I've been building for 5+ years, here's my tool recommendations. 1st kit (aka trial run) use flat nail clippers. Enjoyed it? Want to get into the hobby now? Single edge nippers, they are more expensive than standard nippers, but are infinitely better. With these you can cut right up against the part without clean up 99% of the time. Advanced tools, take your new hobby to the next level. Pannell liners, pour type, or fine tip. Fine tip offers more versatility. Use Gray on white plastic, black doesn't look overly good imo. I also recommend Gundam markers, or paint pens, this is a great step to cut out stickers, and do some customisation. With this step I recommend you use a clear coat, matte and gloss are available, use what you prefer the look of. After that the sky's the limit, air brush, kit bashing, whatever you like, you'll be a pro.
@@calebharch7229 Yeah. I really like this approach. Trying the hobby in different tiers is the way to go as its easy to feel overwhelmed in the beginning. Ive been building since the mid 90s and there was no tutorials on any of this stuff unless you bought magazines or went to events. Gundam markers and spray can topcoats is how I started my foray into painting too! One thing Id also like to add to that recommendation for panel lining, is archival ink pens. I really like Micron pens from pigma for panel lining as well. They are forgiving and easy to clean up. Great advice and tips! Love to see it.
Hey bud, great video!!! Love the fact that you included the list of materials and links in the description. But I have a question. Why hasn’t anyone created a tool kit? Like a beginner set of simple tools to be expanded upon as someone’s skill increases. Amazon has kits but they are not quite what you need for Gunpla. Maybe be that first tuber that provides tool kits for your subscribers. You give so many great ideas and tips that why not just create the tools kits and provide new builders the ability to get started with a tool kit groomed for Gunpla.
I know Tamiya, and I believe Mr. Hobby has starter tool sets. Personally I haven't used these myself, as I like to pick all my individual tools. But that's not a bad idea. Maybe I'll review those sets if I can get my hands on some and see how it compares to just picking your own toolkit using this video as a quick reference. As far as making my own, that's definitely a possibility if I can partner with manufacturers and sort that out, but I will cross that bridge when I get there. Thank you for the suggestions and the praise! I'll be posting more tutorials going forward.
@@plamomancer Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Just like your thumbnail, I would pay for a kit already built, maybe make it with two nippers. A runner nipper and a clean up nipper. I’d pay for that!
I know this vid a bit old but I'm glad I had to watch this because I'm just new in gundam building and my kits are bootleg hehehe. This vid gives me knowledge when starting to build Gundam by using the proper tools and set ups
I'm new to the hobby but I've used WD40 (the standard WD40 not their lubricant under the same brand which is another product) in other contexts (ie cleaning roller skates bearings), be careful with it, it's not really a lubricant but more of a rust remover and degreaser/moisture remover. It will seem like it's lubricating when using it but it's very short term, it will quickly dry parts and leave them unlubricated which leads to more wear on the parts. You might want to apply some actual lubricant after letting the WD40 evaporate.
I remember 1 year ago when I was 13 I was cleaning up some nubs with my hobby knife my hand accidentally slipped because I got sweaty and the handle kinda slippery the knife flew out my hand and went in the air and fell on my hand stabbing it and bro I nearly screamed but my parents were sleeping lol so I just remove it cleaned it and bandaged it and went back building my mg aile strike Gundam
@@Ball-destroyers awesome memory! Ouch though. Getting poked by a hobby knife stinks. Ill never forget the x acto to the foot. I made a funny gag in the video, but that actually happened. Whole blade went in. Safety first!
Man it sooo painful I mean I could see the blade come out the other side of my hand I’m just lucky it didn’t cut any tendons and I mean if wasn’t that painful the blade was kinda fresh and it just slid in with ease so it was kinda quick instead of painfully slow
I now am scared of using hobby knifes when it it comes to nubs I mean I use it occasionally for that but I mainly use it to scribe shallow panel lines and opens bags I mainly use glass file and a 1000-1500 grit sandpaper for my nubs
![How to Prep Your Gunpla: Removing Nub Marks and Other Surface Imperfections [Tutorial]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8I3D66tX9vw/mqdefault.jpg)
Awesome info and entertainment to boot! Cant wait for the sequel.
Thank you! Definitely more to come.
This is exactly what I needed! Getting into gunpla and just subscribed
Thank you. I hope you found some of the info useful! Welcome to the hobby!
I've been building for 5+ years, here's my tool recommendations.
1st kit (aka trial run) use flat nail clippers.
