesthetic that defines Thunderbolt combat.

This kit is designed for intermediate to advanced builders and includes over 400 parts across 15 runners with complex weapon assembly. The 1/144 scale provides impressive presence while showcasing the massive Big Gun weapon system.

The Zaku II features a complete inner frame optimised for wielding the massive Big Gun. The kit includes the enormous Big Gun anti-ship weapon with adjustable tripod, Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, and shield. Colour separation is achieved through multi-colour moulding in green, grey, and black with anime-accurate tones that capture the Thunderbolt aesthetic, enhanced by marking stickers and foil stickers for additional detail.

What Makes This Kit Special:

  • Massive Big Gun Weapon: Enormous anti-ship weapon recreated in impressive 1/144 scale with detailed barrel and firing mechanism
  • Adjustable Tripod System: Extension gimmick allows height adjustment for various firing positions and display configurations
  • Anime Colour Accuracy: Reissue with updated colour moulding that matches the Thunderbolt anime version
  • 15 Runner Construction: Extensive parts count creates the massive weapon system and sniper Zaku II
  • Sniper Configuration: Zaku II body redesigned to support and operate the massive Big Gun
  • Multi-Weapon Loadout: Includes Big Gun, Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, and shield for versatile display options
  • Thunderbolt Sector Specification: Design optimised for long-range anti-ship combat in debris fields
  • Action Base Compatible: Standard 3mm connection point for display poses with separately sold Action Bases

What's In The Box:

  • MS-06 Zaku II Sniper runner set (15 runners: green, grey, black, clear parts)
  • Complete inner frame runners
  • Big Gun anti-ship weapon with detailed barrel
  • Adjustable tripod with extension gimmick
  • Zaku machine gun
  • Heat hawk
  • Shield
  • Multiple pairs of manipulator hands (fists, open palms, weapon-holding)
  • Two marking sticker sheets
  • Two foil sticker sheets
  • Six bolts and six nuts for tripod assembly
  • Two instruction manuals

Compatible Accessories:

Display your Zaku II + Big Gun in long-range sniper poses with these Action Bases (sold separately):

Build Your Gundam Thunderbolt Collection:

Thunderbolt Mobile Suits:

Master Grade Thunderbolt:

Build Specifications:

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Anime Version)
  • Grade: High Grade (HG)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile Suit: MS-06 Zaku II Sniper Type
  • Faction: Principality of Zeon
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
  • Weight: 700g
  • Barcode: 4573102685018
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Assembly: Snap-fit assembly, no glue required (bolts and nuts for tripod)
  • Paint Required: Optional (anime-accurate colour separation through multi-colour moulding)
  • Action Base Compatibility: Standard 3mm connection point (Action Base sold separately)
  • Part Count: 400+ parts across 15 runners
  • Special Features: Anime colour version reissue, adjustable tripod, bolts and nuts included

Perfect For:

  • Gundam Thunderbolt fans who want the iconic Big Gun weapon system
  • Intermediate to advanced builders comfortable with complex weapon assembly and extensive parts count
  • Collectors focusing on Thunderbolt Sector mobile suits and heavy weapons platforms
  • Builders who appreciate massive weapon systems and sniper configurations
  • HG enthusiasts looking for kits with impressive scale and presence
  • Fans of Zeon mobile suits who want unique heavy armament variants

Fast Australian Shipping:

Same Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.

Australian Stock: In stock and ready to ship Australia-wide from Mecha Express. The Bandai 1/144 HG MS-06 Zaku II + Big Gun Gundam Thunderbolt Anime Ver. features massive Big Gun anti-ship weapon, adjustable tripod, Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, shield, and over 400 parts across 15 runners with anime-accurate colours.

Build Notes:

This is a snap-fit plastic model kit that requires no glue for assembly. Nippers or side cutters are recommended for removing parts from runners. The Big Gun weapon system is massive and requires careful assembly across multiple runners. The tripod uses bolts and nuts (included) for secure assembly and features an extension gimmick for height adjustment. The Zaku II body is redesigned to support the weight and operation of the Big Gun. The extensive parts count across 15 runners makes this a substantial build. Two instruction manuals are included to guide assembly of both the mobile suit and weapon system. Panel lining will enhance the mechanical details throughout. The massive Big Gun creates impressive display presence. Action Base sold separately for dynamic sniper poses. Build time approximately 10-15 hours depending on experience level.

Last updated: 17 February 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 is the storyline of "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt," and how does it relate to the Gunpla models?

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt" is set in the One Year War and centers on the Thunderbolt Sector, a debris-filled battlefield. The Gunpla models like the RX-78 Gundam Ground Type S and MS-06 Zaku II Thunderbolt recreate the iconic mecha from this series, allowing you to relive the intense battles and rivalries in your own collection.

Which Gunpla grade should I choose for the best experience?

It depends on your skill level and preferences. High Grade (HG) offers an accessible build with good articulation. Master Grade (MG) provides higher detail and complexity, while Real Grade (RG) balances both. Choose the one that suits your building skills and desire for detail.

Are the Gunpla models pre-painted or do I need to paint them myself?

These Gunpla models typically come as unassembled kits with coloured parts, but for added realism, you can enhance them with custom paintwork. Painting is optional, and you can still create impressive models without it.

Can I customise the Gunpla models from the Thunderbolt series?

Absolutely! Gunpla models are designed for customisation. You can modify them with additional parts, decals, and even weathering techniques to make your Thunderbolt Gunpla uniquely yours.

Is there a community or resources available for builders of Thunderbolt Gunpla?

Yes, the Gunpla community is vast and supportive. You can find tutorials, forums, and social media groups dedicated to Gunpla building, including Thunderbolt models. Sharing your work and learning from others can be a rewarding part of the hobby. We encourage builders within our community to share their experiences on our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as leave reviews on our website.

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