So Good It Almost Feels Like Master Grade | FULL MECHANICS 1/100 GUNDAM AERIAL REVIEW

This is what Full Mechanics always wanted to be. Simple on the inside, MG on the outside!
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0:00 INTRO
1:01 UNBOX AND BUILD
14:17 Out of box build
15:08 Detail up
18:36 AESTHETICS
21:00 comparison with HG Aerial
21:55 comparison with a MG
23:30 ACCESSORIES
23:57 Hands
24:34 Beam Sabers
26:00 Beam Rifle
29:34 Beam Rifle Effect
30:31 Shield
32:26 Bit On Form
35:06 ARTICULATION
39:22 VERDICT
#gundam #gunpla #witchfrommercury

[@elementxxrider]

This gundam can HIGHLY benefit from a fully posable clawed 1/100 hands.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Thanks for the super thanks! That would really take it to the next level for posabilty! Bandai should make option kits of fully articulated hands!

[@primustheprotogen3169]

I personally feel that the metal frame upgrades they release for some kits should come with them

[@tyronedeasis5055]

This should have been a Master Grade. I wouldn't mind waiting a bit longer if it means getting this as a Master Grade.

[@titan133760]

Bandai is probably hesitant to make an MG Gundam because of the way the cockpit opens

[@JTruong3rd]

Give it a few years, we'll get it sooner or later since it's popular.

[@rafdimm]

Probably in 4-5 years

[@gameslacker2711]

But for how long though?...I too wanna wait, wouldn't wanna waste money on two model kit of the same design, unless they're grunts or from a different grade

[@williammarshal4043]

like the design ? buy it , waiting for something uncertain is sucks. if the mg released then see with your own eyes, your eyes know whether you want the mg version or not.

[@gamerkingdom1442]

This lady truly deserves a MG. But, I’ll acknowledge this FULL M. It looks so good!! Even the box art is gorgeous!

[@Matanumi]

this IS the new master grade

[@albertwesker295]

@@Matanumi I'm on board with this thinking as I think Bandai is slowly phasing out the mg line in favor for these. Its a shame tho, ngl.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Definitely. Maybe they're saving her for an MGEX with color changing shell units!!!

[@gamerkingdom1442]

@@MechaGaikotsu oh dear lord almighty! I’ve never thought of that! Like they did with the MGEX UNICORN!?

[@kevindellatore]

@@MechaGaikotsu a perfect grade with light up permet scores that can change from 1-5 (red), 6-7 ( blue) and 8+ (white). They'd charge out the ass for it though

[@titan133760]

Mecha, if you want to correct mistakes on the gundam markers, I recommend soaking the part in 99% isopropyl alcohol. It will strip the paint easily and almost instantly, and won't harm the plastic. Also, if you want more precise paintwork with gundam markers, pour some paint on a paint pallette and use a fine brush to apply on the area you want to paint Finally, just get those third party waterslide decals like from Delpi Decal for your kits (avoid DL waterslides as the quality isn't good). They release them faster than Bandai and the quality is better

[@MechaGaikotsu]

The quality is good? I'll have to give them a try!

[@titan133760]

@@MechaGaikotsu I never looked back after trying Delpi Decal

[@angelolasap]

@@MechaGaikotsu try also the one from g-rework

[@SpyanLord]

Ok. So just use a brush and drop those lame markers lol. I don't think you have any advice to give to anyone if you're so lazy you use markers to customise your mechs. AND dunno what you have against official bandai decals...they're the only things I buy from bandai...and if you don't have the patience for some water to unstick the decals from the sheet, then I don't think this hobby is for you...the time it take for water to moisten the decals is pretty much a non-issue. You sound like the 95% of the guys who just build the kit, barely even making a pannel lining and call it a day giving ADVICE to a guy that's been putting in four times the work you'd ever put and managing his channel for close to ten years...Gaikotsu was kind enough to reply and give your comment a like, I'd be like "points taken noob, now get out of here with your BS amateur advice". I'd be REALLY curious to see your stuff...marker slathered goodness, yumyum

[@titan133760]

@@SpyanLord I rarely use gundam markers now as I use mostly spray cans for painting. I do panel line my kits, put waterslides and topcoat my kits. I'm giving him this advice simply because I've been through his situation before. I haven't even done straight builds since my second kit. Lastly, sure Bandai's waterslide decals are decent in their own right, but third party companies that make waterslide decals for gunpla make better quality decals from my experience using them and Bandai's

[@albertwesker295]

Imagine how godlike the RG and MG gonna be. Let's not forget the PG if it happens.

