Full Metal Panic! ARX-7 Arbalest Gets Six Dedicated Paint Colors
The six-color lineup lets builders match the Arbalest's armor and joint colors without mixing, a direct response to the kit's need for precise part painting.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Kadokawa is releasing six dedicated paint colors for the Full Metal Panic! ARX-7 Arbalest plastic model, supervised by mecha designer Kanetake Ebikawa. The 15ml bottles include AS general black, AS general gray, AS white, AS violet, AS dark blue, and AS yellow. Each costs 638 yen and ships in February 2027.
The six colors are sold separately and are meant for touch-up work on the 1/48 ARX-7 Arbalest kit. The black and gray are positioned as general-purpose shades for joints and weapons, while the white, violet, dark blue, and yellow match the mech's distinctive armor panels.
Each 15ml bottle is priced at 638 yen including tax. Orders are open now at Kadostore, with a February 2027 release planned. Ebikawa, who designed the Arbalest for the series, supervised the color reproduction.
- AS General Black: For joints and weapons
- AS General Gray: For joints and weapons
- AS White: For characteristic armor color
- AS Violet: For characteristic armor color
- AS Dark Blue: For characteristic armor color
- AS Yellow: For characteristic armor color
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