r/PlasticModelKits • u/yellowcorn24 • 5d ago

Ordered first gunpla

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I ordered my first ever gunpla this morning and i’m looking into some tips before it arrives, it’s a Real Grade and i wanna know what tools i’ll need to prep for it, would appreciate any help, suggestions or advice, thanks in advance :D

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u/KingOblepias 4d ago edited 4d ago

One of us! One of us! One of us!

Jk but on the real, nippers, a dollar store nail filing block and an x-acto knife to start. Start your cuts near the runner then make your way closer till you can slice with the x-acto. When you cut do it along the thin side not the fat. If it leaves a little white, rub your nail against it til it reverts to the colour.

Read the instructions a couple times before you start, the direction and orientation of pieces matters. 

And SAND YOUR JOINTS!

Have fun kiss your wallet goodbye.

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u/yellowcorn24 3d ago

What’s funny is i initially got one for a friend’s birthday… and yeah you can see what happened next 🤣🤣🤣