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Mobile Suit Gundam

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Putting together my first kit, and all similar beginner tip/trick Reddit threads are dead to me ๐Ÿ˜ค So I'd love to get one going here! Any tips/tricks you have to help out??

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[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I bought the Bandai "Entry Nipper" at the game store ๐Ÿ˜… They've done the job, but something sharper would be nice! The aluminum foil trick is very good to know โœ

When cutting the sprue, should I cut as close to the piece as possible, or leave a bit of a nub and use a razor blade to remove it?

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Depends on the part - I generally try and leave nubs on and then go back at them again with the sharpest thing I've got to make a clean cut. The Bandai nippers should be plenty sharp for both of those steps, I wouldn't bother with a razor blade unless you really want to.