I Always love the "One more thing" segments. They're campy and wonderful and I'm glad that you do them. Also props for droppin' Titus in there. Always great to see that gundam's shining face..... and shoulders... massive, ridiculous, wonderful shoulders.
I like it when they have the clear piece that represents the forehead and back camera...the clear piping...goes all the way through and has clear on both the front and back. That's very cool the yellow comes in that color for the eyes. Normally MGs would have it in a clear or a colored clear piece.
Something you didn't mention in the video is how the sub arms have a locking mechanism to keep them extended. The beam saber holders on the side of the backpack are designed so that when pushed in they hold up the arms and prevent them from falling back in.
There’s the super glue method where you add a drop, put the joint together, move it around to cover the whole joint then take it apart before it dries and let it cure before assembling it again or topcoat the part so its thicker
I snapped the shoulder joint in the arm when I was plugging it into the body because I wasn't sure if it was keyed in all the way..the vinyl actually saved my life because that's all that keeping the arm together lol
there a many good examples but in my opinion the sinanju has best pinstripe decals, those white lines really add something the the kit doesn't look correct without them
Hey there Jabman025, I always enjoyed & loved your informative reviews ... (especially those build offs you have with "vegeta8259") Since you mentioned the FA Gundam Thunderbolt is the new leader in Master Grade Kit of the Year 2016, surely this must means that Bandai is giving us MG fans a better kit each time they release a new kit (or lack thereof???). Hence this lead to my following questions, 1) the MG Freedom 2.0 is an overall solid, good looking, highly detail & especially a really really good poser kit. How good is the articulation of the FA Gundam once fully loaded with its armor? (since it's not mentioned in your video this time round). Would you say this is slightly a brick kit? 2) seeing the huge difference in price between MG Freedom 2.0 to MG FA Gundam, which would you say is "Better" in terms of Value? Thanks for answering my questions and most of all thanks for continuing on your truly great Gundam Review (loved your unique "oh and the...1 more thing!!!) keep up your Good Work ... Cheers!!!
Great review! I'm looking to build my first MG, I've built 5 HG's and I think I've got those down good. So do you think this would be a good kit for me or should I keep looking?
It was funny because i accidentally fell asleep at the end, and when you said "Non-stop Electric J-Pop" i tripped out because i could hear it in my sleep xD
This was my first ever Master Grade...and honestly my first GunPla, like, ever. I wonder if I should have started with something SIMPLER... That being said I got it to work pretty good, only problem I really have is one of the shoulders. Other than that it fits real nice. (Also yes, the action stand? WILL NOT HOLD. The one they send with it is just too flimsy. Mine broke)
This thing is like the Godzilla of the RX series. I just don't have the patience to build a kit like this, so all the props to Jabman for showing people like me all the epicness.
Love your videos, my go to for gunpla reviews for sure. Okay so i dont know if you will be able to answer this but im am trying to decide between this kit and the MG Sazabi Ver. Ka. Anything you can tell me to help me make up my mind? Which is your favorite between the two?
I got this kit and I've never done waterslides before, what all should I need? Sorry for the noob question, I've got cue tips, a hobby knife, a dish for the water and tweezers right now. Will I absolutely need setter or softer or whatever? Thanks!
i just recently built this kit and for me the vinyl sleeves were a huge pain in the butt. they really didn't give me a whole lot of grief per say, but they deffinately were a little tedious and annoying to work with. did you have any issues with the armor pieces that you sandwich around it pinching the vinyl sleeve? i had that issue quite alot. perhaps i wasn't doing it all 100% correctly, but at the end of the day it all worked out and it still looks good. also, did you have any issue with the connection of the arm into the torso? i tried putting both in and on one of them, the little tab or whatever broke off, but it still worked, and on the other arm i had the peg completely snap on me. i actually had to wait a week or so until i got a chance to go out and buy some stuff like brass rodding to fix it.
