How to remove nub marks from gundam plastic parts

How to remove nub mark from gundam plastic parts are the very common question for those beginner to adapt to Gundam Model Kit.

So there are many technique to remove nub mark but this technique is quite comfortable for me and I believe it is same to you too. 

So there are the tools we need as listed below:-
- Side Cutter
- Hobby Knife
- Sanding Stick  / Abrasives (Sand Paper)

So the tools are ready and we are ready to start !!

- The whole pieces of plastic out from the box are called runner. Normally the instruction book will show the total runner in the box.

- So the picture below are shown to you the Runner, Gates and Parts. 

- This is the 1st thing you need to know about the runner.

- After the step above, now you guys need to know how to cut the parts out from the runner with Gundam Side Cutter.

- Please cut the gate position as far as possible from the parts to prevent the cut hurt the part as shown as picture below.

- After we cut all the gate and removed the parts from the runner, we will used the side cutter to cut the remaining nub mark from the parts as shown at the picture below.

- But remember don't cut until to the part, please remain a little bit of nub mark so you won't hurt the part when you cut it. We will handle the remaining nub mark after ward.

- After all the step above are done. The remain last step can be done with two option either using hobby knife or used Sanding technique is up to you guys decide but for me I prefer using hobby knife to remove the nub mark.

                                                                (using hobby knife)

(using Sanding Technique)

Gundam Marker Set and Gundam marker panel line Set

Below are a few example of Gundam Marker Set

 Gundam Marker Basic Set 

This basic marker set are most common color that you need to paint your gundam model kit.

This set contain 6 pcs marker as below:-

- GM06 Gundam Marker (Gundam Blue Paint)

- GM07 Gundam Marker (Gundam Red Paint)

- GM08 Gundam Marker (Gundam yellow paint)

- GM11 Gundam Marker (Gundam White Paint)

- GM21 Gundam Marker (Panel Line Gray Brush Tip)

- GM22 Gundam Marker (Mettalic Gray Paint)

Gundam Marker Metallic Set

This Gundam Set are contain 6pcs marker as below:-

- GM 151 Gundam Marker (Metallic Gold)

- GM 152 Gundam Marker (Metallic Silver)

- GM 153 Gundam Marker (Metallic Blue)

- GM 154 Gundam Marker (Metallic Green)

- GM 155 Gundam Marker (Metallic Red)

- GM 20 Gundam Marker (Panel Line Black Brush Tip)

 Gundam Marker Iron-Blooded Orphans Set

This marker set include 6pcs marker as below:-

- GM 161 Gundam Marker (Barbados White)

- GM 162 Gundam Marker (Barbados Red)

- GM 163 Gundam Marker (Barbados Blue)

- GM 164 Gundam Marker (Barbados Yellow)

- GM 165 Gundam Marker (Frame Gunmetal Color)

- GM 20 Gundam Marker (Panel Line Black Brush Tip)

Gundam Marker Seed Set 

This Marker Set contain 6 pcs of markers as state below:-

- GM 40 Gundam Marker (Seed Red)

- GM 41 Gundam Marker (Seed Yellow)

- GM 42 Gundam Marker (Seed White)

- GM 43 Gundam Marker (Seed  Blue)

- GM 44 Gundam Marker (Seed Gray)

- GM 45 Gundam Marker (Seed Dark Blue)

Gundam Marker Ultra Fine Set

This Set of marker are for a more through and detailed paint for your gundam model kit.

This set of marker contain a following of color:-

- GM 46 Gundam Marker (Red Fine Tip)

- GM 47 Gundam Marker (Yellow Fine Tip)

- GM 48 Gundam Marker (Black Fine Tip)

- GM 49 Gundam Marker (White Fine Tip)

- GM 50 Gundam Marker (Fluorescent Pink Fine Tip)

- GM 51 Gundam Marker (Metallic Green Fine Tip)

Gundam Marker Zeon Set

This Zeon Set contain the following color:-

- GM 39 Gundam Marker (Zeon Gray)

- GM 38 Gundam Marker (Phantom Gray)

- GM 37 Gundam Marker (Zaku Light Green)

- GM 36 Gundam Marker (Zaku Dark Green)

- GM 35 Gundam Marker (Char Red)

- GM 34 Gundam Marker (Char Pink)

Gundam Marker Seed Destiny Set

This Set of Marker contain following color:-

- GM 58 Gundam Marker (White)

- GM 59 Gundam Marker (Red)

- GM 60 Gundam Marker (Blue)

- GM 61 Gundam Marker (Light Blue)

- GM 62 Gundam Marker (Yellow)

- GM 63 Gundam Marker (Black)

Gundam Marker Extra Thin Type Panel Line Set

This marker set are used to do panel lining for your gundam model kit.

