HG 1/144 KSHATRIYA 4K REVIEW | Painted Details, Panel Lines and Matte Top Coat

12 years later and the plastic behemoth that is the Kshatriya is still going strong. One of the most unique UC Gundam designs is this decade old monster of a high grade still a worthy tribute to the tragic Marida Cruz? Well let's find out!
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0:00 INTRO
2:04 IN THE BOX/BUILD
2:58 AESTHETICS
6:19 SIZE COMPARISONS
8:51 ACCESSORIES
11:48 ARTICULATION
16:18 VERDICT
#gundam #gunpla #BUYEE

[@MechaMechaBurst]

Kshatriya: *The Green bell pepper of Gundam universe*

[@nailduan9260]

The O is the potato

[@jonathangamez1670]

Or the habanero

[@0001raz]

G3: and i took that personally

[@brokenbond2012]

Its been used as that in some weird gunpla food customs, so yeah? That or mussel shells.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

more like a chili relleno

[@UMIF001]

Reasons why I like Kshatriya: - The design is awesome - It's Big - It's Bulky - And It's piloted by one of the best Gundam Girl

[@darkmount5101]

There was no reason for them to kill her off other than plot depth

[@Bluelyre]

@@darkmount5101 very true. But that could be said of every single one of her sisters as well.

[@weekan_]

Mommy Marida😩🤙

[@darkmount5101]

@@weekan_ 🤤

[@Tortuguita117]

Amen

[@Obs13ver]

Mad respects to the Jegan pilots that dared to face the Kshatriya in ep 1

[@UNSCPILOT]

Madman did pretty good with what he had and no newtype powers to save him

[@MasterSwo]

@@UNSCPILOT That's an Axis drop veteran for you.

[@NebDaBrush]

@@UNSCPILOT And plot-armor.

[@melonmelon2848]

Did it went well for him though, hehe

[@wither5673]

fighting against the insanely op bullshit that is funnels and I fields yea they did really fucking well.

[@animesoul479]

I wish we got a master grade of this

[@Daedalus33]

MGEX to go with the Unicorn

[@nucleardrake9981]

@@Daedalus33 That would probably cost as much as the PG Unicorn

[@notpinky9259]

We can only wish....hopefully in the near future

[@ReRoute25]

RE:100 would be a better choice

[@Roaddbuster]

It's possible that Bandai might make an MGEX version of this since their engineering tech has gotten better lately. Before, they couldn't make an MG really possible since they would have to make the connectors to the binders and parts of the frame diecast metal since they probably wouldn't hold up well with plastic. This would kind of double the price too, possibly the price of 2 or 3 Perfect Grades at the time. An RE100 was teased before also, but because of the above reasons, it was scrapped. But now that Bandai introduced both MGEX and PGU, it's not impossible for Bandai to reconsider bringing back plans for the Kshatriya. There are ALOT of people both abroad and in Japan that really love the Kshatriya, so Bandai knows they have to do it justice if they want to please their fans.

[@jjcooky4307]

"12 years ago in 2009" why does hearing the year hurt so much?

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

yes. we all feel old

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Considering it's the year I graduated university it really does make me feel old

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@MechaGaikotsu we've all been there

[@skyhunt9595]

Wuehhhhhhh. Wueeeeehhhhhh😭😭😭

[@luisg.martinez9124]

“Oh okay he’s upgrading to 4K what’s the drama is it a big dif- *oh*”

[@orion9026]

As a Kshatriya owner, yeah those beam sabers really just wanna glow

[@blackcomet2nd950]

I used to have this thing until it broke at the waist

[@spartantraveler7251]

@@blackcomet2nd950 did a Stark Jegan sneak in and avenge it's brother?

[@mistercaddzola734]

What timing. I just binged Unicorn Gundam

[@christiandaniel3714]

What a coincidence im watching the Silver Bullet getting his ass kicked by Neo Zeong

[@bitetheasp]

I just started the other day. Only have OVAs 6 & 7 left.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I want to re-binge Unicorn. Such a fantastic set of OVAs!

