I had a few comments on the unboxing video telling me I was the only one talking about it and to hurry up and get the review out haha. I got really lucky with these releases that’s for sure.
I have plans to show the Zaku II F type being weathered on camera. If I can get a second Gundam EX I’ll just buy that and do a tutorial rather than the Zaku, just so I can get the Zaku review out sooner.
I'll be your 1000th subscriber! I am fairly new on gunpla, so far only have like 3 kits under my belt and will plan to expand that number! A very well done review
I figured I'd pick this up at some point, still not sure how I feel about the design, but I like to see different interpretations. However after seeing how you finished this, with the weathering and all. I'll get this sooner rather than later. You really brought it to life. It'll only be a few weeks after the kit reaches my country until water slide decals become available. Well done!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad my build was able to inspire you to get it. It’s got a completely different feel compared to most other HGs we’ve gotten from Bandai. I’ll probably get a second one and some G rework or delpi decals in the future.
That is some really high praise! I appreciate the kind words a lot. I'll always do my best to deliver quality reviews as soon as I get my hands on these kits.
Dear Joe, looks like a good kit, your review seems quite accurate in every aspect...might consider it, my only concern is finding the time to touch it up, which you have done brilliantly...Keep it coming and God Bless!
I'm really enjoying your channel! Your reviews are very informative and in-depth. Great job, man! Definitely my new favorite Gunpla channel on the ole U Toob
Like Grampa Gundam & Jason Voorhees fused together. Love the slasher movie esque vibe to this guy in the series. Badass stuff. Earned a sub for sure! Thank you for helping me coming out of HG retirement 🙏
I just found your channel and I must say I am now a fan! Your review format reminds me of Type V3 but more detailed. I hope to see more from your channel, keep it up!
Thanks for the review Joe, my local Target stores are starting to stock Gunpla kits like the HG Seed Freedom kits when I previously thought they were phasing out Gunpla in general.
I was able to grab mine from Target earlier this week! My 1st in store gunpla purchase. Thank you for the tip! Picked up 3 Zaku II as well. RFV let's go!
I've been trying to find another Gundam EX to do a tutorial but my local targets are all sold out. I hope to have a weathering video soon! Might even do more advanced weathering in the video to match what happens in the series. ;)
My goodness, the detail on this singular HG puts some of the earlier Real Grades to shame. I've always been a fan of the more semi-realistic looks that some of the UC and Origin kits offered in conjuction to the other standalone alternate universe designs. RFV did a great job at showing just how menacing and downright scary a Gundam can be in the eyes of the opposition. You did an absolutely astounding job at recapturing that dirty detail through the paint work here man! I cannot wait to get one of these for myself, as well as the Zaku.
Thank you for the kind words and your detailed comment! They really nailed the scary war vibe with this Gundam in the show. This kit and RFV was a breath of fresh air after all the SEED kits we've gotten so far this year. I hope you're able to find these kits soon, they're a ton of fun to build and customize.
@JoesGunplaGarage Thanks m8! Now, Bandai really needs to make those Goufs! They looked so good in the show, and it would be a real shame if they didn't make an updated kit of them. I adore the Gouf custom from 008th MS team, and it would be so cool to get a new modern iteration with Bandai's current engineering.
I had a feeling that the series would turn it around for a lot of people, this guys definitely a menace throughout the show. I like it even more now too.
This kit really is perfect for practicing painting and mixing things up from the standard HG "polycap into kind of flat, boring armor parts". Coming from the Earthree Gundam to this, the amount of surface detail is astounding. I can completely forgive the articulation being limited in exchange for an HG that's sort of like a mini FM rather than the mini MG of modern RGs. All for an incredibly reasonable price.
A mini FM is a perfect way to describe this. I love your way of thinking on that. Going from all the SEED Freedom kits to this was a breath of fresh air, The Duel Blitz was incredibly boring by comparison.
Thank you so much reviewing this kit it's helps alot im planning to get this one plus the zaku one the kit looks really cool feels like the details alot more interesting same on Rg style ❤
I built the EX last weekend, got impatient and went back on Monday and grabbed the Zaku. I didn't paint and weather them, but I did decal them up. Those foot decals for the Zaku are tricky, I found positioning and applying them with a large sewing needle worked best. I know they aren't everyone's favorite, but they are built very nicely and the detail is excellent. For anyone who doesn't know yet, some Target stores have these, they're $22 each.
