This is going to be my first MG. I own a few, but I always wanted to start either with a GM (the Commander Type or the Sniper Custom) or the Buster Gundam. And since I was unable to find the GMs here in Spain I decided to pick this up. Will be building it and pannel lining it next days.
I finally got around to building this kit and I gotta say, I love the suit, but I'm not crazy about how cumbersome the weapons are. I kinda wish there was a way to make them a bit more like conventional heavy weapons
Thank you so much for this review! Yeah putting the cannons together was a real pain in the ass. I decided to just go with the double cannon pose. It looks more imposing that way, looking like a multi-arsenal Gundam. Cheers!
I agree with you about how the Buster and Duel would look great posing side by side. They have (in my opinion) a more grounded design that is both modern and militaristic-looking compared to the others in the series (the Strike is actually my least favorite, followed closely by Aegis). I've finished building a custom-painted MG Duel Gundam Assault Shroud a few weeks ago and it is my favorite MS design after Unicorn's Jesta. I think you'll like the head design on the Duel. Unfortunately, the kit is a little on the small side compared to other MG's but definitely still worth picking up for the looks and the fun build.
It's definitely the sides of the head that makes it looks like a rabbit with puffy cheeks. And that little panel detail sticking out slightly (like what someone would do with pla plate) has shadows that look like wiskers
The buster gundam is the true example of "what if Area 51 is developing a robot that shoots lazers?" kind of robot/mobile suit, this could fit to exist in real life
I just finished building this kit and I have to say that it’s exactly what I want to see as far as a Mobile Suit is concerned. Personally, I’m disappointed by the weapons, because I’m more into handheld rifles etc..... I’m ok with it not including a beam saber as I don’t generally like those anyway. The only other complaint I have is that this kit includes a ton of abs plastic which I think can be tricky when it comes to clean up of seams because it’s so soft it doesn’t sand very well. And what’s up with the posable thumb? Why make the thumb posable but then have you swap out the fingers? All in all, I would definitely buy another one of these and custom paint it, maybe similar to how you painted that one suit in the different shades of brown.
Hey zack how do you sand the litlle tiny cracks and tiny details, are you paying attention on the details when you sand or you just sweep the big panel casualy and skip the far tiny deep spot
zargent42 Hmm, I would say black. That green is pretty dark so it's not going to be that noticeable. But I don't like seeing light colors like grey used to panel line dark colors just so you can see the lines, ya know? Doesn't make sense at all in reality.
Hey Zak. Question about the armor on the forearms on the kit. The panel on the inside of the forearm doesn’t want to stay on at all and keeps popping off. Did you have that problem at all?
Watching this, and I have a question seeing newer videos with like the DM Strike Noir, where do you draw the line between "bootleg" and "third party", and are your feelings now similar, or has time changed your stance?
"bootleg kit" to me means it's an exact copy of a Bandai kit, and I won't buy those. "Third-Party" means it's not an exact copy, so I will buy them if it's a design I like and the quality looks good. Third-party kits are still technically bootlegs though, in the fact that they reproduce and sell the Gundam name and/or likeness without permission.
Thanks for the clarification! I had a feeling that was the thought. It makes sense though, technically teams like DM actually redesign from the ground up, just curious, do you personally know how Bandai feels about the 3rd party kits?
you missed the gimmick in the waist on him, whole leg section moves up and down to two angles. I cant much figure out what the use is though, down makes him look a bit more 'lean' I guess?
If you want to custom paint it you are better off stripping off the chrome/metallic paint then reprinting. You can use a variety of different products to do that, depending on what's available where you live. Check around online for how to strip off the coating.
ZakuAurelius I have been looking at gundam s for a while and I finally got the strength to buy all the supplies I need so my first gundam will barbetoss I just want you to know that your channel was the one that got me into gundam and you are now my favorite UA-cam channel I really enjoy you're videos and everything you do and I hope this inspires you just like how you have helped me find a new hobby, thank you!!!
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@@ZakuAurelius hha, i know... I mean not for this kit, off course this kit is ori bandai 👍 I mean we all should never support a bootleg kit based on your intro... Sorry for my bad english 😅
Rabbit or not, that head is one of the best designs to come out of the genre. What a silhouette
and the verde buster f@#$ it up.
God, I want a master grade Verde Buster
Idk bout a rabbit.. looks like a killer hornet to me
My MG Strike Noir is getting lonely for so long now WE WANT VERDE BUSTER AND BLEU DUEL NOW!!!
I guess I am kind of randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?
A lot of SEED kits have some really good prices for what they really are
Well done bandai, well done
@RandomUser221 literally anyone can say the same thing about Gundam Wing now can they? (But I still enjoyed both)
Just built this guy yesterday, gotta admit the model might have been one of the most enjoyable builds for me, I really liked putting this one together
Im mad we still havent gotten RG's of this and the other GAT suits. I hope we don't have to wait for 10 years before we do get them.
rasheed gregory only 9 more to go.....
