Gunprimer Raser and Joint Guard - Tool Review!

Testing out the Raser and Joint Guard from Gunprimer!
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[@greycat111]

Just got the Raser and the Balancer. I freakin love them. I was using a set of sandpaper sticks and sure that gets the job done, but with the Raser you just feel the quality and the cut, and the nice shine it leaves behind. I think it was 25 bucks well spent. I mean, you go to Mcdonalds a couple times, you'll probably rack up 25 bucks. If you could get a premium, nice experience and have a more enjoyable time building gunpla, with that same price, pshhh fuggedaboutit.

[@LuisKane-vh2bd]

Literally just got mine shipped to me and I freaking LOVE it! I’ve only removed one nub to test it and MAN! World of difference from the shitty 5 for $8 glass files from Amazon u definitely get what u pay for and ur definitely right with the analogy a lot of people spend that money in a day or two on bullshit but wanna cut corners when it comes to modeling

[@NamelessGlasses]

Pro-tip: Nub discoloration in plastic can usually be sorted out by just burnishing it with your fingernail once you get it fairly flush. Works surprisingly well especially on softer plastics and ABS though you don't want to press too hard and gouge the plastic (this tends to happen on edges). Also somewhat works on stress marks. The finish will be inconsistent which is where you would use files and whatnot (or topcoat). If you need a budget method to tighten joints on kits, you can just cut/tear bits of the instructions as they tend to be printed on a thicker coated paper. Don't do paint as paints with thinner will degrade certain plastics (ABS especially).

[@FelixVonGriz]

Just started this hobby, been using my fingernail to fix small color issues from nub removal, honestly surprised I haven't seen it recommended more. My other occasional choice was to cut a small rod off of a runner of the same color and rub them together. As for tightening joints, I've been cutting a small strip of the sticky side from post-it notes. The only problem is you really have hold it all together while you snap the part back into place.

[@protoman504]

Yeah I do the same thing all the time.

[@vapyd3999]

I used my fingernail to fix the tiny stress dot my god hand still left on the red parts of Marsfour kit, can recommend. I used to use a lighter but don't anymore, just didn't seem effective sometimes, but still something to try.

[@gersonintuitwave9055]

we know, the finger nails are magic

[@KaiserStormTracking]

Pretty sure super glue(after it drys) is also a good way to tighten a joint

[@tylerttinsley]

I saw a very good method for avoiding discoloration on nub removal. You take the nub down in thin layers so that your hardly removing anything on the final cut. Very little stress on the plastic

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes that’s a good way to avoid it as much as possible

[@magicmike-qc7yi]

Glass file - $1 Nail buffer -$2 Old denim pants pocket - free You're welcome🤣🤣

[@RvLeshrac]

Unless you don't own denim pants?

[@HybrydATP64]

@@RvLeshrac i hate them, they’re so uncomfortable and get really hot especially during summer in Texas

[@GreikTesrab]

But the expensive box /storage box

[@frannyfranfrancis]

If you are doing chrome finish or candy coat this stuff make a world of a difference. Those two require glossy black undercoat which shines better when the surface is smooth

[@patrickleslie9932]

So I bought the Raser and balancer. I like them but it’s definitely geared towards people like I think who do straight builds. I don’t have the time/space to completely sand and paint like I’d like to do so these tools are good for getting kits looking better with limited time.

[@topherowlish]

Sounds perfect for me. I love the joy of just building. I make too many kits to really customize or paint them at this point in my life. Building just excites me so much more.

[@mafiuyu4305]

I used a Glass file (not this specific one just one from amazon) for about a year now. and for a mostly OOB builder it is really great also works great on clear parts. I can even use it to remove seamlines without needing to paint the kit as the glass file keeps the finish of the plastic.

[@joa_3090]

Citrus made a video about a similar thing.

