Hobby Tools
Hobby Tools
Nippers, sanding, tweezers, pin vises, brushes and airbrushes from the Japanese and Taiwanese makers Gunpla builders trust.
Shop by job
Pick what you need to do; each card filters this page.
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Single-blade nippers for nub-free cuts, plus hobby knives and chisels for clean-up.
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Sanding sticks, sponges and files from 400 to 10000 grit for nub marks and seam lines.
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Tweezers, cement, putty, masking and the small tools that make assembly precise.
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Pin vises and bits for drilled detail and opened-up vents.
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Round, flat and dry-brushing brushes for detail painting and touch-ups.
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Airbrushes, compressors, booths and the spare needles, nozzles and hoses that keep them running.
The four tools every build needs
A clean-cut nipper, fine sanding sticks, flat tweezers for stickers and small parts, and a pin vise for drilled detail. All in stock.
Read: Essential Gundam tool kit →
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Shop tools by brand
The makers modelers ask for by name.
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GodHand
Hand-made in Niigata: the Ultimate Nipper, Kamiyasu sanding sticks and GodBrush.
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Mr. Hobby (GSI Creos)
Procon Boy airbrushes, Mr. Linear compressors, Mr. Cement and Mr. Masking.
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DSPIAE
Precision nippers, electric sanders, chisels and modern hobby gear.
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SPARMAX
Taiwanese airbrushes and compressors built for hobby work.
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Gaahleri
Beginner-friendly airbrush kits and compressors.
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Wave
Japanese builder supplies: Option System detail parts, plastic sheet and precision tools.
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Hasegawa
Trytool precision tools: scribers, templates and modelling cutters.
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Learn the technique, then get the tools
Every guide links to exactly what it uses.
- Start here
Essential Gundam tool kit
The handful of tools that cover 90% of a straight build.
Tools for this guide - Guide
Spray can vs airbrush vs hand brush
Which painting route fits your space, budget and patience.
Tools for this guide
All hobby tools
Best selling
Mr Hobby Mr. Cordless Polisher Waterproof Sandpaper Set (Super Rough) (Discon)