It's most likely same as tamiya accent (pour ink type) but in marker type.

This panel line set consist of following color:-

- GM 302 Gundam Marker (Accent Gray)

- GM 303 Gundam Marker (Accent Brown)

- GM 311 Gundam Marker (Accent Blue)

- GM 312 Gundam Marker (Accent Orange)

- GM 313 Gundam Marker (Accent Olive)

- GM 300 Gundam Marker (Eraser/marker remover)

This are the most common Gundam Marker Set for mostly beginner used to paint their gunpla.

To Purchase this marker set click here

How to use Modeler Tools Set

Modeler Tool Set 

What & how to used for each tools?

Many gundam model kits beginner always ask us how or what usage for each of the tools above.

1) Plato Side Cutter 

- This is one of the most important tools that every modeler should have.

- It is used to cut each plastic parts out from every runner.

- Important message that we should let the modeler especially beginner know that they should change the cutter when it's blunt.

- How to Know when it is blunt? Good question isn't?

- When you see the cutting point is white color or that the cutting pint is not cut clean, more like force to cut. It is the time to change your cutter.  

2) Sanding Stick

- This an useful tool to remove nub marks from the parts after cutting out from the runner.

- The smaller the number indicate the rougher the surface they are.

- The bigger number indicate the finest they are.

3) Hobby Knife

  

- This hobby knife are used to cut the excessive nub mark from the parts.

- Please be careful when you cut the nub mark cause they are too many who cut it's own finger. 

4) Part Separator

- It is used to separate the parts which have been bonded.

5) Tweezers

- Used to place all kind of decal to your favorite model kits.

- We can't used our finger to place the decal because our finger got oil and could cause the decal to be less sticky to the kits.

6) Route Set

- Used to customized your own kit, to make battle damage effect to your kits to make it more realistic look.

- can be used to polish the model parts also.

7) Panel Liner Marker

- Used to do panel line on your model kits.

- There are 3 color for Gundam Marker Panel Line (Black, Gray & Brown).

8) Cutting Mat

- Used to protect your table from scratches or dirty when you cut the nub mark from the parts or painting your kits.

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Figure-Rised Standard Omegamon Amplified

Figure-Rise Standard Omegamon Amplfied

Price: ¥4000 JPY

Released Date: Oct 19

Estimated Time Arrival: Nov 19

It is the fist appearances of Amplified Series for Omegamon from the Digimon series.

It had been revised and improved.

Each parts features a very sharp detail and the join are also has been improved for more movement, in-order to make Omegamon to stand out from previous.

This is another great products from Bandai.

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Figure-Rised Standard Wargreymon Amplified

Figure-Rise Standard Wargreymon Amplified

Price: ¥4000 JPY (No Tax Included)

Released Date: Oct 19

Estimate Time Arrival: Nov 19

It's the first appearance of the amplified series, with features looking better than ever as a boost to the original design!

Both arms are removable and can be attached together.


The Brave Shield is able to take on a wing-like form and is detachable from the arm.


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RG 1/144 Crossbone Gundam X1

RG 1/144 Crossbone Gundam X1

Price: ¥2500 JPY (Not Included Tax)

Released Date: May 2019

The head has detailed parts with Vulcan or Skull shapes, you can enjoy eye patches (choosable), and the jaw's fin expansion gimmick are also reproduced. With the new advanced MS joint and core fighter transformation, docking can be reproduced, and the knee armor interlock gimmick. The "beam zanber" and "buster gun" can be combined to form "zanber star". The characteristic cloak and effect parts are also reproduced.

This such a great kits are available HERE.

HGCE 1/144 Revive Destiny Gundam

HGCE 1/144 Revive Destiny Gundam

Released Date: May 2019

Price: ¥2200 JPY (Not Included Tax)

With completely new joint mechanism & Wings of Light are included!

The Destiny Gundam again appears in new HG Model Kit format.

Completely new joint structure are develop so that you can manipulate it into action poses as in the animation. It also had ability to bend in a forward action and thanks to this dual joints in the body. The side armor avoids interfering with the legs by sliding back, so that movable range is not limited.

The "Wings of Light" & "Palma Fiocina" beam effects use clear parts, and many more weapons and grip hand parts are included.

This great model kits are available HERE.