The Hangar Log

Paint one miniature with a small palette, controlled brush loading, and a manageable finish. Learn what to buy now and what can wait.

Find the joint that is actually moving, check assembly and damage, and decide whether adjustment, support, or a genuine replacement is the next step.

Plan a small Gunpla detail-painting session: choose one color, prepare the surface, test paint flow, and protect the areas that need to move.

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.

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.

New to Gunpla? Start here. This 2026 guide covers the grades, your first kit, the tools you actually need, and how to build it — all in one place.