So I picked up my first Gundam kit over the weekend over at Megacon. Its my first time ever really doing a proper model of anything and I want to know exactly what I should get to continue. The model, for anyone who wants to know, is a RX-78-2 Gundam 1/144 Real Grade and from my understanding Real Grade isn't recommended for beginners but it was sort of an impulse buy so I guess I'm just gonna have to work with it.
So any help is appreciated like what supplies, what paint I should use, brushes and anything else I can't think up at the moment.
I recommend you get [url=http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-74016-Basic-Tool-Set/dp/B000BMYWXI]Tamiya's basical tool set[/url] and perhaps some [url=http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-87038-Extra-Thin-Cement/dp/B000BMYWYC/ref=pd_sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VJZXJCVCFFKV99Q2AVE]extra-thin cement[/url] as well in case something breaks; I also had a RG as my first build very recently, and I can assure you a piece or two will break since they tend to be really tiny and such.
You won't need paint for that model kit, assuming you don't want to in the first place, but if you do there's plenty of guides online though. Most gunpla model kits nowadays don't require paint, I think kits that do require paint were more prominent in the 90s' or whatever. If you need any more advice I'd reckon you drop by [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1308543&page=784]Fast Anime[/url] since we have a couple of guys who are into gunpla model kits.
Only remove pieces from the grid as needed. [B]Only remove pieces from the grid as needed.[/B]
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and always use short cutting pliers to get pieces out. Never a knife or by twisting. But use a knife to scrap off that little extra bit of nub.
I have a $100 gundam kit I still have to finish...
If you can't find some nippers in stores near you, then carefully improvise with small nail clippers.
It done the job for me sometimes, you just have to be careful so you won't break any pieces.
sand and spray if you can. Use matte for pro finish
It's tough, but the end result is nothing short of wonderful.
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