[@thepikachu176]

we're 5 or 10 years away from a pg of this

[@emperorhadrian6011]

Barbatos *

[@MarxMayhem]

I want a Mega size myself, honestly.

[@shadowsfm2]

Light up MGEX

[@purpleenthusiast5814]

the uproar barbatos fans'll cause if Aerial gets a PG before it will be beautiful. I hope that happens.

[@rogueagent0191]

I dont get why people in the comments expect an MG this early. I get that Aerial's popularity almost warrants an MG but it doesn't have to be this early. Alot of people don't realize is that these incrementations will only make the next product better. I rather wait a few years than settle for a rushed Master Grade

[@primustheprotogen3169]

Seriously. Like, Iron Blooded Orphans is a rather old show, but only has 1 Master Grade

[@softstuffings5115]

Your runner tower is so neat, I've only really seen horizontal designs but the vertical one just makes so much sense to save space

[@D.E.S_CT]

I have three of those runner Stands love them to death. Can add and remove shelves depending on how much space you need for bigger or smaller runners parts. also you can store the extra shelves inside the bottom

[@sammon1415]

​@D.E.S any chance you remember what it's called?

[@D.E.S_CT]

@@sammon1415 Plamokojo Storage Box 'Runner In Dock

[@MechaGaikotsu]

@@D.E.S_CT Having 3 sounds like heaven for bigger kits. Need to get more!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I wonder if you can stack more than one?

[@dubborino979]

Really loving this new era of content, for once I don't mind a longer video and actually enjoyed it.

[@Jhayzer021]

I can't wait for mine to arrived on the 2nd week of May. Seeing many positive reviews including Mecha G's opinion makes me pump-up to paint it.

[@kevindellatore]

given how good this is, im excited to see how the MG will turn out, cause they're 100% gonna make one given the show and the Aerials popularity.

[@itzjustmerichb]

Watch it be p-bandai

[@VaderTheGoat]

the mg would probably be the aerial rebuild.

[@TheSeanSpillane]

Don't count on it happening for a few years. IBO was just as popular when airing, and MG Barbatos came WAY later. They'll milk the 1/100 FM for a long time yet.

[@rogueagent0191]

​@@itzjustmerichb you have no idea how p-bandai works. There's not 1 lead mobile suit (since gundam wing, if ever at all) in MG form was ever released as a P-Bandai

[@itzjustmerichb]

@Rogue Agent 01 you have no idea how sarcasm work do you?

[@quizongilad]

I love the format and appreciate the build talking points.

[@gundamartz]

Great to have this one in the collection! Thanks for review!

[@cturtles9514]

I mean this in a very nice way, thank you so much for not putting on that annoying performative voice anymore. The natural speaking vibe is so much more listenable and your content has gotten much better. Just grabbed the HG aerial not long ago but this does make me want to grab the FM one of these days.

[@hikaruyasha7849]

I recently just got into gunpla and I have to say I’m hooked. I feel like a kid building my Lego sets again. My first to were HG Aerial and MG Dynames (one of my top 3). Looking forward to adding this to my collection

[@Lando00100]

While I just started building gunpla this with 5 kits and working on another I highly enjoy your more in depth videos.

[@DarkMetroid777]

Been catching up on my backlog lately and decided to order this kit plus the KOSMOS led's. Can't wait to have it all put together and on the shelf. I never used metallic markers before. Might need to pick some up to try out. I usually airbrush whole parts or hand paint small sections with Vallejo metallic paints for my kits.

[@jev.j]

Great review as always Mecha! Totally anticipated this would be a gundarium tier!

