You did it, you broke the Mechanicore curse! You actually built a mechanicore kit and made a detailed video review of it! Thats not something a lot of (if any besides you) people can claim to have done.
garchompdude you have to check out the supernova kits. They are better then Bandai. You can paint on the runners and the sprue marks are made to be hidden.
Pfft better than bandai but still has fitting issues.... the problem with bootlegs are the fitting issue.. sure SN has a good kind of plastic but its nowhere near bandai... Bandai is more builder friendly... you get what you pay for...
Jase nope. I have the SN wing kits. There are fitting issues, plastic quality isn’t as good as Bandai. They are brittle and could break if your not careful. Specially so for WZC.
@@JaseJustInCase that's the problem, some people receive good ones, some get the bad ones. Quality control is nowhere to be found while Bandai here, despite their wing kits being old, they're still good.
Thank you i have wanted to see a review for soooooooooooo long. I think from watching this is that i personally will NOT get this. But I think it is not worth it unless you just want it for display.
Photo etching isn't the same as laser cutting: "Photochemical machining (PCM), also known as photochemical milling or photo etching, is a chemical milling process used to fabricate sheet metal components using a photoresist and etchants to corrosively machine away selected areas." - Wikipedia I've always wanted to see a good review of a Mechanicore kit.
Build this kit right now and I can honestly say I’m not having nearly as much issues you came across. I am painting this this though it’s been in my best interest to test fit things prior to painting and final assembly. Most of my problems were solved by just buying new screws. Luckily the book that comes with the kit tells you exactly the size of the screws it comes with so I bought extras on amazon so if the screw the instructions called for we’re too long I’d just swap with a shorter one, and if it was too short I’d use a longer one. Without having to steal screws from anywhere else on the kit. Thanks to that my elbows are completely poseable. Also for those parts that run into eachother on the upper arms, I I just sanded down the surfaces of them until I had enough clearance to stack them the way they’re pictured. Didn’t have to cut anything.
Building this kit right now and I can honestly say I’m not having nearly as much issues you came across. I am painting this this though it’s been in my best interest to test fit things prior to painting and final assembly. Most of my problems were solved by just buying new screws. Luckily the book that comes with the kit tells you exactly the size of the screws it comes with so I bought extras on amazon so if the screw the instructions called for we’re too long I’d just swap with a shorter one, and if it was too short I’d use a longer one. Without having to steal screws from anywhere else on the kit. Thanks to that my elbows are completely poseable. Also for those parts that run into eachother on the upper arms, I I just sanded down the surfaces of them until I had enough clearance to stack them the way they’re pictured. Didn’t have to cut anything.
I really hope we get proper MG of the XI and Penelope Gundams at some point. With the adaption of Hathaway's Flash coming out later in the year, it makes me hopeful we might get them this year or next.
Good news on mechanicore Ziegler, I haven't gotten to building him yet but was looking at the instruction manual last night, they actually tell you what they're expecting you'll have to glue.
Having seen people hacking their plane models apart to install resin engines and cockpits and photoetch internal ribs with custom wiring to match photoreferences, or people doing cutouts showing scratchbuilt crew compartments on their tank kits, the detail and PITA amounts of work going into something something like this no longer seems so absurd.
photo-etch, by name isn't done with lazer. It's actually made really similarly to developing a b/w photograph, but that's used to remove protective material where the 'cuts' are, then it's dipped in an acid that eats through that metal.
Yeah well, that's Mechanicore for you. Gotta be a patient, experienced modeler or don't bother. Put in the work though, and the end results are incomparable.
8:57 I couldn’t help but laugh. I never thought I’d see a detailed review of a Mechanicore Kit. I really hope when Hathaway’s Flash as films release we will get a MG Xi Gundam. They are making the HGUC Penelope Gundam.
Oh dear.......Also, Hathaway's flash is now canon as they're making it into an anime (and hinted it in Unicorn). Now we get to see gundam's second most hated character go out with a whimper (if you ask, Iok took first place as most hated).
