MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai | GUNDAM SEED ASTRAYS

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0:00 Intro
3:44 In the Box
4:21 Aesthetics
6:59 Accessories
12:36 Verdict
#gundam #gunpla #buyee

[@lucaseichler3140]

Can't wait to find that hip piece on the next "Who's That Gundam Part?"

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I'm going to go look on the shelf it was on . . . . . Nope, not there!

[@xenowreborn]

@@MechaGaikotsu Jeez, those hips pop off so easily, I alredy lost mine (along with the the V fin), so I'm just not gonna touch it now...don't want it to fall any more apart than it already is

[@nediojon749]

@@xenowreborn I glued that stupid v fin in. It just keeps popping off

[@alvinalfianto2806]

​@@nediojon749 noooooo!!! that goes against my religion

[@yesthisismyusername2435]

@@alvinalfianto2806well, fuck it we rollin’

[@vustvaleo8068]

and the Astray Frames be like "this isn't our final form yet"

[@ami-kun]

Tbh the gold frame has like 5😂😭

[@nekonekomihoyosimp3876]

You will be poor if u buy all MB astray versions and options:v

[@theisfnatic5551]

@@nekonekomihoyosimp3876 that or the unicorns lol

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Turn Red ftw

[@Lameperson745]

There’s no astray “final form” they will always multiplying

[@devinchadwick9147]

PSA for those who buy this: This kit comes with the parts you need to make the alternate sword handle (that the Blue Frame revise uses), so don't throw away the extra parts if you want to use the more hilt-looking handle

[@Sth809]

Me who cut all parts from runner then just throw away the runner: *IM 4 PARALLEL UNIVERSE AHEAD YOU*

[@crashking7582]

@@Sth809 same

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

it also includes the short knives and if I remember correctly the gatling gun part of TA

[@ohno2004]

I literally was on hlj looking of pictures of it and thinking of buying it so i guess its fate

[@ralfsstuff]

I love mine. Can't go wrong with any of the Astrays.👍

[@overlordbunny5871]

Same here

[@MechaGaikotsu]

You won't regret it!

[@chaosiori]

I really enjoyed build the Astray as one of my second MG after the Dynamos. The only problem I had was, when the joint where the the leg connects to the hip snapped T_T. Looked for a replacement part. I was able to find someone doing metal modes for that specific joint on Ebay. I guess its a common break. If you like to pose you gunpla just be careful with the Astray.

[@FatalPapercuts]

Also to note, the runners include the parts to make the blue frame's tactical arms as well, so you have the choice of the gun barrels and normal handle if you so desire.

[@dragons_hook]

Such a tough choice!

[@keevanalrasyidumar5450]

Is it also comes with blue frame's back as well? Edit: nevermind, it was already there

[@josephigo3762]

There's another feature in the Tactical Arms not mentioned in the instructions. If you pull the big blade parts off (carefully, don't break anything), they have a flip-out peg and handle at the bottom. The peg fits in the back of the forearm, and the handle will fit perfectly in the hand, making big tonfa/katar weapons. The runners also had a pair of leftover knives from the Blue Frame. Because this thing needed more blades, of course.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I think that this is the best overall version of the MG Astray Plus the standard Blue Frame

[@nisnast]

which is the standard version of the Blue Frame?

[@samoraiblack1]

This was my first MG kit, after watching many of your reviews on other versions of the Red Frame Astrays, so thank you! Happy you got around to a review on it

[@DaJemmen]

Did a review of this kit i think a year ago, but yours just blows mine out of the water. You really have a really good style of reviewing, mecha! Love your review :)

[@PutitoCorner]

You can actually attach the Tactical Arms' blades onto the forearms of the ARF, just like how it's done with the ABF Second Revise's Sword Arm mode (minus the pink beam blade effect part, that is).

[@arcadia1104]

All the parts to make the blue frames tactical arms come with the red frame kai so you can make it. Also if you detach the two blade sections of the tactical arms there is a flip out peg at the end so you can mount the blades directly onto the red frames arms, this was a feature of the blue frame and it came with beam effect parts for it

[@PineUpAll]

I just bought this but hasn't seen this exact gunpla in your videos, and tomorrow is the shipping day and you released this video yesterday. What a coincidence

[@Raitatouilleswf]

Hey mecha! Thank you for a bunch of astray reviews. I have astray turn red, bought it on 2018 but never have a chance to build it until this day. Thank you for reviewing a lot of astrays so i could know how the finished kit look like!

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

same, so many extra parts

[@TheNazmi98]

Was looking for your review on this kit. The stars have finally aligned.