[@mokemon1118]

remember when Yasaka Mao built this in a moving truck 😂😂😂 congrats on 4K Mecha!

[@npc6817]

Worst trade deal in the history of trade, not only he gave away an expensive hg for a cheap ride the dude didn't even offer at his own expense, he even said multiple times he wanted no compensation. At least it was a better trade deal than using a victory gundam as a pickup line, receiving a victory gundam should be considered a grave insult regardless of context or if the receiver even knows what it is

[@rexemuwu]

@@npc6817 does victory gundam kit really that bad?

[@npc6817]

@@rexemuwu the kit itself looks amazing but the transformation makes it soo damn frail, I have the standard v gundam and the v2 and they're both the greatest headaches on my gunpla shelf.

[@Sotau890]

Well hg Victory Gundam kits like Victory Gundam, V-Dash Gundam, Second V and V2 Gundam are mean for fun and posing

[@CyberScorpio94]

Word of advice when you’re planning on painting over a dark color such as black prime it in gray first then paint over it with a lighter color

[@garygcrook]

GW's Citadel does two awesome paints for something like this, Grey Seer and Wraithbone with latter being lighter. Also to get a smooth white with Citadel either try thinning it with a bit of water or a medium like Lahmian Medium or Contrast Medium.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I thought I could cut corners but guess not! I'll take your advice from now on.

[@CyberScorpio94]

@@MechaGaikotsu you’re welcome

[@randomnetizen7065]

fun fact: Kshatriya (from Sanskrit) is a caste in Hinduism. This caste consists of nobles and community leaders from soldiers to kings, who serve as enforcers of peace and justice, community leaders, defenders of the oppressed or the weak because of the injustice and injustice inflicted on them. One of these groups upholds the truth, is responsible, straightforward, deft, pioneering, pays attention to security and peace, is fair, and is always ready to sacrifice for the upholding of truth and justice.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

6:59 Kshatriya hands down. Even with the Alaya Vijnana system, you can't get rid of 24 funnels unless you're a newtype like Banagher Links. Plus the Kshatriya is a specifically space use suit, and the Lupus is not

[@UMIF001]

Barbie also have so many exposed frame joints that's vulnerable to a beam attack. The Kshatriya would easily attack those frame joint with its funnels But the new question is. Will Kshatriya survive a 100 Dansleifs attack?

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@UMIF001 Of course cuz newtype

[@jonathanabood7348]

I’m pretty sure that that Mika was a new type along with the alaya vijiana

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@jonathanabood7348 ibo don't have newtypes

[@corvus9359]

Nanolaminate armor is also not even entirely beam-proof. It's ability to resist beams wears off after sustained use, and it doesn't cover the exposed parts of the inner frame. In addition to its funnels, the Kshatriya has a bunch of mega particle cannons that can fire scattered or concentrated beams in any direction, which negates the Barbatos's speed. Also despite the fact the Kshatriya is a bulky mobile suit, the sheer amount of thrusters it has gives it a very high amount of mobility, more than enough to fight the Barbatos. Also the Kshatriya's armor is Luna Titanium which is highly resistant to physical weapons. Even if it was the Kshatriya Repaired, the mobile suit has enough equipment to deal with the Barbatos. Its modified funnels were basically psycho missles, which not even the Banshee with its NTD activated could completely avoid, and ended up having its leg destroyed. Marida even had the Banshee restrained with its NTD still active until Newtype stuff kicked in and Riddhe went berserk. The only reason the Banshee even won that fight is because Marida let it happen.

