@@frostedsnow No offense you just really have that mom vibe, like a cool mom though a really cool one when you talk about cutting the parts to reduce the nub marks.
As a 40+ year old, I am currently building my first Gunpla (Real Grade). Learning so many lessons as I go along. For example, the nub marks seem to be worse on the blue plastic, whereas on yellow, red or dark grey I can get away with using nippers only. Like you, I've been using my fingernail to smooth them down a bit. I guess with experience you also learn which parts will be concealed that you don't need to worry about (I was trying to neatly trim everything from the start, not realising that the inner frame wouldn't be seen! At least it got me practice for when I got to the exterior panels).
yay!! I don't feel alone!! Just turned 40, and I'm currently working on my 2nd HG. I just bought a MG as a reward for something later. Agreed about learning as we go! How did you get sucked into kits? hehe [: I've been buying my now 18 yo nephew gunplas since he was 12? I've always been curious but thought it would be looked down upon if you don't watch any of the animes, which I don't...(I mean, I was watching bootlegged VHS Gundam back in high school lol) but I might get around to starting with The Witch From Mercury? But for now I said screw it and gonna acquire them because I like how cool they look and it's fun building. I bought my first official one 6 months ago and only just completed building it last week bc "life". Kudos to you for tackling an RG first!!
My barbatos lupus just arrived and it's my first gunpla kit ever... I'm planning to buy the revive rx-78-2 tomorrow... help me get out of this financial hellhole
I really love the wedding invites at the end. It's like telling people "don't hit on me just because I'm a female model kit builder, I'm getting married" 😆😆😆
Haha. I love how you love that. I figured a dude being in most of my videos would be enough to do that already! So actually, the invites was just a meaningful and special moment for us, that's why I included it. I like including sth personal in the videos, sorta for myself :)
@@frostedsnow I like the bit about including something personal in your videos too. It's extremely rare for purpose driven channels to do that but I think it leaves a sense of individuality thus engages your viewers more. You're probably the first plamo youtuber to do that and I can see you going farrr, like at least as successful as mechagaikotsu if not more. Also, you focus more on plamo itself unlike some other female plamo youtubers(clickbait thumbnails 🙄), so that's real awesome. Oh and you speak 3 languages, so that's a huge bonus too! Looking forward to more videos from you but keep it healthy less you burn out 💪🏻😁
@@jieqiiii Aw hey, thanks so much for feeling so ambitious for me. I think the personal thing is also a way to not burn out? cuz the videos are partially a memory and record for myself, too! That's also why I'm keeping it to just one video a week for now. Really appreciate your awesome feedback :)
I'm so heavy handed i keep making sanded valleys between parts. Just got some sanding sticks so I look forward to using these techniques. So glad for your channel.
I genuinely appreciate your videos and the work you put into patiently explaining how to create and build. Im trying to learn how to paint and its extremely difficult (imo). Any additional vids are appreciated.
I'm just getting into making gunpla, and it will be my first model kit. I'm good at puzzles and textile projects, and I've done some simple furniture crafting, so I'm excited to get started. Thanks for making this wonderful vlog. The comprehensive example of the exhaustive gate cleaning versus your preferred method was really helpful to me. I hope that you are having a wonderful day!
Scribing the panel lines already on the kit to deepen them so they don't get filled in if you paint the model is a SUPER useful tip, thank you. Planning to get into painting them and that was concern I had with the lines taking in paint and not being as sharp on the finished product.
I have been in and out of Gunpla for almost 20 years, because of time, space, money, family, and kids. But I have built at least one of every size and scale. I wish I can be into it alot more. for tools, I have used wire cutters, toe nail clippers, various exacto knives, and if not the worst things...Scissors. But I have always been proud that I built it with the bare minimum of tools. So as a fan of Gunpla, I need to say your Black Sazabi looks amazing in every way. Keep up the amazing Gunpla builds.
Thank you for the cutting-in-layers tip. I'm just getting into plamo and that was a big eye opener. I will give it a try on my next kit and report back.
OMG I missed this video! Plus bonus scribing tutorial by Cookie! I love the "slice of life of a gunpla modeler bits" you throw in between the tutorial / WIP / builds... you teaching Cookie English was adorable, you guys are a super cute couple, cheers!
No! Jim, how did you miss a video w Kughee? Haha, thanks. I'm glad you like the little personal slices. Kughee could try harder with English, but he puts all his efforts into gunpla :/ I translate to him any comments addressed to him and said I think you might be a fan of his. He asked where you're from and said he'll treat you to coffee if you come to Korea :)
frostedsnow January video so I was so busy in the middle of a move lol! I am a fan of you both 100% ^_^ I live in the states right now, but visiting Japan and Korea are on my bucket list, so I must meet you and Cookie for coffee, that would be fun, stay safe guys, cheers! ☕️
I knew you were from the States 😀 Korea has lotsa good stuff for gunpla fans, though oc not half as cool as Akihabara. Hope you get to visit someday and we'll hit Kughee up to buy us coffee 😝😝
You always use great music. Also you got me tempted to get a clear kit! After getting great tips from you about enamels, I really want to display an inner frame
Amazing tip about God Hand Nipper Layering Technique !! Also such at good call out about efficiency maximum output. I totally agree how fast you can burnout for sanding down parts that in the end doesn't even effect the finished look on the project.