I have the SD BB version of the Xi Gundam, it was my first gunpla kit and I still love it! It's such a sweet design.. I'm just hoping Bandai will one day make a legit MG of this guy. The Penelope too while they're at it lol.
these kits geared more towards the expert builder that likes the building aspect and want more than just a simple snap kit. my kit is together all parts move without falling off , fully painted, 30 plus pico leds , open hatches, fully poseable . it took a extensive amount of time and work but i had a great time doing it
Thinking of getting the Mechanicore Pyrannosarus. Your video made me think over numerous times! I'm fearful of the problems ahead. AND I CANNOT find ANY reviews on the Pyrannosarus anywhere! Dear lord!
Thank you for your honest down to heart view . That's one thing I get extremely frustrated about is when pieces fall together so I wanted this because my brother got me my first ever gundam build and it was the hg penelope from bandai and I enjoyed that build, so I'd rather have fun builds than frustration but to that I pre ordered the hg xi from bandai to have next to my brother gift thank you again for the ver helpful heads up
GOOD GOD OF GUNPLA! I'm sorry you had to suffer through this. I will still wait for an official bandai xi instead of this. Thanks for the review though, keep em going
Daym man, you actually built and finished this monster. What you have to remember though, is that it isn't a Bandai kit. Lots of time hard work and pain involved. It's Poseable but lets be honest it works best as a statue. Still good job on building the beast.
I tip my hat too you for even finishing this kit. Personally I think it's more hassle than it's worth and dog HGUC MS-14Fs Gelgoog Marine Commander Type (the design, not your build) This kit looks like it has ever issue you could want plus some when it comes to third party kits. Once again congrats for finishing it.
I got the model comprehend 1/144 of the Xi. It's honestly like putting together a mid 2000's MG. I have the Penelope by them too, not put together yet.
Hey, jabman do you still have the files for the instructions for this kit? I pick this kit up off of a friend on discord and haven't been able to find the paper style instructions at all
This thing comes across as being more like an art project than anything else... Although... those other kits you compared its size to... The real question, I suppose, becomes: THOSE WERE THE SAME SCALE!?!?!?
this needs to be a master grade at the least. would not mind a hugc, we already have the gustav karl coming out. now i would also love a master grade silver bullet, granted we'd need a doven wolf to come out as well.
Xi is a pretty niche design but if they've made a MG Deep Striker then there certainly is a possibility for a MG Xi. I don't think they can keep it less than $100 though.
I think i want to buy this kit because i like challenging stuff,i do have the 144 version and i like it because it does have some issues but something that i can manage but when you say the price tag of this beast was almost $200 welp .....i will think about 🙈
There is a reason why Mechcanicore kits are ranked after PG grade for difficulty, and I m sure you all have seen that meme already. They look good out of the box if you manage to complete it.
Hi jabman, i wanna ask something, are this kit worthed to buy and built? How about the plastic quality compare with bandai kit? And how about snap fit this kit? It seems the part its hard to snap and fit and seem like loose
There's a spectrum between toy and model, and the mechanicore kits are somewhere past model and into 'project' or 'overly large part of your life.' I'm just confused why you didn't see that coming. o.o Please never review an older Koto kit or any other non-Bandai kit.
But with a Bandai kit, u can have pretty good detail while still retaining playability and even the most difficult kits have some degree of fun. With mechanicore you have to ask urself if u consider model kits as a job or a hobby lmao
Wow... U doing mechanicore now??? Can you do the ziegler cause every other channel that reviews it is either chinese or japanese or didnt even finish it
@@AverageRomanceEnjoyer yeah, but that lineart doesn't exactly hold up honestly. @MrFlunkOrg They won't make kits till narrative is over, and they have at least something to properly present. Hell the reveal for the Hathaway's flash seemed to be a little accidental from what I remember of that stream......
@@dol_mel7487 I doubt there gunna animate it especially since there running with evolves continuity instead and I'm pretty sure Hathaways flash also goes of the light novel of chars counterattack so if they did certain plot points wouldn't make much sense especially if there going off of evolves timeline because in that quess (I think that's how you spell her name) in evolve survives cca and Hathaway gets married or something like that
If you are in the gunpla industry since wayback you will understand that mechanicore model kits are not for beginners and only experienced/elite/godlike modeler peeps are the ones who will have the patience and skills to build this awesome but piece of sh!+ to build kits.. at the end of your vid you said you will never get one of these kits again.. it has been 3 years my friend.. given your polished skills in building gunplas maybe you could consider buying another one for comparison.. I suggest the perfect zeong 😁
Then again wasn't Zerstore the worst of the mechanicore kits. Sure most of these kits are just metal bricks that look nice on your shelf, except tief sturmer which you would need a big display case sitting right next to your Neo Zeong HG.
