Rick Diaz Heavy Custom

by: Josh Tucker

Evaluation
Model Nr: 7
Class: Mecha
Skill: Advanced
Optional Criteria: Decals / Markings
Weathering
Type: Injection Moulded
Manufacturer: Bandai
Scale: 1/144
Description: Kits Used
HG Rick Dias
HG Gaplant
HG Weapon set and Gunpla builder parts.

I was inspired with another builder on instagram as he was building a Rick Dias/Gaplant kitbash at the same time that I was. His build gave me some great inspiration at a moment where I had a creative block.

I took the Thruster/beam cannons from the Gaplant and attached them to the Rick Diaz’s gunpod mounts. I cut out one of the panels and added a metal mesh to the thruster for an exhaust port. I also added leg mounts for the missile pods and altered the arms to mount the arm shields.

Ot is painted in Mr Hobby Lacquers and detailed with AK interactive acrylics.

Story – Its a mercenary mobile suit unit who was hired long term by the AEUG. The normal backpack Booster Binders have been changed out with parts from a damaged Titans ORX-005 Gaplant.
Armaments – Head mounted Vulcan Phalanx, x2 Clay Bazookas, Modified Beam Machine Gun from Gelgoog Jager, x2 Shield mounted physical ammo machine guns, x2 leg mounted missile pods, and x2 Movable Shield Binder with beam rifle.