To clarify a good common question, I use a 400 sponge at the end because sponges are softer and weaker than sticks. Also, some brands make their sticks/sponges softer (ex: Maha, in the video). It's not always standard for some reason. If I use a rougher brand (ex: Koongs), I use 1000 at the end if I want a smooth finish. Also, sticks/sponges weaken with use, so a 400 sponge can become more like a 1000. In this case, use it to finish off. Learn to feel the grade of your sanding material and see the results to get an idea of what is best for your needs. That's what this video is all about :) - How do you remove your gunpla nub marks? Do you take any shortcuts or do anything different before painting? Let's share!
im a perfectionist with OCD there is no short cuts haha. sometimes when i cut too deep with my cutting knife and i can see how bad it looks it gives me anxiety and i cant unsee it ahhaa
I started to use god hand recently which is great. I do use a regular tamiya nipper to remove the pieces off the runners then use god hand to remove the nub. I do use a knife if needed but try to avoid as I straight build and don't paint other than the lines. If I mess up it's permanent. I like your channel. I found out about it on the Awesome Toys channel.
Just found your channel after trying to find some nub mark videos. While I love your shortcut method, the thing I loved more in this video are the other little tips you added. Your tip about putting tape on each runner and labeling them will save me hundreds of minutes of me sighing and tearing through my runners in the future. Also your tip on taping smaller parts to something so I don't lose them.
First video I've seen and I like it! I love my god hands and used a lot of the same techniques but had never really done Layered snipping before and I will have to give it a try on my next kit.
Thanks for such a useful and fun post~ I just picked up the 1/100 Full Mechanics Vidar (I've only done HGs until now), and coming from a model aircraft/railroad background, I seriously appreciate your attention to detail. I'll definitely be visiting both of your Instagrams; fantastic work!
great video showing different ways of doing a task.....as a beginner, i found using a hobby knife to remove excess to be difficult on many smaller parts and that a good second nipper for nub removal lets me skip that step and go right to sanding (which is its own thing depending on part shape).
Clear kits are so cool. I love your work on the Ziegler. One thing I do with clear kits that I learned from doing aircraft and car kits on the windshields to get a ultra clear look and seal decals on my clear gunpla builds is I use Future floor wax/shine. This contains an auto leveler and you can spray w/ airbrush or use a hand brush as the leveler will not leave brush strokes or orange peal that you sometime get with spray clear. And gives a lovely super clear look.
Cool! I bought a bottle but then heard it's kinda thick and having to drip the stuff off right, not too efficient for a kit with lots of parts? For now, I've been gloss coating it :)
Finally i found another good builder! "good" in a way that you kept all things organized and you explained how to remove nub marks in a simple but detailed instruction. After i watched this vid, i subscribed right away and still watching your vlogs! Kudos!
Discovering theres more the building than just putting parts together makes me realize how much simpleton I was😓thank you for the videos and hope theres a contact for questions as your clearly a Master!
I just started getting into gunpla building. I used to build before but never panel lined or painted or really took care to pay attention to the overall craft of building. Now I am doing so. I came across your video looking up different techniques. I don't have Godhand clippers I have a pair of Plamo, I get really good and close cuts and use a knife to remove the fisheye. Your technique is something I could get behind. I just finished assembling a HG Blitz Gundam (One of my favorite suits) and am looking to refine it. Thanks for the video, appreciate the tips, will watch for more.
For once more congratulations about your videos, especially those regarding airbrushing, lacquer paint dillution etc , i enjoy them very much and as a proffessional scale aircraft modeler i can understand that you have an indeep knowledge of the matter. Please allow me a suggestion : when lacquer paints are sufficiend dilluted(1 paint-1.5 Levelling thinner) they can be sprayed evenly at 10-15PSI instead of 25PSI , that way you have more control upon them , you save color and also you produce less overspray etc for your spraybooth/facemask to handle !!!!! I wish you all the best from Greece/Corfu Island.
@@MrJhound4 Awwww yeah? He unconsciously needs some response to keep talking and I was thinking maybe it was annoying in the audio and I should stop XD
I really enjoyed you going over the more tedious aspects in fine detail. I would have never thought to score the panel line. Might I suggest you subtitle all the little banters though? I know none of it was super important but I thought it kinda cute and worth sharing.
Well, you don't HAVE to redo the panel lines for plastic kits :) haha kk. Will try to sub more -- wasn't sure if anyone was interested in the little tid bits!
first vid I see I think… and automatically wanting to subscribe ^_^ I love the dynamic you show between you and your husband; but, just a few more vids :)))
Stumbled on your channel while looking for decent resin kit tutorials. After watching a couple of your videos, I easily subscribed as I like the way you go into detail about some techniques, etc. I absolutely LOVE my godhand nippers, so maybe I'll try the 2 snip technique on my next kit, as I typically will use 2 sets of nippers to cut a part. Cheaper nipper to cut the part from the runner, and then the godhand to cut the nub off (I usually try to do it in one cut to avoid stress marks, but it doesn't always work). The 2 snip technique might cut down on my sanding, as that can seriously be time consuming when you have a lot of parts to go through. Also congrats on your wedding! How awesome is it that you two enjoy the same hobby! Jealous. :)
i have mastered cutting it straight from the runner clean and close to the part so there are no stress marks at all. master this and it will save you time!
