Title: AMX-003 (MMT-1) Gaza-C (Haman Karn Custom)
Scale: 1/144
Brand: Bandai
Grade: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Kit No.: # 62
Series: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation
Release Date: 04/2006
Where to Buy: Price: $19.95 >>Buy from Amazon<<
*Compatible with stands from HGUC #054 NRX-044 Asshimar and HGUC #058 RX-110 Gabthley.
HGUC AMX-003 Gaza-C Haman Karn Custom Gunpla Gallery
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Infomation of AMX-003 Gaza-C
The AMX-003 (MMT-1) Gaza-C is a mass-production transformable mobile weapon first featured in the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ anime series. The design was given an update and appears in the photo-novel/OVA Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.
General and Technical Data
Model number: AMX-003 (MMT-1)
Code name: Gaza-C
Unit type: mass production transformable mobile suit
Manufacturer: Axis
Operator: Axis
First deployment: UC 0086
Accommodation: pilot only, in panoramic monitor/linear seat cockpit in head
Dimensions: mobile suit mode: overall height 22.5 meters, head height 18.3 meters; mobile armor mode: overall length 21.2 meters, overall width 10.4 meters, overall height 10.9 meters
Weight: empty 40.8 metric tons; max gross 72.5 metric tons; mass ratio 1.49
Armor materials: gundarium alloy
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 1720 kW
Propulsion: rocket thrusters: 2 x 39600 kg; vernier thrusters/apogee motors: 4
Performance: maximum thruster acceleration 1.09 G
Equipment and design features: sensors, range 10600 meters
Fixed armaments: 2 x beam saber, power rated at 0.4 MW, stored in recharge racks in shoulder binders, hand-carried in use; 2 x beam gun, fire-linked, power rated at 2.3 MW each, mounted on main body/backpack
Optional hand armaments: knuckle buster, power rated at 6.7 MW, powered by rechargeable energy cap, mounts on main body in mobile armor mode
Technology & Combat Characteristics
Like many mobile suits designed around the time of the Gryps Conflict, the Gaza-C line of mobile suits from Neo Zeon were built around the concept of a versatile transforming frame. However, while the Gaza-C was approved and put into mass production there were minor flaws in the design, and the manufacturing resources of the Axis asteroid was limited, so many of the Gaza-C's parts were recycled from older Gaza-A and Gaza-B construction mobile suits. Despite this, the Gaza-C was a successful design that provided an excellent balance of speed, maneuverability, and firepower for little cost and was the first real mass produced version of the Gaza-series.
However, one major problem with the Gaza-C is that due to its flimsy construction, the mobile suit would literally fall apart after using its transformation systems only a few times; the average lifespan of a Gaza-C would be three combat missions. This flaw was remedied in later Gaza models.
Armaments
Knuckle Buster - With a power output at 6.7 MW, this powerful beam cannon is linked to a large sensor on the right side chest of the Gaza-C, making it very accurate. It mounts onto the backpack when in mobile suit and mobile armor mode, but is hand-carried when in mobile suit mode.
Beam Saber - The beam saber is the standard melee armament for the AMX-003 Gaza-C. The beam saber is a small cylindrical device held in the mobile suit's hands when operated and is powered by an energy capacitor that is recharged from special racks. The beam saber emits a blade of plasma contained by an I-field and is capable of cutting through any metal alloy. The only way to block a beam saber is to counter with another beam saber or to use armor that has been treated with an anti-beam coating. When not in use the Gaza-C's beam sabers are stored in recharge racks in the shoulder binders.
Beam Gun - Pair of small fire-linked beam guns are fixed on the Gaza-C backpack. Used mainly in mobile armor mode, these beam guns can't change their firing angle. Possess a power rating of 2.3 MW each.
History
Upon Neo Zeon's revival a transformable mobile suit was needed to stand against the Titans and the AEUG. Using mostly spare parts the Gaza-C was mass produced, giving the Zeonic forces a basic unit, which in large numbers (and due to Zeon's veteran pilots) was quite dangerous.
When the Axis asteroid entered the Earth Sphere the Neo Zeon forces brought over 100 of these mobile suits which were deployed in battle for Neo Zeon's interests. It was the only transformable mobile suit mass-produced in such large numbers.
The AMX-003 Gaza-C would serve as the primary front-line combat mobile suit for the Axis forces during the Gryps Conflict, and during the early part First Neo Zeon War. However, as the resources available to Neo Zeon's military grew, production of the Gaza-C ceased due to deficiencies in the frame's design. Yet the design of the Gaza-C was popular enough that it served as the basis for a number of mobile suits Neo Zeon would field during the First Neo Zeon War, such as its direct descendent, the AMX-006 Gaza-D. It estimated that nearly 250 Gaza-C units were produced.
