I've, largely, stopped using the hobby knives for a while now, coming from other model and miniature building, but only starting gunpla recently. I'd found that the smaller bladed utility knives seem to work as well for everything that I've dealt with, while the grip feels more comfortable in my hands while it's easier and cheaper to replace the blades
The best way to do a build kit is simple. A standard grooming kit (two sized clippers, a nail file, some scissors, that kinda thing) and a jewelers kit (a simple nipper, and 4 different pliers of different heads), a bunch of paint brushes (my preference is hand painting as I don’t like airbrush), a standard hobby knife, some sandpaper of various grits, and a nail buffer. I can’t get that glue as I have this problem with VOC and fumes so I use tacky glue or standard superglue but it works really well. Don’t forget tons of acrylic paint as I am not fond of enamel. Don’t forget the respirator and gloves.
Making your own will likely be the cheaper way, and you get to choose the features you want. But if you want an easy solution, this is the spraybooth I currently have: amzn.to/3uXuXKz
Is a 400 grit sand/glass file, really enough to make a nub mark smooth? What’s the minimum grit range you would recommend that won’t damage the plastic? Started to build my first kit, not sure what grit size the file was that came with the kit.
i'm new to gunpla and i love your vids! question tho, what's the difference between using the glass file vs. the sanding block? you use them both before applying primer/paints right?
Yup, they're typically both used for nub removal to make the surface more uniform. Glass files are more rigid, so aren't as effective on curved surfaces, but they leave an almost glossy finish without having to change grits. Sanding blocks are spongy so they can be used on any shaped surface, but you'll have to step up from low grits to high grits to get a nice finish, if you're not careful you can round over edges, and they don't last as long as glass files.
@@aMillaGunpla wow thanks sensei! will definitely try the glass file and compare (been using regular sandpaper with high grits). thanks for the videos by the way, you're a big help to us beginners. =)
I think my cutting mat I got from Amazon, but you could probably pick one up at a local art/hobby store. It’s primary purpose is to protect your table or desk from the tools you put on it, so I suggest getting one as large as you want your workspace to be!
Fucking Parts seperator!!!!! i needed that last night lol im copping now. I just completely missed 1 section and put the torso together before the arms smh
Haha thanks Kyle! This was the first vid I recorded with my new camera at the time, and I couldn’t figure out how to get the face-tracking autofocus to work. The videos that came after that have been good 😛
Hey Jimmy, you weren't the only one, I was too 😂 this was my first vid after I upgraded too a new camera, and I hadn't quite gotten the autofocus settings down yet. The rest of my vids since then have been fine 😛
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I've, largely, stopped using the hobby knives for a while now, coming from other model and miniature building, but only starting gunpla recently. I'd found that the smaller bladed utility knives seem to work as well for everything that I've dealt with, while the grip feels more comfortable in my hands while it's easier and cheaper to replace the blades
Didn’t think of a makeup box as a toolbox. That’s a great idea!
It's pretty surprising how many makeup supplies work for gunpla!
Great toolbox, great video. Also, great look, those earing are really cool and look great on you, bro.
Thanks brother, appreciate it!
Great kit, in my kit I use a pair of fine tweezers for decals small parts.
Thank you! I have tweezers too, I just forgot to mention them 😢
The best way to do a build kit is simple. A standard grooming kit (two sized clippers, a nail file, some scissors, that kinda thing) and a jewelers kit (a simple nipper, and 4 different pliers of different heads), a bunch of paint brushes (my preference is hand painting as I don’t like airbrush), a standard hobby knife, some sandpaper of various grits, and a nail buffer. I can’t get that glue as I have this problem with VOC and fumes so I use tacky glue or standard superglue but it works really well. Don’t forget tons of acrylic paint as I am not fond of enamel. Don’t forget the respirator and gloves.
Heh... Used a tackle box when I was a kid for models and minis. Ought to drop by the sporting goods section and get a new one. :)
hmmm looking for tool box to buy, thinking of a fishing tackle box, make up box looks neat.
We need another one of this vids for 2022
Your production quality continues to shock me. You are criminally underrated, im clicking on that mf bell
My only tool... Is a pair of side cutters
I would include tweezers and drill bits.
The part separateer would have helped me with my mg nu because I broke one of chest pieces
That's exactly why I had to get one! I've broken a few parts in the past, but having a separator definitely helps
Very helpful video. Do you have any spray booth recommendations? Or do you suggest just making my own?
Making your own will likely be the cheaper way, and you get to choose the features you want. But if you want an easy solution, this is the spraybooth I currently have: amzn.to/3uXuXKz
Hobby lobby has a lot of stuff if you guys dont want to wait for it over the mail
Is a 400 grit sand/glass file, really enough to make a nub mark smooth? What’s the minimum grit range you would recommend that won’t damage the plastic? Started to build my first kit, not sure what grit size the file was that came with the kit.
400 grit is more to remove the nub. And then you move on to higher grits like 650 then 1000 to smooth it out
Pair of tweezers for decals?
Yup, I've had some in my kit but totally forgot to mention them!
Where’s you get the tool box?
Link is in the description! (Make up organizer)
Great content! New subscriber here! BTW are you filipino?
Thank you! Yes, I am! Pero konti lang naiintindihan ko 😅
i'm new to gunpla and i love your vids! question tho, what's the difference between using the glass file vs. the sanding block? you use them both before applying primer/paints right?
Yup, they're typically both used for nub removal to make the surface more uniform. Glass files are more rigid, so aren't as effective on curved surfaces, but they leave an almost glossy finish without having to change grits. Sanding blocks are spongy so they can be used on any shaped surface, but you'll have to step up from low grits to high grits to get a nice finish, if you're not careful you can round over edges, and they don't last as long as glass files.
@@aMillaGunpla wow thanks sensei! will definitely try the glass file and compare (been using regular sandpaper with high grits). thanks for the videos by the way, you're a big help to us beginners. =)
What is a good size for the cutting mat?
I think my cutting mat I got from Amazon, but you could probably pick one up at a local art/hobby store. It’s primary purpose is to protect your table or desk from the tools you put on it, so I suggest getting one as large as you want your workspace to be!
@@aMillaGunpla Thank you for answering my question.
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Me looking at my scissors and nail clippers… edit:mama I’m famous!!!
Fucking Parts seperator!!!!! i needed that last night lol im copping now. I just completely missed 1 section and put the torso together before the arms smh
I just shove all my tools in my fist gunpla kit box
All you actually need
Nippers
Tweezers
Various sandpaper
This is true, but I enjoy trying out new tools to see what can help improve my workflow, and these have been my favorites so far 🙂
critique: fix focus
Haha thanks Kyle! This was the first vid I recorded with my new camera at the time, and I couldn’t figure out how to get the face-tracking autofocus to work. The videos that came after that have been good 😛
Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
damn is it that serious
I can't be the only one bothered by the bad focus throughout the entire vid. Good info though
Hey Jimmy, you weren't the only one, I was too 😂 this was my first vid after I upgraded too a new camera, and I hadn't quite gotten the autofocus settings down yet. The rest of my vids since then have been fine 😛
@@aMillaGunpla Ah, new equipment can be tricky to use at first. Great vids my dude, keep up the great work.