Had this video saved for ages for when I finally got my own pair, finally got some and knew I had to rewatch again! Great tutorial! Quick question, how would you recommend cutting nubs off with kits with curved surfaces?
I had never heard of that layer cutting. I have an RE 1/100 Saku FZ and a MG Alex in line to build, and I'm gonna be trying this on them. Thank you! Also, as for nippers, I've been having a pretty nice time with the Micromark nippers. Not sure if you've tried those. They're probably not as good as Godhand but honestly, they cut pretty clean.
I used to be a Gunpla builder 15 years ago and MG was my favorite and I have like over 20 Gunpla done however I stopped since I got married and I felt guilty spending money on Gunpla rather on my kids + I discovered that I was doing them wrongfully as I have really ugly visible Nub Marks all over them because I didn't know how to deal with them using a bale and sand papers And when I did asked around the experienced Gunpla in my country they told me that the only way to hide them is by painting them and as a person with asthma that was not an option so I had to stop building Gunplas but I watched you this video I'll start building them again so thank you very much
Be careful when sanding if you have asthma, I heard a great tip from the TH-camr Citrus about using a glass nano file and a glass of water. You dip the nano file in the water to clean it and soak it a bit so that it collects the plastic particles so that they don't get released into the air, but rather into the dish. It works very well. I don't paint entire kits, and I refuse to use an airbrush, but remember that there is such a thing as primer that can be applied with a brush, and you can always paint with a brush...I just use Dspiae's water based markers for painting missing color apps and even eyes, but they would be unsuitable for painting an entire kit. There are many brands that sell modeling paints at your local hobby store (usually for miniature painting), the most popular being Army Painter, Citadel, Tamiya, and Vallejo. You could use these to mix and paint with a brush as you see fit, as there is a vast array of colors available to choose from, and minimal risk to your lungs.
Hi frosted snow, love ur video! I wanted to ask what model kit are u building at the moment? also what kit is it that is in ur display cabinet? was wondering becuz of the size. thx
I understand that the sound of the prescribing is part of knowing that you're doing it correctly, but gahhhhh! Teeth on edge! Subscribed for when I build another Gundam still.
I'm traumatized by the balance of speed and rounded edges. All the wisdom you can share will be a welcome relief. I've flattened my buffing files, probably spent too much on nippers and trying some glass nano files now with a regular parellel file first. Im suspecting acrylic boards and pre sticky sandpaper and maybe Infini glass files. Any guidance towards flat, cheap, and effective welcome here. These products seem to drop off every year or so, so a new evaluation once a year isn't too much in my opinion. Thanks for the channel and well wishes to you!
As I started to build more kits, I got sick of sanding and trying to remove marks, especially with Bandai's dark blue plastics and just bought an air brush to paint them. It was surprising to me that it can actually be quicker on some kits to just paint them then it is to worry about perfect nub removal
I been sanding and priming and sanding again so it's come out super perfect with 5 different grid, not because I'm working on commission that I wanted to be perfect, but I have kinda OCD, most I work for is for is weather and not really showing, but this big buff muscle guy(resin 3d printer figure), it already 5 time I prime, and sanded it's till have some imperfection, and all the contour of muscle is something else, mecha part is significantly much easier lol
Can u use 2 nippers one for cutting out the parts and the other which is the god hand nipper for cutting the stress mark. And also wat type of sandpaper I should use because there r different kinds and is it ok to stick with 1.
@@frostedsnow Thanks for noticing the comment section i did not expect that lol. Yes, expensive indeed. I noticed your God Hand SPN-120 got damaged already, mine as well. It really is a fragile side cutter despite the sharpness. But nonetheless, i still love it.
Godhand nippers would probably help, seeing as I hardly ever do multiple cuts anyway. Look fragile, though, even when you're careful. But at least you can still use them even with a missing tip. Those're a lot of invites. Congratulations in advance to the two of you. Looks like you're both very detail-oriented builders.
I have my Tamiya nippers to cut the piece off the runner, then the Godhand nippers, then the Gunprime Raser, then balancer. Its pricey, but it’s a really good tool.
Thanks for the video! Just subscribed! I am relatively new to building Gunpla so there's a lot I don't know in English, but I live in South Korea, so it's doubly hard to learn the terminology in English and having to translate so that I can find the things I need. I don't know how useful it would be for you to make a video for but... do you think you could make a video on the tools you use and include the Korean terminology (even just the text of the name in the video as you show what you use) and/or give information on the best place to buy tools in Korea, maybe with links?
I will be building my first ever gunpla this weekend. I got the zaku II revive from target and I'm very worried on how well I'm going to do on cutting out the parts. I ordered a little tool kit bundle off Amazon with nippers, x acto knife and metal file
Man… I’m just getting into this and I can’t wrap my head around how taking off a little sliver at a time with the godhand as opposed to a big chunk makes all the difference between a stress mark or no stress mark. I’m like absolutely terrified of even putting the nippers that close to the piece lmao
Thank you very much for this very informative video! I am actually working and I dont really have time for sanding but man! those sanding tools just did the job absolutely great ! Will you please tell us where you bought your sanding stick!