@@williamfeller3319 another 8 years to go...
7 to go
6 to go
5 to go half way there!
This is going to be my first MG. I own a few, but I always wanted to start either with a GM (the Commander Type or the Sniper Custom) or the Buster Gundam. And since I was unable to find the GMs here in Spain I decided to pick this up. Will be building it and pannel lining it next days.
Imagine the size of the guns combined in PG 😱
Its a fun and easy build and really takes well to being weathered and battle damaged.
GETTING THIS OMG I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!!
Thanks for the review, my manz.
You're very welcome! Enjoy the kit!
I finally got around to building this kit and I gotta say, I love the suit, but I'm not crazy about how cumbersome the weapons are. I kinda wish there was a way to make them a bit more like conventional heavy weapons
Thank you so much for this review! Yeah putting the cannons together was a real pain in the ass. I decided to just go with the double cannon pose. It looks more imposing that way, looking like a multi-arsenal Gundam. Cheers!
I have a soft spot for Buster I really like its colour scheme.
I agree with you about how the Buster and Duel would look great posing side by side. They have (in my opinion) a more grounded design that is both modern and militaristic-looking compared to the others in the series (the Strike is actually my least favorite, followed closely by Aegis).
I've finished building a custom-painted MG Duel Gundam Assault Shroud a few weeks ago and it is my favorite MS design after Unicorn's Jesta. I think you'll like the head design on the Duel. Unfortunately, the kit is a little on the small side compared to other MG's but definitely still worth picking up for the looks and the fun build.
It's definitely the sides of the head that makes it looks like a rabbit with puffy cheeks. And that little panel detail sticking out slightly (like what someone would do with pla plate) has shadows that look like wiskers
Have to agree, picking this kit up asap.
Great overview. Thanks!
You'll love it!
17:38 look Mah no hands
I would honestly only consider getting a bootleg if there was no Bandai official kit for it. I would love to get a Leo or an Aries.
much better if vayeate and mercurius
I ordered mine yesterday. i've heard nothing but good things about this kit so i'm pretty excited
Patrick Conrad its really solid
I do like the buster gundam, but over all from seed i really like the Bucue and Lagowee somehow :p (looking forward for another MG seed series kit)
I would also like to see some more MG kits from seed and seed destiny !! Hope bandai makes them!
"Just kinda plug them in (weird and awkward hand gestures) *cough* " trying not to laugh bro? Great review!
lol, yeah
ZakuAurelius you also kinda did this with your hyakuren review. "Speaking of proportions" XD keep up the great work bro! More power!
Now I can never look at the Buster Gundam again and not think of a rabbit.
Rob Wilson Verde Buster look even more like a rabbit.
God damn it
The buster gundam is the true example of "what if Area 51 is developing a robot that shoots lazers?" kind of robot/mobile suit, this could fit to exist in real life
I just finished building this kit and I have to say that it’s exactly what I want to see as far as a Mobile Suit is concerned. Personally, I’m disappointed by the weapons, because I’m more into handheld rifles etc..... I’m ok with it not including a beam saber as I don’t generally like those anyway. The only other complaint I have is that this kit includes a ton of abs plastic which I think can be tricky when it comes to clean up of seams because it’s so soft it doesn’t sand very well. And what’s up with the posable thumb? Why make the thumb posable but then have you swap out the fingers? All in all, I would definitely buy another one of these and custom paint it, maybe similar to how you painted that one suit in the different shades of brown.
I like this kit just because of the color scheme and design all in total, looks better than the strike freedom mg kit in my opinion.
Really loving your channel keep on going!!
Hey zack how do you sand the litlle tiny cracks and tiny details, are you paying attention on the details when you sand or you just sweep the big panel casualy and skip the far tiny deep spot
Yeah for tiny hard to reach places then you really don't need to worry about it. Most likely you aren't going to have any issues there.
I'd go with Broadside for the all cannons blazing ting
So when is the MG Duel review coming? :D
Possibly next month
Can't unsee the rabbit now
Nice review bro, but what would you personally prefer? Buster Gundam or Duel Gundam?
Tarik Saraty that's tough cause I really like the look of both. But I haven't built the Duel
Can't wait to see it painted. What colour scheme is it gonna be??
yeah bros you can do it pose
absolute legend
Thanks for the review of the buster gundam. Now I know if I want to buy it now.👲🏻
Quick question what is a good color for paneling green pieces?
zargent42 Hmm, I would say black. That green is pretty dark so it's not going to be that noticeable. But I don't like seeing light colors like grey used to panel line dark colors just so you can see the lines, ya know? Doesn't make sense at all in reality.
