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Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 front view, salmon-red and tan armour with the spiked shoulder crest and mono-eye sensor, holding the beam rifle and shield in a standing pose.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 rear view, showing the backpack thruster array and shield mounting point on the salmon-red and tan frame.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 official retail box artwork, Mafty's mass-produced heavy mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash, HGUC kit number 233.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 front three-quarter view, second standing pose showing the spiked helmet crest and shield-mounted beam saber storage.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 included accessories laid out for reference: the beam rifle, shield and two beam sabers.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 action pose on a display stand, beam rifle raised in a ready-to-fire stance.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 action pose on a display stand with the beam saber ignited, lunging forward in a combat stance.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 rear three-quarter action pose, shield raised, showing the backpack detail in a dynamic stance.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 front view, salmon-red and tan armour with the spiked shoulder crest and mono-eye sensor, holding the beam rifle and shield in a standing pose.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 rear view, showing the backpack thruster array and shield mounting point on the salmon-red and tan frame.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 official retail box artwork, Mafty's mass-produced heavy mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash, HGUC kit number 233.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 front three-quarter view, second standing pose showing the spiked helmet crest and shield-mounted beam saber storage.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 included accessories laid out for reference: the beam rifle, shield and two beam sabers.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 action pose on a display stand, beam rifle raised in a ready-to-fire stance.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 action pose on a display stand with the beam saber ignited, lunging forward in a combat stance.
Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 rear three-quarter action pose, shield raised, showing the backpack detail in a dynamic stance.

Bandai 1/144 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01

$39.99 AUD
Mafty's own mass-production mobile suit from Hathaway's Flash, distinct from the Earth Federation grunt suits it stands against. Snap-fit build with strong colour separation across the salmon-red and tan scheme, no painting required. Beginner to intermediate friendly, with a full beam rifle, shield and twin saber loadout for a complete combat display.
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Key features
  1. Genuine Mafty production unit: Anaheim Electronics-built on the same line as the Neo Zeon Geara Doga and Sazabi, with the mono-eye and spiked shoulder armour to match.
  2. Full weapons loadout: beam rifle, shield and twin beam sabers, with saber storage built into the shield for a clean silhouette.
  3. Snap-fit, no paint needed: clean colour separation across the salmon-red and tan scheme straight off the runners.
Returns & Refunds
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  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@mechaexpressaustralia.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.
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  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 HGUC Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01

Mafty's mass-production answer to a Federation that outguns them everywhere else

The Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01 is the mainline mass-production mobile suit fielded by Hathaway Noa's Mafty insurgency in Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash, built by Anaheim Electronics on the same production line as the old Neo Zeon Geara Doga and Sazabi. That heritage shows: the rounded armour, mono-eye sensor and spiked shoulder crest are straight out of the Zeon design book, updated for a guerrilla war three decades later. Where Mafty's Xi Gundam is the one-off flagship, the Messer is the suit that actually holds the line, the grunt unit standing between the Earth Federation's Penelope and the rest of Hathaway's forces.

This is the standard Type-F01 line configuration, not a commander or clear variant, so it's the version that shows up in numbers whenever Mafty scrambles.

Build difficulty

Skill Level 2, snap-fit, no cement needed for the general assembly. Suits beginner to intermediate builders. Genuine build accounts describe generous part separation and an interesting build sequence for a kit at this level, with one thing worth knowing before you start: the long shoulder spikes need a careful trim to avoid stress marks where they meet the curved armour. Budget an evening for the build.

Technical highlights

A moveable gimmick inside the fuselage plus a slide gimmick in the side armour give the Messer more leg range than its stocky proportions suggest. Colour separation across the salmon-red and tan armour is clean out of the box, with gold trim accents at the knees and waist needing no paint to read correctly. The mono-eye sensor is poseable, with cowl access at the top of the head for anyone who wants to detail it further. Beam sabers stow inside the shield for a cleaner combat silhouette.

