Master Grade RX 78-2 Gundam One Year War Version Review

[ckaicydek]

About any bad nubs, there are four nasty nubs on the knee inner frame parts that are exposed when you bend the knee, unless you took the time to clean & sand them off properly.

One really bad articulation point of this kit is the antiquated ball joints on the hips. They prevent the legs from playing wide. Otherwise, this guy's aesthetics are great. How I wish for a RX-78-2 2.0 that combines the great look of this kit with the inner frame of the 2.0.

[Gundamdesign]

Plans for the heavy arms EW any time soon?? also how would turn it in to a heavy arms custom, is it possible???

[TheNIEMESIS]

@scopeeyevideo have this 2.0 with the head and hands of the OYW thats the only parts I see that are not the correct size

[scopeeyevideo]

As for the v2.0 - the problem isn't that it's "old school", the problem is that it's ugly. In terms of proportions (the only thing you can really judge when you remove all the surface details from a design) the v2.0 isn't even very "old school" at all, it's just awkward and messed-up. IMO anyway.

[scopeeyevideo]

The game version of this kit isn't as rare as you might think - it does get reissued periodically.

Fun fact: the leg frame on this kit is the exact same parts from the MG Gundam v1.5 released back in 1999.

[mApppel]

i actually like both looks. the 2.0 looks like the anime version which is nice because it actually captures the nostalic flair really well but the OYW version looks a little more realistic in terms of details which is a good thing, too!

i just like that you have so many options what you can buy with the entire RX-78 line!^^

[maxtergundam]

i prefer the old school look

[2Old4Toys]

'cmon... you not done the RX-78-2 v1.5? them legs were 1st seen in that one. I have the game colours version of this guy but not made him yet. Save him for a rainy day.

[xXxKOLEKxXx]

I suggest using ZZ Gundam beam saber for the beam of the rifle.. Or is it just me being silly?

[VeeFin]

I have both the game version and the anime version, my game version is still sealed and unassembled. I also have the game version of all the zeon suits as well, all sealed and unassembled. I'm probably gonna keep them seal because of the rarity of the set.

[PinkGundamOfDoom]

@VeeFin fuck people like you annoy me like that just build it there's no enjoyment in having it sealed up

[VeeFin]

@PinkGundamOfDoom I do appreciate your concerns, however I have already built the standard versions of these kits and have enjoyed the build. I'm in no hurry to build them again unless I really have nothing else I can build.

[WatcherMovie008]

Which Gundam should I get in MG? The Ver. Katoki, OYW, or Ver. 2.0?

[ndalum75]

@WatcherMovie008 If you like it's design, go with the 2.0. If you don't like it's design, o with the OYW.

[mckernon23]

i think it a great idea but wouldn't using the 2.0 make it a lot more anime accurate

[omgcranberryisnumba1]

oyw or verka which is better in you opinion

[GERRY1989ner]

i really like the inner frame of the 2.0......however, the old school looks of the 2.0 sucks!! getting the OYW ver. for me, is the thing.........

[vegeta8259]

Still my favorite 1/100 RX-78-2

[vegeta8259]

I have the game version. I got it when it first came out, long before the standard version was released.

[psybuster05]

Are you gonna use some "creative" effect parts to recreate the laser that comes out of the rifle?

[jabman025]

@psybuster05 I really want to do the laser................I just have to figure out how to do it

[poik12]

@jabman025 Find a beam-sabre blade that is straight and looks rough at the back possibly?

[Kefkaownsall]

@jabman025 try taking a beamsaber cut off the peg and give it a wider 1

[booler456]

@jabman025 have you tried using hotglue thats how i like to create beam effects best thing to do is to make a rough outline of your beam on some greaseproof paper then build it it up from there letting it dry between layers also you can paint it with tamiya clear afterwards aswell

[ckaicydek]

@jabman025 - How about using a spare Bandai beam saber effect part? Or perhaps try some clear saber aftermarket parts that you could jury rig into a shot effect? HLJ has plenty of 'em in various colors. Look for the WAVE brand.

[TimberWolf429]

I may build a model of the grandaddy of Gundams, but I do need to get the Wing and Epyon, as well as Heavy Arms first to work through those MG's. but I do like the more mechanical look of the One Year War model better than the 2.0. Thanks Jabman for giving me the knowlaedge to pick my Grandaddy Gundam.

[Phelgming]

*Amazing* idea, jabman. I've often toyed with the idea of making my own re-creation of that infamous scene. I'm giving the idea a big thumbs up.

[Eucep]

I'm not actually a fan of the rx-78-2, but will say I like this version quite a bit more. I guess the 30th ani 1/144 hg is more based on this version too with the higher detail level.

[Hipojak]

The 1/100 mg Musha Gundam uses the same plate for it's legs.

[l337m4s73r]

between this and the 2.0 which would you recommend?

[Arrowdodger]

@l337m4s73r 2.0 has better articulation and accessories, but this has more panel lines, so which is more important to you?

[7kiku7honda7japan]

WOAH. This kit looks FANTASTIC. I thought I'd get the 2.0 without question.... but now i'm rather torn lol

[Mecha82]

In my opinion this is so far best 1/100 version of the classic RX 78-2 Gundam. 

[Hipojak]

@Mecha82 I prefer the 2.0 version myself.