Tutorial to Improve Your Gunpla! One-Point Technique Guide

[@shinsegi5697]

Can you make this an ongoing series where you gradually introduce intermediate to advanced techniques? Love it!

[@bchaosrath2313]

Exactly! That would be very cool

[@elmiraman]

This. Even though I have been building a while it was both informative and relaxing to watch. Loved it.

[@AstreaGT]

Yea, even as someone who's intermediate/advanced, there's always something that we could pick up or maybe make our lives a little easier.

[@pedalfr3ak265]

I could use more tips and tricks from better builders as well

[@Ldad27]

There is a series of videos on gundaminfo KZbin channel by Meiji Kawaguchi that is exactly what you’re looking for.

[@bransen2099]

In my 20 years of building… I never thought of making camera stickers with tape. That’s why you never assume you know everything, you’re always gonna learn something. Great video

[@ZakuAurelius]

Exactly why I enjoy and never overlook “beginner” books! There’s always new things to learn at any skill level!

[@TheDeathNoteNear]

No matter how many nub removal/sanding tutorials I watch, it always feels like witchcraft.

[@kennethvillanueva4353]

Practice makes progress tho!

[@JangoTheBlueFox]

the trick is a glass nail file and a finger nail buffing block. Zack did a video all about it.

[@cheetoritos]

I feel like it's almost impossible to avoid stress marks on more brittle/dark plastic... A good coat of paint will cover it all up though (just takes a lot more work/time)

[@cheetoritos]

@Straw Berry I do most bare plastic with panel lines/painted in details, then top coat. I have done a few fully painted ones with my airbrush too, but it takes too long and my backlog is too big lol, so airbrush is mostly for topcoat and shiny chrome for thrusters.

[@cheetoritos]

@Straw Berry It's totally doable! I would check out PaintOnPlastic with Lincoln Wright if you haven't already of you are interested in hand painting

[@benadrylthundercrotch7144]

Making your own foil stickers out of masking tape is a really neat trick.

[@Anon-yl7dl]

You should have applied a white base coat 1st for the yellow scope on the beam riffle. That way when you apply the 2nd coat with the yellow it will be more opaque. Yellow is a weak pigment but if you apply white first it will have more luster.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I personally would have yes, but I was sticking to making a video version of what’s in the book

[@TildAbuse]

Beautiful work as always, sir~ If I may add a little bit, those sanding sticks/ sponges are also a handy way to take down the plastic sheen on your models, giving them a matte finish without the need for top coat. As for panel lining, I personally like to use the Gundam Marker "Pen" on white and lighter neutral colors. I use the quotation marks 'cause that's how it's advertised, but it's really just a mechanical pencil with extremely fine graphite. The graphite breaks very easily, but it gets in the narrow spots nicely, and wipes away just as easily as the panel lining markers. You can also use an average mechanical pencil, but I suggest using a knife to cut the graphite to a thin chisel-tip.

[@PauloMagno0203]

Awesome vid as always. Loved how you used different markers as there are a lot of em out there and it gets quite confusing for beginners like me. Thanks Zaku.

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

Watching this video remind me when I getting my first gundam markers and try to paint straight away 10+ years ago. Not too long after that I bought couple bottles of mr color paint and paint it straight out of bottle using brush, then wash the brush using tap water....yeah I didn't even know about the thinner XD Good old days, we were once a beginner.

[@usinor2104]

Thanks for the Tip to split the Waist part. From now on I will use it for sure

[@brandonchaplin9782]

I used the flow Grey flow pen on my RX-78 GPO1 and for a first time I don't mind it, everything has definition which is nice now. But I know after a I get better at doing that I'll be able to get it a lot cleaner. The slightly dirty look to the model is nice too so that's always a plus

[@noodlestrings9852]

I just got started in building gunplas. I'm gonna try these methods you've shown soon. Everytime I finish a kit it just looks lacking in some aspects, thank you for showing me these techniques.

