Take your collection to new heights with Bandai’s MGSD Gundam Aerial model kit (EAN code: 4573102688460). This prestigious kit showcases the iconic Mobile Suit piloted by Suletta Mercury in a version that redefines the standards of miniature plastic engineering. For the first time, this model combines Chibi proportions with the intricate internal mechanics characteristic of Master Grade (MG) kits.
At the heart of this model lies a fully articulated internal skeleton (Inner Frame) that interacts synchronously with the outer armour plates during flexing movements. The kit stands out for its use of parts moulded using the Real Metallic Gloss Injection process and engraved translucent inserts to faithfully reproduce the activation of the energy flow lines (Permet Score). The ingenious Escutcheon shield splits into 11 independent modules (Gund-Bits) which can be stored on the robot’s armour or attached to its rifle. Entirely moulded from coloured injection-moulded plastic, this model assembles without glue or paint for a visually crisp finish.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Bandai Spirits / Bandai Hobby
- Range / Grade: Master Grade SD (MGSD) – No. 004
- Scale: Not applicable (SD format / High-end stylised proportions)
- Final height: Approx. 11.5 cm
- Estimated number of parts: ~230 parts spread across 13 plastic sprues
- Difficulty level: Level 3 / Advanced (Ideal for detail-oriented modellers seeking a challenge without excessive complexity)
- Estimated assembly time: 3 to 4 hours
- Assembly system: Snap-fit (parts click into place with a simple press; no glue required)
- Materials: Premium-quality ABS/PE/PS plastic
- Accessories included: 1 Beam Rifle, 1 modular Escutcheon shield (separable into 11 Gund-Bits), 2 beam sabres with translucent blue blades, and 1 sheet of realistic stickers for surface finishes.
Key features
- Full MG mechanical chassis: Features a genuine, highly articulated internal skeleton beneath the outer armour – a technological feat for the SD scale.
- Transformable Escutcheon shield: The large shield splits into 11 separate elements that can be clipped onto the entire body to form the ‘Bit On Form’ mode.
- Realistic Permet Score technology: Combines smoked transparent parts and silver internal embossing to simulate the backlighting of the sensors on the torso and thighs.
- State-of-the-art articulation: Double-jointed, extendable joints at the neck, shoulders and pelvis allow for dynamic bending and ground-based poses.
Keywords
Gundam, Gunpla, Bandai, MGSD, SD, Master Grade, Gundam Aerial, Suletta Mercury, Witch from Mercury, Model Kit, Plastic Model, Robot, Figurine, Chibi, Mecha, Japan, Snap-fit
