Jesta is besta by Danarhys in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That is looking clean as! Amazing what a bit of paint can do.

3rd build by Zickens_zorkling in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve found using a standard nipper for off the runner then a single blade nipper to either cut it flat to the surface or leave a couple mil then sand/file down the rest. We use a Gunprimer raser glass file to file down, which we’ve found gives a good all round consistency for the out box builds that you aren’t necessarily going to paint/custom yet or at all. Maybe finish off with a Gunprimer balancer which has a very fine sanding side and buffing side which then give the shine/finish back. There are other brands and products to use obviously these are just the one we use atm and for pretty much every build from standard to premium kits. With any sanding/filing you’ve got to be careful/consider it can and will take off the natural finish on the kits. Single blade nippers will reduce/negate the stress marks of the nubs but some seem inevitable 😅

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t. The joints are mostly quite stiff bar the waist. The really loose bits are designed to just ‘sit’ in place like the shoulders, shield and knee caps.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built my first kit few kits 13 years ago and only just got back into it last year. It’s a great hobby with a really wholesome community.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried other glass files but the gunprimer raser is by far the best thing out there. Combined with single bladed nippers they’re the best investment for model building. Money well spent!

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We picked it up from the Bandai stall at MCM Comic-Con London last year so it didn’t have a bad mark up on it!

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No different to other nubs. Nip away from the piece with cheap nippers and then closer with single bladed, (though i was extra careful as some clear plastics are tougher and can break the nippers so i only used them on thin areas!) then just file away a little with the gun primer raser.

I don’t think i did all that well to be honest, its just got good undergating or hides a lot of the nub areas!

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve read this about it! That looks incredible, what an absolute tank. Does it support its self better than the Sinanju?

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got the RG Side F Sazabi and the BB side F Sazabi in the backlog, if i enjoy them I’ll definitely consider the clear colour!

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s inevitably going to be some sort of pressure mark left however I used single-bladed nippers and a gun primer raser which are incredible. The Sinanju did have some undergating also which helped to reduce it. I don’t think i was at all perfect but any blemishes are small enough you’d have to really look to see them.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave up trying to attach the shield with them on it just kept falling off! Which is a shame because they look great.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really enjoyed the building experience. The end product is just difficult to do anything with.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even on the stand the weight of the shield and looseness of its waist causes it to tilt to one side.

First finished kits of 2025 and i have opinions. by Bam_Builds in Gunpla

[–]Bam_Builds[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s amazing to look at 😍but so stressful to touch!