HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 Custom: Green Scheme by @yukimaru0131

HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 Custom: Green Scheme is a gunpla custom build by a builder with name 雪丸* with x.com account @yukimaru0131 .

Gunpla Custom Build : HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 Custom: Green Scheme by @yukimaru0131

The HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 Custom: Green Scheme, masterfully customized by the Gunpla builder @yukimaru0131, stands as an exemplary model of unique modification and intricate detailing.

The HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 is a clean and tasteful custom that highlights the strengths of one of the standout kits from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway. Widely regarded as an excellent kit thanks to its impressive proportions, articulation, and engineering, the Messer continues to be a great value, making it an appealing choice for builders looking to customize a large-scale HG mobile suit.

For this project, the builder chose to give the Messer a green-based color scheme, moving away from its standard purple palette. The new colors create a more military-inspired appearance while preserving the mobile suit's massive, intimidating silhouette. The subdued green finish also enhances the Messer's utilitarian character, making it feel like a frontline machine deployed in prolonged ground or atmospheric operations.

The repaint allows the broad armor panels to stand out without relying on extensive modifications. Clean paint application and careful color separation emphasize the kit's sculpted details, while the revised palette gives the mobile suit a fresh identity that still feels believable within the Universal Century setting.

The Messer's signature bulky proportions, oversized shoulders, and powerful legs remain the focal points of the build. Combined with the new military-inspired colors, the finished model projects the image of a rugged, heavily armored combat machine built for overwhelming battlefield presence.

Overall, this HG Messer Type M01 demonstrates how a thoughtfully chosen color scheme can dramatically transform an already excellent kit. By replacing the original colors with a rich green finish, the builder has created a distinctive yet faithful interpretation that showcases the Messer's imposing design in a fresh and convincing way.

Details

• Title : HG 1/144 Messer Type M01 Custom: Green Scheme
• Builder : 雪丸*
• Base Gunpla: HG 1/144 Me02R-M01 Messer Type-M01 (Gawman Use), Bandai