One of the common stumbling blocks for beginners in Gunpla is painting. Painting requires not only tools but also space which prevents beginners from trying the hobby. When I was new to the hobby, this was one of my problems as I saw people on online forums showing their paint job. So I want to... The post Is Painting Necessary for Gundam Models? What are the paints you can use for Gunpla kits? first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

Panel lining is one of the exciting new things a modeler could try once they build their models. However, since this method can be done with paints and top coats, it can be confusing to know the proper order in which you apply panel lines. Generally speaking, most plastic modelers apply a top coat after... The post Should you Top Coat Before or After the Panel Line? first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

When a beginner starts to build Gunpla models, one of the most common topics they read in Gunpla communities is the importance of clear coats. This step can both be exciting and intimidating. Thus, the question remains. Should you use clear coats? Do you need to top coat Gunpla models? You don’t need to top... The post Do You Need to Top Coat Gunpla Models? first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

Have you ever tried building Gunpla or any plastic kits, and suddenly, you see some discoloration on the part where you cut the pieces? That’s what most modelers call stress marks, which happen when plastics are compressed. Naturally, most modelers hate this as it is considered an imperfection to models. The good news is there... The post 9 Things to Do to Avoid and Remove Stress Marks on Gunpla first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

Have you ever wondered why some parts of your Gunpla decolor or crack as they age? One of the possible causes of this is that your models are exposed to sunlight. But why does sunlight affect Gundam models? Is it really bad for Gunpla kits? We will talk about this in this post. Sunlight damages... The post Does Sunlight Affect Gundam Models? What to do to Protect Your Models from Sunlight Damage first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

A common question I hear from people is if they can or should wash their models before and after assembly. My answer is that it depends on what you want to do with your model. Washing your Gunpla offers advantages and disadvantages that we will discuss in this post. You can wash your Gunpla to... The post Can you Wash and Clean Gunpla? How to Wash Gunpla Models and Why You Should Wash It first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

Gundam model kits aren’t childish since building these kits requires tremendous effort and skills to assemble, such as painting, weathering, and polishing. Furthermore, making these kits uses tools that aren’t recommended for children, such as model nippers, hobby knives, and spray paints. However, people see this hobby as childish since the final products look like... The post Are Gundam Model Kits Childish? A Look at What Makes Gunpla Kits Childish and Not Childish first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

When going to a play store, a parent might see those flashy Gundam model kits and wonder if they’re good for their children. Can kids play with Gundam plastic models? While they look cool, should children play or build them? Kids can have fun playing with Gunpla models. These models are great toys and have... The post Can Kids Play and Build with Gunpla Model Kits? first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

One of the stumbling blocks when starting to build Gundam kits is the difficulty. Most would ask what if they couldn’t finish the Gunpla kit because it might be too complex for them. This post aims to answer this question. Are Gundam models easy or hard to build? Gundam models can be hard or easy... The post Are Gundam Models Hard or Easy to Build? A Look on What Makes Gunpla Kits Difficult or Easy first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more

One of the questions a beginner might ask is if Gundam Models are a good investment. After all, they’ve invested their time and money into building these models. But is collecting and building Gundam models to make them more valuable a good idea? Gundam models aren’t a good investment since these models tend to lose... The post Are Gundam Models a Good Investment? What Makes Gundam Models a Good and Bad Investment? first appeared on The Diecast Model ..read more