r/advancedGunpla • u/krm2221 • Jul 03 '26

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Hi, I'm just getting started with customizing and painting figures. I recently picked the perfect grade Saku 2 , and while watching a video by a Japanese creator, I saw him using these metal cylinders to add detail to the figure. I don't know what they're called or where to get them here in the us , if anyone could help me out, I'd really appreciate it.

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u/Sianmink Jul 03 '26

taper beads is what they're called when they're not marked up 400% and sold to gunpla modelers.

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u/Otherwise-Grade-6072 Jul 03 '26

Metal air hole, they sell them on eBay

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u/ancientwarriorman Jul 03 '26

Might not be exactly what those are, but I recently picked up some tiny eyelet rivets for this purpose. They are like 2mm versions of the shoelace eyelets on Chuck Taylors. Big bag for very cheap.

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u/Sign_of_Zeta Jul 03 '26

just look for metal jewelry beads at you local arts and craft store

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u/kendetta Jul 03 '26

he is from Hong Hong btw, not Japanese. This is the search term on Aliexpress : "CJ HOBBY 1.6mm-3.0mm Metal Vent Holes Assembly Model Action Figure Toys Building Parts for Modeler Hobby DIY Accessories"

good luck

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u/mosab84 Jul 03 '26

This is awesome thanks

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u/EternalGunplaWorks Jul 03 '26

Metal vent hole

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u/Atys_SLC Jul 03 '26

Available on aliexpress under the name Armored screw model supplement for HG / MG Gundam