It's not "painted" multiple whites, on real aircraft, the entire outer shell is made out of individual panels, which makes it easier to repair spots that have been hit without replacing huge sections of metal (that's why they're called panel lines). Older parts retain all the grease, wear, and sunbleaching making them look darker or off-color, while new parts are smooth, clean and lighter.
@@An_Owl_named_VIPER yeah no problem, nobody ever spelled it out for me I just kind of noticed one day looking at military test flight footage, and looked up why some jets had weird boxy patterns, and it pointed out the modularity of the outer armor panels
Also, logistically, even if you were painting something the size of a Gundam, it's not too weird to think that some parts would weather differently before assembly.
Hey Mecha! So I’ve recently been experimenting with Gundam LED’s and I’ve found if you pull the metal piece out near the “on and off” switch (you can remove the plastic covering above it) with some tweezers, you can completely fix the Bandai LED flickering issue. I’ve done this with four green LEDs so far, and they all work so much better now! Hope this helps!
I built this kit recently, 2 weeks ago, was my first Gunpla build since 2013 (I had a burnout thanks to the FA Unicorn Ver.Ka), and was my first RX-78-2 Gundam. Would've gotten the Origins one instead but it slipped my mind during purchase. I really REALLY enjoyed this build, it was real fun and very comforting. I enjoyed doing the panel lines, I even enjoyed applying the STICKERS, where as I couldn't do it on the Unicorn cuz that decal sheet gave me anxiety. I have a few small gripes with this kit; the shield slider being WAY too loose yet not detrimental overall, the beam saber handles don't hold well in the back pack as one of the pegs is too small for he 3.0 slots on the handles so I am using one of the 2.0 saber handles instead, the hands were somewhat frustrating to work with the first time making them pop off as I was posing and getting them into position but they hold on well overall. Though my biggest complaint is that shoulder armor. It slots into the arm peg but the connection feels far too shallow, causing them the come loose far too often. I'm not sure if I assembled it wrong, but it didn't look like there was any room for confusion in the instructions, so it is what it is. Overall a solid kit and a fun build, with some minor problems that seem to vary from person to person.
YES! I got my hands on a clear FA Unicorn Ver Ka, and it was disappointing to say the least. Major burnout from just one kit, and the build was a nightmare.
@@rhotonj1 wouldn't go that far :> I enjoyed the build, but there was just TOO much to build in one sitting xD and it took me atleast 10hrs to finish the gundam itself with just 1 of each weapon What made me die inside was the decal sheet of 512 stickers that i would probably have to apply (if I wanted to) so i just... gave up then and there xD
I just got done building it today. Mine had lots of loose parts. The shoulder armor, the waist flaps, the V fin, and one of the pegs for the beam saber handle. All super loose and fall off with little effort. I love how it looks completed and posed on my shelf but such a pain to move
It's high time that Mecha start using the 3rd party LED Unit, it works like a dream and you can turn it on and off with a piece of magnet, no more messing around with screw or anything
@@MechaGaikotsu sr for my late reply, but unfortunately I’m not living in America so I’m not so sure where you usually get your hobby stuff. But im sure you would find it easily on ebay or amazon with few key words like “magnetic gunpla led” or smth like that :) good luck finding them and be sure to get a bunch of them lol
I’ve heard many times about this KIT. Such a impressive build, but I’ve also heard that the hands weren’t good. Besides that, it looks impressive! Interesting that these Ver. 3.0 MG series didn’t continue……
The way Seed 2.0 kits look, there's a good chance we could get Zeta and Mk.II 3.0s. I mean, if they're making kits like this for non-UC suits, I think they will make 3.0 kits in the not so distant future
I have to say, the inner frame of this kit holds real well. Damn solid frame. The armor on the other hand, not so much. I found several layers of armor a bit loose when they shouldn't. Some parts I have to glue to prevent from popping off. There are also some parts that slightly hinder articulation.
This thing was my third Master Grade kit ever and I haven't touched it almost since I built it. It feels much more delicate than any other MG I've built and so it just sat on the shelf until I stored it away.
I literally finished building this last night. Wonderful kit!! I used bootleg waterslides and I honestly can't go back to stickers now. Also used a bootleg LED which works just fine. The LED only works for the head though, no backpack thruster action. Worth mentioning, the LED can only fit in the body as long as you us the Core Block- the Core Fighter takes up a wee bit more space.
Got the 3.0 Casval’s Gundam color way and it was definitely a fun build that resulted in a great model at the end of the day. It’s one of my favorites 👍
@@MechaGaikotsu Yup I have it too. It is great and has a different version of the shield that doesn't have the big cross and comes with a big waterslide of Casval's logo.