[@kaigen999]

I just bought this kit Piloted by the best Gundam Wifu

[@gesie0504]

To be honest Mecha you're doing your BEST to give us what we always want to watch and that is Model Kit and Action Figure Reviews and that's what I Love about you. ❤️ 👍

[@sternguard77]

The trick with white is that you never start with a pure white on a dark surface. You start with a grey or off white like Citadel’s Ulthuan Grey and then build up a white coat on top of that. With more thin coats being preferable to a single thick one

[@deansantos8915]

I agree with this. You want to use base paint first before you use a Citadel layer paint. I personally use Celestra Gray as a base paint

[@parkerlowes874]

I just mix black in to get progressively lighter grays, no need to buy more paints when it's not the final color. If you're doing a higher volume of models then I would get the paints to save time. Grey Seer or Celestra Gray work well as a base.

[@coreymonday1375]

Thx for the paint tips guys

[@lillynetteaqw2595]

Todesritter is German for Deathknight... Kshatriya look is so unique when i first saw it in the anime 😍

[@jrganimation309]

Congrats on the 4k and Canon R5 upgrade! Looking back at one of the first videos I've watched of yours ( RG Zeta Gundam ) it's just awesome to see the channel grow. Love your stuff man.

[@PaszerDye]

Not now Lalah! I'm trying to sneak out of A Baoa Qu, but my Zeong is dummy thicc, and the clap of its ass cheeks keep alerting Amuro.

[@spookshankaman1038]

Relatable

[@Clappincardboard]

This looks amazing! Love what you did to this model. As a newbie this is my number one want right now!

[@SerenadeURA]

"like painting with chalk" has been my experience with every white paint I try - I'm so glad to hear someone else having the same problem. The amount of coats is to be expected, painting over black with white is an uphill battle and Citadel's layer paints are meant to be applied over a thicker base coat... But you really did a great job on those sleeves. That's work to be very proud of.

[@rex2380]

Kshatriya quickly became one of my absolute favourite MS when watching Unicorn, Marida was awesome too! Sort of wish Bandai either remade the HG with modern tech or made a RG variant, but this kit to me is an absolute win anyways! P.S I'd like to see the Beginning Gundam next!

[@critfailgames7874]

Hands-down, my favorite Gunpla, even if only for shelf-presence alone. I would give away everything else on my shelf if it meant they would make a RG version.

[@androyus]

Love it!!! More painted reviews, please. It adds more production values & personality to your videos 👍.

[@ScienceGeniusGirl]

Love that you put in the effort on this kit. Would really like to see more kits get that treatment.

[@Apronika]

Kshatriya is one of my favorite MS's from Unicorn! Thanks for covering this!

[@TokyoFilthy]

Let's go, a cool ms, and an awesome character that piloted it, That's why I love this Ms so much!

[@sleeper1872]

I have been waiting so long for this video I'm very happy. Who else wants to see the repaired version

[@gatomeong]

I've been waiting for this review, Thanks mecha

[@Thenewbagman]

Congrats for the 4K upgrade. Im loving the new credits sequence. I've been trying to get one of this kits since two years ago...but fffffuck....its freakin hard. Looks awesome for a 2009 kit.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

17:14 about those sleeves, every mobile suit with sleeves has that problem, From something as simple as the Geara Zulu, to the unuicorn versions of ZZ mobile suits, to the Rozen Zulu, Kshatriya, and all the way to the Sinanju's golden sleeve stickers.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@Gunpla_shrimp I'm saying it's not that big of a complaint cuz so many of them have that issue, and even then it's a minor issue cuz the detail is sculpted on every kit, so it's easy to paint of you use masking.

[@sanggaputradewa903]

Finally, i had requested it ever since 2 years ago I enjoyed this review so much 👍👍

[@mariaserrano6474]

The 6 people who disliked this video “gunpla sux!” Mecha gaikotsu “those kids would be upset if they could read

[@skyhunt9595]

Ahhahahahahhaha. Maybe???

[@QuinnyOnMain]

I bought this kit a couple months ago at this point, and I'm building it next month, extremely excited

[@ignisofficialgaming]

for white i recommend Tamiya enamels. they're a little pricier than Citadel but it's better than using white scar for quick painting. That said, the white scar may not have been fully mixed so I'd recommend trying to use it again after shaking it a bit more

[@davidchan3781]

With the white scar paint you used, you used a layer paint which is meant to have several coats compared to base citadel paint. Could probably look into wraith bone base citadel paint?

