MG Shining Gundam || My Favorite G Gundam Kit
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A review of the Master Grade Shining Gundam from the 1994 anime series Mobile Fighter G Gundam
Intro - 00:00
Build - 0:51
Appearance - 5:38
Articulation - 7:58
Gimmicks - 10:41
Final Verdict - 12:50
I recently got a bunch of new video production equipment, so decided it'd be fun to test it out on another review. Still, the Shining Gundam is one of those suits that really means a lot to me, so hopefully this review can do it justice.
- Production notes for me to look back on later and laugh at -
- This is actually a redo of a previous Shining Gundam review. It was my 3rd (?) video, and was horrendously bad. I took it down a few months after posting.
- The script was massively long for a pretty simple kit. I think its all the detailing. Probably could've slimmed it up, but again, this review was about testing new equipment so I just said 'eh, it's fine~' and got to work.
- First up for new equipment, I got the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART series lens. It's a massive step up from the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 I've been using. The clarity and sharpness is just crazy.
- The new polarizer is also higher quality. It turns out the warmness I mentioned in the Gyan review was the side effect of a cheap polarizer.
- Next, I got the Canon EF 35mm f/2 lens to replace the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 for articulation shots. Really happy with it, as now I can shoot everything on my 6D mark II. Before I had to always break out my 100D just for the articulation footage. I'm not used to this lens though, so the footage is really zoomed out and has harsh lighting.
- The new 35mm lens has image stabilization so I got a ton of test shots, mostly handheld. However, with my main footage being locked down and the panning of images being so smooth, the handheld shots really stood out, so I dropped them.
- Learned how to focus stack. It eliminates the massive blur/bokeh of macro photography. I only used it for the title card though, as it takes a ton of time to do and is rough on my computer. Check my instagram though for the other focus stack tests.
- I'm not super happy with this title card. There's just too much footage of lead suits so narrowing it down to a single background is really hard, so I got lazy. This title card is a reference to the early episode of G Gundam where Domon fights the Neo Canada guy, and the Shining Gundam emerges from a waterfall.
- Got a new LED, another Neewer 660. I recently moved out of my apartment and my Polaroid 350 LED (don't ever buy one!) finally gave up so I was down a few lights for this review. The new LED brings me back up to 3 lights. Still, it's 2-3 less than usual, so I had the ISO cranked a little. I'd like to get another LED if I can just to pump more light in.
- Wish I could've gotten some unpainted shots but they were painted gold years ago, so not much I could've done outside of re-buy the kit, which isn't happening lol The split screen I did could've used some work though...
- I really overshot this review. Not having to get separate shots for the left and right really made getting footage easy. I didn't use a good 25% of shots.
- Finally got the Shure SM7B microphone. It's a huge improvement over the Rode Video Pro mic. However, I can't seem to get the quality I want out of it. I need to work on my recording posture and mixing. At the very least, I can remove 'bad equipment' off the list of reasons my audio is so bad haha.
- Edited this whole thing in a frantic 2 day binge.
- Finally got to use Adobe Premiere 2020! It's fine. Playback is a little choppy tho.
- I figured out why the black gradient pops, it's because the gradient has too many values to it, so the extra color of overlays causes Premier to compress the gradient. I got around this by exporting the score footage separately, then reinserting it.
- Couldn't find a good font color for this review, title card or thumbnail. Gold doesn't exist in digital color, so didn't know what to use
- "Shining" always looks weird to me lol, so used a new font for the thumb.
- The color filter was very simple, just a bump to saturation and minor increase to contrast. The background still flickers from TH-cam compression though. I might need to transition to a white background as it wouldn't be crushed as much.
- Re-did some lines last minute again. Ugh~
- Like I mentioned in the Gyan review's notes, I don't plan on making any more reviews. Not that I won't make more, I just don't want it in the back of my mind. I would like to redo the Hi-Nu Gundam ver KA review though, so maybe I'll do that at some point. idk, not really making any plans. If I get the urge to make another review, I totally will!
