@@gundam5281 Dear God, I can already picture building the treads of the guntank segment by segment... hopefully if they ever do make one it would have rubber treads
@@kakarot197 I'm hoping they eventually do a 2.0 for the original RX-78 since Real Grades have improved so much over the years. Maybe they could use that as a base for an RG GM if they ever do.
what's funny is that the live-action Build series "Gundam Build Real" is that the early RG kits were the main focus of the show being used by the main characters for Gunpla battles despite how fragile they are.
The ironic part of most Gundam product line is the popular units tend to get early releases but tend to have issues that haven't been ironed out yet. And grunts would end up being the superior models.
Just like Prototypes vs their Mass production models..... Unless you're a WW2 esque Germany in the losing period and then Prototype and mass production are all the same shit
@@andrehashimoto8056 In WW2 Germany prototypes and series versions pretty much never were the exact same design. Infact during the production thaings changed constantly, it kinda was a problem how much things changed.
You should have gotten the HG Zaku II The Origin for a comparison. I think the Origin completely blows the RG out of the water because it has a similar level of detail and is much more stable.
So one thing I've been saying is that they could have the 'RG 1.5' project, where they keep the outer armor for the old RGs but redesign the inner frames And for those who have some of the old ones already they could just PB the frames separately
I think its just 3 times more difficult to handle rather than build. i dont mind the build with exception of the tedium of the pipes but what gets me is the lack of fixed posed hands its just such a pain putting the accessories in there.
The first time I build it, I didn't have a nippers, only small scissors since it was my first time building gundam and I don't know where to buy a nipper. The pipes was a torture to put together, after a day of building it, I decided to put it on a shelf and just let it stay there since I was to afraid to move it. But after buying a HG gm ground type, HG strike dagger and HG kampfer, I took that zaku, put it behind some books and let it stay there since it traumatised me a lot just by looking at it. Now I only buy HG since I don't want to torture myself with complicated kits, and because the amount of HG that is available and the price is something I love
@@uminorachel4631here's something I recommend, if you ever want to go up in grade (to MG specifically), start with either the og gundam, or the Heavyarms (I recommend the EW custom version, aka: the blue one, because the regular beam gatling is a pain to attach), the heavyarms is on the smaller side, and (as far as I know) is one of the simpler ones, barring the gatling on the regular version, but I found that pliers work well for keeping that in place. Just some friendly advice from a fellow builder.
This kit has a weird place in my heart. I got the green version, but this RG was my very first Gunpla model kit. It took me a while week during my Christmas break, during which time I discovered Gundam Build Fighters on Gundaminfo and binged that during the building process. The little tube beads went everywhere, the hips were so tight they snapped on me, the articulated hands crumbled, the front skirts would only stay together once I applied super glue, and everything creaks. But, it got me into the hobby and I still have it displayed on my shelf. I have since switched to HGs and have had a wonderful time ever since.
I remember getting my RG Zaku and accidentally knocking the multiple shoulder joint pieces into the abyss since the guide didn't say anything about holding on to them
This set is my very first Gunpla build. It wasn't too hard to build (save for maybe a few parts) and it was overall very nice to look at. My only problem were the extra hands.
My first model kit ever. I broke one of the leg joints by the hip, and somehow fixed it with a piece of sprue. Those side skirts were and are the bane of my existence. But despite being fragile, I do think that the amazing detailing on this model is what ultimately sold me on Gunpla. If I built something else instead, who knows whether I’d turn it into a hobby. As far as comparing it to the Revive, I don’t think the comparison is quite so simple. The Revive has a much more cartoon accurate head, at least in terms of shape, and it adds a tremendous amount of personality and presence. Meanwhile, the real grade has a clear plastic shield in front of its monoeye, and after twelve years mine is starting to look a bit foggy. Lastly, I used to think the colors on the RG were perfect, but the Revive is better. The darker salmon just speaks to me more
Great video. Thorough, without going overlong. I used this to decide whether or not to get this for my girlfriend's birthday, so I really appreciated this (turning her into the world's biggest Char simp wasn't my intention when I introduced her to Gundam, but here we are). I'm glad we know which parts to be especially careful with now.
I have a question Kakarot197! How many Operation V units were present on Side 7 by the time the White Base came to pick up the suits as well as when the Zaku 2 reconnaissance team attacked? In the anime, we saw a Guncannon and Guntank get destroyed, yet we were never told exactly how many specific units (Guntank, Guncannon and Gundam) were present. On the Gundam wiki, it says that the White Base was able to hold a maximum capacity of 6 mobile suits. I was wondering if you would know how many of the three operation V units would have initially been intended for delivery to Jaburo Base, had Side 7 not been attacked.