[@jeydomo]

Nip till you have like a 1mm amount of runner nub, don't cut flush-to avoid stress marks. Sand down with raser, hold at both ends(thumb+pinky) and do slow long slow strokes. Eye ball the amount left. When you start getting close and see that build up, you can remove with finger nail. Finish sanding off in one direction,polish off and you have a great use of them. Used on 3 kits thus far, and loving the raser and buffer/polish.

[@vustvaleo8068]

meanwhile me using my old denim pants for the recover, I didn't even cut it, it's still the entire pants thus I do it like an absolute savage, lol.

[@RamirodeSouza]

Zach: *drops a piece of glass* KZbin: looks like a good time to show you an ad! My heart: *stops*

[@ZakuAurelius]

Haha nice

[@NekoNinja13]

I ordered the glass file since it might be helpful for when I dont want to use my trusty hobby knife and accidentally bite a chunk out of the plastic.

[@VicVoss]

Been wanting to hear Zach's Korean for a while

[@PbaTv7]

1:39

[@rs.p]

I've had my Razor for a couple of months and snapped over 30 kits together since I bought it. I love it, it's really improved the quality and precision of my nub removal game and combined with the new USA GS 2.0 Nippers, it's seriously quick, efficient and precise to chew threw any kit. I just snapped the old school Devil Gundam yesterday and the brand new Messer today, and regardless of kit age makes this step for each part a breeze. I have no affiliation with them and am a big fan. Where it really excels is with compound positive shapes like thruster bells and fuel cylinders/gun barrels, or the outer edges of leg/arm parts. I used to really struggle getting precise perfect nub removal for clean undamaged thrusters or leg armor, and now I have to try hard to make a mistake lol, it's that good. GP really put out a high quality tool with great/thoughtful presentation -- very much worth the price IMO. 2.0 Nippers + GP Razor is my go-to for all parts removal today, what a difference!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Nice mike! Yeah for stuff like thruster bells this would work nicely hey. Hadn’t thought about that

[@zohandecaprio7830]

Curious, how did your razor hold up after 30 kits? And the discoloration mentioned in the video, how did you deal with that?

[@viperthree1]

I had been looking at that set for a little while and wondering if it was worth it. Thanks for letting me know its not something I really need to help clean up my kits.

[@duckbuildsgunpla6500]

Citrus made a video on how to get similar results with only 4 dollars

[@joshuahensley9395]

It seems like i can get the same results here with some sanding sticks and a nail block. I would defiantly like more tool/supply reviews .

[@reminiscence5257]

That's the point, it cuts your time in half. After using the raser I'll never go back to sanding.

[@Astronopolis]

I've got a glass file for nail polishing that I picked up for less than a dollar. I use a sanding stick and a wipe with my t-shirt or jeans for a medium/semi gloss finish. The only downside with the glass file is the edges can create a gouge if you aren't careful. I clean out the plastic particles that clog up the file with a toothpick and it's good as new again. Another advantage of the glass file is that you can see through it as you file

[@RvLeshrac]

From everyone I've seen using it, one of the benefits of a "nano" file is that it becomes harder to keep removing material once you have it flush.

[@curlyfries2500]

Honestly the raser is just a glass/acrylic nail file you can buy at any drug store or amazon. The difference is minimal between the two.

[@joaquincornejo2490]

Is good to know and gonna buy some of that nail file

[@RvLeshrac]

Specifically, a "nano" glass nail file, not just any "glass nail file." People are also going to run through several of them before finding one that actually has the right grit-equivalence.

[@curlyfries2500]

@@RvLeshrac Doesn't matter in the end. As long as i dont see deep scratching or white stress mark I dont care whether it has to say "nano"

[@plasticdisasta3161]

Do you guys remember that Citrus made a little rant about Gunprimer?

[@ZakuAurelius]

And about the MG Deep Striker too. 😄

[@_Seileach]

He's not wrong.