The $22 price point is great all things considered. $30 for the Duel Blitz and it has half the details to it. I know prices is based on amount of plastic but you get way more bang for your buck with this and the Zaku over some of the newer seed kits.
@@JoesGunplaGarage For sure! This was my favorite Zaku of all that I've built, and it just goes together super smooth. The EX is great too, but those "L" shaped decals are a major pain to apply.
I'm usually a day or 2 behind him so I'm pumped to finally be first to the table here. The new designs took some getting used to but I'm a fan of them now.
As I've said to other people who've gotten this and/or the Zaku Solari, one of the things that the detail and panel lining seem to tie it to is the 1/144 RX-78-f00, with the almost overload of panel lining needed for it, though this seems like it would almost require a lot more due to the fewer colors in the design
Y'know.... this guy kinda' looks like he's fit in as like, an RX-78 (actually, little more EZ-8, if you ask me) amongst the new Armored Core kits. I kinda dig it in that light
This should be my next HGUC kit or should I say “RG” kit. Even an RG kit doesn’t come close to it when it comes to the surface detailing. It also gives off UC Hardgraph vibes tho. 😉
I like the design, and it's appearance for most of the series where it's portrayed as non-stop killing machine. Would have been better if they didn't put a face to the pilot.
Awesome review, to be honest i hated it at first but after watching the series and also after mech designer Kimitoshi Yamane confirm that the script made him think of grim reaper and skeletons, i bady want it now, waiting for mine to arrive.
Thank you for the kind words! I thought the design was polarizing at first too but I like it quite a bit, I thought this Gundam was great in the series, definitely made me appreciate it even more!
Excellent review here, and I especially like how giving the Gundam a good weathering and panel lining makes it look so much better. Was already warming up to the design, but I think getting the model kit will make me like it a lot more. That said, the name of the mobile suit is simply "Gundam EX", as shown on all the displays including the official website. The "E" is for the model number, so it's "RX-78[G]E", and then "Gundam EX", not "E Gundam EX".
I appreciate the kind words on the build! adding the weathering made me warm up to the design a lot while building it. Sadly I can't go back and remove the "E" from my narration, so I'll have to just own up to it and sound like a dummy in this review lol. I fixed it in my Zaku Solari script, as I mention Gundam EX a few times in that review.
I felt the same way, I think that's the best they could do within the confines of the design. Making the knee joint come out farther than it is now to compensate for that big calf would look even more funky. It's still disappointing for sure, luckily we have the Zaku II F type to look forward to.
Thank you for the kind words! I used Tamiya acrylics for all paint I did on this build. I dry brushed the frame with metallic silver, added the armor and painted whatever tubes I saw with Tamiya Red. The shield piece was Tamiya yellow. All weathering was done with Tamiya weathering master, both rust and soot pallets. I'll have a tutorial on this soon!
Dunno, I'd like to have some more cameras, radar, etc for a recon suit. It looks very interesting for sure and absolutely is a unique looking suit, no question. I have no opinion on it yet, tho.
The custom Zaku's are coming through Pbandai. I bet we'll see a Pbandai GM as well, it would mostly need just a new head mold, if I was a betting man I'd say it would come with a rocket launcher too.
I used Tamiya weathering palette Soot and rust around the joints and the legs. I dry brushed the "frame" so to speak with metallic silver acrylic paint and chipped with black paint and the silver throughout the main body of the kit.
For this kit I used, Tamiya acrylic silver dry brushed onto the "inner frame". Once I put the armor on I did chipping with black acrylic paint very lightly throughout the kit, with some silver acyrlic over some of the black spots to give it that fully chipped look. Then I went over the kit with a dry brush and some tamiya weathing master, I only used this on the feet and some of the arms with the "rust" color to give it a dirt type look and then I used the black from the same weathering set at some of the joints to try and emulate grease and worn joints. Might got back now that it's clear coated and add some actual dirt to the feet and try a colored pencil technique I saw on IG the other day.
Im sorry! I couldn't help myself with my weathering ideas, my Zaku review is Out of the box and the remainder of my reviews will be as well. I appreciate the kind words however.
