Getting Hooked on Gunpla! (Gundam Model Building) -- How It's Built
25In this video I provide an introduction to Gunpla (or Gundam Model Building) and demonstrate the basics for assembling a model.
==AWESOME VIDEOS==
Adam Savage Builds a Gundam: https://youtu.be/xfmD1yYqP6k?si=_MspcIxSkYSZgzqc
Mecha Gaikotsu: https://www.youtube.com/@MechaGaikotsu
Gundam Universal Century Timeline: https://youtu.be/mj3zDGgFRXw?si=IjChaLD9Ir7kUR1P
==PLACES TO BUY==
Gundam Planet (New Jersey): https://www.gundamplanet.com/
USA Gundam (Florida): https://www.usagundamstore.com/
Canadian Gundam: https://www.canadiangundam.com/
HobbyLink Japan: https://www.hlj.com/
Mecha Warehouse: https://mechawarehouse.com/
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:32 What is "Gunpla?"
00:03:50 Basics of the Gundam Anime (Universal Century Timeline)
00:08:41 Where Should I Start Watching the Anime?
00:11:49 Model Grades
00:12:57 High Grade Models
00:15:08 Master Grade Models
00:18:59 Real Grade Models
00:20:13 Perfect Grade Models
00:23:00 Where to Buy Gunpla Model Kits?
00:28:31 Chu Chu Transition!
00:28:37 Let's Build!
00:31:32 My HG 1/144 Gundam Virtue (for scale)
00:32:29 Unboxing 1/100 Gundam Virtue & Instruction Manual
00:40:32 Decals
00:41:51 What Tools Do I Need?
00:42:08 Nippers/Clippers/Cutters
00:43:19 X-Acto Knives
00:44:04 Sand Paper
00:44:56 Glue and Cement
00:48:28 Tweezers
00:50:16 Beginner's Kits
00:50:55 Action Stands
00:51:50 Chu Chu Transition!
00:51:54 I Finally Start Building!
00:53:14 How to Cut a Piece From a Sprue
00:54:47 Removing Nubs
01:00:24 Applying a Decal
01:03:08 What Do the Diamonds Mean?
01:04:14 Tricky Pieces!
01:09:50 Chu Chu Transition!
01:09:52 Assembled Model and Size Comparison (HG vs. MG)
01:12:35 Close