[@hk_brit_fisher]

Finally find someone cut nubs towards themselves just like me, It is easier to control and less likely to cut at a wrong angle

[@tydshiin5783]

Mood, eventho I already cut myself too many times

[@ZakuAurelius]

Lol oh I’ve definitely nicked myself plenty of times. But yeah, I feel it’s so much easier to control the cut

[@TildAbuse]

I've been chastized for cutting toward myself all the time but I still do it. Never once cut myself that way. I've cut myself plenty of *other* stupid ways but never like that! So don't worry, you're not alone :) Only thing now is, I'm having troublr finding glass files online. I keep getting results for files *used on* glass instead of *made of glass.*

[@tydshiin5783]

@@TildAbuse try glass nail buffer or nano glass nail buffer, you probably will fins something that looks like a rectangular glass pane that doesn't have the entire surface rough

[@hk_brit_fisher]

@@TildAbuse Keyword : "nail polish glass file"

[@phillipleak9015]

i bought it and i got a question if it dulls what's the best method to recover the sharpness/sharpen it?

[@JdawgMMAblog]

My RG RX-78-2 and my RG Sinanju need a lot of those stickers

[@Tommy-rf9sw]

What’s the rough grit equivalent of the raser and balancer compared to sandpaper?

[@Simon-hz7jl]

Wooo Tryage Magnum parts... Hyped for the review of that kit xD

[@DrewberryHobbies]

Just bought my self a glass file for way less and it has 2 so yeah

[@saeednaoki3259]

I use nail buffer block to get The result I want, just for 2$. :)

[@kirillkapaln4536]

the raser is a good grit compared to other glass files. though nail care is a good place to start because little cost gets most of the result. though being able to see through my file sounds useful.

[@k.portography5822]

Hearing Zach speak Korean kinda threw me off. Forgot he was in Korea.

[@joaquincornejo2490]

For my recently discover he live in korea always think he live in Australia or Canadá

[@zakhaevshub4735]

So the entire time he's in Korea ?

[@zakhaevshub4735]

No wonder he get P bandai for lower price lol

[@businesscat8320]

@@zakhaevshub4735 but the cost of living in Korea is sooooooo expensive

[@robertolopez1537]

​@@zakhaevshub4735 for the most part yes. He was also in Japan when the channel started, if I remember correctly.

[@alexismontealegre1845]

I use napkins from starbucks. They work really good!

[@Outlawtadpole]

Teflon tape could be a good joint tightener.

[@Unwinderer]

Thank you for this review. Saved me a lot of money.

[@loscrows1836]

Hey dude you mentioned cheaper alternatives to the raser. Are there any specific ones you can recommend on amazon?. Or perhaps a kit? I just started and I'm super confused lol.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Nothing specific that I know of sorry

[@dtejada1988]

Zup Zack!, thanks for the video bro!!

[@warhawkbm]

Omg, I actually blew air at the screen to blow away the sanded plastic off the purple part. I need sleep >_

[@mahatmagandhiful]

I wonder if the major benefit is reuse and longevity. Considering the Raser is made of glass, it's probably harder than most anything it will ever come in contact with, and it's washable. Granted, any sanding stick is equally harder than anything they'll ever come in contact with, but most sanding sticks aren't meant for washing/wet-sanding, and would crumble apart under a faucet. As for the buffing equipment, those can almost definitely be replaced with equally as good and cheaper alternatives. Now I think of it, even the Raser wouldn't be an out-and-out replacement for other sanding sticks; you can't cut and shape glass nearly as easily as paper/wood/soft plastic/etc. All in all, not strictly game-changing. Looks classy, I suppose. EDIT: On the other hand, I think the Joint Guard paper(? cloth?) is actually pretty decent. I could see myself using it, especially if it's as spongy/textured as it seems. Despite their general reputation, I've had plenty of recent Bandai kits with joint fit issues. It's a natural consequence of the move to more styrene-on-styrene joints. Sanding/shaving or glue/cement/gloss coat/etc. would probably take care of most issues, but there are definitely some places where I'd like to take the plastic itself out of the equation as a possible point of failure. Take a loose joint, tighten it slightly with these stickers, and they would bear the brunt of future forces placed on that area instead of the plastic they're stuck to. It would certainly be easier to replace them than to replace the plastic part.

