Have you ever tried building Gunpla or any plastic kits, and suddenly, you see some discoloration on the part where you cut the pieces? That’s what most modelers call stress marks, which happen when plastics are compressed. Naturally, most modelers hate this as it is considered an imperfection to models. The good news is there…
Have you ever wondered why some parts of your Gunpla decolor or crack as they age? One of the possible causes of this is that your models are exposed to sunlight. But why does sunlight affect Gundam models? Is it really bad for Gunpla kits? We will talk about this in this post. Sunlight damages…
A common question I hear from people is if they can or should wash their models before and after assembly. My answer is that it depends on what you want to do with your model. Washing your Gunpla offers advantages and disadvantages that we will discuss in this post. You can wash your Gunpla to…
Gundam model kits aren’t childish since building these kits requires tremendous effort and skills to assemble, such as painting, weathering, and polishing. Furthermore, making these kits uses tools that aren’t recommended for children, such as model nippers, hobby knives, and spray paints. However, people see this hobby as childish since the final products look like…
When going to a play store, a parent might see those flashy Gundam model kits and wonder if they’re good for their children. Can kids play with Gundam plastic models? While they look cool, should children play or build them? Kids can have fun playing with Gunpla models. These models are great toys and have…