The Hangar Log

Decide whether a finishing nipper will improve your workflow, understand product-specific cutting limits, and keep a practical first-cut tool.

Choose a finish, plan the order of paint and decals, and test your exact clear-coat combination before spraying a finished Gunpla build.

Identify your marking sheet, prepare a small test, and apply waterslide decals without confusing them with stickers or dry transfers.

Choose a panel-lining marker by its formula, your kit’s plastic, and your finishing plan. Start with one test piece and a controlled cleanup method.

Prepare an original display base, organizer, or custom accessory for FDM printing with the right file, dimensions, fit details, and finish expectations.

Plan shelf space, check Action Base compatibility, and create a stable Gunpla display with room for the model, accessories, and everyday care.

Learn a controlled cutting and sanding workflow, recognize stress marks, and know when to stop before a small nub becomes a damaged panel.

Identify a missing Gunpla part, check Bandai support, and make a clear Bounty Board request for a genuine spare runner or kit piece.

Compare Gunpla grades by size, assembly style, and display space, then choose a first or next kit that fits how you like to build.

Start your first Gunpla build with a small, useful toolkit. Learn which nippers and sanding supplies to choose, what you can reuse at home, and which upgrades can wait.

A new Gundam series, four P-Bandai announcements, two new Gundam Base stores, and 40K's new starter sets. Your week in plastic, all in one place.

A builder who does both breaks down what carries over from Gunpla to Warhammer 40K, what doesn't, what it really costs, and whether you should bother.