[@adamhafiz6341]

You can get those glass files for pretty cheap elsewhere. Watch citrus' video on this.

[@themayne6303]

Where are you guys finding this small ass blades.? I keep running across the same long standards ones when I need the small joints like the one here.

[@BlueAmerican26]

Boujee gunpla tools. That's all they are.

[@kelvyiturralde8111]

Yeah, maybe, but they make the process smoother. And you can get cheaper versions that work just as well, for example I have a Dispeae Siren that works just as well as the GP Raser

[@yamijim]

Can anyone help me find a generic glass sander like the Raser? Tried google and amazon but I don't think I'm searching right.......

[@Morphshaw]

Try "nail shiner" on amazon. you should find a bunch of different ones for around 4-8 bucks depending on how many you want in a pack

[@agenttdawg9640]

GP02 Physalis, my fav! Wish Bandai would revive this one as a Master or Perfect Grade

[@oakviewlifer]

Does USA Gundam ever have stuff in stock it seems like they are always sold out on everything

[@ZakuAurelius]

They just got a bunch of Rasers in and they sold out in a day~ 🤷‍♂️ gotta be quick!

[@christianmauricio915]

Is this a good product to use if Im only scribing my gunpla? I want to scribe new panel lines, but I dont want to paint it.

[@chuggi9592]

I used masking tape to tighten a leg on the XI gundam. Is masking tape temporary or can it be a permanent fix for the peg joint?

[@eraseone84]

Great review mann!

[@rokushou]

What knife/blades do you use to remove nubs? I use cheap generic blades and can never get cuts as clean as yours. Is there a "Godhand" of hobby knives?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Tamiya Modeler’s Knife!

[@NamelessGlasses]

X-acto Z series blades do fairly well. The blades are coated in zirconium nitride and hold their sharpness well. The shape is not ideal for your traditional nub cutting methods though.

[@gundamfan2020]

these are great for loose kits that have failed to the test of time great idea and really well price

[@cuzzin9577]

Its been 2 over 2 years how has it held up to time :)

[@presa.e.9027]

A GOOD NUB CLEANING SET FOR MECHA GAIKOTSU

[@devantelewis6774]

About to buy titanium sinanju, will this polish up the nub marks ?

[@die4inspiration902]

I've never seen a kit ragdoll like that one does. Really threw me off when I first saw it ngl ! Guessing it is pretty infamous for it?

[@zurnz]

How do you clean the Raser?

[@wellhellotherekyle]

Any update on this? Wondering how it works after months of use.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I honestly don’t use it that much but the file is fine, just the buffer wears out over time

[@wellhellotherekyle]

@@ZakuAurelius thanks for the info! What would you suggest I use instead?

[@JKboi27]

Pretty good Korean

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

Im actually just gonna buy the buffer cause they do sell them separately

[@ZakuAurelius]

The buffer was quite useful but broke down the fastest. Be prepared to have to get a new one relatively soon

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

Damn

[@theguythatonlyknowshowtodr4380]

Can a nail file be used for sanding

[@enochfong5227]

How much?

[@MrNotgoth]

Just some gunpla advertised products that you can get cheaper. Nothing to see here

[@skopm]

Same with their Void, just get a dust collector meant for nail polishing for a good fraction if it's $200 price tag

[@yamijim]

@@skopm I saw the VOID on their page....what is that for? Airbrushing? Or sanding? Like you're supposed to sand right in front of it?

[@_Seileach]

I have an even cheaper way. Water. Just use water.

[@1ungawa]

@@yamijim Yes, you sand right in front of it for the intake fan to take in the dust particles.

