One of the common stumbling blocks for beginners in Gunpla is painting. Painting requires not only tools but also space which prevents beginners from trying the hobby. When I was new to the hobby, this was one of my problems as I saw people on online forums showing their paint job. So I want to…
One of the stumbling blocks for beginners to try Gunpla building is the tools required to build one. One of the common tools they usually hear from others is glue. However, buying glue solely for building models can be tedious and prevents a person from starting this awesome hobby. Thus, this post aims to discuss…
Panel lining is one of the exciting new things a modeler could try once they build their models. However, since this method can be done with paints and top coats, it can be confusing to know the proper order in which you apply panel lines. Generally speaking, most plastic modelers apply a top coat after…
Most Gunpla beginners would wonder when to use Topcoats on their build. Should they use them before or after the stickers? Doing this the wrong way could make the sticker fall off or make the model’s shine uneven. Thus, it is crucial to understand if you could use stickers with clear coats, and if it…
When a beginner starts to build Gunpla models, one of the most common topics they read in Gunpla communities is the importance of clear coats. This step can both be exciting and intimidating. Thus, the question remains. Should you use clear coats? Do you need to top coat Gunpla models? You don’t need to top…