Regardless, if this is the last video, then thanks for watching and... best of luck on your next build! :)
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Build: 0:51
Appearance: 5:38
Articulation: 7:58
Gimmicks: 10:41
Final Verdict: 12:50
what gold paint did you use? it looks nice
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I decided to buy this kit based entirely off this review, it was also my first kit ever, and i loved it!
I can confirm everything said here is very accurate.
Among all the great gunpla reviewers out there you might just be my favorite. Im really glad you've been giving old school kits a lot of spotlight since I originally wrote off getting the G Gundam kits because of their age. Now I want to get all the G Gundam MGs (except maybe the God Gundam cuz of those wonky proportions). Please someone sponsor this dude!
Yes! Welcome back man! Very hyped to see you putting out some more reviews.
I discovered your channel maybe a week ago and instantly subscribed. Even though your channel is smaller than other Gunpla reviewers for now, I really love your channel and videos. The videos have structure but they’re not overly lengthy. They’re straight forward but not rushed. I’m really rooting for you and I look forward to all your videos
Thanks, man. It really means a lot.
Definitely agree with you. G Gundam MGs are in the class of their own, especially during the time they were released. I alsohave the MG God Gundam and can still go toe-to-toe with modern MGs foor articulation & solidness.
Lets be honest here, they are probably the kits that people would change poses more often than the new and more articulated kits. Solid build, articulate enough to hold a ton of poses and most specially, they don't have that much accessories which would usually limit what you could do with a kit. Heck, I've changed mine in a lot more poses in just 5 days compared to my dynamese.
My first Gunpla was also the no grade Shining Gundam back in '94. It remains one of my favorite all-time suits.
that was also my first gunpla too!
Easily my favorite gunpla reviewer ever
Those Gold parts really shine!
Imagine this get a mg ex treatment, led to hands and shoulders
The glorious mental image of it I have and the slim chances of it ever being real might just make me cry dude
I’d prefer a 2.0. MGex would mean LED strips in the arms, which would probably hamper mobility. As a mobile fighter, it having less mobility would mean a step down from the older mg. Plus, Bandai would probably put a high price on it.
I wish we'd get a 2.0 for this and if I can make a wish that would probably never come true in my lifetime a pg of this guy.
They did make a high resalution god gundam witch it desperately deserved. I do hope they do it for the shining gundam. But ya i dotn think they well sadly. But bandai has no problem pushing out 50 version of unicorn gundam... ugh
Great review! Always happy to see a new upload. You made this kit look awesome. I really like this kit. It was simple and easy to detail. Super solid.
LOVE your videos! Glad to see you are still posting!
My favorite gunpla reviewer! Glad to have you back
Thank you for actually painting your kits, not nearly enough builders on here do
Wow, this is a great review and I really enjoyed it. I like how clear your are with communicating things to the viewer, as well as how thorough you are with the kit. Measuring the the range in a limb with degrees is also really helpful. I also am really glad you like Shining Gundam so much. It's my favorite Gundam and I love it quite a bit. I'll definitely be checking out your other videos!
I really enjoy watching these! They're nicely edited, plus the little tips you give regarding detailing and any other quirks are always really interesting. Keep going, excited to see what else you've got!
Thank you!!
Welcome back, your reviews are always my favorite. Your fair to the models and you make them look really good. You’re the biggest reason I got the MG F91 2.0.
Thanks! Glad I could help!
G Gundam is the Goat of Gundam and I really really really wish they would make a whole new line of MG Gundam for all the shuffle aliance, The spiegal gundam and all the villains
My 1st kit is the build grade shining gundam as well.
I remember when i bought it together with my mom when i was a kid. Good times bro, good times! Thank you for this review, i remember the best moments of my childhood.
You're probably the most underrated Gunpla reviewer, the amount of depth and quality in these reviews are really something else
Thank you!
hey man! im pretty new to gunpla, your videos have Really helped me!! they're always a treat and insightful. keep up the great work!