Although production of the Gaza-C would end in the year UC 0088, before the end of the First Neo Zeon War, a number of these mobile suits would survive to the year UC 0096. These surviving Gaza-C units would be operated by "The Sleeves". Due to the fact that The Sleeves lacked the resources to compete with the Earth Federation's production capabilities, they deployed any mobile suit they could get a hold of, even outdated machines as far back as the the One Year War. These Gaza-C units would be repainted into a new color scheme and given the distinctive markings featured on many of the mobile suits used by The Sleeves. Some Gaza-C units were deployed by The Sleeves during the Federation's attack on Palau, where they performed poorly against the Earth Federation's more modern and advanced mobile suits.
Variants
- AMX-001 Gaza-A
- AMX-002 Gaza-B
- AMX-003S Gaza-C Custom
- AMX-003T Gaza-T
- AMX-006 Gaza-D
- AMX-007 Gaza-E
- AMX-008 Ga-Zowmnn
- AMX-008B Ga-Zowmn Gunner Type
- AMX-011 Gaza-G
- AMX-016 Gaza-W
Miscellaneous Information
Pilot(s): Haman Karn, Gottn Goh, Yazan Gable, Glemy Toto, Chara Soon, Nel Marsen, Creyue Oye, Yular Jamico
Appearances: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam; Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ; Gundam Sentinel; Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (novel); Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam Vs. Gundam Next; Dynasty Warriors: Gundam; Mobile Suit Gundam: Climax U.C.; Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon; Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (novel); Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (anime); Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.; Advance of Zeta: The Traitor of Destiny - Mace of Judgment
Original mechanical designer(s): Makoto Kobayashi (principal design), Yoshinori Sayama (cleanup), Hajime Katoki (Gundam Sentinel and Gundam Unicorn versions) [Source: wikia & MAHQ]
HGUC AMX-003 Gaza-C Haman Karn Custom Scale Model Kit Review
Hamarn's custom unit the Gaza C is a stunning addition to the HGUC lineup. The Gaza C features polycap joints which allow you to pose it in a number of dynamic stances the mobile suit even transforms into Mobile Armor mode.
The suit features a gimmick that allows it to change into a strange bipedal cannon or remain in mobile suit form. It comes with a beam rifle and beam sabers, so you can recreate any pose from the anime that you want. The kit is of course pre-colored and snap-together, so no paint or glue is required to complete.
Review by Clem Master Janitor
Here we have the custom Gaza C of Haman Karn. Being my favorite Gundam character, I thought it a good idea to pick it up. Nothing other than the color makes this different from the regular Gaza C kit. The Gaza kits have ‘gummy’ parts for the wires rather than hard plastic, to allow for better posing. They are also surprisingly easy to get in and keep in.
No glue, no paint, no problem. Putting the vent in the chest piece was the hardest thing on the kit. Instructions are clear and the only somewhat difficult part was telling what slot the neck joint fits into the Gaza’s massive backpack.
This is hard to write because the ‘head’ is only 3 pieces. The neck joint which allows it to fold into the backpack is pretty simple and makes the transformation look good. The eye is a clear green piece and the neck can only move a few degrees forward or back but I don’t see any reason to complain about that.
The Gaza’s torso is complicated and is no doubt the heart of the model. On the right side, you have another clear green piece, presumably the gun’s sight as well as the gun itself. The gun is held on by a gummy wire and an elbow joint which fits in the underside of the chest. You can also remove the gun and fit it into the side of the backpack for the Gaza’s transformation mode.
The Gaza’s arms could be the weak point of the kit. Instead of a ball joint like most HGUCs, you get 2 separate joints, one that moves the triceps to and from the body and the shoulder which is free to rotate on the chest. More often than not, the chest piece will want to rotate with the arm. Attached to the forearms are the Gaza’s shields. They can rotate a full 360 to match the transformed mode. In the shields, you can fit the beam saber handles as well. The hands have the standard cupped version to hold beam sabers and ones to plug the arms while it is transformed. The right hand has an opened version that you can set the gun in for posing purposes.
The legs of our Gaza are pretty well made. They rotate at the thigh to allow the legs to curl forward during transformation. The knees have 2 joints allowing you to get close to 110 degrees. The feet can bend in 2 spots, giving you some pretty believable claws and easy balance.
This is the perfect kit for UC and Haman Karn fanboys. It should have come with a stand so your chicken mode isn’t useless. Other than that the kit is somewhat expensive though you have a pretty cool piece for your shelf.
1/144 HGUC AMX-003 Gaza-C Haman Karn Custom Scale Model Kit and Reviews
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