[@David-uz8wx]

just something to note, the old style action base included in the red frame kai has a longer shaft than normal old style bases

[@christiandaniel3714]

YES, FINALLY THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING IT IVE BEEN CRAVING FOR A MODERN REVIEW AND GOD MIGHT HAVE HEARD ME

[@ignisofficialgaming]

Retributor Armour and Reikland Fleshshade work really well for gold parts. It creates a worn gold look and looks great on the RG, so I can’t see why it wouldn’t work for anything else

[@23ssaavedra44]

I literally just bought this kit! Had to go on vacation after building the head and torso, but the build process is quite fun! I do recommend tightening the shoulders, however. Glad to hear that you think the kit is good!

[@Truck-kun_01]

how do you tighten the shoulders besides gluing it ?

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

@@Truck-kun_01 use clear nail polish

[@randaljr.8581]

tip: for the ab crunch, you can stretch out the torso (like the rg nu) and get one.

[@kupalhobby]

Aight now that Mecha has reviewed it I'm gonna buy it

[@Xsalsh]

Looking at the thumbnail... I'm very impressed you managed to pull it off. I build this kit like 6 years ago so i know how those hands suck at holding the buster sword.

[@pentomind]

I found out that panel-lining the gold parts and cleaning them by rubbing a finger on it makes them look WAY better and a lot less cheap ('quite like the painted version) ! Also it makes the sculpting pop more. You also forgot to mention that the extending part of the Action Base is specific to this kit and longer than the one that comes with the usual AB (the standard one is also included).

[@stevelee5397]

This is the first mg got me hook back into gunpla again. Thanks for the review.

[@SetsunaFSeiei-vt7tf]

I've bought the MG Sengoku Astray Red Frame a few weeks ago for my very first backlog. And seeing those gold injection plastic on the runners makes me wanna buy a gold hobby marker, or use my Tamiya gold acrylic paint to hand paint it or airbrush it.

[@funnycats4828]

It actually comes with armor schneiders I think because there are two lil daggers on the feet runners with the feet of the blue frame D aswell as the mini gun section as well as the sword handle for the tactical arms

[@tamdango]

This was the first MG kit I ever built. It took me a total of 11 straight hours. 😅 I've built several since then including its "twin brother" the Astray Blue Frame Second Revise but man, this one was a real test of patience and learning.

[@purpleenthusiast5814]

what's with new builders and spending ungodly amounts of time on their first mg? I spent a whole day building my Qant as well, to the point of forgetting to eat lunch. Never doing that again though, I felt like shit afterwards.

[@apollyon4761]

@@purpleenthusiast5814 I still remember the wrist pain I had

[@Altarahhn]

Me: "Mecha will never review the Red Frame Kai." Mecha: "Reviews it" Me: "A Surprise to be sure, but a Welcome one!"

[@ShaffCloud81]

I always wanted this kit because of the giant bow weapon but i never made to decision on it, this may have pushed me to finally get one! great review Mecha Gai

[@Meijin_Kawaguchi02]

I bought this as a gift for myself this coming christmas. Its my first MG and I loved it.

[@wiggleiggle6106]

I literally just built this kit a couple of days ago and i was looking for a review for this kit from you before i bought it

[@tyronedeasis5055]

I just finished building this kit and I say the true main event of this kit is that tactical arms. Feels like the Gundam itself is the accessory. It just looks so intimidating on its own.

[@bladexsaber]

Love this kit. This is my first kit. A lot of memory with this. One is i used a scissor not a nipper. That was a wrong moved.

[@johnbarta9283]

I've had this kit in my backlog forever, I really should get around to building it. One of my favorites, I would love to build the PG too but it's kinda pricey.

[@theanimenerdirishlad960]

This was my first MG and I love it keep up the good work mate ❤️

[@cupitaiyoob]

The pegs in the legs is probably an inspiration from how katanas are made. If I'm not mistaken, there is a peg that holds the katana's blade and the wooden handle together

[@OtherMomo]

I think the hands show it's age, if only they had strike remaster style hands...

[@fused481]

There are 3rd party premolded fingers for astray blue and red only

[@MechaGaikotsu]

They're the worst hands around. Same with the 00 kits.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

If I remember correctly there's claw mode, you can also mount the halves of the sword like the blue frame 2nd revise

[@daviid_ee]

This is one of those mobile suits I LOVE, but I've never gotten to build it. That said, I recently got the Metal Build and I feel I need this MG simply to pose it for fun.

[@meansatthew7228]

Yo sir! This was my first gundam! Ever since watching my cousin building gundams (gunpla's a term which I am not familiar then) he asked me what I want, after christmas I think way back... I asked for the red gundam with a huge sword and bam! This review is nostalgic. Gonna check on him now!

[@KungfuLazer]

This is the first kit that made me fell into this hobby... Not really a fan of anime or gundam, but this kit is love at first sight.

