Upgrade Your Hobby Experience with GUNPRIMER
Gunpla is a highly popular line of model kits made by Bandai, who manufacture these kits for their hit anime, Mobile Suit Gundam, available in a variety of grades. A range of companies and creators supply useful tools and accessories for building these model kits, and today we’re turning the spotlight on GUNPRIMER, a Korean company that has been taking the hobby community by storm!
About GUNPRIMER
GUNPRIMER was launched in 2017 and quickly became a leader in manufacturing high-quality tools for assembling Gunpla (Gundam plastic model kits). The company emphasises a dedication to excellence and innovation across their product lineup, encapsulated in their slogan: “Be extraordinary, experience the perfection”. Their product range has only grown over the years, now including side cutters, hobby knives and panel lining pens alongside their more revolutionary products, such as those included in their Gate Remover Set.
Enhance Your Building Process
Using high-quality tools for building Gunpla is important for several reasons:
Precision: High-quality tools ensure accuracy during assembly, leading to better fitting parts and overall model integrity.
Durability: Quality tools are made from durable materials, which means they can withstand the rigours of assembly without breaking or wearing down easily - this durability ensures that the tools remain effective over multiple projects, providing long-term value.
Efficiency: Quality tools are designed to streamline the building process, making tasks such as cutting, sanding, and detailing more efficient. This efficiency saves time and effort, allowing modellers to focus on the creative aspects of building their Gunpla.
Safety: High-quality tools are less likely to malfunction or cause accidents during use. They are designed with safety features and ergonomic grips to minimise the risk of injury, ensuring a safer building experience.
Enhanced Results: Ultimately, using high-quality tools contributes to the overall quality of the finished Gunpla model. Fine details, smooth surfaces, and seamless joints are easier to achieve with the right tools, resulting in a more professional-looking and visually appealing model.
Investing in high-quality tools for building Gunpla not only improves the building experience but also ensures better results in terms of precision, durability, efficiency, safety, and overall model quality.
GUNPRIMER tools are among the highest quality tools available in the Gundam model kit community. They make the assembly process easier by providing efficient and precise tools for tasks such as alignment, fastening, and finishing. These tools are designed to optimise workflow, minimise errors, and enhance productivity, resulting in smoother assembly operations. Their ergonomic designs improve precision and efficiency while also improving personal safety. The company prides itself on the durability of its tools, stating that each item can endure up to ten times longer than similar products on the market.
Sanding Tools
Sanding is necessary when building Gunpla primarily for gate mark removal when the pieces have been taken out of their runner. GUNPRIMER sells two types of sanding tools - traditional sandpaper and the bestselling glass file RASER.
The SAND-LOOP series is GUNPRIMER's high-performance sandpaper line, made based on the ultra-precision sandpaper used on the semiconductor manufacturing process which has superior durability and grinding capability compared to conventional sandpaper. It provides the ultimate sanding experience. The SAND-LOOP Flat and the SAND-LOOP Flex use Advanced Duraflex Technology, offering a semi-permanent use. The robust adhesive backing securely holds the abrasive grains in place, preventing them from detaching easily and providing a longer lifespan compared to other standard modelling sanding tools available in the market.
RASER specialises in gate removal using its proprietary Super-Nano Technology, which provides a powerful sanding experience while leaving no scratches on the surface. It is a tool for complete gate removal. More advanced than ever, the Super-Nano technology is manufactured with extreme precision and is far sharper than its predecessor. The sanding force of RASER ORIGIN is equivalent to 400 grit but leaves no scratches on the surface. When sanding with a typical glass file, the surface on the Gunpla piece can get scratched with its edge if the sanding angle is off-balanced. However, RASER series are engineered with handcrafted soft edges to overcome such issues. Plus, it goes through a strict Quality Assurance process to ensure easy and safe use by any user, from novice to expert.
Brushes
Brushes are used when building Gunpla kits to remove any dust from sanding and for after assembly when on display. The brush produced by GUNPRIMER comes in two different sizes, one full-size and one pocket-sized version. The DUST BRUSH STICK has an ergonomic design for superior grip, equipped with 14,000 ultra-fine high-density bristles. It excels at eliminating dust from tight crevices and narrow surfaces. Meanwhile, the DUST BRUSH POCKET is a lightweight, compact brush with a self-enclosure feature for convenient storage. It shares the same anti-static fine hairs, which is ideal for cleaning models and figures effectively.
Guides & Tape
GUNPRIMER offers a diverse range of accessories designed to simplify the processes of building, modifying, and storing model kits. We’ve highlighted some of the best below, but their full range is definitely worth exploring!
The MASTER GUIDE 2.0 is an upgraded set of precut guides tailored for use on plastic models, offering unparalleled convenience and ease of use. Featuring pre-drawn measuring markings, it simplifies the process of checking exact locations and spacings when scribing panel lines, thereby alleviating eye strain. With its improved material, these guides adhere easily to both flat and angled surfaces and have remarkable reusability due to their excellent adhesion properties. Their tape and measuring lines remain visible on surfaces of any colour, while the matte finish minimises glare and further reduces eye fatigue. Accurate markings, with increments of 1 mm and intervals of 5 mm, help with length measurement. Users can select from four different guide types to align with their specific scribing preferences.
JOINT GUARD is a specialised pre-cut reinforcing tape from GUNPRIMER designed to strengthen moving parts and joints effectively. With a total of 1,054 tapes pre-cut into six different sizes, it offers versatility in reinforcing joints of any size. Previously, reinforcing a loose joint typically involved complex adjustments, such as sharpening with adhesive, scraping or replacing parts, or manually cutting out small tapes for reinforcement. The JOINT GUARD simplifies this process by enabling easy maintenance of even the most loose joint parts over an extended period. The reinforcing tape is cut into six sizes to accommodate various shafts, and its soft composition, coupled with a non-slip coating on the surface, allows for reinforcement without applying excessive tension to the parts.
Getting Started With GUNPRIMER
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The best place to explore the full GUNPRIMER range and all other Gunpla modelling tools is at your FLGS or direct from the Wayland Games website, with free UK shipping on orders above £20.00. Plus, earn loyalty points with every Wayland Games order. Happy building!