[@nathanaudet8271]

ive got the same kit (but the red parts are clear on mine) , i just put it together yesterday as my very first gunpla, it was really fun to build and your vid gave me tons of ideas to make it look better thanks!!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@johnny_boi5456]

This was also my first kit I built

[@HaloDJumper]

Hell, bought an EG for testing different techniques for panel lining/nub removal/ painting etc. and I was actually surprised by how good the articulation is.

[@Tripledashhh_]

I would have never watched this zack but I’m glad I did lol it really brought me back to my first days of building gundam

[@2t0nrhianwilliams21]

I used nail clippers to knock the rounded parts off of the horns of my RX-78-2, I’m gonna get a lining n art kit to do more to it

[@shutz7894]

Bruh, thanks a lot your channel really full of information for beginner to start gunpla especially when you wanted to start to custom or modify but didn't know where or how to begin.

[@brian728]

I would love instructional videos like this. I've been building gundams for decades but I still learned some stuff from this video.

[@MCMXCI42]

This was great!! I've been using gundam markers to do little paint apps and panel lining already, but there are a lot of techniques in this I hadn't got to yet. Thanks for this!

[@BLAZE084]

I once used a candy wrapper with a silvery looking backing. It wasn't wrinkled or anything. I just painted the reflective surface in clear paint, cut a piece, a little dab of glue and stuck it onto my model. But if you have metallic paints the masking tape method is way easier.

[@bloodraven4812]

Great video! It really shows that you put a good deal of effort into the planing and editing of the video. It makes for an immensely pleasant viewing experience! I hope this video does well and that it inspires you to go about more of your videos in this manner, when it is warranted. Again, great work and I hope your are proud of this video.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Thank you man 🙏

[@AirshipFury]

man, my arthritis is acting up just seeing you do all those things that require fine motor skills. Great video, can't wait to try em out!

[@ZakuAurelius]

You’ll love it!

[@AirshipFury]

@@ZakuAurelius No doubt! BTW, do I need to polish a piece I intend on spraying top coat on, or does that come after? Cheers!

[@ilhamdipura6304]

looking forward for the follow up video, thank you for making this video!

[@dhamongrimwulfe5401]

Looks awesome! Waiting on my shenlong figure preorder and I’ve started to build entry kits. Definitely going to have to get markers and such ordered now.

[@xXSevanmoXxv]

Ah man ! even when I use simular tools and Technics I still learned new things whatching this video got my hand on a MG Fenice Rinascita ALBA I make sure I apply what I learned in to that kit !

[@aerynmusick4548]

If you get a kneaded rubber eraser you can mold it into shapes to fit into tight places.

[@CaimZheit]

When I have to paint details on a gunpla I usually start with one or two coats of white waterbased acrylic paint on the interested parts. It doesn't need to be a perfect cover, but it helps a lotb light colours like yellow.

[@lordofworldz]

This is the kind of tutorial I needed :D

[@nilus2k]

If you are in the US, Target sells the entry grade kit for $10(on sale sometimes for as low as $6)

[@jaycerolls106]

I really enjoy these types of videos. I've been building Gunpla for over 20 years, and I still really enjoy seeing other techniques in detail. The possibility of learning more or different ways of doing things is really great!

[@ElBestDelWorld]

Super helpful after years since the last time that I have even tried to do a Gunpla

[@ZakuAurelius]

Glad to hear it!

[@captain_random_senpai7608]

I didn't know this front flap could be cut lol I have this kit with the one that additionally has the full weapon Loud out. I also have two rx hg I was planning on making one the prototype more akin to the anime or atleast hybrid of a rg and anime look. But looking at a break down of techniques I've stumbled upon myself this was very handy

[@unibeamx20a31]

Dude keep this up! These were some great tips and techniques. Learned a few new tricks for sure.

[@gamerfan1135]

Until now, I didn't realize that I could separate the front skirts on gunpla. 10/10 made my HG Master gundam better.

[@ZakuAurelius]

awesome!

[@diestage2026]

Surely more of this, Zach!

[@thiagovercosa8478]

Thx! This was so much useful! Hope you do more of this kind of video on the future

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for making this useful guide for beginners!

[@towelboi]

Thanks for the great tips, Zak! Looking forward to seeing more of these kinds of videos. Cheers!