I recently animated a build of this Zaku, and after the handful of real grades that I have built, the most frustrating thing are the front waist bits that always pop off, and I had the most trouble with the props staying in the hands. At least with my kit. I love it to death though. Visually it's one of the coolest Zaku kits!
I built two RG zaku 2s so far and did not have any problem keeping the bazooka scope lens in. It fit snugly and didn't need glue. It may be a "your milage may vary" sort of thing.
Given how many different versions of Char's Zaku there are, I'd say these are the best. HGUC Char's Zaku Revive HGGTO Char's Zaku MG Char's Zaku 2.0 PG Char's Zaku
The PG zaku 2 was fun to build the hardest part was trying to work out what screws were which and building the monoeye ( everything was in Japanese which I can't read ),hopefully one day I'll find the expansion sets l NEED the light up heat hawk
@@RazgrizFllaga dude I do better than Google lens I get my color chart out or mech 9 website 😝 I've tried translate apps before but found them either unable to read or recognise Japanese so gave up on them , I know that these days tech is better but I prefer my way
@@666styxxx666 you should give it a try before knocking it. if it can recognize exact paint type from mr colour and read a whole cooking ingredients and instructions, i think its safe to say you should give it a fair shot.
I've already put together RG Char's Zaku II, the standard Zaku II, Johnny Ridden's high mobility type, and Zaku high mobility type Team Monstre Custom. Of the RG Zakus, I find the high mobility types to be my favorite.
i built the green version as my 3rd model kit and honestly it went pretty well, EXCEPT the springs it took me like an hour and a half cause i kept flinging the rings across my room and they wouldn't stay on it
Honestly these RG Zakus are more like Zudah then they are Zakus. They look great spec wise are good, but have the fatal flaw of being fragile if pushed too far.
New to gunpla, so i just did a HG rx-78-2, and just got this exact kit thinking "eh how hard can it be". Just finished the legs and came across this video, yes it is a huge hassle but im at least glad to see the end product seems worth it
I'll just warn you ahead of time, the only redeeming things about the RG Rx-78-2 are the decals and the core fighter. Don't bother getting unless you want a decent core fighter and some Gundam decals.
This and the regular zaku 2 real grade are the both look fantastic..... but they are the only gunpla models I've purchased where I have seriously considered gluing some parts in place, mainly the side hip plates.
So it's just like most of the early real grade kits. I have the RG Exia and the RG Char Z'Gok. The Exia is missing the chrome stickers and the GN particle pieces. I have them in poses and never change them because the Z'gok is one bad move away from falling apart
This is really odd. I just built this kit a month ago and it's rock solid for me. No glue was used and was much easier to put together than the RG Exia. I didn't have any issue the bazooka build and mounting either. Very odd...
I have three RG Zaku units in my backlog, with two other built, and another on the way. my advice, buy the details set that has the beads for the power pipes
This was my first gunpla... glad to know it wasn't just me when it came to some of those problems lol. A lot of it was! But not all of it, so that's good enough for me. I'm gonna have to touch mine up and then just never touch it again
Can you do the Rg Zephyranthes? I would love to see what would be your thoughts about it. Personally I like it and most of the problems that people have with like it's upper and lower body not staying together is none existant, as I think it is the result of people not putting it in properly rather than poor engineering.
I agree. It’s my favorite RG. I hate how Mecha Gaikotsu has made a lot of newer gunpla fans jaded on early RG’s. They’re some of the most technologically impressive kits ever made. And the GP01 is my favorite. I’ve never had any issues with the torso on both the FB and the Zeph
@@coldercoronet6248 yeah most early RG are good it only becomes hard to deal with when it is a zeta or if it has a big back pack because the advance ms joints can't handle the weight. I like mecha gaikotsu's videos as we have simmilar preparence but it is good to have a second oppinions especially if it involves money.
hated this kit the spring for the pipes were loose for me and would fly off when trying to pose it. and one of the shouler pads broke off. just extremly frustrating. very got another RG kit after that.
Hay kakarot197 can you help me with something, I remember that you or maybe someone else was advertising a book series about gaint robots sometime ago and I want to know what the title is? Can you help?
Beside the skirts and fingers falling off, RG Zaku is a fun build for me. Especially those spring pipes. I merely lost my mind when a few decided to jump of the table, but man the finish product is fun, especially when topcoated flat. Also, maybe you placed the clear scope of the bazooka on a wrong way? Or maybe I got lucky that the one I got isn't lose
My Zaku II F type recently fell and as I was putting it back together I noticed the small chest cover on the right is gone. It never fit very well in the first place but it is a sour point to me now. I know it is for extra detail but feels like it could have been easily molded into the chest plate. I might weather it into a battle damaged one, or maybe put it back into the box.