I think the offhand comment about it being like a big real grade is pretty apt, I built this as the third kit I ever built, and the second was an rg char zaku. Both of these are now nothing but dust because they are so frail the slightest breeze will snap the small pieces in half if you don't know what you're doing. Modern mgs and rgs are made of stronger stuff than the older ones and can take a beating but the early things I don't even have out on display because even if they weren't broken in half, they couldn't stand up if you glued them down.
i would kill and die for a MG Shining Gundam 2.0 that had awesome articulation and slightly bulky like the anime. if they made one now it would have pencil lags and noodle arms and wouldnt feel like the anime. and it would be P-Bandai.
Don't think that's gonna happen. Bandai has been doing product line distinction nowadays. MG is more faithful to source, while RG is for those edgy redesigns. So fans will want to buy both grades 😏.
Some gundam purist collectors that I talk to lately doesn't like the RG over the top details and part separations, most of them like the 2.0 details more. Simple but super posable without falling any parts.
This kit was honestly fun to build when it came out I gave it away to a friend despite how much I loved it just for space purposes, but despite that this kit was really good , so much layers of inner frame that make up such an intricate design and to top it off parts separation that we’ll never get again this kit really set that bar pretty high.
Lmao he forgot to put the parts on the back of the knee joints. That aside yeah the 3.0 is a good kit for what he is. Oh and to confirm you're statement, yes the weapons are directly off of the MG Grandaddy 2.0, which is also a really good kit too you should check it out too.
Great video, makes me really relived that this came with stickers instead of water slides. I have never applied water slides before and I don't feel like learning that technique on this kit as it comes out so good.
I'm building an Amuro shrine I guess haha but I was planning to get the Ver.Ka to complement the Nu Ver.Ka but thanks to this im not gonna deal with that 19 year old kit
The ver ka is pretty unique though, the presence is nothing like the 3.0 it's more like the origin, but it's also the first ever ver ka, so it's nowhere near as solid as the origin.
You can fix the Bandai LED lights by placing a small piece of folded paper behind the copper lead that touches the battery. The lead wears out super fast and stops contacting. It's not robust at all.
The MG Wing Zero Ver. Ka is basically a 1/100 version of the RG Wing Zero as well. That being said, I think a better line of MGs with more detail would be nice, but it seems like they’ve decided to toss all that into the RG line.
Having built both they are incredibly different. The RG is super basic with the exception of the impressive engineering on the pre-molded inner frame. Color separation is great but compared to most RG of the time it's not quite as fancy. The ver. ka is an absolute marvel of mechanical engineering on damn near every front. Color and parts separation that trumps most current RG kits and an inner frame on par with a few PG kits, comparing this beauty to the RG is an absolute disservice.
@@evoltblackhole8677 wing zero verka? Nah. Solid as f**k. I've had it in the final shot pose for half a year now. Nothing dropped. Not even a slight change in parts like the feathers drooping on their own.
This was my first kit ever this year around April, and I hated it but it also brought me into the gunpla world and now is my favorite kit in my collection difficult, but beautiful
Funny that you did this review! That kit got me back into gunpla by the time it was released. And it was so cheap too! I kept it just with the stickers and nothing else for 6 years, and recently I panel-lined it, replaced the metallic stickers indeed, applied some weathering ( from Tamiya), and a matt finish. And it looks really great! I couldn't agree more with your verdict.
I've 2 of this both gifted by my wife. One is already built and weathered the other one I left unbuilt. Really love to pose this and the silhouette is so bad ass.
"Balancing act" parts are my #1 request for Bandai to get away from. For all the awesome tech and design that goes into these kits, especially master grades, they gotta stop this nightmare!
I’ve built 3 variations of this kit, all three degraded to floppy POS’s within months of being in a neutral standing pose. Other than the 1.0 it’s my least favorite granddaddy MG
@@501clonetrooper gravity doesn’t disappear on an action base, the legs aren’t the problem on the kit, weak shoulders, waist, wrist and elbows are the problems. I have 200+ built and displayed and I have few other MGs that are loose like that one is. I built the Gundam base color 3.0 two weeks ago and it was immediately flimsy. It’s just a problem that the design hs.
Good to know this still has enough uniqueness to be ranked Gundarium, seeing as how it's no longer the "new kid around". I'm definitely getting this, although I prefer the base exclusive.
I’ve built quite a few kits now and this is still my favourite. The RX-78 has always been my favourite design, but this just always looks incredible and such a great take on something so retro.
because not every mg have their 2.0 but I hope they have 3.0 looks since I'm straight builder, it already looks cool without painting especially the decals
This kit was my favourite one to build and display yet. It’s been on my shelf holding its pose perfectly for at least a year. And that was after I spent a lot of time changing its pose around for months as I took photos and such.
