Master Grade Psycho Zaku Ver. KA Review

[@Alpha-011]

I had no issues with the tubing on my kit. I love the look to be honest

[@elblaise5618]

Given all the plastic here I gotta ask, why cant' we have a MG Kshatriya?

[@BarelyDecentProduction]

El Blaise how big would that be? maybe half the size of the neo zeog

[@MR_MIRTH]

the binders would be to heavy,

[@anthonyj9112]

The design of the arms/shoulders wasn't really thought out, they probably can't find a way to make it well articulated, look good, and not be too heavy to move the arms.

[@blacknote6945]

they probably make it re/100 like the nightingale

[@ummguy5548]

They could design the binders like the oo raiser. The shoulder gn drives lock so they can hold still

[@TheKrowSama]

man that's massive. I am still on the fence about getting it. great review Jab.

[@isaacreiner1623]

Would you ever consider doing a collection video?

[@ckaicydek]

While Bandai does recognize the growing demand for Gunpla in the west, one of the primary reasons for the additional English in their manuals is more for the Asian market, as English is now the second most spoken language in Asia. There are also other notable kit lines that have English in their boxes and manuals, such as Iron-Blooded Orphans, Star Wars, and Dragonball Z.

[@MyChocow]

thats why you get the clear version for double the price

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

​@@MyChocowwhy?

[@MyChocow]

@@ChrisTian-sd5yq that's just how the world works.. clear version cost double the price . anything just alittle different cost double the price . why you ask I don't know why maybe s0me people just have the loot for it

[@roccondil5]

I will have to disagree a little bit with your final thoughts. yes, there are issues, but the kit is solid on the stand, and, being a zaku, it would make sense they would use the existing zaku frame, since it is still one of the best mg frames ever made. No real.point in making a new frame for what is essencially a zaku variation. Even so, it only uses about half the zaku 2.0 frame parts, not the whole thing. my main gripe with the kit is actually the hands, which I find simply horrendous. anyway, good review nonetheless

[@FullDemiurge]

This guy has a colony attached to it! Jabman, I was wondering,is it possible to mount the bazookas on the upper side on the top tank?

[@EbullientSMP]

All kits have english now, it's a good fun thing. I don't mind the fact they used the 2.0 zaku frame _at all_. It's one of the best frames out there so i'm more than fine with it.

[@brandonwilson5676]

Best reviews of MG on youtube. Keep It Up

[@fnargler]

I found it to be a perfectly good kit but pretty underwhelming when compared to it's counterpart, the Full Armor Gundam Thunderbolt Ver Ka. I feel like the gate placement on all of the newly molded parts on the MS itself are better than the 2.0, but the backpack has some pretty gnarly nubs. The vinyl covers worked fine for me but they're so much less precise and interesting than on the full armor. At the end of the day it's still pretty awesome because the 2.0 is awesome. The arms on the backpack can hold the weapons better than the MS itself and look good while posing. In the anime the arms did fire the weapons by the way.

[@Kira_Onime]

Was about to go to sleep then this pop-up..... sleep can wait

[@BusoRockin1000]

@jabman025 Actually the beam bazooka isn't new either. It is from the MG Rick Dom, which I assume is why they used the old hands.

[@roccondil5]

BusoRockin1000 if you mean the big hyper bazooka, then no, it is new. it comes labeled as 2016, 1/100 psycho zaku TB

[@lewisberger8111]

Thank you for making this video! It saved me from tearing those sleeves

[@TheDbend]

Weird that the instructions for this have english on em, but the instructions that came in the Thunderbolt Ver.Ka dont...

