Bandai 5072053 - MG 1/100 Barbatos Lupus Expansion Parts Set  [B-5072053]

Exterior upgrade kit to achieve the Lupus silhouette on an MG Barbatos

This expansion parts set is intended to be used with an existing MG 1/100 Gundam Barbatos kit and provides replacement external panels and weapons rather than an alternate internal frame. The components replicate the Lupus variation from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, allowing the builder to match the on-screen exterior while preserving the MG articulation and internal mechanisms.

Skill level and workshop needs

Difficulty: moderate. Typical assembly involves cutting parts from runners and swapping them into place on your MG 1/100 kit. Useful tools include nippers, a sharp hobby blade, and a small file for tidying attachment points.

Prep and painting advice

Depending on your finish goals you may want to sand seam lines and add panel lining for contrast. Painting is optional for accurate colour matching and can be carried out after careful masking.

The expansion set gives additional armour and weapons to convert an MG 1/100 Barbatos to a Lupus appearance while keeping the original MG frame and joint structure intact.