I personally haven't got this Gundam yet, but I did get the Nu Gundam ver ka, and it's one heck of a great kit. The psycho frame's a bit pointless and annoying to get in, but if you want to display it you have the option and I just really can't say enough good about it. The beam saber's great, the hidden extra saber works way better than it originally felt like it would, the shield is probably one of the best Gundam Shields I've ever seen because it clicks on securely and it's light enough that it never becomes a problem, and the clear stand it comes with displays the Funnels beautifully! The thing just looks super sick and has lots of great details and I love it. Only problem is that the Funnels don't like to stay in wing mode very well and I had a lot of trouble trying to keep them from bending out of a straight shape because of how vague the wing instructions are. But you're probably not going to pass up the flying Funnel look, anyways.... Also the backpack connection for the Bazooka's not great, but it's better than the connections stuff like the Gundam 3.0 and Zaku II 2.0 had for their heavy weapons, so fair enough. That being said, Nu Gundam doesn't have nearly as many giant guns and extra armor pieces and shields and just sheer weapons and shields that this thing does, so just go with whichever one you think looks cooler because you're going to need to rely on a stand and deal with some issues either way.
Hi Jabman. Would appreciate your input with this: So, I've built a bunch of HGs, a few RGs, and a couple of 1/100 NGs. Now, I've got my MG Deathscythe Hell and it has remained in the box for about a month now. Question is, is my experience enough to build it well? Or would you recommend starting off with a more beginner friendly MG? If it's the latter, which one would you recommend? Thanks in advance and sorry for bombarding you with questions. :D
@ Jabman025 Any extra advice for the vinyl wrap on the joints? For ex. i see that white circular part at the elbow is able to grip on to the frame through that wrap? im doing my hw so that when i build this i avoid messing anything up. i want to give it the character of the wrap on the joints. If you see this and reply i'll appreciate it greatly thanks!
Other people have had the full armor stand up by itself. Maybe it's something with the surface you're trying to stand it on? I'm sure if you put on the cannons and shields on the front arms along with the backpack it might probably throw the center of mass back forward enough that it could stand. Of course I don't know for sure because I'm not rich enough to build another ver ka for a while after the Hi-Nu.
I am 120% sure sd gundam doesnt hold up now. But you net your ass I loved the shit out of the show when I was 5 and it was new. Iirc it was right after wing finished on toonami. Shit has a baller transformation sequence. I guess what I really mean is I want a knight gundam redesigned as a mg kit
Umm... did you get a different model version of the kit? all that red is supposed to be a dark purple. I know as I have the kit when it came out & I also saw the movie
Is it true that the shoulders pegs notoriously breaking prone, since they have some kind of small tabs on them? Any suggestions to insert them properly? Thank you.
Jabman, I have a trouble with the vynal sleeves. I seem to have a trouble with them locking into those little notches, and it frustrates me to no end. Any tips?
Rk Brillant its pretty simple build than how it looks actually, i thought im just making a huge hg but its a different exp compare to other mg’s..u just need to learn how to apply the garbage plastic to its joints and as well as the waterslide decals. Like jabman said, its a long build so take a break from time to time
I like the vinyl, gives a nice dustrproofing look, seems appropriate. I actually really didn't like Thunderbolt designs outside of the gundam itself, and still am not totally sold on them or anything, but I am glad for its fans that it is getting some love. this is a rare case of if I do get this mobile suit, it might be as a MG since I do not care about getting more of its line to pose it with, something HGs are always likely to win out on, both for price and having more available designs than MG ever will
The Unicorn. Even without the NT-D, I-fields protect against those beam cannons and it possesses unparalleled maneuverability in comparison to the Thunderbolt.
Unicorn, its not even a contest. Hell, the unicorn wouldn't even need to be full armored at all. Seriously, you're vastly underestimating how broken a full psycho frame MS is. And this is ignoring the fact that its better armed, faster and has more advanced armor.
I fucked up the shoulder joints on mine. Both of them. Probably shouldn't have taken this guy as my first model to ever build lmao. Oh yeah I also screwed up the right thumb
Dat Boi Kipzs My first kit when changing grades is an OG 78-2. I cut the cockpit pegs for the core fighter off accidentally (don't build in low light conditions) other then that the build went fine.
i built the hg of this kit, ive had my eye on the master grade for some time, how do the arms hold up ( the ones holding the shield) and have the regular arms over time started to fail holding the weapons ?