What Makes This Kit Special

  • Genuine Mafty mass-production unit: not a repaint or recolour, the Type-F01 is Mafty's actual frontline grunt suit from Hathaway's Flash, built on Anaheim Electronics' Neo Zeon-derived production line.
  • Zeon design heritage on a UC-era frame: rounded armour, mono-eye and spiked shoulder crest give it a silhouette that stands apart from the Federation's boxier late-UC suits.
  • Poseable mono-eye: the head cowl opens for sensor detailing, a nice touch on a mass-production kit.
  • Full weapons loadout: beam rifle, shield and twin beam sabers, with saber storage built into the shield.
  • Clean colour separation: the salmon-red, tan and gold scheme reads correctly straight off the runners.
  • Snap-fit assembly: no glue required, suited to newer builders working through their first few HG kits.
  • Shelf companion to Xi Gundam: the natural mass-production support piece for anyone building out Mafty's side of the Hathaway's Flash conflict.

What's In The Box

  • Beam Rifle (x1)
  • Shield (x1)
  • Beam Sabers (x2)
  • Foil sticker sheet (x1)

Compatible Accessories

This is a 1/144 HG scale kit. Compatible action bases currently in stock:

Action Base sold separately.

Build Your Hathaway's Flash Collection

The Messer is Mafty's mass-production line unit. Round out the Hathaway's Flash shelf with the kits currently in stock at Mecha Express:

Build Specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash
  • Grade: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile Suit: Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01
  • Faction: Mafty (Anti-Federation)
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
  • Kit packaged weight: 580g in a 31.1 x 20.1 x 13.3cm box
  • Barcode: 4573102595461
  • SKU: 5059546
  • Skill Level: 2 (Intermediate)
  • Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required

Perfect For

  • Hathaway's Flash fans building out Mafty's side of the conflict alongside the Xi Gundam
  • Beginner to intermediate builders looking for a clean, modern UC kit with no painting required
  • Collectors who like the Zeon-inspired mono-eye and spiked-shoulder look on a UC-era frame
  • Anyone who wants a well-proportioned HGUC with strong colour separation straight off the runners
  • Builders assembling a mass-production support unit to stand alongside a flagship kit

Fast Australian Shipping

Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.

What to Watch For

A genuine build write-up (Gunplanerd, plus a review on Mechabay) flags the same area twice: the joint arms for the back skirts can wobble, and repeated removal of the backpack can loosen the torso joint over time. Reinforcing the joint peg with a thin layer of clear topcoat, or nail polish as an alternative, and letting it set fully before reassembling is the usual fix. Nub placement lands on curved surfaces in a few spots, so check part orientation before cutting rather than rushing it. The beam rifle's stock colour doesn't fully match the on-screen design; leaving it as-is is a reasonable call for a shelf build, but painting is the only way to correct it fully.

Builder Tips: Panel line the recessed vents on the chest and thighs to lift the surface detail, and take your time with the pipe stickers, pressing each section flush as you go rather than applying the whole sticker at once.

Build Notes

Snap-fit assembly, no glue required for the standard build. Minimal paint needed thanks to clean colour separation. A basic tool set (nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks, tweezers) covers everything this kit needs. Action Base sold separately. Suitable for beginner to intermediate builders, roughly an evening's build.

Last updated: 13 August 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

Is the Messer Type-F01 Earth Federation or Mafty?

Mafty. It's the mass-production mobile suit fielded by Hathaway Noa's insurgency in Hathaway's Flash, built on the same Anaheim Electronics line as the old Neo Zeon Geara Doga and Sazabi. It's the natural companion piece to the Xi Gundam, not the Penelope.

Do I need glue or paint to finish it?

No. It's a Skill Level 2 snap-fit kit with clean colour separation across the salmon-red and tan armour straight off the runners. A basic tool set (nippers, hobby knife, tweezers) is all you need.

What's included in the box?

One beam rifle, one shield, two beam sabers and a foil sticker sheet. The sabers store inside the shield when you're not using them.

Is this a good first HG kit?

Yes. It's rated beginner to intermediate, with generous part separation and a straightforward build sequence. The main thing to watch is trimming the long shoulder spikes carefully so you don't leave stress marks on the curved armour underneath.

How does it compare in size to the Xi Gundam?

Same 1/144 scale, so it displays properly against the Xi Gundam and Penelope. It reads bigger than a typical HG grunt suit thanks to its stocky proportions and tall shoulder spikes.

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