MG Kämpfer - Does It Hold Up?

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A review of the 1/100 scale Master Grade MS-18E Kämpfer from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket.
-- Production notes for me too laugh at in a few months -
- This video is technically a reupload of a previous review. However, I had to take it down and swap out the music, so I decided to make some updates. Below are the notes for the original version, followed by the notes for this updated version.
- Because this review was made in small bursts over a 2-month period, there are lots of inconsistencies I would’ve caught and redone in the usual 1-week production time. Things like…
--- The tone of the blue is inconsistent
--- Lack of video footage, and wasn’t gonna set everything up just to get a single shot
--- inconstant EQ over the re-recorded audio bits.
--- Articulation mentions a few things I didn’t have footage for
- I used Adobe Bridge to compile and mass edit the RAW stills. Usually I open each and every photo and edit each individually, but here I could just do it in bulk. Saved a lot of time, but I can’t help but feel some of the stills could’ve used fine tuning. Still, can’t beat the time save. From 3 hours down to 30 min. Too convenient.
- The close up of the suit with its armor on is washed out. I had the LED on to bright. Guess I got rusty…
- I couldn’t get the pronunciation of Kämpfer correct. I ended up getting close for the intro, then tried to never say it again lol. One did slip in the gimmicks though, but whatever.
- Adobe updated their software before I started editing. 2019 Premier just wouldn’t install right, so I stuck to using 2018 for this video. Hoping to make the transition before the next video.
Here are the notes for this updated version:
- New music. It's super quiet, but whatever. Not that big a deal imo
- Re-EQ'd commentary, but this was where my audio started to get kinda good, so didn't need to do much
- Very slightly updated title card.
- and that's it. This review was pretty solid originally. Ya know, except for the music that could get me a copyright strike lol
ANYWAY, here's some sic beatz yo~
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Don't judge me lol

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[@mickytom2297]

Great review, just got a subscriber and a follow 👍

[@brig.badger2896]

How did you paint the eye?

[@Bobert2020]

@@brig.badger2896 He probably used a pink gundam marker

[@freespace2dotcom]

Kaempfer is one of my all time favorites. It's a shame we never really saw another in canon. I bet it could kick butt even much later in the UC, so long as it had enough reserve firepower available. I'd have loved to have seen a beam weapon capable variant.

[@holden_7597]

If you look up the Kämpfer on Gundam Wiki, you’ll know that we see a few other units. There is also a beam weapon capable unit, no art of it from what I remember though.

[@freespace2dotcom]

Yeah, most of it is referring to variant model toys thst were thought of but never produced. Until one of these are animated it's unlikely we'll see another. I'd personally like to see an ace custom kampfer similar to uma lightning's himo gelgoog.

[@eins2001]

There *is* the kämpfer amazing

[@Rotoscoptic]

Crossbone has a rad pirate one!

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

@@freespace2dotcom was thinking of painting this in a johnny ridden custom

[@Smilomaniac]

If you get bad nubs, we have options today to deal with it, such as glass nano files which have holes instead of grit t hat shave off anything that sticks out, but leaves the surface plastic alone. 'Raser' makes these in various kits and personally I recommend getting the bigger one with a buffer that polishes or mattes the surface as well as a denim cloth that gives you an in-between finish instead. This is extremely useful for snap-fit builders, but if you paint then this won't give you any advantage besides not over-cutting nubs - You should sand all the surfaces anyway. If you get a bright discoloration, you've stressed the plastic. Dark ones are less noticable and if you use the tools I mentioned, the surface will look uniform and the darker color will be entirely unnoticable except for a close examination. Hope this is useful for someone.

[@rizqizen4528]

Need 2.0 for this kit Not re100

[@JTruong3rd]

I really doubt they'll make re 100 out of kits that already have an mg.

[@holden_7597]

J Truong plus the Kampfer is one of the main suits of 0080. It’s Way more popular than the Zaku Kai.