[@johnleryfrancisco1675]

Thank you Mr. Mecha Gaikotsu for Reviewing The HGUC Kshatriya 💚🤖💚

[@LoliMaster69227]

I've been waiting for this

[@tyler-xo3rb]

that clear coat looks amazing!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

The effect it has is crazy. Makes generic plastic look painted.

[@xenowreborn]

YES! thank you Mecha for this review, and giving this Bad Girl the attention she Deserves

[@bobacheesecake536]

thank you for doing this i doubt it was from my request but still great to see i haven't built mine yet but again thank you for doing this.

[@jonathangamez1670]

Give me a master grade! Honestly though ever since I saw it on Unicorn I've always wanted this! Also 4k eye candy nice work bud 😊

[@gonzaloamadorottier2065]

I need this one! Amazing review!

[@nofuxgivens2797]

I'd suggest painting those emblem parts white with spray. You'll reach saturation quicker and painting in the black is easier

[@tarakinwu1246]

Yay finally, next Part three of that AOZ thing.

[@tarakinwu1246]

@@Gunpla_shrimp he hasn’t done support units, reboot designs, HG TR-1 Hazel Expansion forTR-6, TR-1 Hazenthlay and TR-1 Hazenthlay RAH II, or anything else besides what he’s done so far. He’s F A R from done.

[@MrNBDHWTC]

Your natural progression from snap builds to this is glorious. Your level of detail matches people like me. I like detailing a lot, I love building. I don’t want to do full paint jobs.

[@DanielBlazeRevolution]

At long last i been waiting so long to reviewing this kit! But i can't wait Gaikotzu gonna review HGUC Todesritter.

[@pefp2008]

Great review. For a kit this old, still holds a lot, and people generally love it. Great design, looks monster badass. Matte finish rocks!!! Maybe you could do some parts in matte and some shiny to see how it looks!

[@23mechanic]

Long have I waited for this moment...

[@VolticWind]

I just started sanding my beam sabers too. It's an awesome effect.

[@EonFigure]

It looks more like a gelgoog than a zaku, but thats not a bad thing either. Anyway awesome review and nice finish on the sleeves! Also that matte finish really added a lot of character! Great build. :)

[@NicholasFigureReviews]

Whew. this channel has been not uploading for so many years. glad that he properly built the Kshatriya for his first kit review!

[@seancris4525]

I can’t wait to see you hit 300k

[@xherdanrayng1903]

Aside from the quality you put into this gunpla, the quality you put into this video also improved!

[@DedMan28]

Correction on 8:15 - It's "Hyzent'hley II-Rah". The Hazen'thley-Rah II is a completely different kit.

[@rolandfrancisbadiola480]

dang, cant wait for the mecha gaikotsu ibo custom :>

[@matlockdraws9380]

Best review thus far.

[@SovietHighCommand]

I like the intro,and the Mobile suit because the funnels in each flappy flappy wing

[@DarkMetroid777]

Been waiting for an MG to be released, HG went on sale, so figured it was time to add this to my shelve. The design to Kshatriya is so legit though. One of my all time favorites, so unique. Really like the white you added. I need to do the same. I almost wish they would just do an RG of this kit. Have that added detail and less shelf space taken up.

[@BLAZE084]

10:10 I find that sanded or not green beam effect parts react strongly to blue light. Had an old crt tv and it lit those suckers up like Xmas lights. Also congrats on 4k

[@TheDeathNoteNear]

Those sleeves are so clean!

[@14cassara]

White Scar is a Layer paint, which in Citadel speak means that it's fairly transparent. If you want something more opaque from the *same line*, get Corax White. Otherwise, Testers has a whole line just called "Opaque," or you could get Valejo's White which I can usually get on in two coats.