I wasn't really digging the Gundam's design while watching the series but I like it more now seeing it as a model kit. Any chance we'll get a HG kit of the RfV GM or is it just the Gundam and Solari's Zaku?
I bought this kit myself, and my only concern are the leg and arm joints. As they are more seperated from their waist and shoulders, it feels like that the joints will twist and break.
I think it will be okay, It's a fairly sturdy kit despite the joints being a little funky. I put these kits through their paces for my reviews and mine's still super solid.
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No way I literally just thought to myself “I wonder if that guy released a full review yet” and I go to check and boom, 11 minutes ago.
Literally same 😂😂
I uploaded this as soon as I was finished with it, which was midnight my time. Thanks for viewing so close to the upload time. You’re the goat! 🐐
as far as i know, you're the first one to review this on youtube (at least the english speaking one)
I had a few comments on the unboxing video telling me I was the only one talking about it and to hurry up and get the review out haha. I got really lucky with these releases that’s for sure.
I completely agree with you i don’t know if there are many people who learn about gundam
The weathering really brings this kit together, and the shots you took were phenomenal. This channel is going to blow up 💥
Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement! That means a lot.
I think it backfired. Too busy looking.
@@krioni86sa It was already a super busy design, the best thing to do in my opinion is to lean into it.
@@gu3z185 I'm busy with your mom the other night too
such a high quality review that came out so quickly, glad to have found your channel from this
The way youve painted this kit is great, id love to see the process
I have plans to show the Zaku II F type being weathered on camera. If I can get a second Gundam EX I’ll just buy that and do a tutorial rather than the Zaku, just so I can get the Zaku review out sooner.
@@JoesGunplaGaragelove the red. What did you use for it?
I appreciate the nuanced simplicity of this channel compared to others out there. Nice, lower energy, relaxing review, this is how I like my content.
Thank you so much for the kind words! That means a lot there’s a lot of competition out there so I’m glad to hear my content fits your tastes!
Thank you for the hard work Joe. Definetly one of my go to channels for Gunpla.
Thank you so much for the kind words! That really means a lot to me!
I'll be your 1000th subscriber! I am fairly new on gunpla, so far only have like 3 kits under my belt and will plan to expand that number! A very well done review
Thank you for being the thousandth! And thanks for the kind words. Be careful, this hobby can get addicting really quick haha.
I figured I'd pick this up at some point, still not sure how I feel about the design, but I like to see different interpretations. However after seeing how you finished this, with the weathering and all. I'll get this sooner rather than later. You really brought it to life. It'll only be a few weeks after the kit reaches my country until water slide decals become available. Well done!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad my build was able to inspire you to get it. It’s got a completely different feel compared to most other HGs we’ve gotten from Bandai. I’ll probably get a second one and some G rework or delpi decals in the future.
I'm really excited for this kit. I personally love the design, and I'm excited to go all out with panel lining and weathering.
Right on! This kit looks very good with weathering on it. You’ll have a blast with the build.
Surprisingly Mecha Gaikotsu lost to you on this HG kit to be the first one to cover. Awesome commentary too~ Found my 2nd Gundam Guy on YT!
That is some really high praise! I appreciate the kind words a lot. I'll always do my best to deliver quality reviews as soon as I get my hands on these kits.
Good Video! You helped warm up this design to me. I hope you enjoyed building this kit.
I loved the build! Im bummed I can't find a second one. Thank you for the view and the comment! Hope you enjoyed the series!
this thing was a beast in the series. stuff of nightmares for zaku pilots
absolutely was!
This was my first video of yours that i saw and it was really professional, an instant subscription from me. Beautiful kit too.
Thank you so much for the kind words and the sub! There will be more coming very soon.
First review of the HG EX and it's a really good one, definitely looking forward to getting my hands on one.
It’s a fun little kit! Thank you for watching the review!
@@JoesGunplaGarage Thank you for making it!
It was very well shot and edited.
Dear Joe, looks like a good kit, your review seems quite accurate in every aspect...might consider it, my only concern is finding the time to touch it up, which you have done brilliantly...Keep it coming and God Bless!
Thank you for the nice comment as always! Weathering did add a bit of time to the build, but it looks good cleaned up as well. Hope you’re doing well!
I'm really enjoying your channel! Your reviews are very informative and in-depth. Great job, man! Definitely my new favorite Gunpla channel on the ole U Toob
Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate the feedback immensely. I only hope to improve from here on out!