[@MuShinnen]

@@holden_7597 That's debatable. The Zaku 2 kai was extremely popular in Japan. It's one of the top favored Zaku 2 variants.

[@christiandaniel3714]

Atleast the Re/100 got better since Zaku ii Kai

[@alexharvey8291]

This channel is CRIMINALLY underrated

[@SummerGuy3334]

The blue is off from the artwork, and I can see how that can be a detriment for some people, but I kinda really like it. It may not be the correct blue, but its not a bad one.

[@taoyizhi]

I really love ur reviews of some of the old kits. Very honest review. Keep up the good work!

[@Ochoa87franco]

Very informative, I was debating in to getting either this kit or the blue frame d...I just can’t pass on this dude! Oh and subbed btw

[@dotmitchens]

Man.. it need a 2.0. And not a RE:100 like the Zaku II Kai, I swear to god, Bandai, don’t you dare.

[@Pterodactyll]

Yeah they must make a master grade kampfer. Also they should have just retooled the zaku II 2.0 to make a zaku kai

[@MuShinnen]

@@Pterodactyll They couldn't have done that. The Zaku 2 kai is a good deal bigger, and has several proportion differences that couldn't be done with the 2.0 frame.

[@Pterodactyll]

@@MuShinnen im not saying that they should just use the zaku 2.0 inner frame im just saying they should just change abit of it so it would fit the zaku kai an honestly i made that comment since i was sour it was a RE

[@MuShinnen]

@@Pterodactyll That's what I'm telling you though. They wouldn't have been able to just tweak the frame to fit it. The frame wasn't designed for the kai because the proportions are completely different. Same reason they didn't use the inner frame of the Geara Doga to make a MG Jagd Doga. It was cheaper to make RE/100 versions.

[@kaishiden6181]

You jinxed it bud.

[@holden_7597]

This suit is perfect for making a Patlabor custom build. The bulky body and unarmored waist looks perfect.

[@TheBigred138]

For the wonky leg joint I cut back the center devide and made a bridge for the screws. Then filed down the screw heads half way so the out side clam shell still fit together. Oh for the bridge material, I used wide flat identifier plate on the runners. Cut it off and file the letters off and there you go. Its also good for diy knife blades.

[@smrii2487]

One of my favorite kits I ever built. Such a great design

[@hallowwin2721]

Keep up the good work man!!! Subscribed!!

[@jonathananthony1901]

This was my first attempt and a glue,sand,prime, and full paint on a Master Grade. Thos shoulder seem lines and the ones on the back of the legs can be removed using that method. Then I used a cobalt metallic blue paint as tbe primary and totani I m silver and metallic black for the other colors. And Gold for the yellow parts. Turned out fantastic!!

[@derekcd4740]

Really wish kits like this, the quebley, and gun cannon all got some love and a 2.0, with how great these suits are they really need it, own all three and building them you can really tell how dates they are

[@seanomygod]

I always use metallic pink for my mono eyes. Also if you don’t shake the marker you can just use the clear color if you don’t want the shine.

[@SomeFnClown]

Beyond late to this video but I had to watch. Love the kampfer and I'm planning to build this. And I'm gonna prime then paint all the blue into a sand color and maybe tiger stripe it for a savannah camo.

[@derricklung]

Thank you for the review! This is a tough one. Kampfer is one of my favorite ms but the HG was kind of a bummer due to the limited articulation and I’m just a beginner so not great at painting yet. Sigh

[@iamtrillahd]

I bought this to customize it in mat black. Working on it now! I only bought it because it seemed to have the least amount of panels and seemed like an easy build.

[@AtomiskAnsar]

god damn im i love with how the eye looks on this thing, i wish they would make a new one for the Kampfer Amazing but im sure thats a lost cause

[@DerpEye]

I have this kit since like 12 years. I've spray painted the plastics with deep blue, looks way better.