[@Redeagle5747]

was actually considering to get this one but found out that theres no mecha gaikotsu video on this kit, until now so yay

[@bagel_guy9495]

The tiger pierce still has its handle on backwards

[@MechaGaikotsu]

And so it shall remain!!!! Nah, jk. Just flipped it around there. 😁

[@seantseng5331]

@@MechaGaikotsu Didn’t you break The tiger pierce or the gerbera straight

[@draxusdemos8266]

this will be my first mg kit and after seeing this review i'm much more excited

[@sagittariussage43]

Im new to the gunpla hobby and started with some HG and recently finished a RG exia. Ive got a god gundam and 00quant after watching some of your reviews. My brother notified me of a shipment at a hobby store near him and grabbed an Astray red and the last blue frame. Im really excited to build all of my kits but man its gonna take me a while 😅

[@krylancelo23]

It’s your energy. You never take anything too seriously during the review, you allow yourself to mess up and laugh about it, and you knock these builds out. I’m proud of you dude. Thanks for the serotonin ✌️

[@DarkROSkull013]

I used to hate that he kinda feels unserious about the reviews and that he treats the kits more like toys (they are in a sense) and that his reviews are based from that view, until I realized this was what set his reviews apart, and that I could enjoy his take on the kits and still get a review comprehensive enough to help make a decision on my purchases. The goofy energy in his reviews are something else. Hehehe.

[@Gajenzask]

I just bought this kit last 2 days ago, it's awesome.

[@laxur1312]

Pogged for the MG Zeta 2.0 review. For such an old kit it really is quite good imo.

[@BonesAlexander]

I actually got this for my birthday a few days ago and I've finished everything just a few minutes after this comment and I'm happy with out it turned out, with this guy being my first MG it was quite the build. I'm still curious about the extra parts that were left and would love a step by step guide on what to do with them if anyone has it.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

those are from the Blue Frame revisw

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

those are the foot with blade, tactical arms parts and short knives which you can attach where the two swords attaches

[@eseph9899]

I love slender mechs with stupid big swords and wings and i cant wait to get mine since it gives you a bit of both.

[@tombowen6301]

The mg blue frame 2nd revise is my favorite kit of all time its my fav gundam too

[@jonbonda1917]

You should try building the Daban 8812 MB Astray Red Frame &Daban 8814 MB Astray Red Frame with Powered Arms&Gerbera Straight. There's also the Dragon Momoko/MJH Blue Astray 3rd Frame too.

[@Titicu1]

Amazing video ^^ Voiture lumière could translate in daylight car btw 😂😂

[@Makajezi]

I debated a lot about this kit. I kept going back and forth about it. I went to my local anime store, and saw they had a Metal Build for $280. I've never heard of Metal Build before, but I ended up getting it. And hot damn, Metal Builds are beautiful! Though, I thought I would be building it, but it came pre-built.

[@harbingerd.8457]

I once built this kit, and it features chrome gold parts for the scabbards

[@andreassetiawan7773]

I have to admit red frame is one of the beautiful gundam models that bandai made. It's aged quite well I think? but I wish bandai made a 1.5 update of it. I always wanted to buy one but I never made this kit a priority buy, especially the red dragon version (which I gave up due to the crazy price) but I have the turn red though lol. That kit is a killer, I like the head design and the ridiculous buster swords it slapped on the back. Still, it's nice to have a fresh review for this kit!

[@dorkphine8395]

I'm getting this kit in October can't wait for it

[@GundamPilot-bf6ll]

Damn I released my first review ever on red frame kai the same day you did! Awesome! Your review is waaaay better than mine. I was metioning you having reviews but I didn’t know you’d release the astray kai’s review today! 😂

[@captainfordo2780]

Keep your head up g. Your review may be amateur but it’s your first. We all start somewhere.

[@trevorbeamon8503]

Yes I've been waiting for this so long

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

Well, except for the swords and their holsters never staying on if you so much as touch it, yeah it's actually a great kit.

[@aa-tx7th]

i have the mg turn red and the hi reso astray and theyre both incredible. the hi reso feels like it will last forever thanks to the metal inner figure and i broke a hip joint on the turn red because i just couldnt stop myself from touching and posing it all day long it is so f!@king beautiful and cool.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

good thing it's just a recolor of this kit

[@MSteveYang]

This was my first mg ever. It really blew my mind

[@goron712]

I have been waiting for this review!

[@Nonsensical_Edits]

Finally, you reviewed it

[@millar876]

I accidentally got an unofficial reproduction of this kit, (Ban-Dam), it was terrible to build. But looks cool, I want to build a real one eventually. Thanks for the vid.