Really loving the painting, weathering and panel lining! Good work and excellent review dude!
Thank you for the kind words! I’ll have more soon.
Like Grampa Gundam & Jason Voorhees fused together. Love the slasher movie esque vibe to this guy in the series. Badass stuff. Earned a sub for sure! Thank you for helping me coming out of HG retirement 🙏
Thank you for the kind words and the sub! I enjoyed the series myself, loved the vibe of this MS throughout the show too.
It looks like a freaking RG I love it!
Me too! I hope we get more like this.
I just found your channel and I must say I am now a fan! Your review format reminds me of Type V3 but more detailed. I hope to see more from your channel, keep it up!
Thank you for the very kind words and the support! I've posted a few reviews since this one, Im glad to hear you like my format!
the weathering and paneling on this is amazing sir!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the review Joe, my local Target stores are starting to stock Gunpla kits like the HG Seed Freedom kits when I previously thought they were phasing out Gunpla in general.
I thought they were phased out as well. My local target didn’t have it, I had to go 3 towns over.
I was able to grab mine from Target earlier this week! My 1st in store gunpla purchase. Thank you for the tip! Picked up 3 Zaku II as well. RFV let's go!
Nice pickups! These kits are a blast to build.
Finally someone review this kit, thank you very much
it was my pleasure! Thank you for viewing!
beautiful kit! thank you very much for the review, amazing work!!
btw the vid. and sound quality is very nice now, thank you for the effort
You bet! I want my videos to be the highest quality possible. I’m glad I was able to work out that audio issue.
The production quality is impressive. It's criminal that you have a low sub count. Let's add one now.
Thank you so much for subbing! I hope to only improve from here on out, had a lot of kinks I had to iron out before this video.
man you did some impressive weathering job with this one. Really hope there will be a video covering the process tho.
I've been trying to find another Gundam EX to do a tutorial but my local targets are all sold out. I hope to have a weathering video soon! Might even do more advanced weathering in the video to match what happens in the series. ;)
My goodness, the detail on this singular HG puts some of the earlier Real Grades to shame. I've always been a fan of the more semi-realistic looks that some of the UC and Origin kits offered in conjuction to the other standalone alternate universe designs. RFV did a great job at showing just how menacing and downright scary a Gundam can be in the eyes of the opposition. You did an absolutely astounding job at recapturing that dirty detail through the paint work here man! I cannot wait to get one of these for myself, as well as the Zaku.
Thank you for the kind words and your detailed comment! They really nailed the scary war vibe with this Gundam in the show. This kit and RFV was a breath of fresh air after all the SEED kits we've gotten so far this year. I hope you're able to find these kits soon, they're a ton of fun to build and customize.
@JoesGunplaGarage
Thanks m8! Now, Bandai really needs to make those Goufs! They looked so good in the show, and it would be a real shame if they didn't make an updated kit of them. I adore the Gouf custom from 008th MS team, and it would be so cool to get a new modern iteration with Bandai's current engineering.
Maaaan you’re absolutely right I thought the gundam looked like shit until I watched it in the series and now I love it.
I had a feeling that the series would turn it around for a lot of people, this guys definitely a menace throughout the show. I like it even more now too.
This Gundam looks like it's naked out of the box. It really needs that weathering. Awesome job!
Thank you so much! I agree, definitely looks naked OOB that's what drove me to weather this right away.
Look awesome.
Nice articulations and details. Cant wait to buy it
It's a great lot for sure!
I just started watching RFV and my goodness this gundam is super super cool. Planning to get one after I saved up a bit 😀
also good review man!
Thank you for the kind words on the review! Happy hunting for the kit, I've heard they've been hard to find lately.
Amazing!! Finally a proper white devil! Allright lets get build gunpla again!
Was waiting for a review of this guy and you did an amazing job! Well-earned sub from me. Looking forward to seeing more of your reviews. Cheers!
thank you very much for your kind words and the sub! I appreciate it immensely.
Holy shit, this is such a high quality review. Well done! And I’m so happy you know how to pose and angle the shots
Thank you very much for the support and the kind words! It means a lot.
Dude thats some solid hip articulation. Hg tech has gotten pretty wild. I like your weathering job too.
