This is gonna be my 2nd build. Kinda intimidating seeing the 33+ runners. But im gonna take this easy and apply all the patience i can muster. Gonna start the build soon, so thanks for the tips and the advice.
You can do it! Just don't be in a rush and check the instructions multiple times. My biggest piece of advice that I gave my kids who do gunpla now is just make sure the plastic you are snipping is not meant to be a tab or pin to connect to another part. Let us know how it goes.
you can use a tamiya putty to the connector of the backpack and attach it to the back of the body since the part is very loose and same issues with the previous one.. the heavy backpack will make the back connector loose and create a stress tension. this is the problem of the kit.
so in the instruction piece are just drawn wrong but right designation letter and number i have a chance to get this model and just watching ur review and got some questions
Interesting. I started building mine today and I have the opposite problem with the ends of scythe weapons. Instead of not closing fully, the end section is incredibly loose. Has no grip to the metal shaft and shakes around. I feel like I've missed a part but the instructions just say to clamp the two pieces around the end. It's probably not too hard to fix with a small bit of putty but it's soured my first impressions of the kit. Anyone else have this issue?
Great video, working on building this currently! I'm on page 6 and have combined Q4 and P1 into some kind of fin. I cannot see where in the instructions I'm supposed to install it though? Anyone else dealt with this?
That's the head v fin that you either put in the front of the back skirt or build it into the head like a gundam. It doesn't tell you because the manufacturer doesn't want to get sued by bandai.
Sadly I have thrown them all away but there is a part of the video where I pan over all of them except for the stand. When yours coming in you can pause it there and compare the ones you have to be sure. I think there is also a list of runner counts in the manual for comparison.
Is there a trick to make the kit hold the weapons that I'm missing? I know I'm using the correct hands but they won't stay put and just fall off. I'm honestly have had a traumatic experience (yes traumatic) building this kit (no, it's not my first time). Instructions labeled wrong/confusing, parts breaking, parts not staying firm, it's just been terrible for me personally. Now I can't even attach the backpack because the two handles to the side of it broke as well (yes, I tried to be careful and there's no replacement). Now the weapons can't even stay firm which is the last thing I needed. At this point I'm just thinking of putting the whole thing in a box and just call it quits, I don't know what else to do to fix nor do I have the skills.
Sorry the kit is giving you problems. If any of the parts seem defective, it might be worth reaching out to the vendor for some replacement bits. The hands were pretty awful to put together, but once I got them to hold they seemed to hold the weapons properly. Out of my experience the hands were the worst part.
@@NoriToy I appreciate it, and yeah just saw some people say the same about the hands. I ended up somehow managed to glue the backpack and also the hand to a scythe since I couldn't figure out how to make it stay put. I wanted to use the 2 scythes but since the kit is barely standing and even the light effect I couldn't use due to falling off, I didn't wanna risk it. I have it posing on my shelf now but I won't touch it ever, wouldn't dare to even change its pose. The second scythe I will use on another kit I build, maybe my Nu verka I have waiting but that's gonna be who knows when, I need a break.
Why did you get the Moon light ver over the Classic one? And are there any differences in the navy blue and red colors? And most importantly are there included in the Moon light ver 2 different colors for the forearm? I m about to Order 1 of them and i want to he sure wich one i want tnks
I do not have the original so I am having to go off of photos in the comparison I do in the video. As far as I can tell the main colors appear the same but without them next to each other there is no way to no for sure. There are multiple colors for most parts like the forearms. I show that in part of the review. I went with this one because I could not get the first release. Now having this one, and seeing the gold parts, I would chose this one again over the OG version. There only thing I prefer about the OG is the decals.
@@NoriToy thanks a lot Man, i Like more the Yellow and the blue decals instead but i wasn t sure i would like the all White arms. Thanks a lot now i know i ll buy first the Moon light ver. I alredy want to by The normal ver too.... Since i saw it on the hobby shop in front of My House i ve been dreaming day and night. I really hope zero gravity publishes another Version.
Weird question but how much does the box weight? I’m thinking of ordering it also but I’m in a situation that requires me to know the weight to calculate if its going to be worth it lol
It has a decent weight to it, but I cannot give an exact number since I no longer have the butter box or sprues. Some websites that carry it might list the weight in shipping, but it may be rounded up or down.
It is moonnight, but all the vendors list it as moonlight. I just named it the same as them so it was easier for you all to google it if you wanted one.
As my first gunpla it was fun building but if anymore are like this I won’t be getting anymore to many loose parts the wrists suck the hands are stupidly hard to make and the stand can’t even support the body weight 💀
The hands are horrible. I agree there. Most gunpla are fragile and meant just for display. Not as study as an action figure. A bandai HG kit might suit you better if you want less parts that can come off. Back in the day we had to use a lot of glue so kits have come a long way.
You are correct to wonder that. I went with moonlight since that is what all the stores list it as. I figured it would help people hunt for it in google even though it is wrong.