You did it, you broke the Mechanicore curse! You actually built a mechanicore kit and made a detailed video review of it! Thats not something a lot of (if any besides you) people can claim to have done.
I'm the only one crazy enough to pull it off ;)
There's quite a few reviews from chinese modeler tho....may be Jabman is the only one in english community who actually finished the kit.
hahahaha best comment
That’s what I’m saying. Zakuarelius has unboxed like 5 of these things but hasn’t built a single one.
It's crazy how hard it is for any company that isn't Bandai to have competent snap-fit kits. Really shows why they're the king of model kits
garchompdude you have to check out the supernova kits. They are better then Bandai. You can paint on the runners and the sprue marks are made to be hidden.
Pfft better than bandai but still has fitting issues.... the problem with bootlegs are the fitting issue.. sure SN has a good kind of plastic but its nowhere near bandai... Bandai is more builder friendly... you get what you pay for...
Jase nope. I have the SN wing kits. There are fitting issues, plastic quality isn’t as good as Bandai. They are brittle and could break if your not careful. Specially so for WZC.
Idk what y’all are talking about I have 2 SN kits and haven’t had any fitting issues at all.
@@JaseJustInCase that's the problem, some people receive good ones, some get the bad ones. Quality control is nowhere to be found while Bandai here, despite their wing kits being old, they're still good.
Those decals...yikes. Even Katoki himself is going, "That's a little excessive." :/
Customizer's dream. Straight builder's nightmare...
you know what im happy to see a gunpla UA-camr actually reveiw one of these kits but the question remains... did your thumbs hurt after building this?
many things hurt after building this
first review is see of theses kits, cool design and look great otherwise not impress like you said not worth it thank you for your sacrifice
Thank you i have wanted to see a review for soooooooooooo long. I think from watching this is that i personally will NOT get this. But I think it is not worth it unless you just want it for display.
Photo etching isn't the same as laser cutting:
"Photochemical machining (PCM), also known as photochemical milling or photo etching, is a chemical milling process used to fabricate sheet metal components using a photoresist and etchants to corrosively machine away selected areas." - Wikipedia
I've always wanted to see a good review of a Mechanicore kit.
Build this kit right now and I can honestly say I’m not having nearly as much issues you came across. I am painting this this though it’s been in my best interest to test fit things prior to painting and final assembly. Most of my problems were solved by just buying new screws. Luckily the book that comes with the kit tells you exactly the size of the screws it comes with so I bought extras on amazon so if the screw the instructions called for we’re too long I’d just swap with a shorter one, and if it was too short I’d use a longer one. Without having to steal screws from anywhere else on the kit. Thanks to that my elbows are completely poseable. Also for those parts that run into eachother on the upper arms, I I just sanded down the surfaces of them until I had enough clearance to stack them the way they’re pictured. Didn’t have to cut anything.
Did you have to use a drill for the screws? Those are the only things I'm worried about but I might buy these kits to keep on a backlog soon
@@depshallburn i didnt have too. the issues come from the screws being too short or too long. buy extra screws in different sizes solved that issue
Building this kit right now and I can honestly say I’m not having nearly as much issues you came across. I am painting this this though it’s been in my best interest to test fit things prior to painting and final assembly. Most of my problems were solved by just buying new screws. Luckily the book that comes with the kit tells you exactly the size of the screws it comes with so I bought extras on amazon so if the screw the instructions called for we’re too long I’d just swap with a shorter one, and if it was too short I’d use a longer one. Without having to steal screws from anywhere else on the kit. Thanks to that my elbows are completely poseable. Also for those parts that run into eachother on the upper arms, I I just sanded down the surfaces of them until I had enough clearance to stack them the way they’re pictured. Didn’t have to cut anything.
what were the problems screws and sanding couldnt fix?
When do these guys make the MS-07W Gouf Combined Test Type?
