Pro-tip: those nail buffers also work on your nails ;)

Those work great for acrylic nails, too. If you get the white foam one with the fine grit, it will get rid of the "dimples" in the plastic and then you can use the one you already have to buff

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+nimueladyofthelake yup, love these things, I have in all kinds of grit.

Thanks this was really helpful.

My boyfriend just got me into building and i used my nails blocks and it turned out well, good to know you OK-ed it

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome :)

Rad as hell Dave. I need to find those blocks you sent me way back. This looks like something I wanna get into 😎

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Justinius Builds ty bro, yup just makes prep that much easier.

@jacobdavis6604

4 жыл бұрын

What is the kit in your profile pic? And do you reccomend it?

@JustiniusBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacobdavis6604 the build strike master grade, it's based heavily on the master grade strike rm. Both are fantastic models

Very informative video, hope you yet 10k soon.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Xuan Anh Bui thank you very much, sure will get there someday lol

Nice job Dave!

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+jeasocrazy thank you.

I have had those swirl marks show through primer & paint in the past, I found washing the kit stops it happening but this is a great tutorial for people who don't paint

@xxnike0629xx

6 жыл бұрын

@langlest If you're going to do things like prime, paint, apply decals, and top coat, then it's definitely a good idea wash the parts with soap water and then letting it completely air dry before doing any of that. There is apparently a chemical left on the piece from the molding process that can effect the efficacy of the paints and primer from adhering to the plastic and washing away that chemical helps. But I hear that aspect isn't so much of an issue these days with newer GunPla kits.

@langlest

6 жыл бұрын

xxnike629xx oh I'll definitely be washing them all since that happened :) I had no idea why it was happening but release agent from the mold makes sense

@langlest

6 жыл бұрын

xxnike629xx this is my latest kit, twitter.com/langlest/status/909409738718400512?s=09 I soaked it overnight in soapy water & scrubbed it all with an old toothbrush before priming :)

@xxnike0629xx

6 жыл бұрын

@langlest Nice.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+langlest some swirls are actual variations in plastic. These are just inconsistent coloring. But glad can help

Not rly into your spinner stuff but I LOVE the Gunpla! Are you ever going to talk about the resin conversion kit for your Sazabi?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+MixMasterBoon thank you and eventually will get to that pile lol

Cool idea. Thanks for sharing.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+S Hummel your very welcome and thanks for stopping by.

Nice! I use the same exact method!

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Average Singaporean nice... Knew I liked you for a reason

Nice tutorial Dave, I'm wondering, does this work on curved surfaces as well?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Smythies HK it does work on curved surfaces.

im looking forward to seeing your opinion on the upgraded gun for him

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Therian12 thanks, I may pick up another gm so can use the second gun.

Hey, I got a question about this one... does it work over gloss varnished surfaces? I am doing a candied Sazabi and i wanna make it ultra shiny lol and this buffer looks pretty amazing.

These are so cool

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+SSP GAMES thank you.

I like to finish my kits with gloss topcoat because I prefer the finish over matt. If I use gloss will it make all the other parts look the same as the buffed parts. Im too lazy to buff every part to get the same finish

There's a scratch on one of the parts from the chest area, and idk how do I get rid of that, should I use a higher sanding sticks to clean it out

@Dave's World Couldn't you just use a glossy top coat to get the shiny effect? Even with just that first layer of sanding, the swirls dramatically were reduced. Pretty cool. I might have to look into buying some of these sanding blocks. They seem better than buying sand papers.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+xxnike629xx well my point isn't to get shiny effect but remove the blemishes.

@foreverh94

6 жыл бұрын

xxnike629xx Yes.. You can use a top coat, but that will eventually wear away.. This way the shine doesn't get removed with time

Can we use the block for sanding purposes?

Does polishing make it harder for primer to stick if you want to paint it? Thanks! Great video :)

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

3 жыл бұрын

If your planning on painting I would not go high polish.

Which side do you use first buf or polish

Say, if I wanted to paint some parts and panels on my kit, can I just "scrub" said parts with the black side of that block thingy instead of using a primer? Hobby paints and tools are kind of hard to come by here where I live, so I'd like to save some of the stuff as much as I could.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

5 жыл бұрын

I would recommend a primer of some kind even if automobile primer then sand down as your paint can peel up or bubble and you don't want a great job ruined by that.

