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Christian posted an update in the group
The RG Group 8 years, 5 months ago Hi guys. I am currently building the 1/144 RG Strike Freedom and I have come across a big problem. I am cutting the black and blue parts and the nippers are leaving stress marks on the spots where I cut. I don’t intend to paint it. Just top coat it with Mr. Hobby Gloss.
Is there a sure fire method to cutting out the pieces an keeping it clean? Do you have any recommendations for a great set of nippers? I wanted to get the God Hand but, they are sold out in my area and on my online sources. ://
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Well ur best best would be cutting closer to the runner then sand down to the actual part. It has worked for me.
make sure that your nipper is sharp. its hard to avoid stress marks if you are only using nippers to cut parts from runners and clean the excess sprue. use a hobby knife to cut away excess sprue to get best result. just watch out not to overcut it.
how was your build? i was also working on this kit last week. messed up the decals beam shields. just a heads up (if you haven’t done it yet) you are supposed to put the decals on the backside of the beam shield. 😀
what they said^ and you can also use a black Gundam Marker (used for panel lining) and just put some of that on the white stress mark, give it a few seconds to sink in, then while it off by rubbing with your thumb. Should get rid of the white ^^