Glad you found it helpful! You can buy sanding sticks/sponges from newtype.us/frostedsnow which also helps to support me with a small commission. It doesn't really matter the brand, more the grades which I showed in the video.
your tips make me want to build kits again. Would it have the same results if you use a cheaper nipper to clip the parts off the runner and layering then finishing the final cut with the God Hands?
Rewatching this video again because I’m starting another kit. I’m beginning to realize how expensive this hobby can become so I’m looking for tips on how to be a good builder on a budget. Questions: What is the difference between a sanding stick vs. sponge sticking stick? Is it just a preference thing or does one offer benefits over the other? I have a sponge one that came with a beginners tool kit I got off Amazon and have been using it. It’s pretty thick in size, easy to hold. I see a lot of pros, like you, using thinner sponge sticks. I got those too from a builders show I attended, but haven’t tried them. Is that just a preference thing too or does thick or thin offer a benefit? And, lastly, do you have any thoughts on using glass files, like Raser, on nubmarks? Thanks in advance.
Usually, stick is for flat surfaces, sponge for round surfaces. There are diff instances where you might use either for diff things though. Also, not familiar with glass files!
That black Sazabi is sick. I just started and finished my Ral Gouf custom (build fighters try) and the Build Diver Seravee but they but have nubs even after clipping and sanding but I am using a file. My friend just gave me a art knife so I will try that building the Jegann blaster
Its like, if my mom was a builder and she was trying to explain to me how the hell your supposed to do this. Which btw is really cool.
Mom.. 😅😅😅
@@frostedsnow No offense you just really have that mom vibe, like a cool mom though a really cool one when you talk about cutting the parts to reduce the nub marks.
@@JONtheULTIMATE wtf
@@frostedsnow Thanks, Mommy Snow! ;)
@@frostedsnow wait this aged terribly 😅
As a 40+ year old, I am currently building my first Gunpla (Real Grade). Learning so many lessons as I go along. For example, the nub marks seem to be worse on the blue plastic, whereas on yellow, red or dark grey I can get away with using nippers only. Like you, I've been using my fingernail to smooth them down a bit. I guess with experience you also learn which parts will be concealed that you don't need to worry about (I was trying to neatly trim everything from the start, not realising that the inner frame wouldn't be seen! At least it got me practice for when I got to the exterior panels).
Damn 40+…glad to see people even of those ages love this kind of stuff!
42 here! >
Yes! Applying some mild pressure with your nail can help reduce the stress marks.
Sounds great. Have fun brother!
yay!! I don't feel alone!! Just turned 40, and I'm currently working on my 2nd HG. I just bought a MG as a reward for something later. Agreed about learning as we go!
How did you get sucked into kits? hehe [: I've been buying my now 18 yo nephew gunplas since he was 12? I've always been curious but thought it would be looked down upon if you don't watch any of the animes, which I don't...(I mean, I was watching bootlegged VHS Gundam back in high school lol) but I might get around to starting with The Witch From Mercury? But for now I said screw it and gonna acquire them because I like how cool they look and it's fun building. I bought my first official one 6 months ago and only just completed building it last week bc "life". Kudos to you for tackling an RG first!!
Just bought my first kit (an Entry Grade RX-78-2) and I'm so thankful for all the tutorials people are making
Welcome to the fold lol
My barbatos lupus just arrived and it's my first gunpla kit ever...
I'm planning to buy the revive rx-78-2 tomorrow...
help me get out of this financial hellhole
@@ikahari Thank you!
I really love the wedding invites at the end. It's like telling people "don't hit on me just because I'm a female model kit builder, I'm getting married" 😆😆😆
Haha. I love how you love that. I figured a dude being in most of my videos would be enough to do that already! So actually, the invites was just a meaningful and special moment for us, that's why I included it. I like including sth personal in the videos, sorta for myself :)
@@frostedsnow I like the bit about including something personal in your videos too. It's extremely rare for purpose driven channels to do that but I think it leaves a sense of individuality thus engages your viewers more. You're probably the first plamo youtuber to do that and I can see you going farrr, like at least as successful as mechagaikotsu if not more. Also, you focus more on plamo itself unlike some other female plamo youtubers(clickbait thumbnails 🙄), so that's real awesome. Oh and you speak 3 languages, so that's a huge bonus too!
Looking forward to more videos from you but keep it healthy less you burn out 💪🏻😁
@@jieqiiii Aw hey, thanks so much for feeling so ambitious for me. I think the personal thing is also a way to not burn out? cuz the videos are partially a memory and record for myself, too! That's also why I'm keeping it to just one video a week for now. Really appreciate your awesome feedback :)
who cares if you are married cause married people hit on people all the time. Cheating sobs
Chaika Gaz who hurt you? You ok?
I'm so heavy handed i keep making sanded valleys between parts. Just got some sanding sticks so I look forward to using these techniques. So glad for your channel.
Glad to help! Just don't push on the part and just lay the stick on :)
Love when you use your broken Godhand Nipper as if nothing happened. Love it. Thank you for all your tips & guides. ❤️🤗🙏
I genuinely appreciate your videos and the work you put into patiently explaining how to create and build. Im trying to learn how to paint and its extremely difficult (imo). Any additional vids are appreciated.
I'm just getting into making gunpla, and it will be my first model kit. I'm good at puzzles and textile projects, and I've done some simple furniture crafting, so I'm excited to get started. Thanks for making this wonderful vlog. The comprehensive example of the exhaustive gate cleaning versus your preferred method was really helpful to me. I hope that you are having a wonderful day!