[@tumager]

Awesome review. I would love to see Epyon next.

[@hypotree6132]

Just got this today. My mate who first introduced me to gundam tried to get me to watch it properly, sent me the first episode of a series of gundam and it was when kishatriya was fighting the three jegans. From then on I fell in love with her. The face, they single eye spot, the funnel weapons really took the cake and how she barely tried to take them down My mate said he’d get me one. But I changed to a regular gundam drone that was a basic jegan, and then the hg obsidian fury from pacific rim. Loved building them. Today just got myself my third builder kit and of kishatriya. Can’t wait to build her

[@dlombana161]

I vote for Guncannon next. Give that old boy some love! Also with 4K, a tip video on panel lining and painting specifically would be great.

[@zkc8]

Great review, was looking for a good action base after building this and wasn't easy to figure out it only works on the one.

[@anakideidara2347]

i glad you give gold rank for my fav gunpla , Kshatriya 😍😉👍

[@chacrawarrior]

Congratulation for the upgrade.

[@xxnike0629xx]

It's amazing that you've finally been able to upgrade equipment to upload in 4K. Looks really good! It's surprising that Bandai still hasn't done an HG for NZ-666 Kshatriya Besserung, but at least Bandai made an HG for NZ-666 Kshatriya & NZ-666 Kshatriya Repaired. 3:27 As for a white paint, apparently the 'EX' version of the white Gundam Marker is apparently very good. I've never tried it myself though. 6:30 7:06 7:22 I think it would be interesting if Bandai made an RG for: NZ-666 Kshatriya NZ-666 Kshatriya Besserung NZ-666 Kshatriya Repaired ...of course the 'Besserung' and 'Repaired' variants being P-Bandai. Bandai has releases these bigger sized mobile suits as RGs so I think maybe now it might be more likely to eventually get them. Besides an RG release, I'd say the REBORN 100 release would be most likely instead of an MG. 17:55 I'd like to see MG OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon (EW) next if you don't mind.

[@lifesbetteronaboard]

Hooray 4K!

[@MidNightKamisama]

15:38 BRUH 💀The same thing happened to me, it's good that you clarified this part.

[@SuperMyl3z]

Hey Mecha, in my experience the Citadel Celestra Grey works as a better white without requiring near infinte coats of white scar!

[@tylerstocker6189]

It is "toe-des-ritta", German for "Death Knight". It's a play on the "Pale Rider" name.

[@Alteczar]

Thanks for the great review. Wish there was a MG version of this. Voting for Epyon next

[@irvingmuhammad1791]

Agree. At first I underestimated because it HG. But then, Full of joy build and paint it.

[@hastingssaunders9661]

I'd love to see an RG rendition of this kit, it deserves it.

[@Gekster55]

Damn, I really hope they eventually make an MG of this. I'd love to see you do an Epyon video.

[@javier2720]

Well Done My G

[@puffmain4716]

The size comparison part of the video is just so Mecha could see how these kits look like in 4K and honestly they look amazing

[@Karottenregen]

Btw for those who are wondering the blue gundam that he used in the size comparison is cslled "todesritter" its german for death knight

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

When can you build and review the HG Qubeley revive???

[@Trizface]

Vallejo Game paints work a treat for me in regard to painting on details etc.

[@shockbladezed1871]

I hope that the hg throne zwei is next, also it would be nice if we get a review of the hg 00 raiser, hg 00 qant, hgce strike freedom and the rg freedom

[@golasticus]

I used to want a MG version of the Kshatriya but given how good RGs have become in recent years, I hope they'd consider the Kshatriya as an RG now. It should still be large and imposing but also functional given the smaller size. A MG should also be pretty amazing but I'd imagine it's gonna get very unwieldy given how massive it's gonna be. The Sazabi ver ka is already pretty rough in terms of posing out of the box from what I've read due to it's weight and the Kshatriya would just amp that up even more. So yeah... RG Kshatriya when, Bandai?

