This is Southern Cross fifth production. A Tactics Armored Corps (A.T.A.C) Lieutenant Charles De Etouard was first issued by アリイ/ARII and distributed by Big West in 1984. The original retail price is 800円.
This model kit include additional one pair of metal leg and one metal emblem with A.T.A.C logo . Alternative version include chrome paint on Part D that include the suitcase and rifle.
GSI Creos Aqueous Hobby Color guide:
H1 Gloss White
H2 Gloss Black
H15 Gloss Bright Blue
H27 Gloss Tan
H44 Semi Gloss Flesh
H55 Gloss Midnight Blue
*The information never mention about the color for shoulder and chest. Assume that the shoulder's color is Gloss Sky Blue (as instruction) or Semi Gloss Intermediate Blue (as art box). Assume that the chest's color is Gloss Blue Gray .
Last reissued by ARII in 2000. The latest retail price is 1000円 but exclude the additional metal parts. ARII has withdrawn from the plastic model kit industry but it's subsidiary company, 株式会社マイクロエース/MICRO ACE continue it's legacy from 2004 till present.
Interesting fact, Charles's commander arming doublet never shown in the animation, even he is the former commander officer of 15th Squad. Nevertheless, ARII did a good job in issuing this model kit.
source: マイクロエース - Wikipedia , 1/12 Scale ATAC Charles De Eto by Microace (hlj.com)
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