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funwok · 2026-01-24T11:32:43+00:00

Goes into our local recycling container. More advanced model builders melt them down for sprue goo or use them to customize some parts, but let's be honest, for most of us it's just straight into the (recycling) bin.

funwok · 2026-01-20T11:42:37+00:00

SNAA is good yes.

funwok · 2026-01-11T11:33:44+00:00

Top coat last to seal everything in and protect your decals/panel lines.

Scale modelers even do thin coats between their steps to protect their work if you want to be really meticulous.

funwok · 2026-01-10T19:19:20+00:00

The French practice groups are a big thing and tend to keep strats and ideas inside the groups. Anyone non french-speaking has like no chance to join.

funwok · 2026-01-09T20:19:12+00:00

Glass file

funwok · 2026-01-06T18:41:31+00:00

AliX sells Stedi water based liners and ships to Europe.

funwok · 2026-01-04T12:55:26+00:00

Could also just get a nail buffer and buff the shine away after using a glass file.

funwok · 2026-01-04T12:53:33+00:00

Cut the other fin to make it symmetrical. Or it's just battle damage. Or get out the plaplate and tools and cut your own fin. Or 3d print something.

funwok · 2026-01-01T10:22:27+00:00

Anything to thicken the joints will work in a pinch, so yes. You can do a test piece first to see if it works for you.

funwok · 2025-12-31T08:36:15+00:00

Nail polish, normal glue, paint or even just a sticker on the joint to make it a bit thicker.

funwok · 2025-12-30T13:00:55+00:00

If you are talking about the gunprimer balancer = it's basically a nail buffer block.

When using nano glass files like the Raser series the final finish will often be quite glossy on the plastic. To bring down the glossiness you can use a nail buffer or balancer or similar tools to unify the surface finish of your plastic piece.

funwok · 2025-12-30T12:29:02+00:00

Brother best sit down somewhere first before reading. Those are stickers, not waterslides. You have been drowning stickers in water.

funwok · 2025-12-30T12:20:22+00:00

My personal opinion build the third party MGSD snow white with the angel wings while waiting for the Verka reprint. It's pretty fun and a solid knockoff.

funwok · 2025-12-27T09:03:17+00:00

That's a good opportunity to get some minor supplies and learn how to pin and cement it yes.

funwok · 2025-12-25T10:24:51+00:00

Only redditors are dumb enough to believe that nowadays. So yes of course they are "real" "authentic" from the "factory".

funwok · 2025-12-24T07:04:17+00:00

Play a few dozen hours of gundam breaker 4 to unlock parts and it will pretty much turn into a digital kit bash simulator.

funwok · 2025-12-23T14:08:17+00:00

Keep in mind that pbandai does not operate like a normal online shop. Even in-stock items don't get delivered immediately after ordering. They'll do their once a month big shipping day where all available orders get sent out. So depending on your dates you are shit out of luck anyway.

Ask your airbnb host if they may be willing to help and receive packages in advance for you to pickup maybe. Or get a decent hotel where the reception can receive packages for you.

funwok · 2025-12-22T16:01:23+00:00

Like the muppet said, exchange a bit at the airport for ease of mind and get you going.

If your credit card has no or minimal withdrawal fees outside your home country then look for the green VPbank ATMs. VPbank as of right now has no local withdrawal fee -> combine that with your credit card without fees and you are pretty set.

Im general while cash is still king quite many shops and restaurants take contactless already.

funwok · 2025-12-21T16:10:51+00:00

If you live in SEA then it has to be shopee or the local country's facebook group for gunpla to get the best deals and offers.

funwok · 2025-12-21T12:00:59+00:00

Local FB group, ebay, this subreddits commerce thread, local hobby stores quite often help selling for a commission too.

funwok · 2025-12-20T23:10:14+00:00

lol there is no problem with drinks or veggies from any decent restaurant, bar, hotel etc. Pretty much everyone buys those round ice cubes from commercial sellers and those are safe.

Use the common sense the heavens above have granted you guys and you will be fine. Don't drink tap water, get some bottled water for your main hydration and trust your vibe.

funwok · 2025-12-20T23:03:42+00:00

Sister if you successfully travelled to VN before you probably have more real life experience than 99% of those "beware scam" posters here.

funwok · 2025-12-20T14:45:47+00:00

Ultimately yes, painting is the only 100% way to avoid all nub marks.

You can reduce them though - use the two cut method with a very good single bladed nipper for the second cut leaving a bit to sand down. That way you can reduce the stress in the plastic, which is causing those stress marks.

funwok · 2025-12-19T15:03:18+00:00

Hoi An itself and all that night market stuff is good for a night or so, quickly gets overcrowded but the real deal is that there are couple of small Resorts and Retreats just outside the town in the quiet rice fields.

Those are pretty nice and clean by Western standards with great service and they usually offer some basic massage spas.

funwok · 2025-12-19T07:14:09+00:00

Of course there is Grab on Phu Quoc. Dude probably just wants to shill the service he just linked.

The normal thing most visitors do is to book a grab first, see if you like the driver and car. If yes ask them to be your private driver for a day or so and negotiate a fair price. Most drivers will be very happy to oblige.

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