HG 1/144 MD-0032 Dilanza Review: Features & Assembly

This time, we will be introducing a review of 

the HG 1/144 MD-0032 Dilanza (general aircraft/Lauda’s exclusive aircraft) !

HG Dilanza (Standard/Lauda’s) is a 1/144 scale model kit of the MS “Dilanza (Standard/Lauda’s)” that appears in “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury”. You can choose to assemble either the standard or Lauda’s version. The characteristic antenna, shoulder armor, and giant axe of the Lauda’s version are reproduced with new molding. This kit also reproduces the beam torch storage in the shoulder armor and the opening and closing gimmick of the rear armor. The price is 1,760 yen (tax included).

The MS “Dilanza”, developed and manufactured by Jetark, one of the three major companies in the Benelit Group, and used for testing and piloting by students at the Jetark dormitory of Astikasia Technical College, has been made into an HG kit. Based on the HG Dilanza (Guell’s custom machine) released in October 2022 , the head, shoulder shield, rear armor, part of the backpack, and large heat axe of the general machine and Lauda’s custom machine are newly made. This kit allows you to assemble either the general machine or the Lauda’s custom machine by selecting it.

First, let’s start with the standard model. The standard model is equipped with a single antenna and a small shield on the left shoulder. The molding color is a two-tone dull green and dark gray. Purple parts are used on the head and white parts are used on the chest, but most of the model is made up of the molded color parts mentioned above.

There are only a few stickers, just enough to cover the head and shoulder shields, and the beam rifle sensor. The large heat axe blade can be painted yellow if you like. Other than that, there are no other areas that require painting, and the color separation is reproduced sufficiently without painting.

The dark grey molded parts are made of KPS. ABS is not used.

No polycaps are used. The joints are strong. The bottom of the legs are round and unique. However, they are firmly attached to the ground and stand on their own stably without any equipment that puts a strain on them.

Includes a large heat axe, beam rifle, and beam torch (beam torch blade, torch handle).

Includes replacement parts for Lauda’s special machine (head antenna, shoulder shield parts (left and right), and fin parts for the backpack).

Reassemble it into Lauda’s special machine. Lauda’s special machine is equipped with a two-pronged antenna and large shields on both shoulders. The shields on both shoulders give it a more solid silhouette than the general machine.

We will look at each part and compare the newly constructed parts of the general-purpose machine/Lauda’s personal machine with Guell’s personal machine.

Comparing the head of the general-purpose aircraft/Lauda’s special aircraft with that of Guell’s special aircraft. Guell’s special aircraft has a fairly flashy antenna, while the general-purpose aircraft has a minimal single antenna, and Lauda’s aircraft has a moderately emphasized two-pronged antenna.

The twin eyes on the head are recreated using stickers on purple parts. The helmet is a combination of upper and lower parts, with the seams molded. The back side is also molded.

The shape of the chest is the same for both the standard model, Lauda’s model, and Guell’s model. The armor on both shoulders is white for the standard model and Lauda’s model, and the armor on the abdomen is purple. Two beam vulcans are also sculpted on the chest.

The shoulder parts are connected with ball joints so they can be extended widely forward.

The front of the waist is the same for both the standard model, Lauda’s model, and Guell’s model. The thick armor with duct molding is reproduced.

 

The left and right rear armor are newly designed for the general-purpose machine/Lauda’s special machine. It is lighter than the Güell special machine and has no fins on the bottom.

Both the front and rear armor can be deployed.

Like Guell’s custom machine, the angle of the left and right armor can be changed to avoid interference with the legs.

The back of the waist armor has a backing part molded in the center of the rear armor, but the rest is hollowed out. However, because the legs are thick, the holes in the rear armor are not very visible, and because it is deep, it seems like it would be easy to make the backing parts yourself.

A comparison of the right arm of the standard/Lauda’s standard machine with Guell’s standard machine. The shape of the arms below is the same for all the models, but the standard machine’s shoulder is unarmed, Lauda’s standard machine has a large circular shield, and Guell’s standard machine has a bulky spiked shield.