Congratulation Jabman! I see a lot of unboxing for mechanicore kits but rarely the actual built, some even stop altogether halfway.
Because it's hard
I really hope we get proper MG of the XI and Penelope Gundams at some point. With the adaption of Hathaway's Flash coming out later in the year, it makes me hopeful we might get them this year or next.
Still no mg Xi in 2024.
Good news on mechanicore Ziegler, I haven't gotten to building him yet but was looking at the instruction manual last night, they actually tell you what they're expecting you'll have to glue.
Having seen people hacking their plane models apart to install resin engines and cockpits and photoetch internal ribs with custom wiring to match photoreferences, or people doing cutouts showing scratchbuilt crew compartments on their tank kits, the detail and PITA amounts of work going into something something like this no longer seems so absurd.
photo-etch, by name isn't done with lazer. It's actually made really similarly to developing a b/w photograph, but that's used to remove protective material where the 'cuts' are, then it's dipped in an acid that eats through that metal.
Yeah well, that's Mechanicore for you. Gotta be a patient, experienced modeler or don't bother. Put in the work though, and the end results are incomparable.
8:57 I couldn’t help but laugh. I never thought I’d see a detailed review of a Mechanicore Kit. I really hope when Hathaway’s Flash as films release we will get a MG Xi Gundam. They are making the HGUC Penelope Gundam.
Cole Viloria I can see it happening
congrats on finishing this beast and thanks a lot for sharing a review!
Accidentally bought a bootleg when I was a kid. And building something like that is hell indeed! Well done!
I really hope that with the announcement of a Hathaway's Flash film trilogy, we'll get an official MG from Bandai.
Well, it's been a while since we got MGs with PG size. I am in.
MGEX Xi Gundam🤞🤞🤞
Next Kit: mechanicore deep striker
*tiff sturmer* 😂
I have seen it in person , just because it is in display on my local hobby shop Gunpla Panama and it looks awesome and very compicated
Jab, you're the second to break the Mechanicore curse! It should be something you would be proud of!
Great review as always!
Who was first? :O
Finally, a great review of a mechanicore kit. Thanks for giving us your thoughts about this. you did a job well done!
Can you tell us a rough estimate of how long you built this, i including you applying the decals?
about a month
Oh dear.......Also, Hathaway's flash is now canon as they're making it into an anime (and hinted it in Unicorn). Now we get to see gundam's second most hated character go out with a whimper (if you ask, Iok took first place as most hated).
And we're also getting an HG Xi Gundam kit now. So, that'll be interesting, especially because of the size.
it looks great! ill just believe how hard it was and enjoy yours
The DVD actually gives you instructions on this issues, you should have watch it even once
so does all Mechanicore toy have all DVD instruction in every toy ? i mean i would watch the dvd in the near future once a bought one
Would rather a link of some sort. Not everybody uses a laptop or has a DVD drive in their PC anymore tbh. Covers all bases.
@@artsleeplockhart9386 the instructions are too long
"Because you can doesn't mean you should" seems to describe this kit pretty well. Functionality and build quality sacrificed for over-the-top detail.
I have the SD BB version of the Xi Gundam, it was my first gunpla kit and I still love it! It's such a sweet design.. I'm just hoping Bandai will one day make a legit MG of this guy. The Penelope too while they're at it lol.
these kits geared more towards the expert builder that likes the building aspect and want more than just a simple snap kit. my kit is together all parts move without falling off , fully painted, 30 plus pico leds , open hatches, fully poseable . it took a extensive amount of time and work but i had a great time doing it
I know this was a difficult build but was sticky tack truly the cleanest solution? Couldn't you have used glue, super glue, or even cement?
Sticky tack was often a place holder before gluing, I often wanted to see if I was forced to glue it later on and in most cases I was
@@jabman025 damn I was hoping I could just use sticky tack instead of glue because I want to build their firehawk someday
I just bought mine already built to avoid the headache. 😁 It's a very cool and imposing display piece even if it's just standing there!
Where did you get one built!? :O
Man, it’s finally here, the long awaited torture review
Thinking of getting the Mechanicore Pyrannosarus. Your video made me think over numerous times! I'm fearful of the problems ahead. AND I CANNOT find ANY reviews on the Pyrannosarus anywhere! Dear lord!