[@m_0714]

I'll gladly spend money if they ever release an FM Gundam Pharact, let alone an MG of it. That thing has a very interesting design.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Pharact would look killer in 1/100. I really hope they expand this line

[@matthewjoyner1595]

Just ordered mine today. Gonna look so good in my Master Grade display! Really love this design.

[@wahyudil7911]

please do this kind of long step by step building video from now on ... especially for big and complicated kits like MG or FMMechanic really love it

[@Warhammerdude299]

Just finished the main body. Probably the most fun I've had assembling a gunpla so far. And it standing next to my HG Aerial looks so good.

[@Andernol]

I think this and MG barbatos are gonna be the first Gunpla I get to get back into the hobby. I bought a few HGs years and years ago and they didn't really spark my interest that much, but now with the experience I have building and painting Warhammer I'm excited to get back into gunpla and actually do some customizing instead of just building.

[@redlord4321]

the barbatos is super nice

[@reginaorial7537]

Try to buy some RG, and Hi res model astray..a💥💯display to your room

[@anti-rioter-15]

Barbatos is 💯. I even installed the light kit in it. The form 4. I have the full mechanics lupus Rex as well.

[@Yfr28]

If you liked building warhams, then an MG might be too difficult for you

[@MechaGaikotsu]

The MG Barbatos is an awesome kit. It would also look amazing beside this Aerial!

[@Chrisosaurusrex]

I’m so glad this is gundarium, I was studying Japanese in Japan when I saw this in a local gundam store with a future release date, when it came out I bought it on faith having never heard of the full mechanics line (I previously have only built two MGs).

[@fawkes6352]

I remember the prologue showed part of an Lfrith-type inner frame, when the Vanadis Institute was constructing one of their Gundams. I imagine that Aerial's future MG is gonna involve one of those.

[@andrewjamesescolano5225]

i recently ordered one of this, and its still in japan, anyways this is my first a bit expensive gunpla,well not that really expensive..but its expensive in our time now.. my very first 3 gundam back in 90's when i was a kid where sandrock, heavy arms at death scythe. although it is very cheap before like 100pesos each, but in 90's 100 pesos is expensive....only now at this time i just realized its grade was HG. now this if my forth gundam for so many years,excitedly waiting for it, seeing videos like this and other to how customizable it is. it really peaks my interest. excited to create my own build and style. thanks for this video, although i realzied FM is not that good as MG what im seeing in SM STORE like barbatos, but im still excited on this. good day

[@geenx8]

I've always loved the design vibes from 00 and IBO series

[@SythKohore]

Pre-ordered this as soon as it went up. Just got mine today. Backorder hell is not fun. Can not wait to start in on the build later this weekend!

[@matt2centerback]

Well, you convinced me to buy this kit. Just in time, too, because I snagged the only one left in the shop that I visited! That said, I'm fully supportive of Full Mechanics going in the direction of being superficially Master Grade quality, while removing the some gimmicks like the opening cockpits, because the lower price point and simpler build arguably increases their overall longevity and durability.

[@ayeitsjonjon]

Recently bought this for my bday. Honestly, its my fav kit I have rn. Plus my fav Gundam design ever and the first Gundam I panel lined.

[@phoboswhiplash]

II really really like Aerial's desing, its really smart, smooth and stylish. the HG was a blast and it makes me happy that Gundam feels more alive than ever

[@bluspeed7]

Finished building mine yesterday and I love it

[@Drazatis]

Ive been on the fence on this baby, people have given me mixed reception on full mechanics- but that full vanilla snapped up build was SO good I cant not pick her up!

[@rafaellum]

What a gorgeous little kit ❤

[@christopherpetts6599]

I'm having the same wrist problem with the Hg version. Gonna have to thicken the ball joint with super glue. Great vid!!

[@bootysalad]

Ngl I've been enjoying the more low-key way you come across now compared to past videos

[@foreverfornever1124]

This kit is proving to me overtime that Bandai will be investing more into standard FM kits versus MG in the future, simply due to cost and manufacturing. This was well designed, beyond my expectations, and beats out plenty of older MG kits for sure. FM may in fact become the standard 1/100 scale with builds like this at a fraction of what a MG would cost. Im hoping some of the other Gundams get the FM treatment as well, similar to how they did IBO.