GodDAMN. That is a lot of plastic, sucks about the Hands too. I don't know Jab, I made it through the Sazabi Ver Ka, I made it through Nu Ver Ka, how would you rate Thunderbolt Ver Ka alongside those in terms of plastic volume?
jabman, don't quit your day job. anyway good review. i'm also excited for the Psyco-zaku that's coming out at the end of the year to compliment this kit.
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I Always love the "One more thing" segments. They're campy and wonderful and I'm glad that you do them. Also props for droppin' Titus in there. Always great to see that gundam's shining face..... and shoulders... massive, ridiculous, wonderful shoulders.
me: "it totally looks like a podracer"... Jabman: "it kinda looks like a podracer from starwars."... me: (i love this guy!)
stop trying to seduce me with your sweet gravely voice
NO
Oh my god, he's trying to seduce the whole community with his rumbling, orgasmic voice!
This is why the earths overpopulating
I like it when they have the clear piece that represents the forehead and back camera...the clear piping...goes all the way through and has clear on both the front and back.
That's very cool the yellow comes in that color for the eyes.
Normally MGs would have it in a clear or a colored clear piece.
Something you didn't mention in the video is how the sub arms have a locking mechanism to keep them extended.
The beam saber holders on the side of the backpack are designed so that when pushed in they hold up the arms and prevent them from falling back in.
my favorite "oh and one more thing" ever
That ending. I always loved those parts.
Just built this kit for my first build . l love it !
What do you do with your old MG's that you dont feel like displaying anymore/no room for? box em? give em away? mutilate them for parts?
box em
Your review was really long but it was very informative and actually was so good I actually watched the entire thing. Great review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing Jabman. Aye like it.
Hey Jabman, curious if you got the MG Psycho Zaku Ver Ka and if ou have built it already.
If so, cant wait to see a review of that from you. :)
working on the kit now
How do you fix a lose shoulder/arm connection
Try floor polish
There’s the super glue method where you add a drop, put the joint together, move it around to cover the whole joint then take it apart before it dries and let it cure before assembling it again or topcoat the part so its thicker
Other than those plastic bags, the kit looks very nice. I bought it yesterday but I haven't started building it yet.
hello to you from 2 years ago. kinda want to know if this kit still holds fine up to now. thanks!!
@@vincentalpiepedrozo2337 it's a solid kit, just those bags are hard to put
@@TheHipisterDeer Oh I see. I'll put this on my list. thanks.
Gundam is a mobile suit from our imagination. When he's tall, he's what we call a mobile suit sensation
I snapped the shoulder joint in the arm when I was plugging it into the body because I wasn't sure if it was keyed in all the way..the vinyl actually saved my life because that's all that keeping the arm together lol
Have you reviewed that G4? would love to see that!
what do you think is the best usage of (pinstriping) decals on a master grade?
there a many good examples but in my opinion the sinanju has best pinstripe decals, those white lines really add something the the kit doesn't look correct without them
@@jabman025 what about between all grades?
edit: also, thanks for the super-fast response
Hey there Jabman025, I always enjoyed & loved your informative reviews ... (especially those build offs you have with "vegeta8259")
Since you mentioned the FA Gundam Thunderbolt is the new leader in Master Grade Kit of the Year 2016, surely this must means that Bandai is giving us MG fans a better kit each time they release a new kit (or lack thereof???). Hence this lead to my following questions,
1) the MG Freedom 2.0 is an overall solid, good looking, highly detail & especially a really really good poser kit. How good is the articulation of the FA Gundam once fully loaded with its armor? (since it's not mentioned in your video this time round). Would you say this is slightly a brick kit?
2) seeing the huge difference in price between MG Freedom 2.0 to MG FA Gundam, which would you say is "Better" in terms of Value?
Thanks for answering my questions and most of all thanks for continuing on your truly great Gundam Review (loved your unique "oh and the...1 more thing!!!)
keep up your Good Work ... Cheers!!!
Good video update as always
What are your thoughts regarding its inner frame?
simple yet effective, the emphasis of this kit is not on the internal frame.