@@NoriToy that's the way to do it. The Real the issue with gundam pour markers is it's internal mixture being uneven and pretty much pooling the solvents which abs hates... Such a great kit. Just wish the og had the outer pieces for the second scythe/polearm since it contained every thing else for dual wielding.
@@deeennis5641 There was an optional V fin for the head, I should had showed it off, but I left it on the runner so I did not risk breaking it while not in use.
man i spent SO long trying to figure out the stand because i thought it connected in the crotch. the instructions tell you to plug the ACTUAL stand hole when building the skirt and never say anything about it! the lack of instruction there passed over to the decals, which i just finished. bandi instructions are just superior, but thats the tradeoff for ZG's impeccable colors and runner quality
I actually did the same thing. I had it balanced on the crotch, and had to look through stock photos of the kit to find where it went. I should had mentioned that in the video.
@@LightyGab the base attaches to the model via the rear of the skirt, instead of beneath the skirt in between the legs like a Bandai model. initially you’re instructed to plug the real hole with no mention of it being the hole for the base. the hole between the legs is similar in size but acts as clearance for movement in the hips, so the base won’t fully connect.
what makes you say that? only the frame and the handle of the scythe are metal. literally everything else is manually cut from a runner. it comes out of the box with great color separation but every piece has the potential to be sanded and repainted, scored, panel lined... how would that not be a model kit?
To be fair, this is a model kit with a die-cast metal inner frame (even that alone is not 100% metal as some of it were plastic also). Even the metal build figures' outer armor got assembled like a model kit's one, except the construction is just a bit different.
Great video review. I also missed the 1st round and jumped on this when it went for preorder in round 2. Looking forward to the build.
Just got mine today can’t wait to start building. Great video review and thanks for the heads up on the hands!
I just won this in a giveaway, so I'm very excited!! Great review. Great review ! I will definitely be using these tips when snapping mine up 🙏
I pre-ordered mine ages ago from USA Gundam Store, and I'm finally going to see the kit with my own eyes on Tuesday :)
This is gonna be my 2nd build. Kinda intimidating seeing the 33+ runners. But im gonna take this easy and apply all the patience i can muster. Gonna start the build soon, so thanks for the tips and the advice.
You can do it! Just don't be in a rush and check the instructions multiple times. My biggest piece of advice that I gave my kids who do gunpla now is just make sure the plastic you are snipping is not meant to be a tab or pin to connect to another part. Let us know how it goes.
you can use a tamiya putty to the connector of the backpack and attach it to the back of the body since the part is very loose and same issues with the previous one.. the heavy backpack will make the back connector loose and create a stress tension. this is the problem of the kit.
so in the instruction piece are just drawn wrong but right designation letter and number i have a chance to get this model and just watching ur review and got some questions
i got the 1st edition that i did a custom paintjob and wow what a beast
Interesting. I started building mine today and I have the opposite problem with the ends of scythe weapons. Instead of not closing fully, the end section is incredibly loose. Has no grip to the metal shaft and shakes around. I feel like I've missed a part but the instructions just say to clamp the two pieces around the end. It's probably not too hard to fix with a small bit of putty but it's soured my first impressions of the kit. Anyone else have this issue?
Just order one 🎉
I bought two of these!
I feel like I should buy another to do a custom with.
I hope i can get it this time around
Great video, working on building this currently! I'm on page 6 and have combined Q4 and P1 into some kind of fin. I cannot see where in the instructions I'm supposed to install it though? Anyone else dealt with this?
If I could find my instructions I would be happy to help you but I do not know where it is at the moment.
That's the head v fin that you either put in the front of the back skirt or build it into the head like a gundam. It doesn't tell you because the manufacturer doesn't want to get sued by bandai.
May i ask how many runners are there in the kit. I have one delivered soon and seem that many builders have issues with lack of runners, etc..
Sadly I have thrown them all away but there is a part of the video where I pan over all of them except for the stand. When yours coming in you can pause it there and compare the ones you have to be sure. I think there is also a list of runner counts in the manual for comparison.
@@NoriToy Thank you so much
I pre-ordered mine on usagundam. Still waiting for it to arrive.
I hope you get it soon I ordered from them as well and just got a shipping confirmation 👍🏿
@@MrDew1989 Oh hey, I got my confirmation today too.
I used the other shape head, more gundam like
Is there a trick to make the kit hold the weapons that I'm missing? I know I'm using the correct hands but they won't stay put and just fall off. I'm honestly have had a traumatic experience (yes traumatic) building this kit (no, it's not my first time). Instructions labeled wrong/confusing, parts breaking, parts not staying firm, it's just been terrible for me personally. Now I can't even attach the backpack because the two handles to the side of it broke as well (yes, I tried to be careful and there's no replacement). Now the weapons can't even stay firm which is the last thing I needed. At this point I'm just thinking of putting the whole thing in a box and just call it quits, I don't know what else to do to fix nor do I have the skills.