[@troloinkto]

comparing this one that is 3800 yen vs the Zeta gundam that costs 6500 makes it clear, I don't care about gimmicks that would probably make the MG kits more fragile, I'm perfectly fine with this balance and prcie

[@Matanumi]

yes this is the new MG

[@albertwesker295]

You know this had me thinking, I think 10 to 15 years from now Bandai will phase out real grades as well if high grades basically become on par with them. HGs are already getting more surface detail day by day and are extremely well engineered so it's not far from possibility.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

If going full FM for 1/100 kits means they'll do more kits from a series, then I am COMPLETELY behind that! Hope to see the rebuild and the Lfrith announced soon

[@albertwesker295]

@@MechaGaikotsu I think that's the plan. If its cheaper to cast a wider 'money net', it'll be way more profitable than investing more resources behind just the protag suit while ignoring other audiences. Kinda depressing tho that all the cool stuff mg is known for may be left for 3rd party companies to do.

[@HALFTIED-]

Just bought this kit, can’t wait to build it!

[@jkingtm7389]

The box art looks absolutely beutiful!

[@toadiscoil]

I really enjoy your videos. Being consuming quite a bit of Gunpla videos lately as I am completely new to the hobby. I bought my first kit, the MG EX Freedom which from many of those videos seems to be one of the best kits out there today. I also bought Godhand single blade nippers. But, they have not arrived yet. I went to a hobby store and they had kits at 40% discount so I bought a the RG Wing Zero and a pair of cheap nippers. My idea was to use the cheap ones to cut off from the runners and then use the Godhands to cut off the nubs. I debated afterwards if I should have bought the Raser gate removal to sand off the nub cuts. But I am impatient (not good for building Gunpla I know) and I started and finished the RG Wing Zero. After trying to cut off the remaining nubs with an X-Acto and cutting my thumbs I used the same nipper to remove from the runner and cut out the nubs. I didn't notice that much issues with that approach but I will use my dual nipper approach with the MG EX. Wanted to get your take on that. I see on this you just cut out nubs with nippers. I know you have stated you have to do things quick to keep churning out videos (saw your panel lining video and that is probably my next step into this hobby) so with the MG EX just wanted to get your take if that would be enough to have a good quality kit. The only downside from your otherwise excellent videos is that I keep adding to my wish list. I hope not to get too deep into the rabbit hole. Well anyways keep those awesome videos coming.

[@gundam5281]

Fantastic series!

[@malachimusclerat]

it's crazy how far behind MG is, i wouldn't expect one any time soon. it was like five years between the IBO premiere and the MG barbatos

[@thephlophers]

I do wish the eyes were transparent instead of opaque. You get a few more options then: - LED behind the eyes - a reflective surface behind the clear eyes (e.g. MG Turn A) is also a very good effect - and you can still simply paint over the clear part and make it opaque if you like I also really want to put a diffuse LED array behind the shell units somehow but I don't have a solid idea how to do that yet. Maybe having transparent instead of opaque metallic internals would be good there too.

[@MedskiPurnamski]

Painting this would be a great experience. The MG will come in with different shaded armor plates but this have enough panel lines to guide you in applying the custom colors.

[@troloinkto]

I'm planning to paint mine with gold paint for the yellow parts, and do the same as Mecha on the red "eyes" in the chest and the eyes in the head

[@jeonmarmanalang6151]

Aerial looks so good. I honestly am waiting for you to reference the "no you won't" from episode 12 with the red marker.

[@aceituna1403]

So excited to get my hands on this kit!

[@MintMystery]

Just pre-ordered the P-Bandai Permet Score Six version. I’m so excited for this build, especially with the glittery-blue pieces. Wonder if it’s gonna have as much popularity as the high grade Permet score six?

[@Zelvii-]

Gosh I love the new beam saber effect parts. Sooo much better than the old warped chopstick ones weve been getting

[@retroransom9861]

Great video! I always think about getting into this but then I just don't know where to start.

