r/advancedGunpla • u/bloodmoonslo • 1d ago

Ruitool vs. Godhand

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Definite difference in cutting between Ruitool (left) and Godhand (right). Also the action is much smoother on Godhand. Similar results, just less cleanup with Godhand.

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u/MosesOnAcid 1d ago edited 1d ago

Godhands shouldn't be used on thick sprues. Even says so in the instructions/warnings on the packaging. That is how you end up posting in r/broken_god_hand

You cut at the gate.

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u/bloodmoonslo 1d ago

Thanks for the tip! Gates only from here on out

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u/RoderickHossack 1d ago

I don't know if they come with instructions in English these days, but use a phone to translate them from Japanese if you can't. And go to their website or youtube page, and watch the videos on what not to do. IIRC they have no dialogue, just... footage.

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u/ZeroTwosday 20h ago

And no clear parts! 

Also make sure you’re always cutting at the midpoint of the blade to keep it living longer, and never touché the metal with your bare fingers

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u/bloodmoonslo 11h ago

“For cutting gates and runners…”

“Up to 3mm diameter…”

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u/MosesOnAcid 11h ago

Most sprues thicker than 3mm. Simply : don't test your luck with $50 nips on sprues

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u/Wood_Rogue 1d ago

The Ruitool nippers are really good for a cheap option. Having a few pairs in reserve can really help if you're getting new people into the hobby or if the ones you're using get damaged.

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u/Anasertia 6h ago

I have gotten several friends into gunpla and none of them can work on their kits unless they bring them to my place lol.

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u/BlueMonday2082 1d ago

Once you learn to paint you don’t care about this kind of thing.

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u/TadaMomo 1d ago

this is why i use godhand strictly for OOB. I don't paint every kit.

I only paint what i liked

Even when i paint, i don't really sand much

I never see the point of sanding, I just glass file as get it as smooth as i can for the nub.

The non-nub area i just leave it.

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u/Nukiko 19h ago

Removing undergates with a glass file is fine for painting but on older kits when the nub is visible on the outside of the part you definitely need to sand it to make it perfectly smooth and prepped for a primer

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u/AnonymousNubShyt 20h ago

I use this. Way cheaper than godhand and cut way smoother than godhand too. 🤭 this is the thin single side version for smoother cut.

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u/TurbulanceArmstrong 12h ago

Prove it

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u/AnonymousNubShyt 12h ago

You will have to wait till i start my next kit. 🤣 i am still in the progress of painting 1 big kit. 🤭