Hello and welcome!

I assume you're here because you're either a beginner or intermediate Gundam modeler. If you're an expert please leave some of your own tips and it never hurts to improve.

The purpose of this little guide is simple, a (perhaps ill advised) attempt to pass along the modeling experience I've slowly developed over the years to those looking to hop in or even improve their future kits. It's important to remember, as the title suggests, I'm as average and run of the mill as you can get at this sort of thing. I can't recall when I built my first kit, but it was probably around 1999 and boy does it look horrible. Since then I've slowly improved by trying new things with every kit.

The most important thing a gunpla builder can do is to take their time and enjoy the work that goes into crafting a suit. If you're not looking to spend a little time and enjoy a bit of arts and crafts while working with your hands then this might not be for you. If you're looking to experience and understand the the design, features, and functionality of a mecha design then you're in the right place.

Oh, remember that kits can reflect your personality. So put as much time into them as you like, try new things, and you'll get the most out of the kits.

So, let's get started....

Buying Kits & Their Levels - Not sure where to buy? What's a good price? HG/MG/PG/WTFG?

Building Equipment - Both the basic and slightly more advanced tools that will help your project run smoothly.

Paint & Detailing Equipment - If you're looking to paint, whether just the detail lines or the whole kit, held within are tidbits which might interest.

I've also come up with two construction guides:

Zero Paint Construction Guide - Great for first timers, all the information you need to build your Gunpla up right out of the box.

Airbrushing Guide - If you're interested in painting your kit with it's original colors or attempting your own color scheme this is the guide you're looking for. (To be used in conjunction with the Zero Paint guide.

Brushing & Dry Brushing guides planned for the future...

Decals & Stickers - Some people like them, some people don't, here's how to apply them and mask their presence.

Weathering Guide - Because sometimes a Gundam has just gotta get dirty.

Top Coat Guide - There's no easier way to make your Gundam stand out than to apply a good top coat. Here's the quick and dirty.

Bases - Action poses! Detailed environments! Cows!

Looking for other great modeling resources? Check out...

http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/213/Gundam+Modeling+Tutorial.html
http://www.fichtenfoo.com/02GiantRobots/02c.htm

Last but not least, random reviews of kits and whatever related material give me reason enough to evaluate....

For the rest of my kits, not reviewed but photographed, see my flickr page.