[@benjijacob1625]

Hey mecha! Great review as always. I picked up the Blue eyes white dragon after your review. Btw where do you buy your rings?

[@awkward-bear3179]

Its... beautiful 😮 do miss the interframe though!

[@GuyverUnitOne]

Hopefully I'll be getting this in a few weeks, in the mean time I keep watching this review over and over. 😂

[@hunterz1x321]

i got this one coming in soon. first gunpla so glad to see it be good quality.

[@heromedley]

i actually love the option of going full M because its always in the lower price range so this quality means that youre getting more bang in your buck

[@kamipg3d982]

Let's go finnaly I've been waiting to see how good it is.

[@JohnYannoulas]

I discovered this hobby just 30 mins ago. Had no idea there was modelism for people without too much free time. Literally found my perfect hobby

[@YoungBuck_]

Same totally gonna pick one of these up

[@eddy3777]

It feels between old 90's MG and 20's MG. I love it's MG style hand

[@RaijinSozin]

I don't mind the lack of a full inner frame. This in just cool af. Sold. Love the Aerial. Always loved IBO and 00 Mecha designs. WFM is like a marriage of both. Love it

[@wesleyCrowbar]

I can't wait to get my Aerial. It's going to be the first kit that I try to do some real customization

[@shamanaseem7165]

Nothing's better than waking up to a mecha gaikotsu upload or Gundam episode

[@tsukasabfc2240]

even though this is just a F.M kit but it looks stunning in it's own! Might wait for the M.G ver!!!

[@epyon542]

I feel like maybe adding some black panel lining or paint between the ridges for the shell units would help them pop a bit more. It seems like the issue they have is that the reflective chrome coating is too good at reflecting the light so there's no discernible separation between the score lines.

[@marcesteban8694]

Instantly goes on my wish list

[@arcane3877]

40 minute full mechanics review, yea I think it'll be good

[@supersjeep]

I build it yesterday, nice build for what it is. The only real gripe I have is the large gund-bits they really did not bother to nicely hide the insides so it really look stupid and hg like compared to the other multi layered ones.

[@S9staryu]

Is this a newer video format? I really enjoyed this

[@pokitcheze2253]

This has been on my want list ever since it was announced

[@declan2775]

same, and then it was gone in seconds

[@slyfawkes7772]

After picking up Warhammer 40k, I've been getting a bit eager with the hobby saw and paints. But this 1/100 FM kit fixes the biggest issue I had with my HG Aerial, out of box. The proportions look much better (albeit, further from the original art) than the HG and I love it. I would personally prefer to paint it, but at least I can save myself from hacking apart the torso to fix the scaling. If I ever manage to get my hands on one, I'm probably going to have to do a permet score six build, which won't bode well for completing my current projects...

[@NeoSlashott]

Looking at the shiny shell unit feels like its radiating a muscle/vein like in Pilot's Pemet faces.

[@imm311]

Great video! God bless you!

[@tyrant4798]

preordered this a while ago, yeah its not MG but Im still super excited about it arriving!

[@EpcNnj]

Hey where do you buy that runner holder at the very start. I actually do really need one to save on space and organize when I’m building my kits.

[@joecotner3644]

I did use the Royal Metallic Red as a panel liner the first time I ever used it.

[@tuck91]

Where did you get the runner holder? That thing collapsible looks epic!

[@GuyverUnitOne]

I can't wait to get this kit. And while everyone is waiting on an MG I am hoping we get a Real Grade.

[@C3R3ALM4K3R]

Managed to find rhis while visitn mandarake for 3800 yen and im so hyped to build it when i get back home, love witch of mercury and this gundam

[@xthetenth]

It might make a lot of sense at least starting out for aerial to be a full mechanics kit and Calibarn to go all the way in on a master grade (and possibly PG, I absolutely yearn to see the permet sections be translucent and backlit by LED). Aerial is a great entry to the series for a lot of people so something that is only as complicated as it needs to be to look amazing is a good entry point to the hobby, but the absolute mecha sickos have made Calibarn a fan favorite, and Calibarn has a lot of things that would make it an absolutely amazing kit that would benefit greatly from the greater internal detail, like the internal grey frame inside the armor would work particularly well on Calibarn's relatively stark white frame. A full set of MGWFM gundams would be amazing though.

