Bandai 5072018 - HG 1/144 Rick Dom Challia's Variant (Heavy Armour)  [B-5072018]

HG 1/144 MS-09 Rick Dom - compact heavy armour in High Grade

This Gunpla kit represents the MS-09 Rick Dom tied to a specific Zeon pilot variant in 1/144 HG scale. The MS-09 comes from the Universal Century setting and served as a heavy mobile suit during the One Year War, built for close support and area control with a focus on armored protection and thrust-driven movement. This release translates that role into model form by emphasising the suit's outer armour proportions, movable joints, and separable components that show the mobile suit's bulk and equipment layout. As an HG 1/144 offering, the build uses modular parts and visible panel separation to communicate armour panels while keeping assembly streamlined for typical High Grade construction.

Assembly level and recommended tools

Difficulty: moderate. The kit uses snap-fit construction with several small pieces for armour panels and weapon attachments. Basic modelling tools like plastic nippers, a sharp hobby knife, and a fine file cover most part removal and fit tuning tasks.

Preparing surfaces and finishing tips

Surface work is optional; many builders will trim nubs and sand any obvious seams. Common finishing steps include panel lining to bring out panel edges and a light protective topcoat to even out the finish without hiding detail.

The kit captures the Rick Dom's heavy profile with articulated limbs and clear part separation, making it suitable for display straight from the box or as a base for weathering and diorama work.