Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Banshee (Unicorn Gundam 02) PG 1/60 Expansion Armed Armor VN/BS Bandai 5072078  [B-5072078]

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AUD$72.57
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Bandai
Model:
B-5072078
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PG 1/60 Armed Armor VN/BS Expansion for Banshee

This expansion kit is intended for the PG 1/60 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee. From the Universal Century timeline, the Banshee is the second Unicorn prototype configured for heavy assault and close-support duties around UC 0096. The expansion translates that combat role into additional external armor pieces, weapon pod housings, and dedicated connection points that integrate with a Perfect Grade internal frame.

Complexity rating and tool list

Build difficulty: advanced. Because the expansion increases the number of components and assembly stages compared with a base PG kit, careful planning and standard hobby tools—plastic nippers, a sharp hobby knife, sanding sticks, and tweezers—are recommended for trimming and fitting.

Surface finishing and masking guidance

Surface prep is optional but commonly applied to address seams and multi-piece panels; light sanding and seam filling improve final joins. Use masking where different colours meet on added armor; primers and topcoats are optional based on the target display finish.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/60
  • Grade: PG
  • Build Level: advanced

The expansion supplies modular external armor and weapon attachment components engineered to fit the PG 1/60 Banshee frame, offering richer detail and display configurations.

Expect a noticeable increase in build time due to extra parts and assembly steps. Advanced builders typically allocate additional sessions for trimming, test-fitting, and finishing the expansion components.
Most attachment interfaces are designed for mechanical fit with the PG frame; adhesives are generally unnecessary unless you prefer permanent installation for display stability.
Components are injection-molded in colour but are not fully finished. Builders seeking a consistent, museum-quality look usually paint, panel line, and topcoat the added pieces.
Basic modelling tools such as nippers, a sharp hobby knife, sanding sticks/files, and tweezers will cover part removal, cleanup, and minor adjustments prior to assembly.

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