[@ExactPsience]

Sad to hear about the no-thumbs-up for this kit. Im still halfway through, but im actually enjoying it. I can foresee that this will be more of a brick than other recent MGs, but so far no issues for me. I crumpled the small vinyls on skewers and it worked perfectly. I just thought crumpling it up on the "cable frames" is a bad idea considering the irregular curved nature. The arm vinyls i also crumpled on a gundam marker and i have more control on how much crumple lines i put into it. The Zaku II 2.0 frame was a great frame, so despite making another one it didnt really bother me that much. I gotaa admit though, i was expecting a 3.0 frame for this when it was announced, so maybe we'll get that on a Master Grade Char Zaku The Origin? I love the proportions on the HG Char Zaku The Origin version and the swivel on the sides of the torso, so hopefully that gets a 3.0 treatment. If anything, i really was really excited as i built this one's frame to see what was different. That said, im really looking forward to your MG of the year video. Freedom 2.0 and Full Armor Gundam Thunderbolt are fantastic kits. Just a little sad that the Psycho Zaku cant make the decision more difficult for you. Hahahaha! Cheers Jabman! 2017 looks like a win for us 100-scale collectors, only a few weeks into this year and we already have a bunch of 100-scale kits to look forward to! :)

[@EDX2308]

I have this kit, painted the red parts with Rustoleum Gloss Colonial Red and it's amazing... The rest of the model I painted using Tamiya spray paints (don't prime any parts of the model) and the kit came out fantastic.

[@bigbear4120]

6:28 If they stopped there this would be some what realistic, but this thing fully loaded would be about as nimble as a cargo ship. This and the deep striker are might as well have been star ships. To me it always looked like someone shoved a space shuttle up its ass.

[@Colin_Nelson]

How would it be less nimble? If it's in zero g there'd be no issue with drag or weight

[@willisjackson7029]

Did you ever try to tighten up the shoulders and elbows and wrists for maybe being able to hold the giant bazooka? I find that on any kit with giant weapons that the joints all need to be tightened. Some joints more or less than others. But it’s the only way if you want it to hold it’s weapons or poses.

[@raffaelepassarelli6444]

Can you somehow pin the shoulders to have some different pose of the arm with the bazooka?

[@gilfelicisimocabrera1751]

Does this come with a standing 1/100 Daryl figure?

[@RonaldTambunan]

Love the review. I just bought this kit and have read the manual book to familiarizing me before I start to build it. Seems I can't find the position for decal (marking) number one (1) in the book. The lowest decal number I can find is number two (2). Can you help me? Thank you

[@jabman025]

just looked at the manual, I don't see a 1 either, it has been a while since I built this one but I'm going to guess that it is just a bonus add on which is not unheard of. They look to be just standard warning labels.

[@mstrinity100]

Jabman025 as allways thank you for your honesty. You say exactly whats on my mind and thensome, great review.

[@WilliamEndo]

I think we could make do with those sleeves if we replace them with the paper container for straws. Just color them brown and use them. If they get ripped, replace them with another paper straw.

[@siafilia3935]

At 5:17 what is that sound???

[@vincentalpiepedrozo2337]

Hey Jabman I have a question. Can you display that back without the big middle tank? the top and bottom tank only.

[@jabman025]

Easily yes

[@andweebh6894]

Jabman, have you changed your opinion on the psycho zaku? I have seen other reviews saying that it is great, so I don’t know whether to get this or not. And compared to the FA Gundam Thunderbolt Ver. Ka, which one is better? Some people say the Full armor is better while others say the zaku is better.

[@MrChiron12]

Pretty burned out on modelling, but this is on my list of models.

[@Death_true]

Couple problems I had were getting the legs to attach into the waist and getting the middle tank to stay on also did anyone manage to get the cockpit to reopen cause mine is jammed shut

[@lrisesfahani2141]

Thanks for actually being honest. I thought the kit was way over the top in a bad way. I still have to make the full armor Gundam MG. The zaku hg was enough of a pain.

[@JoesGunpla]

Jabman! Question for ya! The new bazooka handles (for the set of 3) do they have the slots for the 2.0 style of hands?

