MSN 00100 Hyaku Shiki: AEUG Prototype Attack Purpose Mobile Suit

The MSN-00100 (MSN-100, MSN-001) "Hyaku Shiki" consists of the Japanese Kanji characters "百式", which mean "Type 100" in English. It is a mobile suit built by Anaheim Electronics as part of "Project Z". It was originally designed as one of the prototypes for the MSZ 006Z Zeta Gundam by incorporating the "movable frame" technology found in the RX-178 Gundam Mk-II and back-pack wing binders for additional mobility, though defects in the frame design rendered it incapable of transforming into mobile armor mode. As a result, its design was revised to eliminate the failed transformation mechanisms. The Hyaku Shiki sported a highly reflective gold-colored frame—a result of beam-resistant coating.

This mobile suit was initially assigned to Quattro Bajeena (Char Aznable) of the AEUG and remained in service until its abandonment during the end of the Gryps War, following a confrontation between Quattro Bajeena and Haman Karn of the Axis camp. The AEUG space warship Argama later recovered the abandoned mobile suit but never assigned a permanent pilot to the unit, though Beecha Oleg would commonly pilot the suit. Unlike the other suits of the Gundam Team, it is the only one not to be badly damaged or destroyed in the ZZ Gundam finale.
A large beam cannon called the mega bazooka launcher was also designed by Anaheim for use by the Hyaku Shiki. While this weapon's power was sufficient to easily destroy a battleship with one shot, its power requirements were so high that a second mobile suit (usually the MSA-005 Methuss) had to attach power cables directly from its reactor to the mega bazooka launcher. A single shot from the launcher was sufficient to completely drain the reactor, requiring the Hyaku Shiki to carry the other mobile suit back to the hangar for refueling

This mobile suit is build after its version 2 predecessor but with gold coating. The initial one is merely yellow. However, it is not equipped with the Ballute System (a large customize parachute for the purpose of penetrating into the atmosphere) as well as the mega bazooka launcher. It is pretty simple with only a beam rifle, 2 swords and a clay bazooka. However the frames was designed quite appropriately in the sense that the frame is connected to the bottom of the parts instead of the side. So one would not need to worry that the colour might be damage if not careful. This problem is quite apparent in other metallic coating models such as MSN 004 Sazabi and Nu Gundam. But still, it requires one to be very careful. Accidents such as lining pen on the gold part or a scratch is irreversible. Erasers are not recommended to remove the ink as it will remove the gloss on that area. Try using water and cotton bud. Meanwhile thumb prints will be tainted on it. So its advisible to wipe the parts with wet cotton first after assembling before laying down the water decals.

Overall, its a perfect model for Hyaku Shiki fans or those who wants it as collection. It would not be recommended for customization purpose and definitely not recommended for beginners