I get that a lot of people love the MG Origins Grandad, but for my money, the 3.0 is the quintessential RX78-2. The other MG's are more anime accurate, but nowhere near as impressive as this one. The only one even close is the PG unleashed, but it's price tag keeps it out of reach for most collectors.
This was my first build. My sister asked for help with it. I was instantly hooked. I was seriously blown away buy the building techniques and level of detail
Not gonna lie, solidity-wise, I actually prefer the MG 2.0 and when it comes to aesthetics, I prefer the MG OYW ver. or Origin. So, for me, the 3.0 was on this middling position among other MGs of Grandaddy.
i was never able to put the chest armor on the 2.0 i built all the weapons and body but the chest never got on so its just disassembled in its box. i dont have the 3.0 tho.
I can't believe nobody is talking about the hip joints on this thing. The entire leg is held on by a tiny nub in a poly cap. The legs on mine fall off if you even think about trying to move them.
2009 was the best Gundam anniversary yet that the projects extended up to 2013. Gundam also started gaining traction again in that era. It was the best
I just got my RX-78-2 MG 3.0 that my sister gave this July 2023 fresh from Tokyo. I'm reserving it for my birthday this September your video made me want to open it way sooner. 😅
I've never been a big fan of the RX-78 but I love this kit. I guess it helped that I passed on the sticker details and bought some water decals and the kit really stands out with those.
How do you get yours to stand up with everything attached on its back? Mine is so loose in the torso that any weight on the back makes it want to perform a limbo.
Nice1 Mecha, looks really nice and am appreciating the extra effort there. Great video overall and the format is pretty slick now so well done. In a way im glad they havnt focused on that line since selfishly because we probably wouldn't have the real grade renaissance over the last few years. ☺️
finished it, and I do have to be honest the most annoying part is attaching the legs to the waist and the shoulder armour is very annoying, but other then that its a pretty solid kit
I don't think the 3.0 label was meant to usher in a new tier of MG kits. The RX-78-2 saw a lot of iterations- the classic MG that was barely a HG, the 1.5 which featured pretty much an entire new set of runners but reused the scrawny arms from the 1.0 kit (the 1.5 borrowed most of its cues from the classic PG). It became so popular to modify that 1.5 kit but using the RX-79 [G] arms that the 2.0 eventually hit which I *think* was basically the 1.5 with redesigned arms. There may have even been a 2.5 I can't remember. So in essence the 3.0 moniker was simply the next in line and not meant to be the start of a new sub-series of MGs, I don't imagine anyway.
I’ve always had trouble with those gorillas hands. They not only look too big, individual fingers have the tendency to pop out. And because the plastic used for the hands is quite soft, the mini sockets for the mini ball joints can easily become warped and the fingers won’t fit well anymore. You also can’t really close the hands into fists. Cleaning them up is a thoroughly joyless exercise, and they are fiddly to use when you’re trying to fit anything other than the beam sabres on them. It won’t be a stretch to say that those hands can be easily be deal breakers for some. Just to add, I eventually bought Bandai’s federation 1/100 fixed posed hands as replacement. They don’t hold the weapon quite well, but at least they don’t look terrible and you won’t need to worry about losing a digit here and there
Aaah I have it!!! It is my first gumpla!!! It has some issues but it's great to me because when my brother gave it to me I didn't know about gundam and now I love it!
The elbows were difficult but the joint is really cool. My issue with this otherwise beautiful kit was the shoulder area, from the upper arm's small moving parts, to the moving armor in the main body at the shoulder joint, and the actual way you attach the shoulder armor (which is difficult as the body is hollow and it's not keyed so it can pop off when moving the arm so have fun trying to resink the shoulder armor back into a snug position). Still a 100% recommend for me, as the build was a marvel of detail and color separation.
I have this kit. It was actually my first gunpla I built. I really enjoyed the build, but the only thing that drives me crazy is the shoulder armor. Every time I move the arm around the shoulder armor becomes loose. So, I have to take the arm off, put that piece back in the socket, and then re attach the arm.
Just finished it and it was a pretty cool build. Especially considering it's a 2013 kit. The design has definitely inspired the PGU rx78. But god damn those hands are so awful. Cool tech for sure but not practical at all. They looked fine on the MG Sazabi Verka but here they are too huge. Not only that but the pointy and pinky keep popping off due to barely any plastic holding them together. I had to use varnish to keep them in place. The hands can't even close all the way properly to form a fist so it looks like a chimpanzee hand instead when holding something. So flimsy that it can't hold the shield and the wrists are too flimsy so it can't hold the beam rifle straight. I didn't even bother trying to hold the bazooka and shoved it on his ass right away. It's a shame they didn't include spare hands like the clenched fist ones or weapon holding ones. I'll probably have to buy something else like MS Hands 01 for it to feel complete.