I just love this channel! I love that most of his Gunpla reviews are Master Grades because Master Grade is my favourite line of Gunpla! Please keep posting these kind of vids
Thank you!
Awesome review as always! Keep up the good work!
I truly enjoy your content. I love the format of the review and how detail specific they are. Thank you, keep up the amazing work
Thanks!
The best part of his videos is the intro theme. Lol
Always look forward to your reviews!
Great work!
Thank you!
The nubs on the shoulders is a nightmare but Bandai saved me by giving extra rubber vfin. At least I finally built it after 5 yrs. Gonna sand the nubs soon
Another fine video from the antique gundam reviewer! Please do more of these reviews!
Yes! i might not be that fan of mgs but you're reviews are really calming and very informative, so keep up the amazing work
Thanks!!
About time you made a review! I missed ya!
Keep em coming Red!!!!! You're the best!
Thanks!!
Very Happy to see you again.
I'd love to see you do unique suits/mobile armors in MG! Like the Ball, or something strange like that, something that would totally throw your grading system out of wack haha
This is a very good in depth review! I was thinking of buying this and the god gundam now I’ll know what I need for the shining thanks!
Thanks, glad I could help!
Happy to see a review of this it was well worth the wait. if this is going to be your last review I just want to say that I’ve enjoyed all of your reviews thoroughly I always find myself going back to them
Thank you!
Glad to find another fan of the G Gundam series.
Welcome back mydudes
Love G-Gundam. This shining gundam kit is my favorite too, it was my second MG build. Yea theres a fair amount of painting to do to get it color accurate, i painted the yellow parts gold as well coloring the thrusters and vulcans for anime accuracy.
For anyone who decides to build the kit though watch out for the red shoulder parts, the pieces are kinda flimsy, i snapped the left one but its being held in by tension luckily, you cant see the crack from the front.
@RedHeadphones6 Great video! the shining gundam is my favorite mobile fighter. I would love to see you do a mg gouf 2.0 review I find it to be a very good kit all around. It goes with all the other kits you tend to review as it is a 2.0 and has that great zaku like innerframe.
new camera is looking good man! might have to get me a shining gundam now lol
Thanks for this vid. I was thinking of getting it because the price was pretty low but judging from your video it needs a bit of work and could probably benefit from a newer MG version of it.
Good review bro, very well taught out. Subbed
Nice review!
Glad you're posting again and a hundred percent agree. The mobile e-fighter series of master grade gundams are hands-down some of the best that hold up over time and still look remarkably well. They give almost a anime s quality fresh out of the box with its non-traditional proportions
"This hand of mine is burning red! It's loud roar tells me to defeat you! Here I go! Erupting Burning FINGER!"
Dude, it'd be great if you review RG too. I love your video review format.
Glad to see you back man anyway can do a review of the gouf 2.0?
Missed ya, buddy. Good to have you back. Also, can you review an MG from Gundam SEED?
i really wanna get one of these now
Have this kit. During build, I accidentally broke the left knee joint due to tightness of the screws. Ended up with limited posing coz the left knee can no longer be bended. Anyway, nice review of an old kit.
I've watched your videos for a good while now and absolutely love your review style. I much prefer your style over other Gunpla reviewers (ZakuAurelius being my other favorite). It sucks to hear this might be the last review you do, but I'll definitely check out anything else you do.
Best of luck to you, man!
Thanks!
I'm still not sure this will be the definite last video, there's always the possibility for more. I just want to be up front about things so if this is the last one, you guys aren't left wondering what happened haha
Understandable! At least you let us know instead of just disappearing like rrobert184. Though I do believe he does reviews for some Gunpla website now.
I also really loves the mg g kits. Imagine if Bandai makes a 2.0 of these kits.
This hand of mine glows with an awesome power! Its burning grip tells me to defeat you. Take this, my love, my anger and all of my sorrow. Shining fingerrrr!!!