[@Mr_DiEnd]

may i ask what is the length of the whole thing put together? I would like to see if my case would fit it before I buy it. Please let me know.

[@DillonGarnette]

Good review, sad this didn't get a thumbs up I'm so excited for it

[@MythicalPhoebe]

hey jabman! do you plan on getting the master grade providence? i already pre-ordered it.

[@syamilab7066]

Can u put the backpack on Sazabi?

[@ninjarmy]

the best way I found to do the sleeves is (just like the thunderbolt) use something cylindrical to put the sleeves on then wrinkle. For the small ones I used a detail brush, for the big ones it was a sharpie. So long as it is the right size and you do it slowly it is less likely to rip

[@zerovalon6243]

I wish you could see the clear version of this. I'm building it right and wow what a beast

[@christan6762]

Hi jabman! Can I just ask you how deep is the kit from the front all the way to the back of the giant tank?

[@jabman025]

+Chris Tan just shy of 19 inches

[@christan6762]

jabman025 woah~ that's huge! Always great reviews from you, keep it up the good work bro!

[@Noffihc]

If you were the one designing this kit,what would you do with it to make it better?

[@r1n_tobean]

They are called drum magazine not clip

[@Huyvovo903]

Can the stand hold the entire backpack by itself?

[@suyo3380]

Not related to the video but for decals, is there anything I need to put over them?

[@MrFlunkorg]

You don't need to put anything on them if you don't want to. Seelers/Softers/Setters help but they're optional. Most of this stuff is just to make sure that they don't accidentally rub/scratch off while handling the kit.

[@suyo3380]

MrFlunkorg Okay cool, I usually tend to not put on decals so I don't really look into what I should do with them. Thanks :)

[@roccondil5]

Sushiyoda you should.apply top coat to your decals so they are protected, especially.if you're not gonna paint your kit. in fact, you should apply topcoat before the decal,.because they adhere really bad to bare plastic, apply the decals then give it another topcoat for protection

[@Tripledashhh_]

matte spray, glosse spray, satin spray, too coats help if you dont want to add all the extra bs that most require you to put. ive had my nu gundam ver ka displayed for 4 years now and none of the waterslide decals have flaked off and all i added was a few coats of matte spray.

[@ZombryaTheDark]

yeah English instructions gives me hope that bandai might be warming up to us. then they pull some shit like releasing a pbandai MG Endless Waltz Heavyarms :/

[@xxnike0629xx]

You can't be mad about that. Wing isn't particularly popular and well, they did do lot of P-Bandai MG releases for Wing for the past few years. Tallgeese 2 Tallgeese 3 EW Altron EW Now that we have Heavyarms Kai EW out as P-Bandai, I suspect that they will finish up the Wing MG series as P-Bandai? Sandrock Kai EW Wing Gundam EW 2.0 Wing Gundam Zero EW 2.0 But I heard that they are going to open a P-Bandai store in the US.

[@Pablo944T]

"Wing isn't particularly popular" if that was true, no new kits would've been made period or do you have statistical information to back this up?

[@xxnike0629xx]

Pablo944T Wing wasn't popular at the time of airing in Japan. Bandai doesn't really care how well certain series do outside of Japan. Japan is their main market so they base their business decisions based on what the Japanese consumer feels. So I think we should be lucky with what we have and that we're at least getting Premium Bandai releases for some of them. Yea I know that Wing was popular in the US and it also started the Gundam craze in the US, but Japan...not so much...

[@dol_mel7487]

xxnike629xx we are lucky that we are getting premium releases? Dude most wing gundam ew kits have not been p-bandai until recently and the ones we got are retools of already existant kits wing is popular MG wing wise cause why else would it have so many MG's out?

[@xxnike0629xx]

Jetfire48 Yea it sucks. I know. But would you rather Bandai not making them?

[@kingsito343]

ha, I always thought that full armor unicorn has the biggest backpack. well this zaku beat it for good. good review by the way.