Can i use this technic on painted part?

Dave, I got my photo etch parts for the GM Sniper at USA Gundam store.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+cb671 I'm waiting to hear if getting more in as sold out. Other wise may see if someone in groups have one to sell or trade for.

@cb-ys4wp

6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh ok...I was looking at ordering another one aswell as I have 2 GM Snipers to build for a diorama.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+cb671 lol

I'm not planning to paint but I wanna put a matte coat to keep the panel lines and protect my kit. Would it be a problem if I buff it and then spray the parts with a matte coat?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Nope, in fact looks great like that.

That buffing worked like magic to make it shine. Without that sponge, what alternative might work?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

3 жыл бұрын

You could try fabrics.

Just a question is gm sniper a strong Gundam?

dat awesome 60fps

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Mohd Azman lol ty

I use those buffing pads but they last about 1/3 of an RG kit. What the heck am I doing wrong? I'm sure I'm doing it as lightly as I can. Are glass nail files more durable?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure is same I use but I only have to change around every couple kits, in fact I will cut in half to get most use.

How do you do it on small surfaces where the foam is too big to get into?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Little areas like that I use back of xacto to remove mark and cut a strip of the polish pad part to fit in area.

How many grit?

Question say im going to build a kit with nub marks and im going to clean it and stuf tho there are always scratges of the sandpaper do i have to buff it and then paint it or what

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

2 жыл бұрын

If painting I wouldn't polish but can buff out the scratches.

@The_last_prime

2 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS thx I’m going to do a custom kit so I was asking first time doing custom gunpla wish me luck

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

2 жыл бұрын

@@The_last_prime good luck. You got this.

@The_last_prime

2 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS thx :)

Dave, what side of the block are you using to do this? I assume this block has multiple side grits?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Has 2 sides on block, one side if buffing and then follow up with the polish side.

@topherowlish

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's World Oh really? Only two sides to it? I see. The one I have bought has four.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Ya different companies make different ways but the professional ones I use have 2 to have the foam to hold on to

@topherowlish

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's World I would look into those then. They sound far better than the ones I have been using.

I wonder if sanding sponges or godhand polishing sanding sponges would work

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

3 жыл бұрын

Should if work ur way up in grits

Will this effect how well waterslides and stickers adhere to the part?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

2 жыл бұрын

It shouldn't but this is meant more to remove blemishes etc. If don't want to buff everything once smooth you can lightly buff with 1st step give satin sheen.

I guess this is now called Forpro.

could i use this too clean up sem lines

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Riley Evans you could tho I recommend if can just use back of xacto blade to scrape off seam line then buff otherwise your edges may become rounded and soft detail. Have vid planned on basic seam removal.

If I am sanding some parts and then I buff with that, will it look like new part? Fyi, I am sanding the part to remove nub, And I am not going to repaint it

@jacobdavis6604

4 жыл бұрын

I think that depends on how well you sand the part to begin with, and what grit sandpaper/polishing pads you use. You're going to want to get it fairly smoother before you use one of these. If you're not painting, I would highly recommend you check out glass nano nail files. They're cheap, last for many months at least, and wind up buffing the part as you're standing, meaning the spot where you filed will have the same glass-like shine these pieces have after buffing. Complete game changer, and I wish I found out about them sooner. Really makes this hobby a lot easier to get into.

doing this does it left scratches or can this method remove scratches due to sanding?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

2 жыл бұрын

It can remove the scratches from sanding.

Can you still topcoat it because i only do straight build then topcoat but can you still topcoat it?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

2 жыл бұрын

I would not buff to this shine if top coating . You want little texture to bite to.

@J4swa

2 жыл бұрын

Thx its really helpful

Any idea of the grit of each side?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

If I calculate about 2k on one and 4k on other.

@mvm3897

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the polish side is at least 4k to get that shine. The rougher side is less than 2k maybe 1k. If it was 2k it wouldn't be as dull I don't think. I love shopping in the makeup isle. I'm sure the checkout person thinks I'm a drag queen.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Lmao, hey if it works and saves money I don't care lol

Is this remove the scratch effect after sanding with sandbox 3m.

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

Жыл бұрын

You can use that way

@BlueZTigerZ

Жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS actually i made a mistake, i already top coat my kit. And now i realize how bad the nubmark, then i started to remove it and it become scratches. Damn. Can i top coat it again after that??

