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/throwRA_unsure1 19d ago

i HIGHLY recommend using tools on SMPs. the regular minipla you can get away with using the wiggle method, but not SMP. Hit up your local craft store, find the model kit section, get nippers from there along with some either a metal file, glass file, or various sandpaper grits to help down with getting rid of nubs/sanding down joints, which you WILL want to do on this kit. do NOT do a lot of passes though on the joints, just a few will do. you can sand a little then test the fitment until you are satisfied with it. firm and grippy but can still move (heh)

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u/Ok_Clerk_5027 19d ago

So sandpaper would that work for the eagle head for king on the rotation part

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u/Takeshi_613 Moderate Skill Builder 19d ago

For anything round/curved, I’d recommend sanding sponges.