Another great review!
Looks nice might cancel the hyaku shiki...... Or should i get both?
PKMNtrainerdanang Get both! Duh~ haha
Hey Zak. Question about the armor on the forearms on the kit. The panel on the inside of the forearm doesn’t want to stay on at all and keeps popping off. Did you have that problem at all?
I didn’t notice that
Really looking forward to the duel review!!!!
You and me both!
Better late than never.
Watching this, and I have a question seeing newer videos with like the DM Strike Noir, where do you draw the line between "bootleg" and "third party", and are your feelings now similar, or has time changed your stance?
"bootleg kit" to me means it's an exact copy of a Bandai kit, and I won't buy those. "Third-Party" means it's not an exact copy, so I will buy them if it's a design I like and the quality looks good. Third-party kits are still technically bootlegs though, in the fact that they reproduce and sell the Gundam name and/or likeness without permission.
Thanks for the clarification! I had a feeling that was the thought. It makes sense though, technically teams like DM actually redesign from the ground up, just curious, do you personally know how Bandai feels about the 3rd party kits?
you missed the gimmick in the waist on him, whole leg section moves up and down to two angles. I cant much figure out what the use is though, down makes him look a bit more 'lean' I guess?
I ve got the duel and it looks great
I just bought the titanium finish hi nu gundam. I have one question is that can I use spray paint to go over the finish? Can I not custom paint it?
If you want to custom paint it you are better off stripping off the chrome/metallic paint then reprinting. You can use a variety of different products to do that, depending on what's available where you live. Check around online for how to strip off the coating.
Thanks
you should do the mg duel assault shroud.....
I really want that kit, too!
Who would win out of this Gundum of Gundam Prometheus
The Buster Gundam is awesome.
Hey Zach, what would you personally prefer? this or Gundam double X?
Personally the Buster, but both are great kits.
greeting zak, im struggling to get either this or heavyarms ew ver, which one is the best ??
thomas kok tough decision! Personally I would prefer the Buster
I want to make a question about the size of the model. Is it bigger than 1/100 ibo or smaller?
About the same
I hope its bigger than mg wing series.
Stuck between the buster and the RX 78 3.0 for my first mg
Rx 78-2 3.0 for the classic
+yido65 same here bro =[....
Whichever excites you more. Personally i'd just go buster. That's just me.
awesome video bro!,can you tell me how tall this kit is,(head to feet.)
Well the Gundam is 18.86m and the kit is 1/100 scale so it should be right about 18.86cm tall. Assuming Bandai didn't mess it up.
buster rabbit from tiny toons 😁
i wanna know how tall this kit in inches. and is it taller than the heavyarms?
Well according to Gundam Wiki the Gundam is 18.86 meters tall. So a 1/100 scale kit would be 18.86 cm. That in inches would be 7.43 inches.
"Yeah bros, we can do it!" Pose
I don't know why but I really want the both Gundam from gundam G Series in Master Grade
i understand why u would say it looks like a rabbit its because the mouth doesn't really match the whole head. it jsut needs some mouth vents =P
Forever a rabbit in my eyes. Should give it a Titans Test Team color scheme and slap some AOZ rabbit decals on it!
xD so true
Maybe Deku from My Hero Academia was based off this MS not All Might
Is your buster gundam is a bandai ?
Yes
This or GM sniper II?
Does it have a high grade?
Yes! But the MG is so much better!
ZakuAurelius could you review mg epyon?
ZakuAurelius I have been looking at gundam s for a while and I finally got the strength to buy all the supplies I need so my first gundam will barbetoss I just want you to know that your channel was the one that got me into gundam and you are now my favorite UA-cam channel I really enjoy you're videos and everything you do and I hope this inspires you just like how you have helped me find a new hobby, thank you!!!
well me I want this gundam and the blitz
Daban brand is a fake?
its a bootleg design to mimic the original bandai. but with the technology advsncement , daban design is pretty good nowadays
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FYI for a fully stickered up version. Although I didn't use any stickers with the kit, I used water decals instead.
ZakuAurelius I can even send you a Duel + Buster (and Blitz) pic if you want, all stickered up but not coated yet
This is one of the non-Unicorn Gundams that I don't like. I think it's the off-white parts that ruin this model. It feels like a Heavyarms knock off.
Heavyarms is just a Virgin Leopard Gundam
Bootleg? What, other companies can't make toys and models?
Real gundam fan never support bootleg...
This ain’t a bootleg buddy
@@ZakuAurelius hha, i know... I mean not for this kit, off course this kit is ori bandai 👍
I mean we all should never support a bootleg kit based on your intro...
Sorry for my bad english 😅
Is it just me or does this kit look kinda feminine