[@spiderpanch]

Just bought one today with the metal upgrades. And gona paint it metallic

[@ender7910]

Say what you want, but those tubes look *so* good, sad to see they are being replaced in the upcoming kampfer schwer pbandai release Also Sturm Fausts are pronounced "Sterm Fowst"

[@ArmyGuyDan]

built mine back in 2005, never had any issues

[@brianworden7022]

I have the old 1/144 scale of this. I think it was from 89 when War in the Pocket OVA came out. It has the same poor articulation and all the weapons but the sabers but I got it as a kid so missing parts so might get this kit because this is one of the favorite suits.

[@redheadphones6]

If you've built the 80's 1/144 kit, then you'll have no problems here lol Best of luck!

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

I hope they feature this MS in future manga more. Maybe an upgraded Kai version or something so we can have a 2.0

[@cesare6442]

I would buy this, but I already have a massive collection of blue kits... I need to get some variety beforehand

[@krisk.2667]

Nice Review man

[@thegrowcube2391]

Awesome review :)

[@flinn9090]

Yes the knee snapped on mine

[@kirillkapaln4536]

Ball hips limit splits greatly and its my most dramatic poses. I have some kits with them but that was before I knew how much I loath them. Pass for a 2.0.

[@KappaToroi]

I'm still hoping for that 2.0 sometime soon

[@walawala7985]

I now this vids 5 years old, but I just bought this kit, was super stoked considering it's hands down my fav mobile suit ever. Kinda disappointed though, on the box and in this vid the thrusters are yellow out of the box, mine are more an orange. Def gonna have to paint them

[@ilham-y5n]

That 4.5 score on gimmick is enough to convince me to buy this kit.

[@albertko1]

This was reprinted recently and my friend has had one in his backlog... still one of my fav designs but still in dire need of an update... still it looks less and less likely which is really sad for such a great looking design.

[@argentfox7564]

My fav mobile suit

[@voices7436]

I've built three of these as gifts in the last 13 years and the fourth being one for my collection that is based off of the 1/60th G-System Kampfer and I think they stand the test of time very well. If a "2.0" was to be released I think the classic anime look might be compromised. Just my opinion after all, but I love this one. Very straight forward, easy build - depending on the level of detail you want to apply - and great range of motion and weapons.

[@razif6916]

Mg P.bandai incoming for build divers...hopping for 1.5 ver later just like the Dom.

[@OuroborosChoked]

This kit could do with a 2.0. If the Alex could get one, this one should, too.

[@stryderprime]

This may be an old video but I have enjoyed it. I just recently pick it up and I am looking forward to work on it and detail it up! I did say many time this kit should get a 2.0 revive just like the Alex 2.0 that came out a few months ago. There is enough surface space on the armor parts to give it some Panel lining and photo-etch parts. if you look at the g-systems kit of the 1/72 scale version you can use that as a point of reference to make the MG look like that kit.

[@brianlyers7484]

The more I look at this design the more it looks to me as it's supposed to be from some patlabor episode

[@mtgust9614]

You're not wrong cuz Patlabor's Ingram are designed by the same guy who did Kampfër, Yutaka Izubuchi

[@jihaadal-noori8908]

How do you get those pink gundam markers to look so good?? when ever I try using it, it ends up looking like shit

[@redheadphones6]

TouhouCummerYT lol, thanks. I think a lot of it is doing multiple coats. Do one coat, wait 2-3 minutes just till it starts to harden, then do another mixing it with the first to blend it all up, repeat 2-3 times until theres a thick layer of paint. Then maybe wait 10 min for it to really harden, and one more final coat to smooth it all out. At least thats my method lol. What some of these guys can do with an air brush is amazing!

[@aviation300x]

All time classic for its age.

[@redheadphones6]

Agreed. Despite it's problems, it looks pretty amazing when fully loaded with all the weapons. While I'd love an upgrade version or a version 2.0, Kampfer fans shouldn't be scared of this older kit.