Scribing the panel lines already on the kit to deepen them so they don't get filled in if you paint the model is a SUPER useful tip, thank you. Planning to get into painting them and that was concern I had with the lines taking in paint and not being as sharp on the finished product.
I have been in and out of Gunpla for almost 20 years, because of time, space, money, family, and kids. But I have built at least one of every size and scale. I wish I can be into it alot more. for tools, I have used wire cutters, toe nail clippers, various exacto knives, and if not the worst things...Scissors. But I have always been proud that I built it with the bare minimum of tools. So as a fan of Gunpla, I need to say your Black Sazabi looks amazing in every way. Keep up the amazing Gunpla builds.
"I'm building the Mechanicore..."
Me: Auto subscribe
Thanks! Woo!
Stumbled upon your channel by accident, loved your contents especially the tutorials, I'm learning so much.
Thank you for the cutting-in-layers tip. I'm just getting into plamo and that was a big eye opener. I will give it a try on my next kit and report back.
I love how clearly and slowly everything was explained and demonstrated. I can listen at work! ^_^
Cut layers off! Got it!! Trying this on my next build. First time hearing that tip, I’m still a novice builder, that helps so much!
OMG I missed this video! Plus bonus scribing tutorial by Cookie! I love the "slice of life of a gunpla modeler bits" you throw in between the tutorial / WIP / builds... you teaching Cookie English was adorable, you guys are a super cute couple, cheers!
No! Jim, how did you miss a video w Kughee? Haha, thanks. I'm glad you like the little personal slices. Kughee could try harder with English, but he puts all his efforts into gunpla :/ I translate to him any comments addressed to him and said I think you might be a fan of his. He asked where you're from and said he'll treat you to coffee if you come to Korea :)
frostedsnow January video so I was so busy in the middle of a move lol! I am a fan of you both 100% ^_^ I live in the states right now, but visiting Japan and Korea are on my bucket list, so I must meet you and Cookie for coffee, that would be fun, stay safe guys, cheers! ☕️
I knew you were from the States 😀 Korea has lotsa good stuff for gunpla fans, though oc not half as cool as Akihabara. Hope you get to visit someday and we'll hit Kughee up to buy us coffee 😝😝
You always use great music. Also you got me tempted to get a clear kit! After getting great tips from you about enamels, I really want to display an inner frame
Clear kits are my favorite. Corny music in videos really make me cringe, so I wanna enjoy the music in mine!
Great video. I really enjoyed it. Been following both your IG for a while and appreciated the bit with interaction between you both. Thank you.
Haha thanks a lot! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Amazing tip about God Hand Nipper Layering Technique !! Also such at good call out about efficiency maximum output. I totally agree how fast you can burnout for sanding down parts that in the end doesn't even effect the finished look on the project.
Totally! As long as I can complete this kit, with a few invisible nub marks, it's a success in my book :)
just subbed, love the vlog style, great tips and congrats on the wedding!!
Thank you so much! :)
This is the simplest, to the point tutorial I have ever seen. Thanks so much:)
Glad you liked it!
To clarify a good common question, I use a 400 sponge at the end because sponges are softer and weaker than sticks. Also, some brands make their sticks/sponges softer (ex: Maha, in the video). It's not always standard for some reason. If I use a rougher brand (ex: Koongs), I use 1000 at the end if I want a smooth finish. Also, sticks/sponges weaken with use, so a 400 sponge can become more like a 1000. In this case, use it to finish off. Learn to feel the grade of your sanding material and see the results to get an idea of what is best for your needs. That's what this video is all about :)
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How do you remove your gunpla nub marks? Do you take any shortcuts or do anything different before painting? Let's share!
im a perfectionist with OCD there is no short cuts haha. sometimes when i cut too deep with my cutting knife and i can see how bad it looks it gives me anxiety and i cant unsee it ahhaa
I started to use god hand recently which is great. I do use a regular tamiya nipper to remove the pieces off the runners then use god hand to remove the nub. I do use a knife if needed but try to avoid as I straight build and don't paint other than the lines. If I mess up it's permanent. I like your channel. I found out about it on the Awesome Toys channel.
@@TyronePinson I know that problem lol
@@jokyng Godhand is so great for straight build! Thanks for sharing and stopping by :)
Just found your channel after trying to find some nub mark videos. While I love your shortcut method, the thing I loved more in this video are the other little tips you added. Your tip about putting tape on each runner and labeling them will save me hundreds of minutes of me sighing and tearing through my runners in the future. Also your tip on taping smaller parts to something so I don't lose them.
Thanks so much for your awesome feedback
She's super cool and chill.... and gives a thorough explanation. Definitely got my sub
Thanks for the sub!
@@frostedsnow no doubt
This video is exactly what I needed. I just picked up some Tamiya NO.123 and couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong on my Zeong! Thank you!
First video I've seen and I like it! I love my god hands and used a lot of the same techniques but had never really done Layered snipping before and I will have to give it a try on my next kit.
Give it a go! :)
Thanks for such a useful and fun post~ I just picked up the 1/100 Full Mechanics Vidar (I've only done HGs until now), and coming from a model aircraft/railroad background, I seriously appreciate your attention to detail. I'll definitely be visiting both of your Instagrams; fantastic work!