[@CrimeLife1897]

Bro that's $120 worth of Gundam markers

[@Navue-cn2tx]

Wait really?

[@seriousgamer6746]

Yes, but you don't NEED all colors. Just black brown and the eraser will be good enough to step up most beginners game.

[@PlamoTherapy]

Great demo for this particular kit. It demonstrates the three things you really have to do to get a great looking kit even without painting: 1. Proper nub removal 2. Panel Lines (and stickers where available) 3. Matte Top Coat Results will vary (some kits look better OOTB than others), but doing those three will always make the end result look a whole lot better.

[@vustvaleo8068]

this video will be handy for my younger cousins, thanks!

[@il400]

I find that for the white left over by the nub, just scratching it with your finger nail makes it almost perfect Even the handle of my knife works it's the compression

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes that’s true! For the purposes of this video though I was just sticking to the “script” of the tutorial in the book

[@il400]

@@ZakuAurelius oh true it would be great if you continue with this; if there's one like this more towards painting too would be swell

[@UserOnly-wr1gd]

wow bro, this model is meant to be quick built without any hesitation and hassles!!! (purely enjoy the building process without any kit) you made it become so complicated!!! btw, nice work dude.

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

Very nice video. A really useful couple of tips I never thought of before. Thanks! I look forward to part 2.

[@zakhaevshub4735]

What a nostalgia when I see this video ❤️

[@CoryButler]

Built an HG RX-78-2 just today! I was thinking about snipping the fused front-skirt in two, but I was too nervous to ruin it. I went ahead and separated the flaps with a hobby knife after watching this, and it worked. Looks way better when I pose it now. Thanks for the video!

[@coreyjohnson19]

Deff a great video. Would love to see more!

[@naruchif1995]

this video is very helpful for everyone! i would really like to see the rest of the book

[@tjbach8213]

This is great content very comfy, very good:)

[@tyler-xo3rb]

wonderful cozy little video! :)

[@Kairusy]

I'd very much like to see more improvement techniques, maybe some posing techniques because almost all my kits that are on stands have the generic strike pose

[@audimalvin5763]

I usually put a white marker first when I want to apply a brighter color than the part.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yep that’s a good idea!

[@yousafmehmet]

This is very useful for beginners. Thank you.

[@chrisp4587]

i use cheap nippers so for skirt separating i just apply a little bit of pressure and rotate the piece between the blades

[@ZakuAurelius]

That also works! I do that when cutting a thick runner

[@tylerschuler6853]

More tutorial vids like this please!

[@mattmakes2743]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@mahatmagandhiful]

11:05 - I was really hoping for some comedic irony gold here, but alas... :D

[@maioungarden]

I really loved this tutorial!!

[@washaa]

Every time I've heard "One-Point Technique" before it regarded a method for applying stickers

[@astorre3212]

Great video, really appreciate your tips and the way you deliver them :)

[@muzammermalik2668]

Nice tutorial man! Keep it up

[@markgivler9381]

This was an awesome video for a beginner like me.

[@oldercooler-hs6rr]

I think that's a bit Overkill because you don't really need pantiliners like if you're barely barely started Life as a beginner I think you only need side Cutters and that's it. Just straight-out straight like beginner like you're just like your first time that's all you need your new panel Liners in my opinion though

[@Mr.QT_3.14]

I loved this! So helpful!!

[@SigmanGaming]

I am still a beginner, how do I get over being nervous of messing up my model? And any advice doing this to a Gunpla that is already built? But awesome video!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah you can always go back to built models and work on them more. The thing to remember ultimately is that they are little chucks of plastic mass produced ins factory. If by some way to do destroy it beyond repair, lucky for you Bandai produced 50,000 more of them and you can buy another. Just don’t experiment on expensive models 😉

[@marquise8094]

Love this kind of videos!

[@mikewazowski9412]

Lovely video Zack!!! Gotta try my luck with topcoating now lol. Any particular brand of matte coat that you'd recommend?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Mr.Hobby!