Enjoyed it? Want to get into the hobby now?
Single edge nippers, they are more expensive than standard nippers, but are infinitely better.
With these you can cut right up against the part without clean up 99% of the time.
Advanced tools, take your new hobby to the next level.
Pannell liners, pour type, or fine tip.
Fine tip offers more versatility.
Use Gray on white plastic, black doesn't look overly good imo.
I also recommend Gundam markers, or paint pens, this is a great step to cut out stickers, and do some customisation.
With this step I recommend you use a clear coat, matte and gloss are available, use what you prefer the look of.
After that the sky's the limit, air brush, kit bashing, whatever you like, you'll be a pro.
@@calebharch7229 Yeah. I really like this approach. Trying the hobby in different tiers is the way to go as its easy to feel overwhelmed in the beginning. Ive been building since the mid 90s and there was no tutorials on any of this stuff unless you bought magazines or went to events. Gundam markers and spray can topcoats is how I started my foray into painting too! One thing Id also like to add to that recommendation for panel lining, is archival ink pens. I really like Micron pens from pigma for panel lining as well. They are forgiving and easy to clean up. Great advice and tips! Love to see it.
Hey bud, great video!!! Love the fact that you included the list of materials and links in the description. But I have a question. Why hasn’t anyone created a tool kit? Like a beginner set of simple tools to be expanded upon as someone’s skill increases. Amazon has kits but they are not quite what you need for Gunpla. Maybe be that first tuber that provides tool kits for your subscribers. You give so many great ideas and tips that why not just create the tools kits and provide new builders the ability to get started with a tool kit groomed for Gunpla.
I know Tamiya, and I believe Mr. Hobby has starter tool sets. Personally I haven't used these myself, as I like to pick all my individual tools. But that's not a bad idea. Maybe I'll review those sets if I can get my hands on some and see how it compares to just picking your own toolkit using this video as a quick reference. As far as making my own, that's definitely a possibility if I can partner with manufacturers and sort that out, but I will cross that bridge when I get there. Thank you for the suggestions and the praise! I'll be posting more tutorials going forward.
@@plamomancer
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Just like your thumbnail, I would pay for a kit already built, maybe make it with two nippers. A runner nipper and a clean up nipper. I’d pay for that!
look up for dspiae departure set for 35 dollars it will get you covered @@ThrowTheDice11
Nice tips thanks so much!!!
Happy to help!
I know this vid a bit old but I'm glad I had to watch this because I'm just new in gundam building and my kits are bootleg hehehe. This vid gives me knowledge when starting to build Gundam by using the proper tools and set ups
glad it helped :D
Great tips video.
Thanks! I hope it helped
I'm new to the hobby but I've used WD40 (the standard WD40 not their lubricant under the same brand which is another product) in other contexts (ie cleaning roller skates bearings), be careful with it, it's not really a lubricant but more of a rust remover and degreaser/moisture remover.
It will seem like it's lubricating when using it but it's very short term, it will quickly dry parts and leave them unlubricated which leads to more wear on the parts.
You might want to apply some actual lubricant after letting the WD40 evaporate.
Cool pin, lol, also thanks for the informative vid
Lol! Thank you.
Nice backlog bro
@@johnchauvin874 thx
How do you know when to go from 400 to 800
8:19 nononono - OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOO~
😂
🤣 my foot still has the scar
I remember 1 year ago when I was 13 I was cleaning up some nubs with my hobby knife my hand accidentally slipped because I got sweaty and the handle kinda slippery the knife flew out my hand and went in the air and fell on my hand stabbing it and bro I nearly screamed but my parents were sleeping lol so I just remove it cleaned it and bandaged it and went back building my mg aile strike Gundam
@@Ball-destroyers awesome memory! Ouch though. Getting poked by a hobby knife stinks. Ill never forget the x acto to the foot. I made a funny gag in the video, but that actually happened. Whole blade went in. Safety first!
Man it sooo painful I mean I could see the blade come out the other side of my hand I’m just lucky it didn’t cut any tendons and I mean if wasn’t that painful the blade was kinda fresh and it just slid in with ease so it was kinda quick instead of painfully slow
I now am scared of using hobby knifes when it it comes to nubs I mean I use it occasionally for that but I mainly use it to scribe shallow panel lines and opens bags I mainly use glass file and a 1000-1500 grit sandpaper for my nubs
Which model is in the thumbnail?
BANDAI HG 1/144 Messer from Hathaway's Flash
Just completed this one. My 7th and favorite build yet.