SD gundam is a gift. it was my favorite as a kid
Great review! I'm looking to build my first MG, I've built 5 HG's and I think I've got those down good. So do you think this would be a good kit for me or should I keep looking?
this should be fine just keep in mind this will take MUCH longer to build than a HG
It was funny because i accidentally fell asleep at the end, and when you said "Non-stop Electric J-Pop" i tripped out because i could hear it in my sleep xD
This kit looks ridiculous and I love it!
Is it weird that I thought up about four different ways to customise that thing during the review...?
Not in the least.
@@jabman025 Okay, now I'm wondering how you'd customise it!
@@CD-Gaming two words "Titans colors"
@@jabman025 Well, totally not cuz my first Gundam kit was the RG Mk. II, Titans colours (honest!), love it!
This was my first ever Master Grade...and honestly my first GunPla, like, ever.
I wonder if I should have started with something SIMPLER...
That being said I got it to work pretty good, only problem I really have is one of the shoulders. Other than that it fits real nice.
(Also yes, the action stand? WILL NOT HOLD. The one they send with it is just too flimsy. Mine broke)
MG thunderbolt needs a 2.0! What number action base did you use in place of the included one in the box ?
This thing is like the Godzilla of the RX series. I just don't have the patience to build a kit like this, so all the props to Jabman for showing people like me all the epicness.
Can the kit stand on its own without the stand?
Barely but yes but don't expect to get many poses out of it
Love your videos, my go to for gunpla reviews for sure. Okay so i dont know if you will be able to answer this but im am trying to decide between this kit and the MG Sazabi Ver. Ka. Anything you can tell me to help me make up my mind? Which is your favorite between the two?
I think this kit is going to be my next mastergrade. I was originally worried about the mesh around the joints, but now i'm not so much.
hey Jabman.. I know tis is out of topic, but is there any chance you gonna get the RG Sinanju?
I got this kit and I've never done waterslides before, what all should I need? Sorry for the noob question, I've got cue tips, a hobby knife, a dish for the water and tweezers right now. Will I absolutely need setter or softer or whatever? Thanks!
absolutely no, but it is more likely they will fall off later without it, particularly the smaller decals
Ok, in that case I'll probably get some setter. Thanks!
You're still alive!!
Getting this kit tomorrow and im excited!!
What is your procedure for applying gloss coat to prepare the kit for decalling? Also how much criticism have you gotten for not painting your kits?
I apply no coat to prepare for decaling, I do however use a decal bonder after
So sad very few master grades are being released recently. But 2016 had big kits like this.
whats your average build time?
little over a week for a straight build
Pretty sure that's an emergency pod instead of a core fighter, still neat gimmick and it's sweet that it's not compulsory for the kit. Nice review!
are you getting the psycho zaku mg
oh man the accessories with this kit! it's got some shelf presence to it too. oh and uh, I'll take your action stand if you don't want it ;)
Is it weird if I think he looks awesome fully armored Before the back pack is added?
Heck, personally I like it best without any of its armor at all. It's that nice.
Hey jabman if you found mycomment can you please tell me dp you use mark setter for your water decal?
Micro set and micro sol
i just recently built this kit and for me the vinyl sleeves were a huge pain in the butt. they really didn't give me a whole lot of grief per say, but they deffinately were a little tedious and annoying to work with.
did you have any issues with the armor pieces that you sandwich around it pinching the vinyl sleeve? i had that issue quite alot. perhaps i wasn't doing it all 100% correctly, but at the end of the day it all worked out and it still looks good.
also, did you have any issue with the connection of the arm into the torso? i tried putting both in and on one of them, the little tab or whatever broke off, but it still worked, and on the other arm i had the peg completely snap on me. i actually had to wait a week or so until i got a chance to go out and buy some stuff like brass rodding to fix it.
Great review as always. This guy is a beast!
Jabman would you recommend this or the Nu Gundam ver ka
I personally haven't got this Gundam yet, but I did get the Nu Gundam ver ka, and it's one heck of a great kit. The psycho frame's a bit pointless and annoying to get in, but if you want to display it you have the option and I just really can't say enough good about it. The beam saber's great, the hidden extra saber works way better than it originally felt like it would, the shield is probably one of the best Gundam Shields I've ever seen because it clicks on securely and it's light enough that it never becomes a problem, and the clear stand it comes with displays the Funnels beautifully! The thing just looks super sick and has lots of great details and I love it.