This was my first ever gunpla kit, i purchased from my first ever comic-con... I had so much fun, that next comic-con i brought an RG Gya-Gya and an RG Blaze zaku phantom
just got into gunpla and this was my first kit. Had no idea "early real grade syndrome" was a thing. Around what model would you say the releases started to get away from these issues? I have a few more old RG kits in my collection but now feel hesitant to expand.
The RG Tallgeese was the first to mostly ditch the MS Joint runner. It still uses it for the arms and for one of the sliding pieces in the legs, but the rest is assembled Master Grade style. After that, the RG Unicorn used the MS Joint runner even less. So, Real Grade #28 and up are what you want. That being said, I can still recommend the Gundam Mk2 Real Grades. Even though it uses the MS Joint runners for all of its frame pieces, it seems to be one of the least susceptible kits to Early Real Grade Syndrome. I’ve seen a lot of people talk about the kit who have had it for years and never had issues with it. Even Mecha Gaikotsu, one of the biggest detractors of early Real Grades, still poses his RG Gundam Mk2 all the time, and he has a reputation for manhandling his kits.
@@kakarot197 Cheers! I'm just doing my first steps in Gunpla and thought this was some Bandai model I've missed when searching for the "cool ones" to build (yeah, I don't have any nostalgia for the anime given that I've only recently learned more than being vaguely aware that it exists). I do appreciate your reviews a lot since you always seem to comment on seam lines, mould lines and sticker usage which has been very helpful in selecting the kits for me.
Im working on it right now... I hate it haha 😂 its gonna look great when its done but dang its pretty confusing. The instructions aren't too clear on the arms for example
would you recomend this or the rg rx 78 or should i get the revive version and wait for rg 2.0 versions of these if that even happens? i just like the idea of having the core fighter
I build both the RG Zaku and RX 78. The Zaku is a bit sturdider. But the Gundam was easyer to build and just looks super impressive. The only real downside of the RG Gundam imo is that the shoulder armour feels a bit loose. But honestly I would recommend both. So if you want a gundam with core fighter going for the real grade is definetly a great option.
It’s not even that bad but if you move a joint without putting any parts on it,it will break. I did that and the upper right leg broke. Still was able to build it
it's an awesome kit but the only thing that made me skip it is the color. I prefer the suit to be a brighter Red instead of pink. I went with the HG Zaku II red comet the origin.
Looks to have the same number of issues that I had with the RG RX78-2. Looks really nice but trying to pose it without stuff falling off is a nightmare, over 120+ decals & stickers almost with unnoticeable detailing which I did about 70% of it and then I gave up. The inner frame is a good idea in theory but in practice I have much older HGs that can hold poses better and not drop things off them when I'm simply moving an arm or leg. Likely gonna avoid this RG and just build the Gundam The Origin Char Zaku instead since it looks just as good but for a much lower price lol
I got this kit for less than $15.00 US dollars at a Hobby Lobby just a few months ago during a 40% off all model kits sale that they were doing and they originally had it priced at $19.99 but then they double the price about a month later up to $39.99. Talk about a crazy find when I got this kit and that was cheaper than the Origin version.
Idk how anyone things this kit is hard… simple build and enjoyable! A little glue goes a long way for this kit. Also if you are gonna man handle your kit the way he is almost any kit will suffer from popping out of joints. Its a model kit not action figure 😂
What did I get myself into... Oh, wait, I'm a glutton for hobby punishment! I still am looking forward to building one of these that I bought, I appreciate the word of caution on some weak points!
I run a blade along shallow panel lines, works like a treat. You have to be careful not to slip though, but can use your thumbnail to smooth out any scratches if you do.
this kit was the first kit i got and it was not good after i started watching gunpla videos and my little char aznable is already broken at his ankle and i have only had the kit since july 2022
I think it's more like 3 times more difficult to maintain my sanity with this thing. I bought one as soon as it was available in my country, and after a few months I put in in my scrap/junk/extra parts box. It was just so hard to handle and pose without something popping/falling off. Plus after a few months. The frame just went limp. I pose this once in awhile. Even then it was just really frustrating. Edit: I don't hate this thing. The thing I hate about it is how much I had to glue parts to the point of it almost becoming a statue.
The rumours of that being 3 times hard is true and I know seens I tried to make it do the school vr game grand fury posses the legs had the idea to pop the upper torso off
Tells us it comes with 6 extra pieces in case you lose one, but shows five. 🤔 Is it worse than Johnny Ridden's? It was a longer build but not really bad and it's held up well. I don't 'play' with my. Gunpla though. Maybe it's less durable than I think?
Almost as if he lost one like an idiot. Also, if you just pose Gunpla and leave it on a shelf, you should be fine with early Real Grades. The prebuilt inner frames do degrade over time, but that is exacerbated if you play around with them.
To be honest, for me it's more annoying to fight the thing to pose that maybe spending a few more days in the building, i hate when i have a good pose and something falls of and to fix it you ruin the pose!