[@monsterdcw]

I kinda wish they did they green frame too. I have this one and the blue in back log and would love to have the trio

[@fnaflover6676]

6:54 that hi-res is a B I G B O I. Like jeez it looks like it’s been going to the gym!

[@fishpop]

It'd be nice to have a Tactical Arms released for the PG Astray Red Frame. I'd also like this Astray to be in that new Gundam Evolution game.

[@nothingnothing4933]

the katanas where you hold the katana ( i forget the name) were both backwards until he turned one of them around after useing the gundam marker

[@jubmeister]

This kit was my second kit ever and it’s still one of my favorites (I just wish that action base was better)

[@jinnkitsune2248]

This what i've waiting for so long time

[@helexzura546]

What are your thoughts on the 'turn-red'? I would love a review on that. 👍🏻

[@gjo79000]

Will say: on mine at least, the legs are a little looser than ideal because of the weird polycap like peg things. It's not loose enough to be a problem, but it is looser than your average mg

[@dopalacz]

Would it be possible to prepare MG Sazabi review? I believe that only RG was done. Also, as it's rather expensive kit, could You compare it with RG version?

[@Ishii726]

the gold parts on the sword and the sword "holster" on the daban kit has chorme gold and silver

[@zerol.legacy3768]

I just want to say be careful with those small black blades on the sword because on mine the connection gave up and practically shattered because of how thin it is. To be more specific it's where it connects to the hinge closest to the blade.

[@Sam-yb2ii]

You forgot to mention that the handle for the tactical arms is also detachable and can be used as a beam rifle.

[@may09243]

I absolutely love this model Gundam it’s so cool

[@idiotka6015]

This kit is on my room now im even looking at it

[@quantumgargoyle3888]

Glad I starting with this guy!

[@TheAdorkableRJ]

One of my favorite Master Grades to this day.

[@arataasuka6293]

i'm new to gunpa building wanted to try it after watching your video look like alot of fun i'm going to buy the ki GUNDAM because of this video also like the many mode of the bow

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Awesome choice! Hope you have fun!

[@John-GUNDAM]

I got high grade astray green frame 1/44.😅 But the arms are very limited and legs had good articulation. Full build

[@gindias7119]

The connector on its back to the Tactical Arm II is very loose on mine. It just falls off if I look at it wrongly. And it was immediately after I built it.

[@jamogable]

Mecha low key mushing my backlogs on my face.. jk Glad to see this kit will be a riot to build! Cant wait!

[@jonathan19947]

Hey Mecha, my older brother lives for gundams and he has this one!

[@Zeroimpulse]

I thought it came with a yellow beam effect too for the tactical arms in the bow form?

[@Seven-do2lj]

I just ate, mecha shows some snacks from japan Me: im hungry My friend: we just ate lunch.

[@VisoredKuzu]

I just wish Bandai would do the other color versions of the Astray. Like the Green frame and it's build fighter variant. We need that bulky Astray

[@piyoweb]

The tactical pack this kit is cool. I don't understand why there is a P-Bandai release of this kit..... But with the regular Flight Pack.

[@ferstp77]

How about doing MG rx-78-2 ver 2.0 or G3 3.0 next? It should be different enough compared to origins and 3.0 to warrant a review

[@Sazabi4prez]

Can't wait for Mecha trying to transform the Zeta 2.0 and it'll either explode itself or he'll break it in about 20 places

[@R3QMEDIA]

I'm planning on getting this as my first kit ever on the upcoming Christian Is this recommend?

[@XuZhixianChess]

Last week I decide to get MG Gunner Zaku Lunamaria, next time should be MG Astray Red Frame.

[@katifontana9179]

one of my favorite kits. the tactical arms have these inner black pincers that are pretty lousy tho. broke at the clip so i just tossed them

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

if you have turn red it includes 2 sets of those

[@dart6677]

Getting this for my B-day.😊

[@ahau3696]

Panel lined the red with black panel liner and it'll be perfect 😘

[@TheVanillaQueen]

He finally admits the Astray MG isn't silver tier

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I did? Checks mg other MG red frame reviews. One of them literally has the Gold Tier award in the thumbnail.

[@TheVanillaQueen]

@@MechaGaikotsu Pretty sure for the Red Dragon you said something along the lines of "Normally I'd give this silver tier but because of how much it packs I'm giving it gold" I did however forget you gave the Red Frame + Flight Unit gold tier as well so that's also my bad.

[@Infrasmell]

I saw the thumbnail and I think I'm the first one to come up with that Red Frame's pose.

[@danielmorales4666]

I am a biggener and I have high grade zaku 2 char and rx-78-2 gundam and very happy with them but want more 😃

[@WindowsSettings]

Great review just like always!