I got one of these things in 2016. Very fun build ... until I tried putting the legs on the waist unit. Those suckers would not stay on no matter what, and fell off if a light breeze touched it, let alone put in the OTHER leg. Frustrating beauty I call it.
Glad to know I’m not the only one who has trouble with the legs, those pegs connecting the thigh to the waist connector joint are way too small, they keep falling off when I try to pose it
@@alastormedial also use those. Bandai's water slides are thick, you'll need mark fit on them else they'd look like peel on stickers. Delpi ones are thin and only needs water. Once the kit is coated, the decals look as flat as the surface it's on.
I've been hoping for years for a Zaku 3.0. I think the RG Zaku is the best version of the Zaku in terms of design in my opinion. The old 2.0 desperately needs an upgrade. It's a great kit, but it's so old and plain. An MG Origin Zaku would also be ok though.
It's not "painted" multiple whites, on real aircraft, the entire outer shell is made out of individual panels, which makes it easier to repair spots that have been hit without replacing huge sections of metal (that's why they're called panel lines). Older parts retain all the grease, wear, and sunbleaching making them look darker or off-color, while new parts are smooth, clean and lighter.
Wow interesting thanks
@@An_Owl_named_VIPER yeah no problem, nobody ever spelled it out for me I just kind of noticed one day looking at military test flight footage, and looked up why some jets had weird boxy patterns, and it pointed out the modularity of the outer armor panels
Ohhhh, that makes sense
@@UNOwen-hx7ol it's the same concept on the RG line, since it's supposed to emulate what it would look like if it was 'real'
Also, logistically, even if you were painting something the size of a Gundam, it's not too weird to think that some parts would weather differently before assembly.
Honestly watching this build made me realize how much of it served as the design basis for the PGU
That was my first thought seeing the PGU for the first time. To me, it looked like a beefier MG 3.0
Hey Mecha! So I’ve recently been experimenting with Gundam LED’s and I’ve found if you pull the metal piece out near the “on and off” switch (you can remove the plastic covering above it) with some tweezers, you can completely fix the Bandai LED flickering issue. I’ve done this with four green LEDs so far, and they all work so much better now!
Hope this helps!
U certainly helped me brother thank u!!
I built this kit recently, 2 weeks ago, was my first Gunpla build since 2013 (I had a burnout thanks to the FA Unicorn Ver.Ka), and was my first RX-78-2 Gundam.
Would've gotten the Origins one instead but it slipped my mind during purchase.
I really REALLY enjoyed this build, it was real fun and very comforting. I enjoyed doing the panel lines, I even enjoyed applying the STICKERS, where as I couldn't do it on the Unicorn cuz that decal sheet gave me anxiety.
I have a few small gripes with this kit; the shield slider being WAY too loose yet not detrimental overall, the beam saber handles don't hold well in the back pack as one of the pegs is too small for he 3.0 slots on the handles so I am using one of the 2.0 saber handles instead, the hands were somewhat frustrating to work with the first time making them pop off as I was posing and getting them into position but they hold on well overall.
Though my biggest complaint is that shoulder armor. It slots into the arm peg but the connection feels far too shallow, causing them the come loose far too often. I'm not sure if I assembled it wrong, but it didn't look like there was any room for confusion in the instructions, so it is what it is.
Overall a solid kit and a fun build, with some minor problems that seem to vary from person to person.
YES! I got my hands on a clear FA Unicorn Ver Ka, and it was disappointing to say the least. Major burnout from just one kit, and the build was a nightmare.
@@rhotonj1 wouldn't go that far :> I enjoyed the build, but there was just TOO much to build in one sitting xD and it took me atleast 10hrs to finish the gundam itself with just 1 of each weapon
What made me die inside was the decal sheet of 512 stickers that i would probably have to apply (if I wanted to) so i just... gave up then and there xD
I just got done building it today. Mine had lots of loose parts. The shoulder armor, the waist flaps, the V fin, and one of the pegs for the beam saber handle. All super loose and fall off with little effort. I love how it looks completed and posed on my shelf but such a pain to move
I have this kit, and I love it except for those dang hands. They're just a pain to put anything and keep them hold them. Especially that Shield.
They look way too big
@@AwkwardKyle for real they seem like they should be for a weird grade between mg and PG like a 1/80 scale kit almost
@@hyperion9051 I think those hands were used for the mg nu ver ka and that's the reason they're so big.
