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#21 |
Warrior of Delusions!
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Wait, you dont know either?
Posts: 5,826
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Shining Assault Hopper and Metal Cluster Hopper.
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#22 |
Kamen Ride Or Die
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,159
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I'm curious about something! That is so unlike me!
What's your model kit construction process like? Any tips or tricks you've found helpful? For me, I'll lay every runner out on a table, alphabetically, and then I'll use the box to clip pieces and build parts. I'll hold the box on my lap while I work, so I don't lose pieces or make a plasticy mess. Like so! ![]() (I'm out of Figure-Rise kits, so that's a Furai Skywarp I built today. Giant soda from Subway is recommended, but not required.) Any part of your process that you'd be willing to share would be appreciated! Thanks!
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#23 |
Showa Girl
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 9,064
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Oh, I'm a messy fool who lays out all her stuff on her bed with a bunch of coke cans beside me! Sure, I cut parts out over the open box and use said open box to put all the rubbish in; but otherwise I have a way too risky process with no real benefits. Hell yeah!
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#24 |
Some guy. I'm alright.
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,411
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I am hilariously inept when it comes to putting things together, and model kits are no exception. This why I'm always hesitant to get a kit, even if it's a character I straight up know will never get an action figure(like Great Zeorymer). |
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#25 |
Kamen Ride Or Die
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,159
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Make a friend of mine who loves model kits do it for me.
I am hilariously inept when it comes to putting things together, and model kits are no exception. This why I'm always hesitant to get a kit, even if it's a character I straight up know will never get an action figure(like Great Zeorymer).
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#26 |
Some guy. I'm alright.
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4,411
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#27 |
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,097
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I refuse to buy proper model kit tools. I just use a pocket knife, nailclippers, and toothpicks. It works well enough, th figures look fine as long as you don't look too close
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#28 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 182
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I use a set of sprue cutters, an Xacto knife, a fine toothed file and some sand paper.
If something is going to receive paint or a lot of stickers, I usually soak the pieces in bowl of warm soapy water and give them a gentle scrub with an old toothbrush. This helps primer/paint/stickers stick to the plastic better because most plastic/resin/white metal is coated in some kind of oil to help it release from the mold when it's being made. Also, good music or an audiobook are a must if you've got a lengthy project. |
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#29 |
Kamen Ride Or Die
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 6,159
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I use a set of sprue cutters, an Xacto knife, a fine toothed file and some sand paper.
If something is going to receive paint or a lot of stickers, I usually soak the pieces in bowl of warm soapy water and give them a gentle scrub with an old toothbrush. This helps primer/paint/stickers stick to the plastic better because most plastic/resin/white metal is coated in some kind of oil to help it release from the mold when it's being made. Also, good music or an audiobook are a must if you've got a lengthy project. Second, I really like to zone out making kits, even if they take a few hours, so I don't listen to nothing. No distractions, just focusing on my task to the exclusion of everything else. Mindfulness, you know?
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#30 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 182
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I like that you used the word "refuse". Fredbob392, walking through an anime store, flipping over tables of model kit tools. That is raw.
So, first, I never know what I'm supposed to do with the file. I should probably look that up! Second, I really like to zone out making kits, even if they take a few hours, so I don't listen to nothing. No distractions, just focusing on my task to the exclusion of everything else. Mindfulness, you know? |
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