Getting Hooked on Gunpla! (Gundam Model Building) -- How It's Built

876 views • 3 years ago • 1:13:40 In 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