Gunpla Sanding Tools - EXPLAINED

hey guys it's Nico and welcome back to

the channel you don't actually need

expensive Nippers to get a clean build

in fact sanding tools can do more than

you think even if you're using high-end

Nippers you probably still dealt with

ugly nub marks or stress marks on your

gunpla but what if I told you there's a

better way to get Flawless Parts without

spending a fortune in this video I'll

break down the different types of

sanding tools what they're for when to

use them and how they can take your bill

to the next level stick around because

by the end you'll know exactly which

sanding tool works best for

you first up sandpaper sandpaper is the

most basic and easily accessible sanding

tool you can get you can find it in

hardware stores hobby shops or even just

lying around at home it's super cheap

comes in a wide range of grits and can

be cut into any shape or size you need

and because of how flexible it is you

can wrap it around a tool like even just

a popsicle stick use it flat or even

roll it up to get into tight spots

sandpaper can also handle curved

surfaces just fine but it takes a bit

more effort compared to a sanding sponge

you have to manually adjust how you hold

and move it to maintain a smooth curve

while a sponge naturally conforms to the

shape that said if you're on a budget or

just starting out sandpaper is a great

option to experiment with before

investing in other sanding

tools second we have sanding sponge

sanding sponges are a must have for

curved surfaces because they conform to

the shape of the part making sanding

smooth and even unlike sandpaper which

is just a thin sheet of paper sponges

have a soft backing that helps

distribute pressure evenly this reduces

the risk of flattening curves or

creating uneven sanding marks a lot of

brand make these godand infiny disp

madworks Ray studio and many more but at

the end of the day a sponge is a sponge

one brand isn't necessarily better than

another and also take this with a grain

of salt but I've noticed that grit

ratings across different brands aren't

always consistent so keep that in mind

when choosing

one third up we have sanding boards or

sanding blocks sanding boards are the

go-to option when you need maximum

Precision the flat surface ensures even

pressure distribution preventing uneven

sanding and creating a smooth flat

surface unlike sanding sponges or

sandpaper or sanding sticks they don't

bend at all which means you get precise

even sanding without accidentally

rounding off details however they're not

ideal for curb surfaces usually sanding

boards are just that thin flat boards so

lately I've been preferring sanding

blocks instead the difference is that

sanding blocks have a bit more bulk to

them which gives you an actual area to

grip this makes them easier to use

especially if you're sanding for longer

periods of time I find them more

ergonomic and they give you better

control and lastly we have sanding

sticks sanding sticks are the best of

both worlds they have a bit of

flexibility like sanding sponges but

still offer The Firm of sanding boards

this makes them a great all-around tool

for both beginners and experienced

Builders they have some give making them

useful for curved surfaces but they're

still rigid enough for precise sanding

on flat areas unlike sandpaper they

don't require wrapping around anything

and unlike sponges they provide a bit

more control if you're not sure what

sanding tools to start with sanding

sticks are a solid choice

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so that's it for this video a super

duper quick rundown of the different

sanding tools you can use for gun plop

hopefully this helps you figure out

which one suits your needs best whether

you're just starting out or looking to

expand your skill set having the right

sanding tool can make a huge difference

if you're interested in picking up any

of the tools I mentioned I'll put all

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