Thank you for your honest down to heart view . That's one thing I get extremely frustrated about is when pieces fall together so I wanted this because my brother got me my first ever gundam build and it was the hg penelope from bandai and I enjoyed that build, so I'd rather have fun builds than frustration but to that I pre ordered the hg xi from bandai to have next to my brother gift thank you again for the ver helpful heads up
GOOD GOD OF GUNPLA! I'm sorry you had to suffer through this. I will still wait for an official bandai xi instead of this. Thanks for the review though, keep em going
Great review as always @jabman025 ! I loved it and yeah was always hesitant to try a mechanicore so thanks for confirming
Thumbs up to you for a bloody review a mechanicore kit, next review G System 1/35 Ex S Gundam lol
Martyrs will not be forgotten
Daym man, you actually built and finished this monster. What you have to remember though, is that it isn't a Bandai kit. Lots of time hard work and pain involved. It's Poseable but lets be honest it works best as a statue. Still good job on building the beast.
Thank you for doing this. I was thinking of trying to get a Qubeley kit made by this company, and now I think I have the answer.
Are you going to do a review of the pg exia ?
This was a treat to watch. Thank you for your pain Jabman, hopefully you can work on something less stressful soon :)
This is the rant that I have been waiting for. :D
I tip my hat too you for even finishing this kit.
Personally I think it's more hassle than it's worth and dog HGUC MS-14Fs Gelgoog Marine Commander Type (the design, not your build)
This kit looks like it has ever issue you could want plus some when it comes to third party kits.
Once again congrats for finishing it.
I kinda have an obsession with collecting MG 1/100 lead gundams so I’m interested in this kit so from that stand point would you recommend it?
I just hope if we get a master grade that it will be at least better than this which probably won’t be hard
I got the model comprehend 1/144 of the Xi. It's honestly like putting together a mid 2000's MG. I have the Penelope by them too, not put together yet.
Thank you very much!
Does indeed look badass
Hey, jabman do you still have the files for the instructions for this kit? I pick this kit up off of a friend on discord and haven't been able to find the paper style instructions at all
sites.google.com/view/bootlegsmanual/mechanicore
XxDANTHEDINOXx humorously enough I’m actually the person that got that uploaded to the site lol
Thank god I have no patience and generally find the Penelope and Kusii Gundams to be ugly AF, because you just saved me like $200!
I really feel you sir. 😂😂😂 building a kit like that was a real pain in the ass
This thing comes across as being more like an art project than anything else... Although... those other kits you compared its size to... The real question, I suppose, becomes: THOSE WERE THE SAME SCALE!?!?!?
The manual says is a 1/100 scale model kit
this needs to be a master grade at the least. would not mind a hugc, we already have the gustav karl coming out. now i would also love a master grade silver bullet, granted we'd need a doven wolf to come out as well.
yeap , that would be great
Xi is a pretty niche design but if they've made a MG Deep Striker then there certainly is a possibility for a MG Xi. I don't think they can keep it less than $100 though.
I think i want to buy this kit because i like challenging stuff,i do have the 144 version and i like it because it does have some issues but something that i can manage but when you say the price tag of this beast was almost $200 welp .....i will think about 🙈
I hope Bandai will make an MG/RE version of this
let see in winter when hathaway running
There is a reason why Mechcanicore kits are ranked after PG grade for difficulty, and I m sure you all have seen that meme already. They look good out of the box if you manage to complete it.
My lord i don't want to imagine the amount of time that has been put on this....
It looks cool, bro. That's what matters to me. But I hate exploding kit lol
I have a 1/144 Xi gundam myself. It's nice and kind of like a Re100.
It looks incredible. Would it be possible to use clear nail polish to thicken some loose parts or are they bad enough to be a hand grenade?
The HG Gundoom Xi was kinda promising. But i have to admit, this is aesthetically georgeous.
@@Gunpla_shrimp there was an HG Gundoom by Model Comprehend. It was packed with accessories more than the upcoming one from bandai.
