Model Building Tools

Nippers

- Tamiya Basic Nippers: Basically all you need to get started. I've never seen these sold standalone, but they come included in the Tamiya Basic Tool Set which can be had on Amazon or your local hobby shop for around $30CAD

Link: Tamiya Basic Tool Set

- Dspiae ST-A 3.0 Single Bladed Nippers: My go-to finishing nippers. Clean, flush cuts. Durable and razor sharp cuts, even in narrow spaces. I will always recommend these over the God Hand SP-N 120, 90% of the performance, half the cost, and much more durable.

Link: Dspiae ST-A 3.0 Single Bladed Nippers

Hobby Knife

- GSI Creos MT-701: Basic hobby knife, includes spare blades.

Link: GSI Creos MT-701 Mr Craft Knife

- Madworks MH-01 Multi Function Handle: Ergonomic handle designed to hold the Madworks line of chisel tips. Used for custom scribing or deepening existing panel lines.

Link: Madworks MH-01 Multi Function Handle
Link: TS000 0.003mm Chisel Tip
Link: TS020 0.2mm Chisel Tip

Sanding

- GunPrimer Raser: Cuts through nubs quickly and efficiently. It doesn't clog up like your generic department store glass file and won't take off too much material when used properly. Some call it overpriced but you get what you pay for and I would recommend these to straight builders to get the most out of their OOB kits. These are more beginner friendly as they're omni directional.

Link: Raser Origin (thin)
Link: Raser Plus (wide)

- Dspiae SF-15 Siren: A glass file similar to the GunPrimer Raser, this is a much cheaper alternative. Single direction like a traditional file, but clogs up quicker. Clean out with brush.

Link: Dspiae SF-15 Siren

- Dspiae Sanding Sponges: Varying grits of fine and coarse sanding sponges. You can use whatever brand you prefer. I prefer Dspiae.

Link: Sanding Sponge Set [Fine]
Link: Sanding Sponge Set [Coarse]

- Gunprimer Balancer: Finishing sanding sponges to restore shine.

Link: Balancer

Cutting Mat

- Madworks Cutting Mat: 16.5 x 11.75 cutting mat, one side is grey with a grid, other side has suggestions for scribing panel lines.

MAD - Gundam Model Cutting Mat With Panel Line Design MH04

- Generic Cutting Mat: A4 size, green.

A4 Self Healing Cutting Mat

Panel Liner

- Bandai Gundam Marker: Line your kits panel lines to give it a bit of a pop.

Link: Gundam Marker GM-01 Fine

Tamiya Accent Liner: Same as above, but you dab it into the panel as opposed to drawing it in. May cause damage, so please read the instructions carefully. Do not use on bare plastic.

Link: Tamiya Accent Liner Black

Misc. Hobby Tools

- Mr. Cement: Hobby cement. Mr Cement S/SP are "brush on" type that seeps into the gaps to form the bond after the piece is assembled. SP is stronger and dries quicker.