HG is where I started too 😀 so glad to help!
This really helped me thank you for teaching us the right way and hopefully ill apply these skills in the next kits ill build😃
great video showing different ways of doing a task.....as a beginner, i found using a hobby knife to remove excess to be difficult on many smaller parts and that a good second nipper for nub removal lets me skip that step and go right to sanding (which is its own thing depending on part shape).
I came to this video for the model building but was impressed with the plating at that restaurant.
French rice and fried toast. Love it! Also, great tip on saving time when cutting. You guys are so fun to watch. Thanks!
Clear kits are so cool. I love your work on the Ziegler. One thing I do with clear kits that I learned from doing aircraft and car kits on the windshields to get a ultra clear look and seal decals on my clear gunpla builds is I use Future floor wax/shine. This contains an auto leveler and you can spray w/ airbrush or use a hand brush as the leveler will not leave brush strokes or orange peal that you sometime get with spray clear. And gives a lovely super clear look.
Cool! I bought a bottle but then heard it's kinda thick and having to drip the stuff off right, not too efficient for a kit with lots of parts? For now, I've been gloss coating it :)
This has Defs convinced me to get the god hand cutters!
Great tutorial :)
I love the way you explain the process of cleaning.
Thanks so much!
Finally i found another good builder! "good" in a way that you kept all things organized and you explained how to remove nub marks in a simple but detailed instruction. After i watched this vid, i subscribed right away and still watching your vlogs! Kudos!
Glad you are enjoying the vids! Cheers :)
@@frostedsnow too bad i just discovered your channel recently
@@FuruGaru better late than never!
@@frostedsnow i know right? 😁
Discovering theres more the building than just putting parts together makes me realize how much simpleton I was😓thank you for the videos and hope theres a contact for questions as your clearly a Master!
Happy to help! We're all learning! I usually answer most of my YT comments :)
The English lesson near the end was adorable.
I love that part too
This is so informative. Now i know what to avoid and what tools I need. Thank you.
Thanks for uploading these videos, I'm learning a lot of tips and tricks on builds!
Glad to hear it!
I just started getting into gunpla building. I used to build before but never panel lined or painted or really took care to pay attention to the overall craft of building. Now I am doing so. I came across your video looking up different techniques. I don't have Godhand clippers I have a pair of Plamo, I get really good and close cuts and use a knife to remove the fisheye. Your technique is something I could get behind. I just finished assembling a HG Blitz Gundam (One of my favorite suits) and am looking to refine it. Thanks for the video, appreciate the tips, will watch for more.
Nice to hear of your progress and glad to be of some help :) happy gunpla!
FS, I can't thank you enough for this video, which ups my technique. Look forward to more posts!
Thanks :) More to come!
Only been following your channel since the pandemic... anyways thought you two were a couple already. Congrats and blessings! You two rock!
Thank you so much!!
Still waiting for my first kit to show up, so I am really glad to find this video first!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm new to gunpla building and found out bout this channel. So far so good!
Welcome aboard!
It's totally awesome you both build & saw a bit of your life👍
For once more congratulations about your videos, especially those regarding airbrushing, lacquer paint dillution etc , i enjoy them very much and as a proffessional scale aircraft modeler i can understand that you have an indeep knowledge of the matter. Please allow me a suggestion : when lacquer paints are sufficiend dilluted(1 paint-1.5 Levelling thinner) they can be sprayed evenly at 10-15PSI instead of 25PSI , that way you have more control upon them , you save color and also you produce less overspray etc for your spraybooth/facemask to handle !!!!! I wish you all the best from Greece/Corfu Island.
I just started building gunpla and your content is an inspiration! And very helpful!
Thank you so much!
@@frostedsnow It's true!
(Also, I love how every time kugdai drops some modeling wisdom, you let us know it's good with a, "Emmmmm" noise. 😆😁
@@MrJhound4 Awwww yeah? He unconsciously needs some response to keep talking and I was thinking maybe it was annoying in the audio and I should stop XD
@@frostedsnow It was funny. I was very entertained. Keep doing what you do!
Love the video thank you and the wedding photos are beautiful
I really enjoyed you going over the more tedious aspects in fine detail. I would have never thought to score the panel line.
Might I suggest you subtitle all the little banters though? I know none of it was super important but I thought it kinda cute and worth sharing.
Well, you don't HAVE to redo the panel lines for plastic kits :) haha kk. Will try to sub more -- wasn't sure if anyone was interested in the little tid bits!
first vid I see I think… and automatically wanting to subscribe ^_^ I love the dynamic you show between you and your husband; but, just a few more vids :)))
Stumbled on your channel while looking for decent resin kit tutorials. After watching a couple of your videos, I easily subscribed as I like the way you go into detail about some techniques, etc. I absolutely LOVE my godhand nippers, so maybe I'll try the 2 snip technique on my next kit, as I typically will use 2 sets of nippers to cut a part. Cheaper nipper to cut the part from the runner, and then the godhand to cut the nub off (I usually try to do it in one cut to avoid stress marks, but it doesn't always work). The 2 snip technique might cut down on my sanding, as that can seriously be time consuming when you have a lot of parts to go through. Also congrats on your wedding! How awesome is it that you two enjoy the same hobby! Jealous. :)
Thanks David for your awesome feedback! Give the 2 snip method a go 🙋🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️
Fantastic video! Instantly subscribed.
