Essential Tools

This is the minimum to get started well:

• Nippers – for cutting parts from the runner.
• Tweezers – for removing and placing stickers.

Next Step Tools

Typically where you end up after your first kit:

• Cutting Mat – provides an overview and protects your table.
• Panel Lining Markers – to highlight armor details.
• Hobby Knife – to refine nub marks.
• File / Sandpaper – to make the surface completely smooth.

DSPIAE and GUNPRIMER make excellent files and sandpaper with comfortable handles.

The Perfectionist

• Single-Edged Nipper – for super clean cuts and fewer stress marks.
• Alligator Clips + Holder – for holding freshly painted parts.
• Markers in Many Colors – e.g., Molotow Chrome Marker and Gundam Gold Marker.
• Top Coat – protects decals and provides either a gloss or matte finish.

The Customizer

Here you can just raid the shop – everything for:

• Panel lining
• Drills, pla-plate, and glues
• Priming and painting (paints designed for Gunpla)

Lots of great gear from DSPIAE and GUNPRIMER, as well as dedicated Gunpla paints.

Building Process & Nub Marks

How to use nippers and a hobby knife, and how to remove nub marks as cleanly as possible. You don't have to be as extreme as in the videos – but if you want a perfect finish, just get started.

Some of the best items in the shop right now include the Gunprimer Gate Remover Set and their RASER models. There's also plenty of DSPIAE sandpaper and Leviathan files in Zirconia.

Panel Lining

Panel lining significantly elevates the look. See the technique behind it, and remember: do not use panel lining on ABS plastic (indicated as ABS on the runner/sprue – typically inner frame parts).

Water Slides

If stickers aren't good enough, then water slides are the way to go. You can find them in the shop and learn how to apply them in the guide.

Kit Reviews

• ZakuAurelius
  Pleasant model builder with calm walkthroughs and focus on the model as a build.
• Mecha Gaikotsu
  More of a "toy angle" and fast-paced – over-the-top Red Bull energy and lots of entertainment.

Custom Builds & Painting

• Ray Studio
  Super pleasant channel with a really skilled model builder – a delight every time.
• Jenic
  Relaxing channel with wild custom builds and strong airbrush techniques.
• Studio G
  Lots of great content and beautiful models.

Gundam Films & Episodes

Official Gundam channel with lots of films and episodes:

GundamInfo on YouTube

You can get Danish subtitles: turn on subtitles, click the gear icon, select "Subtitles" → "Auto-translate" → Danish.

The Gundam Wiki

Want to delve into the history, height, weight, and specs of mobile suits?

The Gundam Wiki

Dalong.net

Private Korean site with one of the largest collections you'll ever see. There is an English catalog, but not everything is translated.

Each model features pictures and information – perfect if you want to see everything before you buy or build.

dalong.net

Plaparts Japan

If disaster strikes – a part is broken or missing – you can order spare parts here.

Read the instructions carefully; there might be a long waiting time, but the site is trustworthy. If problems arise, contact me – the owner is a friend of the shop.

plapartsjapan.com

Minor Accidents

For minor damage, most parts can be glued back together with Tamiya cement, for example.