Thank you for the kind words! Just comparing this to the earlier HGs they’ve come a loooooong way.
Dang, this video really took off! Awesome to see
Im still blown away by it myself, couldn't do it without all my viewers and subs though!
Nice work on the weathering!
Thank you so much!
thanks for reviewing this kit early on (ik I'm 5 days late), you deserve a new sub
Thank you for subbing!!
Can't wait to start building this kit and the Zaku one, can't wait to see how the Zaku kit will look since this one looks good 👍
I dig the colors on the Zaku. That will be my next build.
Great review as always!
Thank you so much!
Bro your weathering is crazy! good review!
and also, is the ammo belt rubber? crazy
The ammo belt is a type of moveable plastic, it's listed as TPE. Thank you for the kind words on the weathering and the review! More to come soon.
This kit really is perfect for practicing painting and mixing things up from the standard HG "polycap into kind of flat, boring armor parts". Coming from the Earthree Gundam to this, the amount of surface detail is astounding. I can completely forgive the articulation being limited in exchange for an HG that's sort of like a mini FM rather than the mini MG of modern RGs. All for an incredibly reasonable price.
A mini FM is a perfect way to describe this. I love your way of thinking on that. Going from all the SEED Freedom kits to this was a breath of fresh air, The Duel Blitz was incredibly boring by comparison.
Im very excited to see the gundam in action! The kits look so good right now
Me too! Only a few days away.
Finish kit looks fantastic!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much reviewing this kit it's helps alot im planning to get this one plus the zaku one the kit looks really cool feels like the details alot more interesting same on Rg style ❤
I’m glad I was able to get it out on time for you all! I’m happy my review was able to help you out!
I’ll have the Zaku review up soon.
@@JoesGunplaGarage yes sir new subscriber❤️🫡
A very unique and interesting design. I'm surprised that this kit is so well done.
after bandai got rid of polycaps everything got better
It’s a neat little kit. Bandai did a great job with it for sure.
i think you’re the first person who reviewed this kit. Great job!
Thank you for the kind words! I'm happy to be first to the table with this one...Zaku review coming soon ;)
I built the EX last weekend, got impatient and went back on Monday and grabbed the Zaku. I didn't paint and weather them, but I did decal them up. Those foot decals for the Zaku are tricky, I found positioning and applying them with a large sewing needle worked best. I know they aren't everyone's favorite, but they are built very nicely and the detail is excellent. For anyone who doesn't know yet, some Target stores have these, they're $22 each.
The $22 price point is great all things considered. $30 for the Duel Blitz and it has half the details to it. I know prices is based on amount of plastic but you get way more bang for your buck with this and the Zaku over some of the newer seed kits.
@@JoesGunplaGarage For sure! This was my favorite Zaku of all that I've built, and it just goes together super smooth. The EX is great too, but those "L" shaped decals are a major pain to apply.
DUDE! Look at you go! so excited for you
Thank you homie. I appreciate that immensely!
@@JoesGunplaGarage i bet you hit 1k either today or tomorrow
THERE IT IS
I'm all about it!!! Fits right in with 008th's team and I love the turn a and g self too. I looks so not normal gundam but gundam and I love that. 😊
It's designed by the same person who design the ez8.
I love variety. This kit did a great job branching out from typical Gundam designs!
Which was ruthless. 😊
Amazing review. I honestly like this Gundam.
Thank you for the support! I love this design too.
great review! i was curious about this kit, seems like a good pick up. looking forward to the zaku one and hopefully the movie is good too 🙏
Thank you very much! It was a fun build. I’m hoping RFV is good, I’m a sucker for OYW stuff.
Holy shit you beat MechaGuy in putting up a new release quick. Thank you tbh, kinda dig the designs of the new movie.
I'm usually a day or 2 behind him so I'm pumped to finally be first to the table here. The new designs took some getting used to but I'm a fan of them now.
As I've said to other people who've gotten this and/or the Zaku Solari, one of the things that the detail and panel lining seem to tie it to is the 1/144 RX-78-f00, with the almost overload of panel lining needed for it, though this seems like it would almost require a lot more due to the fewer colors in the design
Nice video, you are the first to review & weather it. Nice job buddy. Get my sub, cheers
Thank you for the kind words and the sub! There's plenty more to come.