The upper arms are cylindrical with no seams. The forearms are a combination of front and back, but the seams on the sides are molded in stepped sections. The armor is light but well-balanced.

The elbow is connected with a hinge, and the parts snap together to fit over the joint.

The shape of the shoulder armor is the same for the standard model, Lauda’s model, and Guell’s model, but the standard model’s shield mounting area is covered with a new part from Maruichi Mold. The mounting part on the side can be rolled. The shoulder armor itself can also be deployed to the top.

A circular shield for Lauda’s special machine. The surface armor is simple, consisting of a single part. There is also little molding on the surface. The line molding is color-coded with black stickers. On the back, there is a holder for mounting the included beam rifle, magazine, and beam torch.

The base can be flexibly moved by combining different parts, so the circular shield can be moved freely up and down, back and forth, and swung.

Comparing the left arm of the standard/Lauda’s machine side by side with Guell’s machine. The standard machine has a compact vertical shield, Lauda’s machine has the same circular shield as the right shoulder, and Guell’s machine also has a chunky spike shield like the right shoulder.

 

The shield for the general-purpose machine has less molding on the surface. The connection base on the back is the same as the circular shield and the spike shield of the Guell machine. It also doubles as a weapon holder, so it can store the beam torch handle, beam rifle, and magazine.

The arms allow for a wide range of movement, just like the circular shield on Lauda’s personal machine.

The shape of the legs is the same for the general model, Lauda’s model, and Guell’s model. They are thick and have a massive design.

Both the thighs and the legs below the knees are made up of two parts, one at the front and one at the back, so there are seams on the sides. The knees are connected via a hinge, so it’s easy to remove the seams. The legs below the knees are structured so that you can assemble the vernier parts later, making assembly very easy. The sides below the knees have different shapes on the left and right legs, so be careful not to assemble them incorrectly. ( The red circle mold is on the outside.)

The base of the legs and ankles are made by simply popping parts into place later.

The sole is the same shape for each model. It has a cute cylindrical design. The ankle can swing left and right. The holes are a bit annoying, but they are hidden by the leg armor so they are not very noticeable.

The bottom of the legs are also molded backing parts with no holes. The vernier in the center has a strong presence and the overall product is carefully made. The angle of the toes can also be changed slightly. It is designed to give the figure more expression.

The backpacks of the general-purpose and Lauda-exclusive models are lined up next to Guell-exclusive models. The base shape is the same, but the general-purpose model is a simple box type, Lauda-exclusive models have one fin, and Guell-exclusive models have two large fins.

The thruster in the center of the backpack is molded in purple and has an opening on the other side, making it easy to attach and remove. It’s also safe for those who like to paint.

The backpack is connected with two dowels, which is common to the HG Mercury Witch series, and can be replaced with backpacks from other kits such as HGUC. The backpack has a simple structure and has holes on the inside. However, when combined with the Dilanza body, most of the holes are hidden.

The standard version is lined up next to the HG Dilanza (Guell’s custom version) . The Guell custom version has thick spike shields on both shoulders and feathers on the head, emphasizing its gorgeousness.

Lauda’s car is lined up next to the HG Dilanza (Guell’s car). While the main parts are the same, Guell’s car has more prominent parts than Lauda’s car.

This is Lauda’s special machine, lined up with other HG Mercury Witch series kits ( HG Gundam Aerial , HG Begilbeu ). The coloring is relatively plain. They are all about the same size.

The range of motion of each part is exactly the same as the HG Dilanza (Guell’s custom machine) that we reviewed previously. The arms can be raised to about a Y shape, and the elbows can be bent deeply with double joints. The range of motion of the arms is the same even when equipped with a shield on the shoulder.

Both hips can rotate 360 ​​degrees, and the knees are double-jointed, so they can bend as far as they need to without the armor interfering. However, the rear armor on the regular model/Lauda model is smaller, so it seems like it can be moved without any interference.