@@waffle5222 that makes sense why they're so big
Yeah,I own this kit too and I just keep the shield on the back cus it just doesn't hold
It's high time that Mecha start using the 3rd party LED Unit, it works like a dream and you can turn it on and off with a piece of magnet, no more messing around with screw or anything
I’m very interested! Where can I get them?
@@MechaGaikotsu ebay simply?
@@MechaGaikotsu Delpi decal has the best third party Magnetic LEDs. They also sell special ones for GN Drives
@@MechaGaikotsu sr for my late reply, but unfortunately I’m not living in America so I’m not so sure where you usually get your hobby stuff. But im sure you would find it easily on ebay or amazon with few key words like “magnetic gunpla led” or smth like that :) good luck finding them and be sure to get a bunch of them lol
I’ve heard many times about this KIT.
Such a impressive build, but I’ve also heard that the hands weren’t good. Besides that, it looks impressive! Interesting that these Ver. 3.0 MG series didn’t continue……
The way Seed 2.0 kits look, there's a good chance we could get Zeta and Mk.II 3.0s. I mean, if they're making kits like this for non-UC suits, I think they will make 3.0 kits in the not so distant future
To be honest I'd rather have a new MG 2.0 kit than a new 3.0. I'm looking at you, MG Kampfer!
@@adam8-285 I agree. GP series from Stardust Memory needs some love. Imagine a Physalis 2.0 with all the panels, that would be crazy
My RX-78 wasn't very good, it is so wobbly and falls apart so easily, but I did build it 2 years ago so that's probably why.
@@Jerv165 new GP MGs would be a dream come true
This makes me wish for a Zaku 3.0. Even though the Zaku 2.0 is great i want to see a Zaku with this kind if detailing.
Id kill for a Zaku with a LED for the eye built in.
@@Zaku186get the pg
I have to say, the inner frame of this kit holds real well. Damn solid frame. The armor on the other hand, not so much. I found several layers of armor a bit loose when they shouldn't. Some parts I have to glue to prevent from popping off. There are also some parts that slightly hinder articulation.
What I would give for a 3.0 Gundam Mk II
Go absolutely ham on the detail
This thing was my third Master Grade kit ever and I haven't touched it almost since I built it. It feels much more delicate than any other MG I've built and so it just sat on the shelf until I stored it away.
Same thing except this was my first Master Grade.
@@ju87d-3stuka7 it was my first too and ever since i built it i felt like i should have gone with the origin instead
@@Excalibur5k I feel like I should've gotten the 2.0
I wish people would buy more mastergrades and increase popularity tenfold, because they are the coolest model kits out there
I literally finished building this last night. Wonderful kit!! I used bootleg waterslides and I honestly can't go back to stickers now. Also used a bootleg LED which works just fine. The LED only works for the head though, no backpack thruster action. Worth mentioning, the LED can only fit in the body as long as you us the Core Block- the Core Fighter takes up a wee bit more space.
What waterslides did you use?
Got the 3.0 Casval’s Gundam color way and it was definitely a fun build that resulted in a great model at the end of the day. It’s one of my favorites 👍
I got the AAPE version, too bad the kit only had stickers instead of waterslides.
Didn't know there was a 3.0 Casval, that sounds interesting!
@@MechaGaikotsu Yup I have it too. It is great and has a different version of the shield that doesn't have the big cross and comes with a big waterslide of Casval's logo.
@@MechaGaikotsu Tallgeese II sir... been waiting for your documentary video for a long time ago...
I was just looking for reviews on this, and this just got made.definitely getting this now, thanks for the review
I think the offhand comment about it being like a big real grade is pretty apt, I built this as the third kit I ever built, and the second was an rg char zaku. Both of these are now nothing but dust because they are so frail the slightest breeze will snap the small pieces in half if you don't know what you're doing. Modern mgs and rgs are made of stronger stuff than the older ones and can take a beating but the early things I don't even have out on display because even if they weren't broken in half, they couldn't stand up if you glued them down.
Been waiting for this review forever! best looking granddaddy kit of all time imo
19 years later, still no MG Shining 2.0 😢
i would kill and die for a MG Shining Gundam 2.0 that had awesome articulation and slightly bulky like the anime. if they made one now it would have pencil lags and noodle arms and wouldnt feel like the anime. and it would be P-Bandai.
currently building this kit as my second ever kit. The arms were a pain. I do love this kit so far.
I always hoped, and still hope, that Bandai would make MGs with more color tones like the RGs.
Don't think that's gonna happen. Bandai has been doing product line distinction nowadays.
MG is more faithful to source, while RG is for those edgy redesigns.
So fans will want to buy both grades 😏.
Some gundam purist collectors that I talk to lately doesn't like the RG over the top details and part separations, most of them like the 2.0 details more. Simple but super posable without falling any parts.