Great review! Can you please do a review of the MG Victory and V2 Ver.Ka?
I wanna get this kit!
You should try the SD-Neo version of this design. It is the best SD to date in my opinion. :D
what music do u use? i enjoyed that so much while watching your reviews, so relaxing
personally i like the burning gundam version better as far as the 2 kits go.
also wish we would have gotten a set of rubber hands with both the shinning and burning that allowed them to hold hands for that epic burning and shinning god finger pose from the show
Ayy a G Gundam kit review on my birthday
Happy birthday!
@@redheadphones6 Thanks dude!
I just found your channel. I love it, but I am sad to read this might be the end. Do what you feel is best for you!
Thank you!
There's always a chance I'll make another in the future, we'll see. I just wanted to be honest, so you guys aren't left high and dry if this was the last one, you know?
I wish Bandai would give at least this and the Master Gundam a 2.0
Honestly i dont mind screws on my inner frame, as long as it gets covered or has the same color as the frame.
Agreed, they aren't a huge issue for me. They can really add stability to inner frames, which makes this kit one of the sturdiest Master Grades. I just make a point to mention them, as screws can sometimes be hit or miss (like that shot of the ankle in this video) and to make sure beginners know in advance they'll need a screw driver.
We need a ver ka or 2.0 whatever Bandai just do it
Hey RedHeadPhone! May I ask what brand of yellow and gold did you use? They looks very nice (I'm reffering to the yellow on the God Gundam)
just wondering is their any chance you might do a review of the spiegel gundam soon since that's the only model kit from the G line you haven't reviewed yet.
I think one thing you may consider adding to your reviews is scale. Maybe as something that doesn't affect score
That gold is amazing! Do you remember what paint you used?,
This review should be done in yelling. Tasty, tasty gold.
This will be my second MG. I’m excited to build the second main suit that got me into Gundam. Would you like to see some G Gundam suits get a 2.0?
I miss you buddy
Every time I seem Bandai posting for a hobby show I am always disappointed because they never announce an MG 2.0 or an RG Shining. G Gundam never seems to get much love from Bandai 😔
RE Bawoo pls!!!
Wish I could find this master grade
What’s the process of the gold paint
if bandai releases an HIRM Shining Gundam based on the God Gundam inner frame, I'd assume that you get it
What’s the Gold Paint you use?
SHINNING FINGER!!!!!
Hey i've been watching you for a couple years now, and I was wondering if you can review Gundam Spiegel. I would love to see that reviewed because not very many people reviewed it and they are like 10 years old, and I think you might even like that I think its cool and am contemplating whether or not I should buy it.
I definitely will at some point. Having reviewed the other 3 G Gundam MG's, I kind of feel obligated to haha
What paint did you use for the gold it looks amazing
I used a Krylon metallic spray paint called "Gold Leaf"
please review the gouf 2.0
Can u make a master grade zaku (MS-06F)
Maybe you could put the G Gundam Logo on the beamsaber?
Can you review MG Wing Gundam Proto Zero for the next video?
Finished building this a few weeks ago. The Shining Gundam's probably my favorite Gundam design, and I'm glad I finally got the chance to build it. I'm really glad to hear that mine isn't the only one with overly tight elbows, though I'm not tempting fate by posing it anymore for right now. I also chose to keep the v-fin yellow, though I may try a slightly oranger yellow like what the Hi-Res God Gundam uses down the line. And I need to get some white paint/Gundam Marker to fix the vents on the core lander.
While I'm sure a 2.0 would look great, I'm glad I built what we got, because the extra work I put into making those parts gold greatly improved the kit's look. And while I'm far from the only one who painted those parts, it did go a long way in making the kit my own.
