- AirbrushTools & finishing
An airbrush is a small spray gun for thin coats of paint or top coat. GSI Creos's FAQ says fogging comes from moisture trapped in the paint mist, from an airbrush or a spray can alike.
On PlamoDesk:Grades compared- Coating edition (Titanium Finish)チタニウムフィニッシュTools & finishing
A coating edition is a kit sold with a special factory finish such as Titanium Finish, Special Coating or metallic plating, usually as an event, Gundam Base or Premium Bandai item.
Our kit database counts 27 items with Titanium Finish in the name (Bandai's lists, read Oct 11, 2026).
- Gundam MarkerTools & finishing
Gundam Markers are GSI Creos markers made for Gunpla, including the fine-line markers builders use for panel lining, such as the GM01 Black Fine Line Marker.
- Hobby knifeTools & finishing
A hobby knife, or design knife, is a craft knife builders use to shave nubs and clean seams. Tamiya's Modeler's Knife is one example.
On PlamoDesk:HGUC RX-78-2- NippersTools & finishing
Nippers are the side cutters you use to cut parts off the runner. Hobby makers sell them in several types, from Tamiya's sharp pointed side cutter to single-blade nippers such as GodHand's.
- Panel liningTools & finishing
Panel lining is running dark ink or thin paint into the recessed lines of a kit so the detail shows. Tamiya's Panel Line Accent Color is one of the common products.
- Plastic cementTools & finishing
Plastic cement is glue for plastic parts. Snap-fit Gunpla does not need it, per Bandai's Japanese Gunpla page. Tamiya sells Plastic Cement as item 87003.
On PlamoDesk:Grades comparedRelated:Snap-fit- Primer / surfacerTools & finishing
Primer, or surfacer, is a base coat sprayed before paint. GSI Creos files these products under SURFACER / PRIMER.
On PlamoDesk:Grades compared- Sanding (grit)Tools & finishing
Sanding smooths gate marks and seams with abrasive paper, sticks or sponges; the grit number rises as the finish gets finer. Tamiya's sanding sponges, for example, use aluminum oxide.
- Single-blade nippersTools & finishing
Single-blade nippers cut with one very thin edge for clean gate marks. GodHand describes its SPN-120 as ultra thin single edged and limits it to a cutting capacity of 3 mm.
On PlamoDesk:HGUC RX-78-2 (wedge gates)- Top coatTools & finishing
A top coat is a clear spray or paint over the finished kit that sets the shine: gloss, semi-gloss or matte (flat). GSI Creos's range lists Mr. Super Clear Gloss (B513), an Aqueous Premium Top Coat Semi-Gloss (B602) and Mr. Super Smooth Clear Matt (B530), and Tamiya's TS-80 Flat Clear gives a matte coat.
- WeatheringTools & finishing
Weathering adds dirt, rust or wear so a kit looks used. GSI Creos sells weathering products under WEATHERING / DECORATION.
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