The Beginner Plastic Modeler - Episode 2: Assemble Your Plastic Model

Hello everyone! Here's episode 2 of my beginner guide to plastic modeling. My goal in this series is to introduce newcomers with only the most essential tools & materials, workflows and processes without bogging them down with too much information.

Timestamps below for easy searching!

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00:00 Intro
00:09 Tools Recap
00:43 Tweezers
00:57 Hobby Knife
01:18 Abrasives
02:02 Goal of this Guide
02:17 Do You Feel Pressured?

Sample Build - 1/43 De Lorean Snap On Kit
02:26 Unboxing
02:42 Instructions Manual
03:31 Verify Parts List
04:50 Cutting runners
06:47 Additional Tool - The Self-Healing Cutting Mat
08:07 Sanding Tips To Save Time
10:57 Practical Use of Tweezers I

Sample Build - 1/144 HG Leo Kit
11:35 Unboxing
12:13 Reading The Manual
12:49 Verify Parts List
13:45 Which Building Method Is Right For You?
15:59 Identifying Part Numbers
16:40 Cleaning Leftover Gates
17:53 Tips for Sanding
18:11 Why Use Foam Mounted Abrasives?
18:35 Stress Marks Don't Matter Here
20:04 Cutting Clear Parts
21:36 Practical Use of Tweezers II
22:14 Joining Parts
23:47 Proper Orientation of Parts
24:11 Tricky/Confusing Parts
25:06 Handling Small Parts
26:41 Do All Plastic Model Kits Need Glue?
27:16 Sealing Gaps
29:56 Putting It All Together
30:20 Do You Like Painting?
31:39 Closing Remarks (and Reminders!)


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