[@threatfiree]

Woo. Been waiting for this

[@nemisous83]

Correction to your statement about it being 90% zaku 2.0 while the parts are similar they aren't quite the same a lot of the joints for the arms legs are skeletonized and less detailed due to the plastic coverings that go over it. But yeah it's very similar to 2.0

[@aconfusedkitten3044]

So youre saying, zaku 2.o frame is better?

[@spitz-mv6zb]

how's the stand? does it support the weight of the backpack? can I use an action base instead?

[@roccondil5]

Kai Wu it supports the weight perfectly and you can use a regular stand but just.for the zaku by itself, without the huge boosters

[@mikeox7777]

2021 here 3 days before new years... I'm freaking out now over this video. I don't even want to touch the damn thing

[@0mni42]

Cool stuff. What kind of decal sealant do you use?

[@jabman025]

micro set

[@athelstanrenir9560]

Are the decals sticker? Waterslide or dry transfer?

[@jabman025]

waterslide, most ver KA kits use waterslide decals

[@athelstanrenir9560]

Ty!!

[@mc4836]

do you known what is clear paint is?

[@DZMaven]

Nice review. I expected this to be more of a looker kit than a poser. Surprised there were so many issues with the vinyl covers. Were they just not staying in place or they split down their seams? Looking forward to the best MG of 2016. Not many contenders to choose from.

[@MrFlunkorg]

Well, it doesn't help that the ones for the energy cable also look like crap.

[@FullDemiurge]

Well (most) Ver Ka kits aren´t meant for posing.

[@argoth231]

been waiting for this

[@longrangengagements]

ghostofzeon has a really good tutorial on how to do the thunderbolt style cables. another alternative is to wrap them in wire and dip them in plasti-dip. available at most hardware stores.

[@KingBronzeL]

I love most mobile suite designs, reguardless if they are gundam, grunt, or zeon. All three are awesome....the only exception when it comes to the design of a mobile suite is when it has a lot of crap off its back like the thunderbolt line seems to have a fetish for. I doubt anyone can have it on an action base one with the connection to the lower waist because the peg/ball joint connecting the torso and the waist would BREAK. Hell, it needs all those thrusters to make it go forward instead of spinning since all of the mass of the kit is in the backpack. Is it wrong that I LOVE the 2.0 gundam and zaku(J type) because they look so amazing yet don't complicate everything?

[@penafrederico]

So sad you couldn't give it a thumbs up. But, since I don't have a Zaku and this one looks insane I'll still buy one. And maybe an FA to keep it company.

[@mavrickhunter13]

Jabman I like your videos a lot but in the last few videos it seems your lighting is coming from behind and is making it really hard to see details for the kits.

[@ExHero627]

Funny,I figured you'd do the Heavy Arms Custom EW review before this one. Either way good review man.

[@ORLY911]

Any chance on reviewing the full mechanics vidar? That thing looks amazing, another one of those master grades in disguise, haha.

[@chaw3214]

Great review as always Jabman. Such a shame for suit that you root for in the anime, it's quality doesn't match up to the rival full armor gundam thunderbolt. Anyways will you eventually do another favorite top 5 kits? Looking forward to see your kit of the year and episode 3 of the live stream.

[@xXxKOLEKxXx]

Zaku always look ace. I don't know what is it about their design, but Zakus, especilly with a lot of TTHRUSTERS look classy.

[@grimmestcreaper2212]

Do you absolutely have to use the giant middle Fuel Tank?

[@jabman025]

no

[@anub1s15]

nice and informative video, currently building the FA-78 Thunderbolt so i'm probably gone end up building this as well and ow boy looks like it's gone be expensive and a pain. the bags on the tubes tearing at the seams sound like a horrible issue to deal with, having to buff the shoulders to be able to hold the rocketlauncher...can be done but sux atleast it should be pretty strong (the thunderbolt's shoulders have be worried). other then that this thing is gone cost me a fortune in paint >.> i'd probably wanna paint the brass looking thrusters to look more like brass, and i'm not a fan of the orange but don't know what i would turn it in to :/ and probably a darker gunmetal can for the guns...and then probably 5-6 can's of clearcoat...yea expensive project >.>

[@68yoruichi]

Is this the very first kit that couldn't get a thumps up from jabman ?

