3/18/2023 0 Comments Gundam models![]() That way, they stay out of the way while you’re gauging the exact positioning of a sticker. I suggest using angled tweezers for precisely this reason. ![]() Tweezers also allow me more precision than when I’m using my big, stubby fingers-I can more easily line up where I need the sticker to go. I’ve found that when I try and apply stickers to Gunpla manually, the oil on my fingers makes the stickers less sticky, so now I apply them with tweezers. Here are some recommendations for hobby knives: Top Gunpla Hobby Knives It’s just one extra step, but it makes a big difference. It’s also that the pieces will fit together more smoothly without any extra friction. It’s not just that your Gunpla will look better if you use a hobby knife. If you have a replaceable knife, like an X-Acto knife, you can simply trade out the blade with a new one when it gets dull. There are two main kinds of hobby knives-retractable and replaceable. In the photo, I’m using a Tamiya Precision Cutter, which is retractable so you can control how much of the blade is poking out at a time-a great safety and control feature. Next, I use a hobby knife for cutting down the nub that gets inevitably left over after I cut out a piece. For more explanation about why we picked these models, check out The Best Tools for Gunpla, Ranked.: Top Gunpla Nippers Here are some of our recommendations for side cutters. For example, I love how my Tamiya cutters are up to the task of even the thickest sprues, but I also love my God Hands, delicate though they may be, for their precise snips and great detail work. When choosing a pair of side cutters, pick a pair that feels comfortable in your grip, because you will be using them more than any other Gunpla tool! You may also want to choose multiple pairs that you can alternate between depending on the project. They’re stronger for when I’m cutting through even big pieces of plastic. In the photo, I’m using Tamiya side cutters, which were designed for hobbyists, not jewelers. However, getting a pair of side cutters specifically designed for Gunpla and modeling can seriously step up your building. Gunpla modeling is certainly easier today than it’s ever been, and all you actually need to get started is a basic High Grade kit ( here are my recommendations for beginners) and basic wire side cutters, like the kind that’s used for jewelry, to cut out the pieces. Here are our picks for building the perfect Gundam model, at any level. I don’t think you need to drop a lot of money in order to build a nice looking, polished, sturdy Gundam model. But I do think that a few tools can take you a long way. That’s because, as we started to wise up to the world of Gunpla, we began to add tools to our Gundam building arsenal. They’re a little wobbly on their feet, a little rough around the edges. From Universal Century to Future Century, from Master Grade to No Grad e, our house is filled with them!īut the not-so-funny thing is, you can clearly tell which ones we built first, and which ones we’ve built more recently. ![]() See also: The Best Tools for Gunpla, RankedĮvery year, John and I bring dozens of new Gundam models into the world. This post was updated with new information on September 3, 2019.
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