[@HaloDJumper]

Metal files, cheap, high grit sanding pads, and a nail buffer. If you can't find small enough files, just use a hobby knife, switch to a 2500-3800 grit sanding pad, go even higher (I use 10000) to work out the larger scratches, then use the nail buffer to get back that gloss finish on the plastic. The knife method is a bit more work and you have to be EXTREMELY careful or you'll end up with a knife in the bones of your fingers (not fun) but it's cheaper I think.

[@novandikaafnannf8381]

Iki jenenge alat e opo mas?

[@ericherman100]

He should make a short video talking korean, just for fun?

[@michealknight6003]

How did the Razer file hold up over the last year?

[@ZakuAurelius]

I rarely use it~ not for any particular reason, just because it’s not part of my commonly used set of tools

[@mmckn1885]

The generic glass files are a lot less in quality than the Raser. If you want a long lasting sander the Raser really is the best in terms of quality and longevity.

[@ninjatango]

You overpaid for a name printed on it

[@jehovenjrjizdeortega8224]

I skipped a beat when u did a drop test lol

[@ajohndoe17]

Wait, people can cut nubs off away from themselves??? I’ve always cut towards myself. And yeah, I have gotten “bitten” plenty of times.

[@ZakuAurelius]

hey, it seems so uncomfortable to me as well, no idea how people do it.

[@ajohndoe17]

@@ZakuAurelius I feel like an idiot, I’ve watched plenty of your videos and just saw that I WASNT subbed? Anyways, I am now! Hope everything’s going well with your wife

[@chester7550]

am I the only one that uses Thread Seal Tape to tightened up joints? I

[@joaquincornejo2490]

Somebody know how to tight the torso joint for ibo Gundam frame?(because my HG bael and kimaris vidar can't stay straight)

[@tranlong9716]

Use a piece of paper to wrap around the bar connecting upper body and waist frames

[@JoesGunpla]

Are the sticker like a vinyl material?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Not exactly, they feel kinda soft like~ I dunno. Synthetic peach skin? Lol

[@JoesGunpla]

@@ZakuAurelius like moleskin?

[@Mike_Jones1980]

@@JoesGunpla it looks like it has more of a Band-aid kind of rubbery feel than moleskin fuzziness.

[@ZakuAurelius]

m jones Bandaid is a good way to describe it. Not the rubbery glossy kind though

[@aero981]

Joint guard? just use some blutack brother

[@Parkway808]

Thats how i cut nubs too bro lol

[@RiskyBRiskyB]

Ahhhhh my glass files video!!!!!

[@tking1kong439]

헐 몇년째 봤는데 한국에 사는거 오늘 처음 앎

[@ZakuAurelius]

ㅋㅋㅋ 잘했어요

[@psycommu36]

Sorry, english comment passing by.

[@rkdrms2]

함께 생각하고 함께 만들어갑니당 0ㅂ0 Nice to hear your speaking in korean!

[@FreddyTurner]

Tasha k

[@nixondanielsanchez]

45$ WHAT, WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATT

[@OtherMomo]

[fifteen minutes in] HMM THIS WAS A REALLY COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND IT SEEMS TO BE OVER SO I GUESS ILL TAB BACK IN AND FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO WATCH [the remaining five minutes, like an OxyClean commercial] "BUT I'M NOT DONE YET"

[@lilclever51]

Just use a glass nail file, the "taser" is super overpriced

[@brewt1mer]

Just a massive ripoff

[@RobotJeeg]

I still don't understand how glass can sand plastic! Is that just a piece of glass? Smooth glass? Is it a special glass able to sand? The sand sponge and the piece a fabric are just normal sanding sponge and fabric..come on...they are trying to sell common stuff like if it's so special.

[@LP4evah]

It has a rough surface and as glass is harder than plastic, the rough surface can sand the plastic

[@darkinertia2]

the whole "dont cut towards yourself" is such a dumb thing that people still talk about.yeah, if your 9 then dont cut towards yourself, thats literally who the rule is meant for, for little kids with no hand eye coordination but if youre an adult it doesnt apply....its just one of those shop class rules so kids dont cut their fingers off