[@jabman025]

GUNPLA MANIAC oh heck no I've denied other kits the thumbs up but it doesn't happen often I'll admit

[@MPT-io8ml]

jabman025 I've only built 8 mg models. Would you recommend me this? My favorite is the hyaku shiki mg. it was complicated not hard and nothing is loose and quite sturdy unlike RX-93 gundam and Unicorn gundam.

[@thetsarofall8666]

Does anybody know if this cones with the old pieces for the pipe parts?

[@RamzaBeo]

This has more parts than the NU-gundam Ver.ka! I want it!

[@azrael1045]

you can get two freedom 2.0 for the price

[@MASTERSWORD009]

wow I was going to buy this cause I wanted to buy a "3.0" Zaku High mobility type but to think that its just 2.0 with a little difference apart from the back pack stuff is sad to hear.

[@ki-youngjang4067]

WHOOOT THEY MADE IT! TIME TO BUY IT SOON :D

[@Isteak80]

Strike Freedom makes a valid point.

[@twilight_phantom2969]

Might get this kit as my first version of the MG Zaku 2.0 unless they make a new mg Zaku I

[@ltds3773]

Did you see that episode of gunpla tv where Syd offered a solution for threading the thinner vinyl sleeves?

[@ezra7331]

so basically is this kit worth the $ ? :/

[@peterjasonbobis6219]

I have a 1/144 Hg of this. Based on this review, I will plan on strengthening the right arm to hold up the beam bazooka. I don't know how to do it yet....but its the plan. Otherwise, I'll have to glue that arm. Thanks jabab025! Pre-warned is pre-armed.

[@SergeiMosin]

When I first heard "Zaku Ver. Ka", I did a double take and almost sprained my wrist grabbing for my wallet. Having now seen that they just took a Johnny Ridden custom 2.0 and added a wonky backpack, I'm glad I couldn't bring myself to part with the cash for it. I was seriously hoping for a totally new kit that really pushed the envelope of what Gunpla could be :/

[@darrenlee1480]

do you have any zaku model to recommend over this gigantic bigpack zaku?

[@Tripledashhh_]

Darren Lee johnny riddens high mobility type zaku MG version 2.0, black tristar zaku high mobility type zaku MG version 2.0, chars custom zaku MG version 2.0, zaku MG version 2.0. gouf MG version 2.0 , gelgoog MG version 2.0.

[@MyChocow]

If ur not impressed can I buy the pre-built kit off you?

[@thomashare6733]

I am sad for this kit...could've been so cool. But I do got two questions. 1.You mentioned sealant, where would you get that and what your recommended brand? and 2.Where do you get your Gunpla from(just wondering)?

[@jabman025]

I use micro set but there a tons of sealers out there, they all do basically the same thing, and most of my kits come from Hobby Link Japan

[@thomashare6733]

***** Thanks!

[@xxnike0629xx]

Thomas Tiger Why are you sad for this kit? At least Bandai made it. There are many series that people wish certain MGs and RGs would be made, and some PGs, but Bandai has yet to do so.

[@thomashare6733]

xxnike629xx Because it could be better.

[@xxnike0629xx]

Thomas Tiger Of course it could be better. Basically, any GunPla Bandai produces can be better. But again, at least there is a kit in existence. ^_^ Either use your skills to make it better or wait/hope for a 2.0 years later.

[@slavinben4484]

I’m planning on getting this and the perfect zeong this summer

[@BlandEmperor]

Do you think it will look fine without those damned sleeves?