The leg spread to the left and right is also the same. Because the thigh armor interferes, it can only be spread out to about a V shape. The ankles bend deeply, so the ground contact is stable. Although it is thick overall, each part is movable enough that there is no problem, so there is a high degree of freedom in posing. It seems that striking poses can be reproduced without any problems.

For details on the range of motion, please refer to the review of the Guell dedicated machine in the link below m(_ _)m

⇒HG Dilanza (Guell’s custom machine) review

Beam rifle. It is a portable firearm of common standard developed for Jetark mobile suits. It supports multiple shooting modes in addition to burst shooting. It is the same as the one that comes with Guell’s special machine. It also has the same molding color.

The main body can be easily split into two parts, with seams at the top and bottom. The sensors are color-coded with green stickers.

The lower magazine is removable. The magazine is made of one part with no seams.

Both the vertical shield for general-purpose machines and the circular shield for Lauda’s special machine have the same type of weapon holder on the back, so beam rifles and magazines can be mounted on each.

Large heat axe. One of the optional weapons for the Dilanza, it is a cutting weapon favored by Lauda. The thick and huge blade can also be used as a shield. This is a newly constructed weapon for this general model/Lauda’s exclusive model. If you want to recreate the upper body during an attack, you will need to paint the blade part yellow.

The surface of the blade has a molded design that is just right.

It’s a simple monaka splitter, but the seam is designed to be on one side of the blade. It might be fine to leave it as it is as a mold.

The handle is a simple one-piece part.

Beam torch. A close-combat weapon common to the Diranza, it is a weapon that forms a wide beam blade. This is also the same as the one that comes with Guell’s custom machine.

The handle is made up of one part and the beam blade is removable.

The handle can be stored behind the shield for general aircraft and the circular shield for Guell’s special aircraft.

Easily armed with a general-purpose aircraft.

The grip of the beam rifle is inserted directly into the hand part. It is not the type where you put your finger on the trigger, but it fits snugly into the hand part, so it can be held stably without wobbling. It will not change direction or fall out.

 

It’s flexible so you can create dynamic poses as you wish. It moves smoothly despite its appearance.

Because the ankles can bend deeply, it is easy to assume poses with the hips lowered, and because the base is stable, the body can stand firmly on its own.

The beam torch fits snugly into the hand parts, just like the beam rifle. It’s lightly armed, so it’s easy to handle. To display it on an action base or stand, just insert the 3.0mm shaft into the crotch as usual.

The beam torch blade glows when illuminated with a black light.

Armed with Lauda’s own plane.

The large heat axe is impressive even when held in its current position. The shoulder has a movable gimmick, so it can be held with both hands with ease.

The handle is thin and there is a small gap between the handle and the hand parts, so the angle can easily change when holding it with one hand. Because it is heavy, it is unlikely to get caught and move easily, but it may be necessary to adjust the direction slightly when posing.

There are almost no slip-ups, so scenes from the movie can be easily recreated.

Equipped with circular shields on both shoulders, it gives a sense of solidity that is different from normal machines. Weapons can be mounted on both the left and right shields, which gives you an advantage in battle.

Please feel free to take a few.

Like the Gweru machine, the Diranza’s unique thick armor allows for flashy posing. But not only that, the military-style green color gives it a realistic style. The ability to reproduce both the general and Lauda-specific aircraft is a great value, and both forms have their own coolness and a lot of fun.

There is not much to be concerned about, but be aware that the large heat axe can easily change angles when held in one hand. It might be a good idea to put some kind of padding on it to make it easier to hold.

The general model has a lean fuselage shape that makes it easy to handle, while the Lauda-specific model has a double-ended antenna and a circular shield on the shoulder that gives the pose a sense of massiveness. Despite its thick body, it is flexible and can be easily posed as desired. The kit is also highly reproducible in reproducing scenes from the play, and it is great that it is flexible enough to be used in duel scenes with the Gundam Falakt.