This on the outside is literally just the rg
Almost bought this once, don't remember why I didn't, will definitely get my hands on it later
This kit was honestly fun to build when it came out I gave it away to a friend despite how much I loved it just for space purposes, but despite that this kit was really good , so much layers of inner frame that make up such an intricate design and to top it off parts separation that we’ll never get again this kit really set that bar pretty high.
One of the most advanced Mgs ever with amazingly beautiful technology. Can’t imagine anything coming after it
Lmao he forgot to put the parts on the back of the knee joints. That aside yeah the 3.0 is a good kit for what he is. Oh and to confirm you're statement, yes the weapons are directly off of the MG Grandaddy 2.0, which is also a really good kit too you should check it out too.
Only MG kit to include the Super Napalm too.
The 2.0 is probably the one i would keep if i had to keep only one rx-78-2.
Great video, makes me really relived that this came with stickers instead of water slides. I have never applied water slides before and I don't feel like learning that technique on this kit as it comes out so good.
I'm building an Amuro shrine I guess haha but I was planning to get the Ver.Ka to complement the Nu Ver.Ka but thanks to this im not gonna deal with that 19 year old kit
The ver ka is pretty unique though, the presence is nothing like the 3.0 it's more like the origin, but it's also the first ever ver ka, so it's nowhere near as solid as the origin.
Get it. You're not gonna regret having the ver.ka one.
Get ZZ gundam... before that is hand grenade so not worth buying
It's crazy I bought this kit days ago and now this review is coming out
You can fix the Bandai LED lights by placing a small piece of folded paper behind the copper lead that touches the battery. The lead wears out super fast and stops contacting. It's not robust at all.
Fckin finally ive been waiting mecha to review this one kit
The MG Wing Zero Ver. Ka is basically a 1/100 version of the RG Wing Zero as well.
That being said, I think a better line of MGs with more detail would be nice, but it seems like they’ve decided to toss all that into the RG line.
Not at all.. They are completely different build..
Having built both they are incredibly different. The RG is super basic with the exception of the impressive engineering on the pre-molded inner frame. Color separation is great but compared to most RG of the time it's not quite as fancy.
The ver. ka is an absolute marvel of mechanical engineering on damn near every front. Color and parts separation that trumps most current RG kits and an inner frame on par with a few PG kits, comparing this beauty to the RG is an absolute disservice.
Ver.ka is hand grenade
@@evoltblackhole8677 wing zero verka? Nah. Solid as f**k. I've had it in the final shot pose for half a year now. Nothing dropped. Not even a slight change in parts like the feathers drooping on their own.
@@evoltblackhole8677 The Wing Zero EW ver. ka is most assuredly not. Easily one of the sturdiest kits I own.
This was my first kit ever this year around April, and I hated it but it also brought me into the gunpla world and now is my favorite kit in my collection difficult, but beautiful
Funny that you did this review! That kit got me back into gunpla by the time it was released. And it was so cheap too! I kept it just with the stickers and nothing else for 6 years, and recently I panel-lined it, replaced the metallic stickers indeed, applied some weathering ( from Tamiya), and a matt finish. And it looks really great! I couldn't agree more with your verdict.
I've 2 of this both gifted by my wife. One is already built and weathered the other one I left unbuilt. Really love to pose this and the silhouette is so bad ass.
"Balancing act" parts are my #1 request for Bandai to get away from. For all the awesome tech and design that goes into these kits, especially master grades, they gotta stop this nightmare!
Reminds me of how Jabman describes the arms construction. They're complicated for the sake of being complicated
I'm shocked when u gave this kit Gundarium. Now I'm regretting givin away mine.
I’ve built 3 variations of this kit, all three degraded to floppy POS’s within months of being in a neutral standing pose. Other than the 1.0 it’s my least favorite granddaddy MG
you are not supposed to keep Gunpla in a standing pose without an action base. Over time, gravity will do its deal.
@@501clonetrooper gravity doesn’t disappear on an action base, the legs aren’t the problem on the kit, weak shoulders, waist, wrist and elbows are the problems. I have 200+ built and displayed and I have few other MGs that are loose like that one is. I built the Gundam base color 3.0 two weeks ago and it was immediately flimsy. It’s just a problem that the design hs.
Did you know there is also a expansion for the 3.0 that includes the gundam hammer?
I do remember people expecting the other RX 78 series kits based on those ones but it never got announcd
Good to know this still has enough uniqueness to be ranked Gundarium, seeing as how it's no longer the "new kid around". I'm definitely getting this, although I prefer the base exclusive.