[@Tripledashhh_]

Pet Russian it only looks bad because he didnt try hard enough to fix them.

[@samshji]

There's literally 3 kits this 2016 so not much to choose from for the kit of the year(MG). even the wikia made their list 2016-2017.

[@ShadowACE1998]

I'd like to have the Beam Bazooka for my customized High Mobility Zaku, but it's not worth buying a kit I don't want for it. I think my Zaku could hold it. I use the cellophane from the parts trees to stiffen up the joints and make them more sturdy. But again, not worth buying the whole kit just for one weapon.

[@striker0]

I feel like I called it a while back. Bandai focused on the backpack primarily and the actual mobile suit was a afterthought. Seriously, a 2.0 Zaku as the base? And lord and behold it's the one I despise the most. I'm glad I have no plans on picking this up. By the way Jabman, got any plans of picking up the MG GM Sniper II?

[@Monsterist76]

How the fuck does it reach back there to grab those weapons stored on the propellant tank. I'm getting images of a dog chasing it's tail.

[@jabman025]

+Monsterist76 those Arms Reach a fair distance I don't think it would be a problem

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

Try positioning that Beam Bazooka into firing position maybe it will stay.

[@anyothernamelikemashugana2532]

i using a bendi straw and painted dark grey it kinda looked much nicer

[@darylfookson8562]

125?what a collection

[@kidfirestorm1]

You mean to tell me after Bandai built a brand new kit with the Full Armor Gundam that they cheaped out when building this thing? That's horrible. I was considering buying this but now I think I'll keep my money for something else

[@yuyuhaio]

I still bought it knowing it was gonna be a brick kit. Gundam Thunderbolt was just that good. Also that gold looks like shit so I'll be painting that. I'll figure out a way to get that beam bazooka to hold up. XD

[@rkbrillant5265]

Dang.. How would you even display this on your shelf? If you face it forward you cant appreciate the massive backpack with all the extra crap put into it, it would be such a waste and if you display it with it sides facing forward you cant see the zaku. i dont even think there are shelves deep enough to house this thing. :O

[@RaggenZ]

Menu with English Jack man: Maybe, just maybe Bandai actually appreciated us. Aka: US Moneys Does Matter.

[@jabman025]

......who is jack man?

[@RaggenZ]

@@jabman025..... Damn you Auto Text!

[@Cagliostro81]

Thankfully the redonkulously oversized middle thruster/full tank does not have to be used. It's the one thing I hate about the animation version of the Psycho Zaku. It looks so much better with the two thrusters like the manga has.

[@brandonlee4858]

I can't imagine the PG version of this guy(if Bandai is bold enough to make it)😂

[@bigbear4120]

I got a pg Zaku II and to scale it up, this would need a whole shelf. It would likely be almost 10lbs of plastic too.

[@TekkaSage]

They really botched the pipes. The original model they were showing off looked like you were going to get then molded but what we got was a disaster for the piping covers.

[@MythicalPhoebe]

122 master grades!?!? that's like 24x5+2

[@shipmate3577]

Thanks for honest review.

[@Pablo944T]

I was thinking of getting this kit further down the road but I'll probably pass now because I thought prior to watching this that the Zaku was mostly new not a 2.0 rehash. Oh well, there's always the ZZ ver.ka to look forward to :)

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

This kit cost the same as the Sazabi ver ka and I still prefer the sazabi because it has a lot of gimmicks build in the kit not like the psycho zaku. Like you said it just another 2.0 HM zaku.....it might looks rediculous but for me it just meh...

[@RagingRobo]

i hate the sleeves on my full armor gundam lol

[@kahlaarabbani1363]

I would get this if it doesn't have the giant middle thruster and giant beam bazooka

[@GotNextVideo]

Your voice sounds a lot like Adam West.

[@jabman025]

really........usually people say Nick Cage....... but OK.........some days you just can't get rid of a bomb!