Bandai 5057497 - Water-Slide Decal Set for HGUC 1/144 Principality of Zeon  [B-5057497]

Decal artwork and tactical stencils for HGUC 1/144 scale

The product is a water-slide decal sheet intended as an accessory for HGUC 1/144 scale models. It is designed to provide external markings used by mobile suits of the Principality of Zeon within the Universal Century timeline, the faction central to the One Year War and subsequent UC conflicts. Zeon mobile suits are depicted in-universe as military combat frames and carrier of unit and tactical identification; the decal set reproduces those surface identifiers rather than structural or mechanical components. This adaptation makes the sheet suitable for adding unit insignia, serial numbers, and technical stencil details to HGUC 1/144 builds, matching the visual language associated with Zeon forces in the Universal Century era.

Skill level and required items

Difficulty: moderate. Standard modelling tools such as tweezers, a small water tray, a fine brush, and a hobby knife will handle application. Soft cotton swabs or tissues aid in positioning and removing moisture for a clean transfer.

Preparing surfaces and protecting decals

Optional prep steps include cleaning the model surface and applying a gloss clear coat to reduce the risk of silvering. Once decals are in place, seal them with a clear topcoat—gloss or matte based on the final look—to blend the film into the painted finish and preserve the print.

This sheet provides an assortment of Zeon insignia and technical markings scaled for HGUC 1/144 kits to enhance surface realism and unit identification.