[@fardzleyruslan5554]

do second part pls, very helpful

[@tomsweeny6837]

I can't tell if the kit is tiny of this guy is huge

[@michaeldort7069]

A little topcoat goes a long way.

[@calvinj7496]

I thought my metallic red gundam marker was an old stock because it always seem to be more of a metallic pink than red. Now that i saw you have the same effect in yours i guess thats just how it is.

[@npc6817]

give it a coat of red gundam marker, if you don't shake it it will paint a clear red and give you a quasi candy effect

[@ninjasqurl4383]

The EX Royal Metallic Red Gundam marker is notably better

[@Freelancer604]

What do the “coats” actually do? Also do you apply them over or under stickers and waterslides?

[@otaking3582]

Why use multiple coats of yellow paint when you could just use primer first?

[@skatetool87]

You think one can do the same shading with real touch markers on a different RX-78 kit, Say The Origin, Beyond Global or Revive ?

[@Steak51430]

How do you know where all those detail colors go? Does it say in the manual? Are you going just off the box art?

[@makiwoni]

Hey ZakuAurelius! What do you use to clean up your paintbrushes from the gundam marker?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Mr.Tool Cleaner! But I’m sure there’s other things you could use

[@docutheo76]

Im not a beginner but this video is so entertaining.

[@alvodisco]

The eraser marker is just isopropyl alcohol iirc

[@rmmiranda8657]

I just started building, notice that you mention panel lining and real touch markers. What is the difference? Or real touch markers are panel lining for colored ?

[@jtotheroc]

Or GunPrimer raser for gate removal

[@DarknoorX]

I already have to pay 13 dollars for an HG 13y old Epyon... Those would cost a literal fortune in my region awh

[@benjaminzhang7217]

Can you use the gloss over combined gundam parts and not just individual parts? Which way Is better?

[@justindavisphotography]

Enjoyed this video

[@stephensmith7327]

11:02 could I use Wire Cutters fir that? Or Plier Nail Clipers?

[@LuisDiaz-ll7tf]

Can you still do the top coat with the stickers on?

[@crashgo3230]

How do you remove the paint from the paint brush?

[@Pachiku93]

Can you clean the brushes with water or do I need alcohol?

[@willyliang8101]

what kind of market set would I need for MG Z.A.F.T. Freedom ver.2.0? I see that there is a loooooooooooooooot of markers out there, I just dont know what I need.

[@brandonkillmen1007]

Helped alot

[@blueteamspartan7178]

Are gundam markers durable for small details?

[@xdevantx5870]

DON'T CUT TOWARDS YOURSELF!

[@bizar.r.e]

What did he spray onto the gunpla? What does it do?

[@tichy_ocean]

What about wearing a respirator mask when topcoating?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes it’s ideal, and/or having a spray booth

[@Bobert2020]

I guess it's kind of related to this but does anyone know where to paint in a small NYC apartment?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Do you have access to the roof?

[@Bobert2020]

@@ZakuAurelius don't think so. But there is a garbage area with lots of space.

[@erc3338]

This entry grade rx looks different than the one I know. Isn't the gun camera supposed to have yellow plastic in it already?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Not this kit

[@erc3338]

@@ZakuAurelius Huh. Weird.

[@goliath63079]

I really liked this video, do you have the list of marker sets to recommend?

[@absolut52]

I’ve been going progressively up in sand paper grit when removing nubs, going from 400, 800, 1000, 2000, 4000, 6000 etc, but sounds like just doing 800 and 10,000 works well??

[@Kuya.AriesTV]

Wow! I learned a lot :) Thank you very much! Question, what Gundam Marker Sets did you use? And what can we use as substitute? :)

[@ZakuAurelius]

I believe I showed each set, so you should be able to see each of them. I only didn’t show the Advanced set I think cause I didn’t end up using it

[@qUICK3558]

do you ever find the the topcoat messes with the marker panel lines? I just got through putting all my water slide decals on, and now about to panel line, but wondering if I should top coat first and then panel line.

[@lifesbetteronaboard]

Amazing content thsnk you 👏

[@TehDirtySanchez21]

What topcoat do you use.