Instantly awesome! Thank you :)
Love the advice 👍🙏 thank you
i have mastered cutting it straight from the runner clean and close to the part so there are no stress marks at all. master this and it will save you time!
Is it possible to learn this power?
I do this exclusively, with mixed results XD
learning so much I'm happy to find your channel
Welcome aboard!
3:58 "Time to say Good byyy yye" I loved how that singy little technique worked with the little ones. Works with biggs too haha!
Honestly one of the best channels that builds kits.
Thank you so much!
Had this video saved for ages for when I finally got my own pair, finally got some and knew I had to rewatch again! Great tutorial!
Quick question, how would you recommend cutting nubs off with kits with curved surfaces?
Great to hear!
In the same way but you just sand it with a sponge sanding stick (shown in vid too) instead of with a hard stick.
Danke! Deine Philosophie "Minimaler Aufwand für maximales Resultat" gefällt mir sehr.
For those big kits T_T
Thank you for your videos. You got me into Gunpla ✌🏼
That's awesome!
Hey great video I just got into gunpla and it helped a lot
Glad to hear!
Just got my first kit which is a pg unleashed. Watching as much videos on techniques & how to cut so I don't mess it up :)
keep it up!! it feels fresh overall presentation... love it ...
Thanks so much!
Great tips on removing sprue marks
I had never heard of that layer cutting. I have an RE 1/100 Saku FZ and a MG Alex in line to build, and I'm gonna be trying this on them. Thank you!
Also, as for nippers, I've been having a pretty nice time with the Micromark nippers. Not sure if you've tried those. They're probably not as good as Godhand but honestly, they cut pretty clean.
I haven't tried those but if you feel satisfied with them, that's great to have a more affordable alternative!
I used to be a Gunpla builder 15 years ago and MG was my favorite and I have like over 20 Gunpla done however I stopped since I got married and I felt guilty spending money on Gunpla rather on my kids + I discovered that I was doing them wrongfully as I have really ugly visible Nub Marks all over them because I didn't know how to deal with them using a bale and sand papers
And when I did asked around the experienced Gunpla in my country they told me that the only way to hide them is by painting them and as a person with asthma that was not an option so I had to stop building Gunplas but I watched you this video I'll start building them again so thank you very much
Respect to you for putting your hobby on hold for your family. Totally not true about the need for painting! Glad the video helps and happy gunpla!
@@frostedsnow oh wow I didn't actually expect a reply from you my friend but I really appreciate it and thank you for you kind words
Be careful when sanding if you have asthma, I heard a great tip from the TH-camr Citrus about using a glass nano file and a glass of water. You dip the nano file in the water to clean it and soak it a bit so that it collects the plastic particles so that they don't get released into the air, but rather into the dish. It works very well.
I don't paint entire kits, and I refuse to use an airbrush, but remember that there is such a thing as primer that can be applied with a brush, and you can always paint with a brush...I just use Dspiae's water based markers for painting missing color apps and even eyes, but they would be unsuitable for painting an entire kit. There are many brands that sell modeling paints at your local hobby store (usually for miniature painting), the most popular being Army Painter, Citadel, Tamiya, and Vallejo. You could use these to mix and paint with a brush as you see fit, as there is a vast array of colors available to choose from, and minimal risk to your lungs.
Great video! I started wearing protective glasses when cutting, had a nub get stuck in between my lower eyelid and eye.
Totally happened to me
Thanks for the help! Hopefully I can up my nub removal game.
It's a pain in the butt but gotta be done 🤢
Truly appreciate the videos! One simple tip, move your hand not the scriber, has significantly improved my panel lines. Thank you!
Awesome to hear!
Hi frosted snow, love ur video! I wanted to ask what model kit are u building at the moment? also what kit is it that is in ur display cabinet? was wondering becuz of the size. thx
I just started building MGs and I saw your 4 boxed wonder. It makes me want to have the Mechonis from Xenoblade become a 4 to 6 box kit lol
why would you want more boxes T_T
Excellent videos and tutorials. Great tips, not just clickbait :)
Glad you like them!
I understand that the sound of the prescribing is part of knowing that you're doing it correctly, but gahhhhh! Teeth on edge!
Subscribed for when I build another Gundam still.
Screechy sounds give me the chills too, but luckily not the panel lining sound haha.
Which version of the Godhand nippers do you use. I see there are quite a few to choose from and some are pretty expensive. Thanks
Cookie’s yawn was epic lol I feel like he’s the most chill tranquil dude
Sums him up!
That Godhand SPN-120 has been through many battles.
It's also just very fragile 😭😭😭
@@frostedsnow Le Glass Canon of nippers.
Guess I'm gonna take the plunge and gets me some godhands.... your video was great!!! Thank you.
Go for it!
Thank you for your video; kindly asking if using a rotary tool will be fine on plastic kits to remove nubs? Advice appreciated. Thank you.
great video. helped a lot. thank you!
Glad to hear it!
I'm traumatized by the balance of speed and rounded edges. All the wisdom you can share will be a welcome relief. I've flattened my buffing files, probably spent too much on nippers and trying some glass nano files now with a regular parellel file first. Im suspecting acrylic boards and pre sticky sandpaper and maybe Infini glass files. Any guidance towards flat, cheap, and effective welcome here. These products seem to drop off every year or so, so a new evaluation once a year isn't too much in my opinion. Thanks for the channel and well wishes to you!
hi! what scribber size/s could you suggest for 1/144 gunpla builds? for pannel lining?