Sorry the kit is giving you problems. If any of the parts seem defective, it might be worth reaching out to the vendor for some replacement bits. The hands were pretty awful to put together, but once I got them to hold they seemed to hold the weapons properly. Out of my experience the hands were the worst part.
@@NoriToy I appreciate it, and yeah just saw some people say the same about the hands. I ended up somehow managed to glue the backpack and also the hand to a scythe since I couldn't figure out how to make it stay put. I wanted to use the 2 scythes but since the kit is barely standing and even the light effect I couldn't use due to falling off, I didn't wanna risk it. I have it posing on my shelf now but I won't touch it ever, wouldn't dare to even change its pose. The second scythe I will use on another kit I build, maybe my Nu verka I have waiting but that's gonna be who knows when, I need a break.
Why did you get the Moon light ver over the Classic one? And are there any differences in the navy blue and red colors? And most importantly are there included in the Moon light ver 2 different colors for the forearm? I m about to Order 1 of them and i want to he sure wich one i want tnks
I do not have the original so I am having to go off of photos in the comparison I do in the video. As far as I can tell the main colors appear the same but without them next to each other there is no way to no for sure. There are multiple colors for most parts like the forearms. I show that in part of the review. I went with this one because I could not get the first release. Now having this one, and seeing the gold parts, I would chose this one again over the OG version. There only thing I prefer about the OG is the decals.
@@NoriToy thanks a lot Man, i Like more the Yellow and the blue decals instead but i wasn t sure i would like the all White arms. Thanks a lot now i know i ll buy first the Moon light ver. I alredy want to by The normal ver too.... Since i saw it on the hobby shop in front of My House i ve been dreaming day and night. I really hope zero gravity publishes another Version.
were there any fitting issues when you build it ?
Nothing stood out other than the hands.
Weird question but how much does the box weight? I’m thinking of ordering it also but I’m in a situation that requires me to know the weight to calculate if its going to be worth it lol
It has a decent weight to it, but I cannot give an exact number since I no longer have the butter box or sprues. Some websites that carry it might list the weight in shipping, but it may be rounded up or down.
is it moonnight or moonlight? because the box says moonnight
It is moonnight, but all the vendors list it as moonlight. I just named it the same as them so it was easier for you all to google it if you wanted one.
As my first gunpla it was fun building but if anymore are like this I won’t be getting anymore to many loose parts the wrists suck the hands are stupidly hard to make and the stand can’t even support the body weight 💀
The hands are horrible. I agree there. Most gunpla are fragile and meant just for display. Not as study as an action figure. A bandai HG kit might suit you better if you want less parts that can come off. Back in the day we had to use a lot of glue so kits have come a long way.
@@NoriToy trying to display the figure 90% of the time ends up in the side skirts falling off 💀
Why do I always see “moonlight” but the box says “moonNIGHT”
You are correct to wonder that. I went with moonlight since that is what all the stores list it as. I figured it would help people hunt for it in google even though it is wrong.
Just don't use gundam pour type markers on abs. It was an issue with OG's yellow.
I use the liquid liner brush and bottle for most of my stuff.
@@NoriToy that's the way to do it. The Real the issue with gundam pour markers is it's internal mixture being uneven and pretty much pooling the solvents which abs hates... Such a great kit. Just wish the og had the outer pieces for the second scythe/polearm since it contained every thing else for dual wielding.
Oh did it come with the g*ndam v-fin like the og( rear skirt inner piece that's v fin shaped) ?
@@deeennis5641 There was an optional V fin for the head, I should had showed it off, but I left it on the runner so I did not risk breaking it while not in use.
man i spent SO long trying to figure out the stand because i thought it connected in the crotch. the instructions tell you to plug the ACTUAL stand hole when building the skirt and never say anything about it! the lack of instruction there passed over to the decals, which i just finished. bandi instructions are just superior, but thats the tradeoff for ZG's impeccable colors and runner quality
I actually did the same thing. I had it balanced on the crotch, and had to look through stock photos of the kit to find where it went. I should had mentioned that in the video.
I'm gonna be buying this today. Can you guys tell me in more detail what is it that I should be paying attention to about the base?
@@LightyGab the base attaches to the model via the rear of the skirt, instead of beneath the skirt in between the legs like a Bandai model. initially you’re instructed to plug the real hole with no mention of it being the hole for the base. the hole between the legs is similar in size but acts as clearance for movement in the hips, so the base won’t fully connect.
@@vOuijaa thank you, can't wait for this to arrive.
@@LightyGab no problem, hope enjoy the build! definitely my favorite build, right after the mgex unicorn.
bag pack is bad color
Metal builds are not model kits...
what makes you say that? only the frame and the handle of the scythe are metal. literally everything else is manually cut from a runner. it comes out of the box with great color separation but every piece has the potential to be sanded and repainted, scored, panel lined... how would that not be a model kit?
To be fair, this is a model kit with a die-cast metal inner frame (even that alone is not 100% metal as some of it were plastic also).
Even the metal build figures' outer armor got assembled like a model kit's one, except the construction is just a bit different.