Bandai 5065744 MG 1/100 Johnny Ridden's MS-06S Zaku II Master Grade Kit  [B-5065744]

Hands-on build for the MG 1/100 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II

The MG 1/100 MS-06S Johnny Ridden's Zaku II is a detailed Master Grade kit aimed at serious Gunpla modelers. It recreates the characterful silhouette of Johnny Ridden's suit with careful part layout and accurate proportions.

Joint design and poseability

This Master Grade offers refined articulation for expressive posing, with engineered shoulder and elbow assemblies that balance movement and stability. The joints are designed to hold poses reliably for shelf display or photography.

Skill level and essential tools

The assembly presents a moderate challenge best tackled by builders with prior kit experience. Recommended tools are side cutters, a sharp hobby knife, and a set of sanding sticks to cleanly remove runners and trim parts.

Preparing surfaces and finishing tips

For a cleaner finish, lightly sand nub marks before assembly. Adding panel lining and applying decals will bring out the kit's panel detail, and a protective topcoat will help preserve the finished look.

This Bandai MG 1/100 Johnny Ridden's Zaku II kit is a rewarding project for builders seeking articulation and display quality, making it a solid addition to a focused Gunpla collection.