[@duckbuildsgunpla6500]

Aight now we need the hg ksyhatriya repaired review

[@scarfaceojin]

Thanks for this review! You've made me like my kshat again with its flaws

[@BongaChonga]

A while back I got into Gunpla which lead into Warhammer 40k thanks to you and what I learned about that Citadel range of paint is you will probably want a base color, not a layer color. Layers are meant to bleed a lot of color under them to enhance color already there or apply thickly and let pool to create gross organic rot along with washes. If you use Corax White (or other base colors) you will probably see better results as its thicker and doesn't need as many coats. But I have had a lot of luck with Citadel paints in brush and airbrush as Citadel mixes in a bit of varnish into the paints to help with durability of board game pieces. Or if Corax is a bit dark apply that first then the layer paint white to brighten the color quickly, this way you are only moving a few shades lighter than starting from a dark red from plastic also the base will act as a primer thanks to the varnish they put in. And I only know that thanks to the addiction you got me into. Curse you.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

You know I always took the base, layer etc. label as a suggestion. Guess I’ll have to take more care in future while paint shopping!

[@BongaChonga]

@@MechaGaikotsu Oh and that Citadel paint dries very quickly due to the varnish they put in, may have added to the chalky feel you got while painting. A wet pallet would probably help a lot for prolonging work times of the paint up to a couple days and helps to thin the paint a little which that Citadel brand does need a bit for a smoother brush coat. And making one is dirt cheap anyway so might as well to work with acrylics (water biased paints). Could also buy one but if you make one yourself from a sealing plastic container, a thick kitchen sponge without scrub pad (don't want that glue that bonds them) and some baking parchment to put paint on you get a larger reserve of water and more standby time (3+ days). You'll have unlimited materials to repair and replace and probably enough for a HG too!

[@BongaChonga]

And I also agree with that labeling, Citadel doesn't even put the in game points value of the troops on the boxes they sell in. Seems like it fosters a ton of knowledge in the community though, but they need to explain more about the products on the package. Confused the heck out of me at the start.

[@fen4554]

Wish they would produce a swoll Zaku. I'm sure there is a 'super zaku' somewhere in the decades of mecha out there, but I basically want a Zaku with the soul of a Dom.

[@chiewie0165]

the matte coat really makes this kit looks better

[@platinumdragonslayer6128]

I hope they make a MG of this one day. The funnels can use a little more detail and hopefully that MG kit could also come with parts to hold them up in flight.

[@yogiaditya2560]

I'm jealous that you painted the sleeves I should learn how to paint and do mine

[@johnpaulguevara3977]

One of my first builds and still one of the best ones for me. Planning to do another one.

[@kelitas]

this is gonna be my first gunpla, i know next to nothing about anything gundam and really i like this one cause it looks like the emerald weapon. but hopefully this is the start of a new addiction

[@XanderShadow]

First time I've seen my name pop up in one of these, ayy xD

[@frannyfranfrancis]

Just got the Mersa 1/100 resin kit of Kshatriya! Its gonna take months to build it but its fully moveable!

[@MVRCK-bk5gj]

I would like to see that Nobel Review And I guess I should put Khsatriya in my wish list

[@iinfinitz]

Gaikotsu got 4k! Even better for us people that want to experience the gundam, even if we don't have the budget 🥲

[@atmaanu4825]

Congratulations on getting 4K upgrade! Sadly, my phone only goes up to 1080p😢

[@coleviloria3800]

I just bought the HGUC 1/144 Stark Jegan from Unicorn, I now need a Kshatriya to have the face off properly. I’d love to see you review the GPB-X80 Beginning Gundam. I aim to collect all the main character Gundams and that kit is on the list.

[@YuriusFarrence]

Daym that looks great with flat top coat.

[@shay4232]

Vallejo White. Its good coverage with 2-3 thin coats that fully coat a model (used it when we were priming some warhammer minis)