{"title":"MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1","description":"\u003cp\u003eMSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1 is a limited-production transformable mobile suit from the photo-novel \u003cem\u003eGundam Sentinel\u003c\/em\u003e (1987, U.C. 0087). Karaba asked Anaheim Electronics to rework the Zeta Gundam for long-range atmospheric flight rather than re-entry, keeping the Wave Rider mode with a simplified transformation. The first airframes rolled out in November U.C. 0087 to Karaba units such as the 18th Tactical Fighter Aggressor Squadron aboard the carrier Audhumla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does in the story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 is built for atmospheric work, so its deployment is deliberately narrow. The 18th TFAS flies grey machines for low-visibility missions alongside a red-orange and white demonstration scheme nicknamed GM colouring, and a rumour attaches one of the colourful airframes to Amuro Ray while he commands the squadron. In U.C. 0096 surviving A1s are still on guard duty at bases such as Cheyenne, where two of them are disabled by Tri-Stars Jesta units during Bright Noa's investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe transformation was simplified on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe internal structure follows the Zeta, but the mechanism that folds the suit into Wave Rider was reworked for structural reliability. That makes it more cost-effective to produce than the Zeta, though costs stayed high enough that Karaba could only fund a limited number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing binders replace the Flying Armor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nBack-mounted binders handle attitude control in mobile suit mode through AMBAC, a trick borrowed from the Hyaku Shiki, and become variable-sweep wings once the suit is in Wave Rider, so one airframe covers low and high altitude work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe nose doubles as the shield.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe tip of the Wave Rider nose carries sensors and is classed as a transformation sub-unit, and the same piece is the shield in mobile suit mode. Chaff and flare dispensers were added to the legs for the same atmospheric role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt carries more vulcan ammunition than the Zeta.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nThe extended head gives the two 60mm vulcans roughly 80% more rounds. The thigh beam cannons are rated at 2.4 MW and fire in both modes, with the beam sabers stored in the top of the cannon housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall height: 22.11 m overall, 19.86 m at the head, per Bandai's official spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/144: roughly 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/100: roughly 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from P-Rex Hobby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-Rex Hobby is a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vendors\"\u003eBandai Recommended Hobby Store\u003c\/a\u003e with 20,000+ customers served and \u003cspan data-prex-live=\"five-star-reviews\"\u003e1,800+\u003c\/span\u003e five-star reviews. US orders ship duties prepaid with no import fees, and Route Package Protection is available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e1. How is the Zeta Plus A1 different from the Zeta Gundam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an atmospheric-only redesign. The Wing Binders replace the Flying Armor, the transformation is simplified, and the machine is meant for long-range flight inside the atmosphere rather than for re-entry, which narrows what it can be asked to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e2. What is GM colouring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-tone red-orange and white rollout scheme used for demonstration purposes, distinct from the grey low-visibility finish the 18th TFAS flew. The name comes from its resemblance to Federation GM colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e3. Which beam rifle does it carry in U.C. 0096?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving machines were re-equipped with the ReZEL's rifle as part of a Federation standardisation drive. That model can emit a beam blade from its muzzle, allowing the suit to act as a long beam saber in melee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e4. Can it dogfight in Wave Rider mode?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. The mode was intended for long-range atmospheric cruise, and the source material rates its air-to-air performance below that of conventional fighters. The hands can extend in that mode to hold a saber or a bazooka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;color:#6b7280;\"\u003eBackground sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gundam.fandom.com\/wiki\/MSZ-006A1_Zeta_Plus_A1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1 — Gundam Wiki\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E5%AE%87%E5%AE%99%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BB%E5%A0%B4%E6%A9%9F%E5%8B%95%E5%85%B5%E5%99%A8%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7#%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%83%81%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eΖプラスA1型（ガンダム・センチネル）— 日本語版 Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hguc-zeta-plus-unicorn-ver","title":"1\/144 HGUC ZETA PLUS (UNICORN Ver.)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHGUC 1\/144 Zeta Plus (Unicorn Ver.)\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003e\"Gundam Unicorn\"\u003c\/em\u003e — a High-Grade model kit of the MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus from Bandai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeta Plus can be displayed in Mobile Suit mode or transformed into Wave Rider Mode for high-speed aerial maneuvers. 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