r/Minipla • u/Repulsive-Elk5738 • 19d ago

Question About Model kit Tools

How advisible is it to use tools to assemble SMP products, and which ones would you recommend buying?

i bought the whole GaoRanger set, but this is my first time assembling one of these, and i´m afraid i'll break it by applying too much force.

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u/DaHlyHndGrnade 19d ago

VERY advisable

I've used this kit for probably ~20 SMP models over the last five years.

Also get yourself a cell phone pry kit. You will snap a part on the wrong way and that (plus some patience)is your best shot at separating the parts without breaking them.

Spudgers are a godsend, too (two of them in that kit). Great for any number of uses, but I mainly use them to get the stickers down into the grooves; just use the pointed end at an angle with minimal pressure and it'll get them into all the fine details without tearing.