[@hananoaruji7492]

The first 4 minutes were enough for me, and I want to take it at all costs

[@SmokeN-Tea]

Would've loved to see the eye piece as a chromed out piece. Would really make it pop and compliment the other featured chrome pieces of the build.

[@troloinkto]

as it is now it absolutely kills the Chogokin, now with chrome eyes and metallic gold parts for the yellow it would be overkill

[@cascade4661]

its says its discontinued on HLJ does that mean its just sold out? why would they discontinue it?

[@Sky-ur1wk]

I can't wait for mine to finally arrive

[@pennywise9081]

It seems like you've missed the moving gimmick on the back of its thigh, the yellow vents will retract into the thigh when the knee is bent.

[@Tehnub33]

I was unsubbed by YT! Re-subbed. Been subbed for years. Love your work. Keep it up!

[@1unkraut51]

Any alternatives as to where I can purchase this model? It seems I missed my chance to get it at "Hobby Link" and the description in the store indicates that it wont come back in the future either...

[@npc6817]

Is there a clear part for the eyes? I really wanted to put leds in this one

[@dimasnaufalpratama4812]

I’m just gonna wait for a year. This thing is a HOT demand right now, some sellers in my country starts marking up their prices through the roof. I’m gonna wait until the hype train die down.

[@shia842]

same, they're selling them here for twice the price jesus christ

[@samuelkurniawan1383]

Indonesian?? I quit gunpla back when sazabi ver ka still cheap. After that kit, the scalper is getting worse. Since the fall of Kaskus FJB, gunpla wasn't worth the price anymore.

[@dimansionseven5863]

Fun fact: you should try shining some black lights to the kit, it might surprise you

[@nikamirazib]

please do comparison between the both HGs kit to this one and your recommendation which one your prefer!

[@Emcron]

methinks an MG Aerial would have those lovely pre-injected HG parts for all the shell units throughout the kit, as well as a shield that doesn't need parts-forming to switch between bit-on and shield modes.

[@DeusNyx]

I'm so glad you reviewed this. I pre-ordered this with my local gundam shop without checking out any reviews! - just because it's Aerial! It looks beautiful!

[@cyburn7797]

Just built mine last night; I love how the shoulders were done she can even pull off the G Gundam cross-arm pose and rocks it

[@agentnacho2029]

Haven't checked this channel in years. Are those meant to be your hands Mecha?

[@yamicorn8404]

Even going to the links in the description I just cant seem to find the markers or especially the flow type panel liners. I've seen them so much in your videos and as someone who got into gunpla within the past year or so I would really like my own set, is there a way to tell if the panel liners you're shopping for are flow type?

[@bee-beargaming]

I can't wait to build this kit

[@bennemeth625]

Tried to buy one through the link in the description, only to find that the kit's been "discontinued and not expected to return" only 5 days after this was uploaded. Is this normal?

[@alerensdennis657]

Interesting kits and the movement and gimmick aren't bad

[@allanp8370]

i can't seem to find that flow style panel liner gundam marker... can you help me send the link for that marker ? i am interested

[@YiminyCricket]

man, I can't WAIT for this to get remoulded into Lfrith, Permet Score 6 and Aerial Rebuild. Of course, only available through P-Bandai. oh and same with the Mirasoul Flight Unit.

[@henryco6333]

Ever since my friend got me my first ever gunpla (gundvolva) I have been spending my cash on these gunpla and i now have 10+ gunpla displayed on my shelves and after seeing this video i immediately bought the gundam aerial 1/100 just like this video. :)

[@fynylf]

I just want to ask, as someone who has only built one hg, should I buy this?

[@Tyler.Burleson]

Did you not add the stickers to this? Mine came with a bunch but this is my first gunpla and i think it looks good without them