Y'know.... this guy kinda' looks like he's fit in as like, an RX-78 (actually, little more EZ-8, if you ask me) amongst the new Armored Core kits. I kinda dig it in that light
Since when yt added blue comment 😭
@Ady_5 maybe since your vision started failing?
Absolutely. Seems like a good blend of those designs.
yo, this kid really looks awesome! Thanks for the review!
Thank you for viewing! Zaku review will be up soon.
This should be my next HGUC kit or should I say “RG” kit. Even an RG kit doesn’t come close to it when it comes to the surface detailing. It also gives off UC Hardgraph vibes tho. 😉
This does have quite a bit more detail than most RGs. I love the UC hardgraph line, I wish it would make a comeback.
damn it look so good in weather
Thank you much!!
This is the sickest Gundam I’ve ever seen
I love this design, the designer used a skeleton as the main inspiration behind it. Definitely fits the series perfectly.
ขอบคุณสำหรับรีวิว ! You review is very good bro and you film editing is amazing work too thanks ! Ps.sry for broken English one 😂
Thank you for viewing and the kind words! I’m happy you enjoyed the review!
@@JoesGunplaGarage Np i said what i really feel hope you had a great day 🙏🏻❤️ peace ✌️
just placed an order 10 mins ago, can't wait to get my hands on this
Awesome! It's a fun build for sure.
Love this new design. I have a bunch of 30 minute missions weapons hopefully they work with this kit
I would think so. The hand here is pretty forgiving with space on the rifle handle so I’d think they would fit.
I like the design, and it's appearance for most of the series where it's portrayed as non-stop killing machine.
Would have been better if they didn't put a face to the pilot.
It's definitely a menace throughout the show. weird seeing a Gundam posed as the villain.
Awesome review, to be honest i hated it at first but after watching the series and also after mech designer Kimitoshi Yamane confirm that the script made him think of grim reaper and skeletons, i bady want it now, waiting for mine to arrive.
Thank you for the kind words! I thought the design was polarizing at first too but I like it quite a bit, I thought this Gundam was great in the series, definitely made me appreciate it even more!
One advice, have also some images of the out of the box build, so ppl could see what they actually get.
The Zaku II Solari review will be straight OOB.
Bro I thought that the weathering was part of the kit until I saw the runners honestly you did really good weather that bad boy
Thank you so much! I couldn't help myself with this kit, weathering it really brings it to life.
I would love to see a Ver Ka version of this mobile suit, I think it looks so dope
Katoki would definitely have a nice take on this design. I’m just excited to see what he cooks regardless.
U nailed it with the weathering
Thank you so much!
Excellent review here, and I especially like how giving the Gundam a good weathering and panel lining makes it look so much better. Was already warming up to the design, but I think getting the model kit will make me like it a lot more.
That said, the name of the mobile suit is simply "Gundam EX", as shown on all the displays including the official website. The "E" is for the model number, so it's "RX-78[G]E", and then "Gundam EX", not "E Gundam EX".
I appreciate the kind words on the build! adding the weathering made me warm up to the design a lot while building it.
Sadly I can't go back and remove the "E" from my narration, so I'll have to just own up to it and sound like a dummy in this review lol. I fixed it in my Zaku Solari script, as I mention Gundam EX a few times in that review.
Nice review~ good job!!
Thank you so much!
I really like how this gundam looks
me too! I love a different spin on a classic design.
Definitely going to need 2. One to weather, and one to paint like the Rx- 78
That will look sweet!
I like the design… kinda looks like if Gundam was in Armored Core. Pretty cool
I warmed up to the design a lot before the show and I like it even more now.
I love how it look like a decepticon gundam
definitely a villainous looking guy!
Some things are surprising like the surface detail and decals for a HG, but some of the articulation problems is crazy to see for a modern HG.
I felt the same way, I think that's the best they could do within the confines of the design. Making the knee joint come out farther than it is now to compensate for that big calf would look even more funky. It's still disappointing for sure, luckily we have the Zaku II F type to look forward to.
Nice job and very helpfull review, can you tell me what type of colours have you used for the yellow/gold details and for the metal weathering?