Lol mine was great aswell. I do question why Bandai made that black and white piece on the core lander yellow. But one of my legs made me want to die i was at on screw for like 30 mins trying to get it in straight and one of the shoulders didn't want to go in all the way so I stole my god gundams screw and that worked fine but now my god gundam has a slightly wonky shoulder
Your opening reminds me of rrobbert184. ♥
I really like that gold it looks amazing. What did you use?
Thanks for asking. I used an old can of Krylon spray paint. The color is "Gold Leaf." I really like it because it's a bit duller than other golds, so I think the details are a bit more noticeable.
Do you plan on getting/reviewing the Hi-RM god gundam?
Maybe if I had the cash T_T
I had almost all the G Gundam mg kits 10 years ago and I'm buying one at a time just to paint them with my airbrushing skills. But, they are cheap kits
Have any grunt mg kits around $40 or under to suggest? (Own zaku ll)
The GM version 2.0 is amazing! The GM Sniper II is also really solid. Great companions to a Zaku!
Hi redheaphones, what color did you use to paint the gold parts? Is it gaianotes?
I used a Krylon metallic spray paint called "Gold Leaf." I haven't used Krylon paint for anything else, as I only received that color as a gift from a friend, but it did a great job of making a gold that both popped, but didn't distract from the rest of the suit.
@@redheadphones6thanks for the response! yeah the gold looks adequate and nice to see as it doesn't stand out too much.
Me: Hmmm i don't really feel like buying gold paint to paint this.
Also me: Boy I cant wait for the HG 1/100 scale to come back in stock!
Your channel is underrated but your review is amazing tho so what happened to old video that you review
Thank you!
The first Shining Gundam review was taken down 2-3 years ago. It was just a really poor review, even considering it was my 3rd or 4th video. Thankfully, it was only up for about a year and only got ~3,000 views in total before I took it down. I'm much happier with this brand new review! Thanks for asking!
@@redheadphones6 so thats why i dont see that video often also 1 year ago i download your old gunpla video before the copyright strike but since then i lost all of the video that i download to watch offline that include your video about review turn a gundam and shining gundam
Everybody love the god gundam. But the shinning gundam what started it all. I prefer the shining over the god gundam cuz the battle theme for the shining gundam was way more inclined to the show than the battle theme of the god gundam.
Yeah, that Shining Gundam theme is so iconic. I always miss it when it changes to the God Gundam theme in the second half of the series.
the MG G Gundam kits needs a 2.0 without the screws
I really like Shining Gundam more than God Gundam. One of the reason is because it didn't have unnecessary 'backpack', especially for Gundam that use martial arts
Yeah, it is a little weird in hindsight to give a martial arts fighter a big backpack lol. I guess it was just a style of the time, considering the crazy wings and satellite cannon found in the following series.
Ya like jazz?
Also, I am going to miss you if this is, infact, the last video...
@The White Miru Read this videos description. The last part is sad...
I realize this is a 3 year old video, but I'm hoping to build this kit based on your recommendation. What did you use for the gold paint? Gundam markers?
No worries. I used Gundam Markers for the gray and black detailing. For the gold, I used Krylon Gold Leaf. It's not exactly recommended for Gundpla, but I like the look of it. Just has a bit more of a sparkle to it. Best of luck on the build!
@@redheadphones6 Thanks so much! Love your videos.
@@redheadphones6 Actually one more question, any priming for the Krylon? Looks like results are mixed on using enamel paint with PS plastic. Thanks again!
I start to take interest to this kit and the other old kits like MG Ground, God, and the GP's.
But my mind just keep telling me "Be patience and wait for their 2.0". What should I do? 😭
haha, it depends on the kit for sure. Personally, the Shining and Ground Gundam hold up extremely well imo, and are worth picking up now. The God Gundam is also cheap enough that it's worth looking into, even if it doesn't hold up as well. The GP series though, unless you're down for some serious fixing-up, I'd probably hold off on those.
Regardless, best of luck! :)
@@redheadphones6 thanks a lot, Red!
Now I can put the Ground and Shining into my next wishlist, and some paint too ✌😁
New video when?