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueZTigerZ yup you sure can

Wow like a mirror but in my opinion like shiny plastic looks to cheap if you get what I mean but for the outer armor it does look ok I think it would look cool if the finish was in between like a satin finish like I wonder if it looks ok on my pg astray but I don't know it does look nice a way to get the plastic shiny with out top coat

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+photondebuger45 I fully understand what you mean, you can just do first buff side if wanting satin finish. It's just that those injection marks bug the hell out of me lol

@photondebuger45

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's World another thing that is understandable one for me is the nubs the nub marks like I was trying to remove the nubs on my gundam kit (the pg red frame is my first gundam kit cuz that's what you do ;3) and my method didn't work too too well

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+photondebuger45 I plan on updating all my old how to on things like that. I forget that their are newer modelers out there that could use the help and as time has gone by my production and quality has as well.

@photondebuger45

6 жыл бұрын

Dave's World yes I have seen a bit of your older videos and some of your newer ones yeah content and quality wise yeah its night and day and I'm not a long time subscriber I subscribed about a week and a half I wanna say but yeah I have seen the pretty good jump in your content

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+photondebuger45 well thank you for subbing and hope to keep you entertained

Don't know if its me but my nail buffer polish side just scratches.

Some said that you can remove it by washing it with soap and warm water.Is it true?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

False. The texture and swirls are from the mold.

I know I'm very late but.. should i top coat it after polishing it?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

That would be up to you.

@mizukiaoi5777

4 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS So top coat won't ruin the polish?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

@@mizukiaoi5777 if honest I wouldn't clear coat over the super shiny as might just slide off. I use this mostly for oob kits that I want to clean up. I have clear coated some but stupped buffing just before super shine.

@mizukiaoi5777

4 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS Oh alright thx . Really helped me out

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

@@mizukiaoi5777 glad could help.

Can i put a matte top coat after buffing a kit?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

Yup and looks better than if didn't buff.

@psychxvi

4 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS Tnx for replying so quickly

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

No problem. Have great day.

@psychxvi

4 жыл бұрын

You too man

What grit this buff have?

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

+Ultron_mark_12 it doesn't say but rough guess 1k and 2k

@foreverh94

6 жыл бұрын

Lmao.. It's between 240 and 280.. Not 1K lol

How do you make it so shiny

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

5 жыл бұрын

Just buff and shine.

@sstrat0s990

5 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

Bruh... $12 a dozen. I got all my tools, and godhand off Amazon for less than $40. Am so happy rn.

@GoochGrabber

3 жыл бұрын

Could you provide links?

6 months for a block no way dude mine last like one kit

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

5 жыл бұрын

Weird, depending On what I'm working on I'll wash mine every week just to clear out sponge.

@mrblazexx

5 жыл бұрын

How do you wash it just water?

@Dave I recently came across one of Jenic's Build video's for the 1/60 Mazinger Model kit. In it he did showcased a very beautiful candy paint job on the finished model. The video doesn't really explain the process he went through to achieve some of the shine. I noticed he would paint pieces and then sand then paint it again but I can't tell if he polished any of the pieces or whether you're even suppose to after painting things. A lot of just looked confusing to me. If you have the time can you take a look at this and perhaps run me through what he's doing? I'd leave a comment in his video but I've seen him tell other people that his english isn't up to par and that he uses google translate. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4lsuNelY92ZXZc.html Thanks :)

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

4 жыл бұрын

If he did candy he probably was hitting with like 1k grit to remove any imperfections in coating, the more layers the deeper the effect.

Dude.. im not sure what is up with your accent.. but the way you say some words make you sound like you have some kind of “nya” factor that youd here in anime espcially from talking cats.. “painying” instead of painting, “watyer” instead of just water, “i completely got ridyof it”

Too fucking long

A mature guy playing with toys ))))

Also great vid!!

I got a kit on Amazon with nail buffers and I agree. Coarse, Semi coarse, fine, and buff almost completely eliminates them pesky mold blemishes. Not so good on runner nubs tho. Needed to exacto knife then buff and it went okay. In other words I need those professional nippers lol

@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS

6 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm glad worked out for you and thanks for watching and the support.

@kiandrei841

2 жыл бұрын

@@STARSHADOWWOODWORKS e