![]() ![]() I recommend the kind from Testor's that comes in a black triangular "tube" with a narrow plastic tip. Even a dull hobby knife cuts pretty deep.Ĥ) Model Cement. ![]() You'll use more force to make a cut, and when it slips.GOODBYE FINGERTIP! (I've sliced my thumbs and fingers open enough times to know. As any cook or chef can tell you, a dull knife is much more dangerous than a sharp one. Cheaper knives have blades that dull very quickly. Please do NOT use a cheap imitation here. The blade that comes with the single X-Acto is perfect, and you can buy replacement blades in packs of 5 for about 99 cents. X-Acto's Basic Knife Set is pretty nice, but to be honest I've never used half the blades in my set. Even worse, the blades began to rust and eventually became completely unusable. I spent $20 on a "Hobby Knife Set" at a hobby store, which was essentially a cheap knock-off of X-Acto's Basic Knife Set (which, as it turns out, sells for the same price at Wal-Mart.) Within three months, the magnet that held the extra blades in place came loose. The handle on the #1 knife is a bit small, so if you have smaller hands, you may like it. Plus, you can also use them to trim your fingernails. You don't have to get a fancy pair with a nail file and a little blade that digs gunk out from under your fingernails, just a plain old 99 cent pair will do. A pair of fingernail clippers works just fine. Please avoid those specialty clippers you see down at the hobby shop. The wait's worth it.Ģ) Something to cut the parts off the parts tree or sprue. The only drawback, these are shipped from Japan, so it will take a few weeks. The best place to buy these is HobbyLink Japan. ![]() I do it all the time.)ġ) A Gundam model kit (obviously). (For you men, don't fret about the thought of you hanging out in finger nail polish section. Most of the stuff you need you can find at the cosmetics department of your local Wal-Mart or mega-pharmacy. The FIRST thing to know is that you DON'T HAVE TO BUY YOUR SUPPLIES AT A HOBBY STORE! The stuff there is typically too expensive and too cheaply made. I do plan, one day, (when I have more time and less children in the house) to fix up a painting rig and paint the kits, so I am in no way bashing those who show their models a bit more care and love than I do. Most Gundam models, especially the HGUC (High Grade Universal Century) and MG (Master Grade) kits, indeed most of the modern kits released by Bandai (which makes model kits for most mecha anime properties, it seems) look good right out of the box with most parts molded in the correct colors. These techniques aren't just for Gundam models, you can apply this to most Bandai, mecha, and Japanese kits. Of course, nothing works better than good old "experience." I don't paint my kits completely, mainly because I don't have the time (or talent), but I will paint the small detail parts if not molded in the correct color, or you are given a sticker to put on the part instead. IN NO WAY do I believe this is the ONLY way to do it, but I've found it to be almost hassle and frustration free. I wanted to share some of my tips for you beginners. When I started, I tried to find information out there to help me start, but most stuff assumed that the reader was already proficient in modeling, so I basically had to figure this out on my own. I don't claim to be an expert, but I've learned a lot through trial and error. I've been putting Gundam models together for close to 10 years.
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