HG 1/144 Dom Prototype Test Type Custom by @STYLE_S_Takuya

HG 1/144 Dom Prototype Test Type Custom is a gunpla custom build by a builder with name Takuya with x.com account @STYLE_S_Takuya .

Gunpla Custom Build : HG 1/144 Dom Prototype Test Type Custom by @STYLE_S_Takuya

The HG 1/144 Dom Prototype Test Type Custom, masterfully customized by the Gunpla builder @STYLE_S_Takuya, stands as an exemplary model of unique modification and intricate detailing.

The Dom Prototype Test Type is a custom build based on the 1/144 HG kit, originally created as a showcase model for Model Graphix magazine's September 2016 issue. The mobile suit comes from the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD (Mobile Suit Discovery) project, where renowned mechanical designer Hajime Katoki reimagined development-line mobile suits connecting the Zaku, Gouf, and Dom.

While the original design bridges the visual gap between the Zaku and the Dom, the builder chose to push its appearance closer to the classic Dom. Through subtle modifications, the proportions, armor, and overall silhouette better capture the Dom's signature heavy and powerful look without losing the prototype concept.

The result is a refined interpretation that blends official Gundam lore with the builder's personal vision. The custom work enhances the kit's presence while maintaining a realistic design that fits naturally within the Mobile Suit Discovery timeline. Overall, this project is an excellent example of how thoughtful customization can strengthen an already interesting concept into a more distinctive and visually appealing mobile suit.

Details

• Title : HG 1/144 Dom Prototype Test Type Custom
• Builder : Takuya
• Base Gunpla: HG 1/144 MS-09 Dom / MS-09R Rick-Dom, Bandai