A friend gave me this because because the grey piece of the arm broke so i had to remake it with plaplate and maaaaaaaan was it hard
I just realized that this version is the one that appeared in ready player 1
The perfect grade hand on master grade builds only work for the RX-78-2 because his hands are not proportional in the anime as well
I’ve built quite a few kits now and this is still my favourite. The RX-78 has always been my favourite design, but this just always looks incredible and such a great take on something so retro.
Ten years later since this thing was released, still amazing!
I bought this to build on stream this looks so amazing.
I hope the real grade universal century is complete so that bandai could finish what they left off after the rx-78-2 3.0 gunpla
because not every mg have their 2.0
but I hope they have 3.0 looks
since I'm straight builder, it already looks cool without painting
especially the decals
This kit was my favourite one to build and display yet. It’s been on my shelf holding its pose perfectly for at least a year. And that was after I spent a lot of time changing its pose around for months as I took photos and such.
I get that a lot of people love the MG Origins Grandad, but for my money, the 3.0 is the quintessential RX78-2. The other MG's are more anime accurate, but nowhere near as impressive as this one. The only one even close is the PG unleashed, but it's price tag keeps it out of reach for most collectors.
THIS WAS MY FIRST EVER GUNPLA! Straight into granddaddy 3.0, boy i was petrified, almost give up on the elbow.
This was my first build. My sister asked for help with it. I was instantly hooked. I was seriously blown away buy the building techniques and level of detail
I love the proportions on this and the old Ver Ka, the origin as it is mostly the 3.0, but more classic
Visually. When it comes to build, generally different with the origin having a much updated engineering.
Not gonna lie, solidity-wise, I actually prefer the MG 2.0 and when it comes to aesthetics, I prefer the MG OYW ver. or Origin. So, for me, the 3.0 was on this middling position among other MGs of Grandaddy.
I have the 2.0, 3.0, and origin. The 2.0 does so many things better than the 3.0. Working corefighter. Shield staying on. Cockpit hatcu staying on.
Totally agree, I own every production Mg granddaddy and the OYW always looks the best
i was never able to put the chest armor on the 2.0 i built all the weapons and body but the chest never got on so its just disassembled in its box. i dont have the 3.0 tho.
Every time I see those knees "damn I wish that was me"
Saw this kit on sale on Newtype and ordered it last night! Also got a set of waterslides for it and restocked my panel liner pens
I can't believe nobody is talking about the hip joints on this thing. The entire leg is held on by a tiny nub in a poly cap. The legs on mine fall off if you even think about trying to move them.
2009 was the best Gundam anniversary yet that the projects extended up to 2013.
Gundam also started gaining traction again in that era. It was the best
I just got my RX-78-2 MG 3.0 that my sister gave this July 2023 fresh from Tokyo. I'm reserving it for my birthday this September your video made me want to open it way sooner. 😅
Just ordered this one together with water slide decals :)
Absolutely don't understand why there aren't at least a zaku and a nu like this
Building this one right now and have to say it is a 1/100 RG the way it builds to me. And I am loving it.
yep, you can get waterslides for this 3.0 kit, i have some and they look 100% better than the stickers.
thats a thing of beauty.. you did a real nice job for a change, and it paid off.
I've never been a big fan of the RX-78 but I love this kit. I guess it helped that I passed on the sticker details and bought some water decals and the kit really stands out with those.
How do you get yours to stand up with everything attached on its back? Mine is so loose in the torso that any weight on the back makes it want to perform a limbo.
Nice1 Mecha, looks really nice and am appreciating the extra effort there. Great video overall and the format is pretty slick now so well done. In a way im glad they havnt focused on that line since selfishly because we probably wouldn't have the real grade renaissance over the last few years. ☺️
Gundam Breaker Mobile is basically the same thing
But it's Gundam, so it's better
I'm half way through this build as my first ever.. And I'm hooked!
finished it, and I do have to be honest the most annoying part is attaching the legs to the waist and the shoulder armour is very annoying, but other then that its a pretty solid kit
All I want is a Master Grade Char's Zaku II from Gundam: The Origin.
I don't think the 3.0 label was meant to usher in a new tier of MG kits. The RX-78-2 saw a lot of iterations- the classic MG that was barely a HG, the 1.5 which featured pretty much an entire new set of runners but reused the scrawny arms from the 1.0 kit (the 1.5 borrowed most of its cues from the classic PG). It became so popular to modify that 1.5 kit but using the RX-79 [G] arms that the 2.0 eventually hit which I *think* was basically the 1.5 with redesigned arms. There may have even been a 2.5 I can't remember. So in essence the 3.0 moniker was simply the next in line and not meant to be the start of a new sub-series of MGs, I don't imagine anyway.
