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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