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PyronicEX

Getting back into Gunpla, made my first purchase since the turn of the century.

Im finally getting back into gunpla after doing a few kits in the early 2000s, I never painted or did much to my kits out of the box before, but now i wanna really get into it and work my way up and making a lot nicer looking kits

I decided to start with some kits I like but aren't my "favorites" because I want to eventually do a nice job and get RG or MG versions and im not a huge fan of having duplicates.

Went ahead and ordered these kits off Hobbywave:

HGUC 1/144 Gundam F91

HGBF 1/144 Beagguy III

HGBF 1/144 Gouf R35

I've also not got a lot of tools either and I haven't looked them over in a while so they might not be in the greatest shape or quality.

Do you guys have any recommendations of kits of tools or other supplies I should pick up? Also what kind of order I should work on with respect to levels of quality on a build, between panel lines, filling seams, painting spots that would normally be stickers, or fully priming and painting?

I dont want to just jump in and try everything right away, i'd rather work up to it.

I think my cutters are ok, i'll probably need to get x-actos and sandpaper and/or files

Posted Oct 1, 2014, 2:03 AM UTC

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goodguydanModerator•

Going to ring my own bell here.

If you just want to get back in with a basic build that will look good but won't require too many tools, paint or other expenses:

http://goodguydangunpla.blogspot.com/2013/08/building-for-beginners-tips-and-tricks.html tools are listed in the article too.

If you want to dive in head first, want to paint, line with enamel, decal and generally be a boss check this one out:

Intro

Assembly

Modification

Painting

Detailing

Either way it's important that you start at a level you feel comfortable with.

Good luck and welcome back

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SonuNova•

As a bare minimum a pair of cutters and something for nub removal, whether an X-Acto knife, files, or sandpaper, should be all you need to start off. Then you can work your way up to panel lining, painting details, full paint jobs, seam filling, and custom work with styrene and/or metal parts.

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bobbotlawsbotblog•

I got back into it ago a year ago after a ~ 10 year hiatus. The level of sophistication in the newer kits is mind blowing. That said, I'd suggest a pair of good cutters/nipper, a cheap set of files, a few grits of sandpaper, exacto-knife with a supply of disposable blades (not those booty testor disposable knives), and liquid cement. All you need for a decent return.

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