[@VelenZaiga]

So a question for you. Where did you get the music you use as the BG, or did you make it yourself? Cause I want it for my work playlist.

[@Nopeaceforme728]

Built this when I was very young

[@shauqiharris2772]

This kit really need a 2.0 treatment like the Alex.

[@blitzmustang1588]

The nub are bad but the seamlines are perfect for this kit for it's story

[@andrzejwysocki609]

those tiny screws drove me crazy

[@ReinierKorth]

Thanks for the review. What Gundam marker do you use for the eyes?

[@flinn9090]

Flouresent pink

[@scottvaldez6699]

How many screws does the kit come with ?

[@anyothernamelikemashugana2532]

This kit could use a 2.0 re design but god knows when will bandai ever do that

[@holden_7597]

This is the nemesis of the Alex, I’d be surprised if we didn’t get one late next year. Edit: I’m preparing to eat my words. I already got the plate ready.

[@freespace2dotcom]

@@holden_7597 according to your comment's timestamp, i''m going to say you meant " by december of '21" which... Could happen, I suppose. I'm pretty sure they throw darts to a bunch of pictures on the wall in order to decide what's going to get attention, so you just never know...

[@raziqramle3109]

What paint did you use for the mono eye?

[@WarwolfGames]

The mg gouf custom please

[@Spanky8402]

This kit is going to take my virginity away. I never built a MG and I really want a kit of this awesome looking suit. I know that this is a old kit and I do have the HG 1/100 Heavyarms custom and I know that this has the screws, so I basically know that this won't be a proper MG kit but I want it to be my 1st. My next will probably be the ZZ Gundam Ver Ka or the MG Heavyarms but I was looking for this kit in a HG but I found a awesome deal for $15 for this kit at a local card shop and it's coming into the store in the morning. I already have my name and I gave them the money for it but I have the option to using my money on another kit, if I decide to get a different kit. I haven't built to many HG kits and I am basically new to the hobby but I am not new to Gundam. I grew up on Seed, Wing, Zeta, 0079, 8th ms team, 0083, and I played all the different games. I finally seen 0080 and I love this suit. I still like the Gouf Custom and I have the HG for it but after hearing the price of the MG, I put the money down on it and I will now have a Kampfer and my 1st MG. After seeing a few of your videos, I think I will be getting a few more as I get the money but I don't think I will have the money for a while. This gives me the time to paint this kit and making it look the best it can be. I love the bulk and all the weapons on this kit.

[@holden_7597]

I would recommend waiting for any new Ver Ka’s unless you’re ready for small parts and a long build.

[@heccnutlordofmemes4890]

Nice opening line

[@zetasann]

The kampfer’s rocking the Super Shotgun from doom lol

[@mrZavior]

There were some bits of different information in this ones, weren't there?

[@KathyXie]

How is it compare to the newer hguc version?

[@holden_7597]

It’s a bit late, but they’re basically the same kit. The thrusters don’t have the yellow, and you can’t store the beam saber. Other than that, you’ll do good with either scale.

[@lestersuson4449]

Review about the mg dom

[@gregkun1]

If you can get your self a mini die grinder with a sandpaper wheel you can sand down the nubs in 2 to 3 taps. You can get one for $25 that you can hook up to your paint compressor or get one with a battery motor.

[@flinn9090]

If u guys r curious about what the actual color look like, its nothing like the color on the video, its actually an incredibly dark green something like the color of a crocodile

[@tuturwicaksono4065]

I'm allready buy this kit today lol

[@mjpink23]

Need help where i can download the assembly manual for this gunpla?

[@redheadphones6]

Dalong.net is a great resource

[@mjpink23]

@@redheadphones6 thank you!

[@j-henry7391]

I'd love to know what you think of the mg gogg!