Hi jabman, i wanna ask something, are this kit worthed to buy and built? How about the plastic quality compare with bandai kit? And how about snap fit this kit? It seems the part its hard to snap and fit and seem like loose
FINALLY A MECHANICORE REVIEW
My girlfriend is apparently getting me the mechanicore ziegler for Christmas and I'm trying to mentally prepare for it. Any suggestions jabman?
have drinks on hand
Lol will do
now I want to see the mechanicore kshatriya in your reviews
Where can I get one
Big respect. Great review
Got some mg's to catch up on brotha and still would like to see a full review on the exs. The new one
@@Gunpla_shrimp that's the old one I'm referring to the updated one
Did you like the movie?
The irony here is that a MG Xi is virtually guaranteed now.
awesome!! link for the printed manual pls?
Please do resin conversion of wing kits midseason upgrade tv version
Can you make a review of the model comprehend versions of the penelope and xi gundam?
I really, REALLY like the Xi. I even spent $150 to get the RD version.
Somehow I'm not feeling it with this one.
there is a 100 per cent chance bandai will slap a lawsuit ya know
Amo este kit
but its fucking beautiful!
Man not even zakuaurelius has put up an update on this kit.
How about reviewing Super Nova's Heavyarms Custom?
Ehehehe......I'm just gonna wait for the upcoming Hathaway's Flash adaptation to get any of the gundams related to it :P
Do yourself a favor just build an rg sazabi it will make you really happy
There's a spectrum between toy and model, and the mechanicore kits are somewhere past model and into 'project' or 'overly large part of your life.' I'm just confused why you didn't see that coming. o.o Please never review an older Koto kit or any other non-Bandai kit.
We really take Bandai models and their playability for granted. All non-Bandai models I have are basically plastic statues.
Plastic nightmares to be more precise. But worth it in my opinion.
But with a Bandai kit, u can have pretty good detail while still retaining playability and even the most difficult kits have some degree of fun. With mechanicore you have to ask urself if u consider model kits as a job or a hobby lmao
How much did this cost? I've got no interest in building it, but I feel like I could make some nice kitbashes with this thing's corpse
Here in the Philippines, I saw one that costs 6,800 php.
Red Zeta next?
Wow... U doing mechanicore now??? Can you do the ziegler cause every other channel that reviews it is either chinese or japanese or didnt even finish it
Is it in 1/100 scale?
surprisingly yes
I love me some xi gundam, shame bandai doesn’t make a kits for Hathaway’s Flash for whatever reason (I know why but it’s alluding me right now...)
Probably because sunrise is going to animate Hathaway's flash sometime soon.....
Jetfire48 Thats a reason for them to actually make kits though.
Didn’t Bandai tease a potential xi gundam when they launched the re100 line or was it the Penelope?
@@AverageRomanceEnjoyer yeah, but that lineart doesn't exactly hold up honestly.
@MrFlunkOrg They won't make kits till narrative is over, and they have at least something to properly present. Hell the reveal for the Hathaway's flash seemed to be a little accidental from what I remember of that stream......
@@dol_mel7487 I doubt there gunna animate it especially since there running with evolves continuity instead and I'm pretty sure Hathaways flash also goes of the light novel of chars counterattack so if they did certain plot points wouldn't make much sense especially if there going off of evolves timeline because in that quess (I think that's how you spell her name) in evolve survives cca and Hathaway gets married or something like that
Such an awesome design, shame this one of the few kits of it
Salute for the hero!
So what was your build time?
a little over a month
Damn never thought I’d see a lot of this Gundam. I love this design, might pick it up.
If you are in the gunpla industry since wayback you will understand that mechanicore model kits are not for beginners and only experienced/elite/godlike modeler peeps are the ones who will have the patience and skills to build this awesome but piece of sh!+ to build kits.. at the end of your vid you said you will never get one of these kits again.. it has been 3 years my friend.. given your polished skills in building gunplas maybe you could consider buying another one for comparison.. I suggest the perfect zeong 😁
Are you planning on getting the RG Sazabi?
stay tuned
always
Now get the Penelope!
Then again wasn't Zerstore the worst of the mechanicore kits. Sure most of these kits are just metal bricks that look nice on your shelf, except tief sturmer which you would need a big display case sitting right next to your Neo Zeong HG.
It's a pro kit, of course it's going to take a lot of work. What did you expect? A straight build?
So brave...
You should have gotten the MC 1/144 version.