Always love that blushing knee
Built and painted this kit. It's most definitely my favorite RX 78-2 kit out there
the legs on my kit kept falling off
a crazy coincidence that i clicked on this video for background noise while im building mine
I’ve always had trouble with those gorillas hands. They not only look too big, individual fingers have the tendency to pop out. And because the plastic used for the hands is quite soft, the mini sockets for the mini ball joints can easily become warped and the fingers won’t fit well anymore. You also can’t really close the hands into fists. Cleaning them up is a thoroughly joyless exercise, and they are fiddly to use when you’re trying to fit anything other than the beam sabres on them. It won’t be a stretch to say that those hands can be easily be deal breakers for some. Just to add, I eventually bought Bandai’s federation 1/100 fixed posed hands as replacement. They don’t hold the weapon quite well, but at least they don’t look terrible and you won’t need to worry about losing a digit here and there
With my tiny 14 year old fingers I see building the elbows as a big win 😂
just ordered mine tonight going to paint it like the casval custom also got the delphi decals cant wait to get it
The rare case where you can have genre sponsors that actually make sense for the audience. So many channels have sponsors that don't seem to fit them.
Aaah I have it!!! It is my first gumpla!!! It has some issues but it's great to me because when my brother gave it to me I didn't know about gundam and now I love it!
I was thinking of buying this yesterday🤣
actually, it's to recreate the RG design into MG
I still want a proper Zeta 3.0
Love this kit first MG grandaddy I've built
The elbows were difficult but the joint is really cool. My issue with this otherwise beautiful kit was the shoulder area, from the upper arm's small moving parts, to the moving armor in the main body at the shoulder joint, and the actual way you attach the shoulder armor (which is difficult as the body is hollow and it's not keyed so it can pop off when moving the arm so have fun trying to resink the shoulder armor back into a snug position).
Still a 100% recommend for me, as the build was a marvel of detail and color separation.
I have this kit. It was actually my first gunpla I built. I really enjoyed the build, but the only thing that drives me crazy is the shoulder armor. Every time I move the arm around the shoulder armor becomes loose. So, I have to take the arm off, put that piece back in the socket, and then re attach the arm.
I have the P-Bandai Casval's Gundam version of this kit and can confirm it is an amazing kit. I would happily build it again.
Well you have to ask yourself.
"What other mobile suits have had more than 2 MGs?"
This was my fist gunpla and my favorite by far
Ayy love your reviews man!
Just finished it and it was a pretty cool build. Especially considering it's a 2013 kit. The design has definitely inspired the PGU rx78.
But god damn those hands are so awful. Cool tech for sure but not practical at all. They looked fine on the MG Sazabi Verka but here they are too huge. Not only that but the pointy and pinky keep popping off due to barely any plastic holding them together. I had to use varnish to keep them in place. The hands can't even close all the way properly to form a fist so it looks like a chimpanzee hand instead when holding something. So flimsy that it can't hold the shield and the wrists are too flimsy so it can't hold the beam rifle straight. I didn't even bother trying to hold the bazooka and shoved it on his ass right away. It's a shame they didn't include spare hands like the clenched fist ones or weapon holding ones. I'll probably have to buy something else like MS Hands 01 for it to feel complete.
I got one of these things in 2016. Very fun build ... until I tried putting the legs on the waist unit. Those suckers would not stay on no matter what, and fell off if a light breeze touched it, let alone put in the OTHER leg. Frustrating beauty I call it.
Glad to know I’m not the only one who has trouble with the legs, those pegs connecting the thigh to the waist connector joint are way too small, they keep falling off when I try to pose it
Regarding waterslides: Yes, there are some off brand ones as well as the official ones I believe.
Yeah, I highly recommend Delpi Decals, they're better than Bandai's own IMO.
@@alastormedial also use those. Bandai's water slides are thick, you'll need mark fit on them else they'd look like peel on stickers. Delpi ones are thin and only needs water. Once the kit is coated, the decals look as flat as the surface it's on.
0:35 Strike:I WANT TO C&M
Be careful when you cut it from the runners 2 pieces of mine broke from the arm section, preferably use a one sided nipper to avoid that
I've been hoping for years for a Zaku 3.0. I think the RG Zaku is the best version of the Zaku in terms of design in my opinion. The old 2.0 desperately needs an upgrade. It's a great kit, but it's so old and plain. An MG Origin Zaku would also be ok though.
I think because not every MG models got 2.0 version. And some 2.0 version is still good for nowadays.
Though, I hope latest MG will follow 3.0
review rx 78-2 ver KA but the differents hyper bazooka colour grey vs normal colour white
Ight that's it. I'm getting this for Christmas
3.0 mastergrade,
it's like the hotfix for a game with quality content. as the early real grade Syndrome