MG MS-18E Kampfer

The MS-18E Kampfer is a prototype Mobile Suit created for the Principality of Zeon late into the One Year War as a rapid assault unit. Zeonic Company designed the MS-18E Kampfer for this specific combat role, giving the Mobile Suit minimal armor plating and a massive array of vernier thrusters. The designers opted to omit any skirting armor, improving the MS-18E Kampfer’s mobility significantly. The MS-18E Kampfer does not feature any ranged beam weapons, as they would tax the Mobile Suit’s power generator and reduce its top speed. Instead, the MS-18E Kampfer sorties with a wide array of handheld ballistic weapons to decimate its target and a pair of hidden Beam Sabers to engage enemy Mobile Suits at close range. 

Included alongside the MG Kampfer for accessories:

• Chain Mine
• 360mm Giant Bazooka II x2
• ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun x2
• Shotgun Stock
• Sturm Faust x2
• Beam Saber x2

Articulation – 

The MG Kampfer uses a combination of internal frame pieces and hollow armor sections, all supported by an array of polycaps. This model also utilizes screws in its assembly, helping to stabilize the MG Kampfer during posing. This model features early iterations of double-jointed knees and thighs, providing a wide range of motion to create dynamic poses. The MG Kampfer features numerous articulated thrusters, allowing builders to create convincing action poses!

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The MS-18E Kampfer utilizes a ballistic shotgun as its primary weapon. This weapon functions with multiple ammo types, each made from high-strength materials such as Luna Titanium. The MS-18E Kampfer carries an additional ZUX-197 Jagdgewehr 192mm Shotgun on its back. Bandai provided an optional stock for builders to attach to either shotgun. The Mobile Suit also sorties with two 360mm Giant Bazooka IIs, the latest iteration of the equipment used by the MS-09 Dom. The MS-18E Kampfer’s most iconic weapon is the massive Chain Mine! This weapon features an array of magnetic mines attached by a large cable. The Mobile Suit can detach each magnet individually, hurling them towards enemy targets and detonating once connected. There are multiple weapon attachment points on the MG Kampfer’s back for builders to store the Mobile Suit’s equipment.

This kit includes:

18 Runners total (A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D, E[x2], F[x2], G[x2], H, I[x2], MP2, SB4, PC122)
Total Piece Count – 340 with 20 Unused Parts and 10 Screws!
Marking Stickers + Dry Transfer Decals!
Materials – PS, ABS, PE, PVC
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Mikhail Kaminski, Fabian Frischknecht, Lilia Flaubert
Unit Type: Heavy Assault Mobile Suit
Model number: MS-18E
Code name: Kämpfer
Overall Height: 18.2m(59.7ft)
Manufacturer: Zeonic Company

Scale: 1/100
Grade: Master Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jan 2001
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Mechanical Designer: Yutaka Izubuchi