As I started to build more kits, I got sick of sanding and trying to remove marks, especially with Bandai's dark blue plastics and just bought an air brush to paint them. It was surprising to me that it can actually be quicker on some kits to just paint them then it is to worry about perfect nub removal
Watching you video learned a few tricks. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos keep up the great work and congrats on your marriage.
Awesome, thank you!
I been sanding and priming and sanding again so it's come out super perfect with 5 different grid, not because I'm working on commission that I wanted to be perfect, but I have kinda OCD, most I work for is for is weather and not really showing, but this big buff muscle guy(resin 3d printer figure), it already 5 time I prime, and sanded it's till have some imperfection, and all the contour of muscle is something else, mecha part is significantly much easier lol
Can u use 2 nippers one for cutting out the parts and the other which is the god hand nipper for cutting the stress mark. And also wat type of sandpaper I should use because there r different kinds and is it ok to stick with 1.
Which godhand nippers are those? It looks like they can sit flush with the edge of the plastic as they cut the base of the nub, which mine can’t do
Great Tutorial. Wow! This is how i remove nub marks on my gunpla :) Hence, having God Hand save a lot of time on pre sanding.
It does, but so expensive!
@@frostedsnow Thanks for noticing the comment section i did not expect that lol. Yes, expensive indeed. I noticed your God Hand SPN-120 got damaged already, mine as well. It really is a fragile side cutter despite the sharpness. But nonetheless, i still love it.
lucky kuchee🥰. thanks for the tips. i;m getting a godhand
Godhand nippers would probably help, seeing as I hardly ever do multiple cuts anyway. Look fragile, though, even when you're careful. But at least you can still use them even with a missing tip.
Those're a lot of invites. Congratulations in advance to the two of you. Looks like you're both very detail-oriented builders.
Thanks so much :)
Question: if you use sandpaper do you have to paint the piece afterwards to restore the glowy finish?
I have my Tamiya nippers to cut the piece off the runner, then the Godhand nippers, then the Gunprime Raser, then balancer. Its pricey, but it’s a really good tool.
I am new glupla builder, you are just too amazing to be true! Instant subscribed😻
Thanks for subbing!
Thanks for the video! Just subscribed!
I am relatively new to building Gunpla so there's a lot I don't know in English, but I live in South Korea, so it's doubly hard to learn the terminology in English and having to translate so that I can find the things I need. I don't know how useful it would be for you to make a video for but... do you think you could make a video on the tools you use and include the Korean terminology (even just the text of the name in the video as you show what you use) and/or give information on the best place to buy tools in Korea, maybe with links?
Thank you for the sub :) I understand! I included Korean in my most recent Jesta video. Maybe can include it in future videos :)
I will be building my first ever gunpla this weekend. I got the zaku II revive from target and I'm very worried on how well I'm going to do on cutting out the parts. I ordered a little tool kit bundle off Amazon with nippers, x acto knife and metal file
Man… I’m just getting into this and I can’t wrap my head around how taking off a little sliver at a time with the godhand as opposed to a big chunk makes all the difference between a stress mark or no stress mark. I’m like absolutely terrified of even putting the nippers that close to the piece lmao
Thank you very much for this very informative video! I am actually working and I dont really have time for sanding but man! those sanding tools just did the job absolutely great ! Will you please tell us where you bought your sanding stick!
Glad you found it helpful! You can buy sanding sticks/sponges from newtype.us/frostedsnow which also helps to support me with a small commission. It doesn't really matter the brand, more the grades which I showed in the video.
your tips make me want to build kits again. Would it have the same results if you use a cheaper nipper to clip the parts off the runner and layering then finishing the final cut with the God Hands?
Yes! I use cheaper nippers to make the first cut smtimes bfr going to Godhands
Rewatching this video again because I’m starting another kit. I’m beginning to realize how expensive this hobby can become so I’m looking for tips on how to be a good builder on a budget.
Questions: What is the difference between a sanding stick vs. sponge sticking stick? Is it just a preference thing or does one offer benefits over the other?
I have a sponge one that came with a beginners tool kit I got off Amazon and have been using it. It’s pretty thick in size, easy to hold. I see a lot of pros, like you, using thinner sponge sticks. I got those too from a builders show I attended, but haven’t tried them. Is that just a preference thing too or does thick or thin offer a benefit?
And, lastly, do you have any thoughts on using glass files, like Raser, on nubmarks?
Thanks in advance.
Usually, stick is for flat surfaces, sponge for round surfaces. There are diff instances where you might use either for diff things though.
Also, not familiar with glass files!
Would you reccomend using the Gunprimer Raser instead of a sanding stick with Godhand nippers?
That black Sazabi is sick. I just started and finished my Ral Gouf custom (build fighters try) and the Build Diver Seravee but they but have nubs even after clipping and sanding but I am using a file. My friend just gave me a art knife so I will try that building the Jegann blaster
Maybe use a softer file? I'm a gundam build fighters fan!
@@frostedsnow one of them I feel is really soft I just always seem to have a bit left over. I am waiting on my Gold Astray and ez8 to show