Thank you for the kind words! I used Tamiya acrylics for all paint I did on this build. I dry brushed the frame with metallic silver, added the armor and painted whatever tubes I saw with Tamiya Red. The shield piece was Tamiya yellow. All weathering was done with Tamiya weathering master, both rust and soot pallets. I'll have a tutorial on this soon!
Thanks for the review!
Thank you for viewing!
Dunno, I'd like to have some more cameras, radar, etc for a recon suit. It looks very interesting for sure and absolutely is a unique looking suit, no question.
I have no opinion on it yet, tho.
I hear ya! I’m just reading off what the manual says. I guess we’ll see how this gundam acts soon enough and see how well it fits that recon role.
@@JoesGunplaGarage As it is now it's absolutely a base form with plenty of upgrade potential.
ALso, insane weatherin job!
curious how you paint the federation logo on the shield, i can never get it right haha
I did this by hand with a brush and Tamiya acrylic yellow. I just took my time and controlled the brush.
welcome back ring of gundam
Also I really hope they give us those four customs too.
The custom Zaku's are coming through Pbandai. I bet we'll see a Pbandai GM as well, it would mostly need just a new head mold, if I was a betting man I'd say it would come with a rocket launcher too.
Which weather did you use for the ex I'm trying to get rn but I definitely gonna fet a weather like that
I used Tamiya weathering palette Soot and rust around the joints and the legs. I dry brushed the "frame" so to speak with metallic silver acrylic paint and chipped with black paint and the silver throughout the main body of the kit.
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Thank you for the review!
2:09 I have to ask. Is the"red cable" detail come like that or you color it in?
That I hand painted myself. Good eye!
@@JoesGunplaGarage That red cable POP AF to me. Great sense of color detailing make the EX gundam feel like a real working machine.
Just saw the netflix series and overall it ain't bad but I am definitely hype for both of the kits!
I definitely like both designs a lot more now after the show. The Gundam was a menace.
Nice Weathering
Thank you very much! I appreciate the view and your comment :)
This thing is cool asf in opion
take that Mecha Gaikotsu that's how you make a review straight well details review and no drama mad props joes gunpla!!
Thank you for the kind words and the support! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Can you give me more detail the context drama in the video ?
What kind and brand of weathering did you use? This is so badass!
For this kit I used, Tamiya acrylic silver dry brushed onto the "inner frame". Once I put the armor on I did chipping with black acrylic paint very lightly throughout the kit, with some silver acyrlic over some of the black spots to give it that fully chipped look. Then I went over the kit with a dry brush and some tamiya weathing master, I only used this on the feet and some of the arms with the "rust" color to give it a dirt type look and then I used the black from the same weathering set at some of the joints to try and emulate grease and worn joints. Might got back now that it's clear coated and add some actual dirt to the feet and try a colored pencil technique I saw on IG the other day.
Just got my RFV kits yesterday, and tell me is worth using Tamiya panel line on these kits?
YES, that's what I used on both my RFV kits and it worked great. Couldn't imagine panel lining these with a pen.
@@JoesGunplaGarage Duly noted ;)
much better if you have reviewed it out of the box so that we can see its original appearance. but a really great work sir!
Im sorry! I couldn't help myself with my weathering ideas, my Zaku review is Out of the box and the remainder of my reviews will be as well. I appreciate the kind words however.
I wasn't really digging the Gundam's design while watching the series but I like it more now seeing it as a model kit. Any chance we'll get a HG kit of the RfV GM or is it just the Gundam and Solari's Zaku?
Haven’t seen the series yet. If the body is similar to the G-EX I bet it’ll be a remold on Pbandai.
I bought this kit myself, and my only concern are the leg and arm joints. As they are more seperated from their waist and shoulders, it feels like that the joints will twist and break.
I think it will be okay, It's a fairly sturdy kit despite the joints being a little funky. I put these kits through their paces for my reviews and mine's still super solid.
@@JoesGunplaGarage Thanks! I was scared that in the middle of posing it, one of the joints would snap off 🥲
this is beautiful damn..... i love if this have a master grade or real grade!
I Definitely like this design quite a bit, I'd love any 1/100 of this.
Didn’t really vibe with the series, but I love this Gundam’s design
Why didn't you like the series? I'm curious.
i hope they do this good on the zaku!
I’ll have that review up next! I love the look of the Zaku.
What material used for the ammo belt?
TPE plastic.
Nice video!!
Thank you so much!