Only problem is that the Funnels don't like to stay in wing mode very well and I had a lot of trouble trying to keep them from bending out of a straight shape because of how vague the wing instructions are. But you're probably not going to pass up the flying Funnel look, anyways.... Also the backpack connection for the Bazooka's not great, but it's better than the connections stuff like the Gundam 3.0 and Zaku II 2.0 had for their heavy weapons, so fair enough.
That being said, Nu Gundam doesn't have nearly as many giant guns and extra armor pieces and shields and just sheer weapons and shields that this thing does, so just go with whichever one you think looks cooler because you're going to need to rely on a stand and deal with some issues either way.
Hi Jabman. Would appreciate your input with this:
So, I've built a bunch of HGs, a few RGs, and a couple of 1/100 NGs. Now, I've got my MG Deathscythe Hell and it has remained in the box for about a month now. Question is, is my experience enough to build it well? Or would you recommend starting off with a more beginner friendly MG? If it's the latter, which one would you recommend?
Thanks in advance and sorry for bombarding you with questions. :D
no your ready to roll, the wing kits for the most part are great for beginners
+jabman025 Great. Thanks, man. Will probably start with it tomorrow.
omg those songs XD lol AND THAT LAST ONE, all by myself XD. thats a horrible joke if you watched or read the series. amazing review as always!
@ Jabman025 Any extra advice for the vinyl wrap on the joints? For ex. i see that white circular part at the elbow is able to grip on to the frame through that wrap? im doing my hw so that when i build this i avoid messing anything up. i want to give it the character of the wrap on the joints. If you see this and reply i'll appreciate it greatly thanks!
+Slaughterous Sahloknir yes the white circular peaceful punch right through the wrap. Just go slow on this part it's not as hard as it looks.
I love your videos man please keep it up.
Wonder what the G-self's music would be.
Awwww poor Eva 01... This kit looks amazing and the movie was the bomb! definitely a must have for me!
I didn't know they were making master grades of Thunderbolt. I hope the manga comes out soon.
Other people have had the full armor stand up by itself. Maybe it's something with the surface you're trying to stand it on? I'm sure if you put on the cannons and shields on the front arms along with the backpack it might probably throw the center of mass back forward enough that it could stand. Of course I don't know for sure because I'm not rich enough to build another ver ka for a while after the Hi-Nu.
I am 120% sure sd gundam doesnt hold up now. But you net your ass I loved the shit out of the show when I was 5 and it was new. Iirc it was right after wing finished on toonami. Shit has a baller transformation sequence. I guess what I really mean is I want a knight gundam redesigned as a mg kit
Umm... did you get a different model version of the kit? all that red is supposed to be a dark purple. I know as I have the kit when it came out & I also saw the movie
How frustrating is it to assemble and disassemble all the armor parts?
Would the armor damage the decals when you put it on the gundam?
some more then likely would but most no
Cool. Awesome videos btw! :D
Is it true that the shoulders pegs notoriously breaking prone, since they have some kind of small tabs on them? Any suggestions to insert them properly? Thank you.
How do you think this kit compares to Nu ver. ka in terms of build and amount of plastic since they both cost 7000 yen?
Jabman, I have a trouble with the vynal sleeves. I seem to have a trouble with them locking into those little notches, and it frustrates me to no end. Any tips?
Kinda curious, has anyone gotten any news about a P-Bandai exclusive for the Heavy Arms Custom EW?
just announced MG kit will be out in October
I love the oh and one more thing.
I'm a beginner and I want this. Idk if I can make mine look good now that I watched a bunch of videos. xD.
Rk Brillant its pretty simple build than how it looks actually, i thought im just making a huge hg but its a different exp compare to other mg’s..u just need to learn how to apply the garbage plastic to its joints and as well as the waterslide decals. Like jabman said, its a long build so take a break from time to time
is it fine to not use the cloth on the joints?...
do you hand paint or airbrush your kits?
hand paint
+jabman025 can you make a video on how YOU hand paint your kits? 😁
Screw the trash bags. Hate them, spent 6 hours on one arm yesterday, and today I said screw it....kit still looks badass without them.
