Classic box art of the January 2000 release.
The HGUC RX-75 Guntank model kit, number 007 in the High Grade Universal Century line, was released in January 2000. This model stands as one of the earliest representations of Mobile Suits from the original Mobile Suit Gundam series and is a core component of the iconic "Project V," alongside the RX-78-2 Gundam and the RX-77-2 Guncannon.
Product Information
- Price: 800 JPY (Please note that prices are approximate and may vary by retailer and location.)
- Release Date: January 21, 2000
- Scale: 1/144
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
- Line: High Grade Universal Century
- Product Type: Regular Release
Kit Features
The model's articulation is characteristic of early HGUC kits. The head is mounted on a ball joint, though its movement is limited by the cannon panels. The arms connect to the torso via a peg joint, allowing them to swing and lift, while the elbows offer a flexion range between 45 and 80 degrees. The waist can achieve a full 360-degree rotation if the torso is slightly lifted to clear obstructions.
Highlights the 1/144 scale of the HGUC Guntank kit.
Its primary armament, the cannons, can pivot up and down, and the arm-mounted missile launchers can also rotate. A key feature of this kit is its excellent parts color separation, which minimizes the need for detail stickers. The treads are molded from a soft, flexible plastic for easy assembly but remain static once built. Additionally, the torso cockpit can be removed to reveal a seated pilot figure of Hayato Kobayashi inside.
Excellent color separation minimizes sticker use as described.
The kit is compatible with the HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam (2001 release), allowing modelers to swap the upper and lower halves of both kits to recreate a hybrid configuration seen in the video game Gundam 0079: The War For Earth.
Demonstrates the limited articulation mentioned in the article.
RX-75 Guntank Overview
The RX-75 Guntank is a prototype unit developed by the Earth Federation Forces as part of 'Project V' to counter the Principality of Zeon's Mobile Suits. Classified as a long-range support Mobile Suit, its design combines a Mobile Suit torso and arms mounted on a tank tread base. Its armament consists of two 120mm cannons over the shoulders and a pair of four-barrel missile launchers on each arm. It features a dual cockpit system, with the primary one in the torso and a secondary one in the head. During the One Year War, it was primarily piloted by Hayato Kobayashi.
HGUC Guntank showcasing its articulated cannons.
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Sources
- HGUC RX-75 Guntank | Gunpla Wiki | Fandom (Accessed August 23, 2025)
- HGUC RX-75 Guntank | DALONG.NET (Accessed August 23, 2025)
- HGUC Guntank Review | Schizophonic9.com (Accessed August 23, 2025)
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