[@adityarachmadi7647]

Angry potato

[@venomvaping3883]

The head on my fampher wasnt near a floppy as your and the knees on mine are a little more solid feeling. Idk if its becouse i just made him but hes still solid. And one thing i will say is pay careful attension to what your cutting becouse instead of cutting the braided line i cut the wire that goes inside but i was able to save it so it was ok

[@dolyharianto]

Kämpfer really needs a 2.0 treatment, the whole kit screams "give me improvements".

[@wesker919]

I just got this and all the yellow parts are an orange color.

[@redheadphones6]

That's weird. Of course, this kit is how many years old at this point? Could just be a bad batch/run or something. Hope it's not too bad.

[@wesker919]

@@redheadphones6 It's not that bad. Thankfully the parts are small, so painting them yellow won't be a hassle.

[@edwindows7]

Just built this kit and there's definitely some red mixed into the yellow, giving it a yellow-orange hue. It works with the off-blue, but definitely needs paint if you're going for anime accuracy.

[@yii-chengchou2038]

After watching this video, I decided to buy Gogo ver.....😂

[@jasonhenry7182]

What’s Gogo?

[@deathberry33]

RG Version when?

[@Coolio_Ash]

This thing needs a 2.0 BADLY

[@Coolio_Ash]

If they make it a re/100 im going to go ballistic I STILL cant believe they made the zaku from 0080 a re/100

[@oatmealraisincookiesaregar2548]

The Zaku II Kai is probably the best RE/100 out there, but yeah the Kampfer *NEEDS* a 2.0.

[@tydshiin5783]

Imagine a V2 for this after Alex V2

[@xtrabolt8603]

kampfer ver ka when

[@anwarjaman1600]

Plz bandai..make kampfer 2.0

[@Pterodactyll]

Yeah I hope this doesn't get a re 100

[@JTruong3rd]

@@Pterodactyll be pointless for them to when people know an mg already exists. 2.0 may happen since there's a 2.0 alex, and when there's Alex a kampfer is not far behind.

[@holden_7597]

J Truong the HG Kampfer was like 50 kits away from HG Alex...

[@Chaotix4387]

I’m gonna be honest, I wasn’t even phased by this guy’s review. (Not that it was bad, or anything, I just kept it as a mental note for my expectations and what to prepare for.) This kit just looks, so COOL. It’s like a giant NAVY battle-ship that decided to transform into a Zaku unit. New headcannon from now on, Kampfer was a Navy ship that took on sentience from the All-Spark being transferred between countries, and transformed on its own, out of spite against everyone. He’s an anarchist who will team and backstab anyone, a loose cannon that can be bribed by just about anyone with enough goods to barter. Anyway, I love this model. I love the colors, the beluga forehead, the mean look on his face that stays constantly posted. (Quite a few Zaku units look goofy from the front or any under-side angles of their face.) My only gripe would be the yellow. Might paint it silver, aswell as the strange blue-gray pastel color. Nit picks aside, I love it. It’s the first Gundam kit that I’d prefer to NOT have panel lines, it just looks so good from it’s shape alone.

[@redheadphones6]

Nice to know. Interesting headcanon.

[@DrunkenRoadkill]

Anyone else want a mg kampfer amazing

[@EarlO-ik9ge]

come on give the guy a break he's 23 years old

[@dumpsitemecha8281]

HG Kampfer is better.

[@HSE331]

This comment section unironically thinks old=bad. Snapshitters need to leave the hobby and stick to action figures.

[@redheadphones6]

? One of the main appeals of this channel is that it mainly reviews older kits and goes though what to expect from 15+ year old Gunpla. Of all the Gunpla viewers out there, the ones watching these videos are very accepting of older kits and each kits limitations. Just scroll through these comments, most people are cool with more dated kits, we’d just also be down for more version 2.0’s too lol

[@sleeplate7521]

I really wait bandai to return this on ver. 2.0 like mg gundam NT-1 ver. 2.0 🥹🥹🥹