I like the vinyl, gives a nice dustrproofing look, seems appropriate. I actually really didn't like Thunderbolt designs outside of the gundam itself, and still am not totally sold on them or anything, but I am glad for its fans that it is getting some love. this is a rare case of if I do get this mobile suit, it might be as a MG since I do not care about getting more of its line to pose it with, something HGs are always likely to win out on, both for price and having more available designs than MG ever will
now this is pod racing
about how long did it take u to build
about 3 weeks
What other kits have a core fighter?
Which ridiculous Full Armor would win? Full Armor Unicorn Gundam or Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt ver)
The Unicorn. Even without the NT-D, I-fields protect against those beam cannons and it possesses unparalleled maneuverability in comparison to the Thunderbolt.
Unicorn, its not even a contest. Hell, the unicorn wouldn't even need to be full armored at all.
Seriously, you're vastly underestimating how broken a full psycho frame MS is. And this is ignoring the fact that its better armed, faster and has more advanced armor.
Roland Setsuya My money's on the model made 17 years later.
I fucked up the shoulder joints on mine. Both of them. Probably shouldn't have taken this guy as my first model to ever build lmao. Oh yeah I also screwed up the right thumb
I screwed up on the shoulder pegs as well. Pissed me off so bad.
Dat Boi Kipzs My first kit when changing grades is an OG 78-2. I cut the cockpit pegs for the core fighter off accidentally (don't build in low light conditions) other then that the build went fine.
Preferably im waiting for the Psycho Zaku Ver ka. Thats basically my graduation present in the winter
barney...or denver?
YOU QUIET! DENVER ISN'T REAL!!!
but he's my best friend and a whole lot more.
the core fighter reminds me of the star fury, from babylon 5.
pooor EVA unit 1. lol!!
great video! always a treat!
i built the hg of this kit, ive had my eye on the master grade for some time, how do the arms hold up ( the ones holding the shield) and have the regular arms over time started to fail holding the weapons ?
as of the time I make this comment it has been just over a week since I finished it , and the arms are still fine, no drop at all
sir davos?
im glad this is the new leader for mg of the year. cant wait for its enemy
huh, just saw this at the import shop at the mall, looked cool, but needed to get MG Zeta Gundam, lol
How much did you pay for it mrJAB on your local store.?
+Qwerr Qweert nothing local but I got it a hobby link japan
which vinyl covers are for which parts I'm stuck
oh now I can't wait to see what the psycho zaku will be like. >:)
GodDAMN. That is a lot of plastic, sucks about the Hands too. I don't know Jab, I made it through the Sazabi Ver Ka, I made it through Nu Ver Ka, how would you rate Thunderbolt Ver Ka alongside those in terms of plastic volume?
in terms of volume it is more than those kits, but still not as much as Full armor Unicorn
Huh, I'm still on the fence about this kit despite being a huge fanboy for Thunderbolt and Io Flemming for being such an awesome Gundam Pilot.
this looks badass
If you decide not to put the extra armor can it hold the shield on its arm or does it need the missile launcher
yeah it could hold it, but not very well
this mobile suits going to be my next build
I'm really having fun building this kit, but man is it a lot of small parts.
The Full Armor ZZ is called "FAZZ". Wonder why the Full Armor Gundam doesn't have a short name?
Because its basically now a slur
That skit at the end. Hahaha! Great video Jabman.
hey do u have Playstation 4?
Quang Tran yes
Its weird that this is a new mold but zaku isnt
jabman, don't quit your day job. anyway good review. i'm also excited for the Psyco-zaku that's coming out at the end of the year to compliment this kit.
The federation at the beginning of the project RX made 7 RX models. Maybe the RX FA is one of them.
I gave its stand to my mg unicorn and used a base like Jabman did. Much more stable.
That design for the core block makes more sense.
Shame that Yoshikazu's Origin designs make all of these obsolete >>
I turned on some music and began building this behemoth, suddenly I'm done and ten hours have passed
+Blazing Inferno that good sir is known to model builders as hitting a groove
Well I must have hit it hard
real cool
I personally think mg is too small for this and the psycho zaku, I feel like pg scale would've allowed both kits features to be executed better