Reddit mentions of GSI Creos Brown Fine Point Gundam Marker

Welcome to the hobby, friend! Here's a few useful tidbits of info for you.

None of the Gundam kits from the last 20 or so years need glue. That's a standard feature across pretty much every Gundam model kit. So in that regard, feel free to pick any design you like. Not all kits are created equally, but a quick search across this subreddit will help you figure out if the kit you're looking at happens to be hot garbage (and there are a few that are).

To more directly answer your question, the starter set uses an older model of the classic RX-78-02 Gundam. The Revive version is a much, much better model. You can find it here on Amazon.

A panel lining pen (or pens) are not required, but certainly make for a better final product. They're pretty cheap on their own, and generally you'll want at least grey and black, and possibly also brown. Alternatively, you can get a pack of all 3. You'll also want so basic q-tips/cotton swabs to clean up your panel looking.

You're also going to need some nippers. Nippers come in a range of types, qualities, and styles. The best nippers are single sided (that is, one side is a blade and the other is flat). These, the infamous Godhands are hands down the best nippers on the market. They're expensive as shit, but worth every penny. If you're on a medium budget, Tamiya's nippers are the next best option. There are cheaper nippers out there, but they're gonna come with significantly inferior results. That said, a lot of that can be addressed with...

A good hobby knife. You'll be just fine with a simple, cheap X-Acto knife, but there is (in my opinion) a better option. My personal favorite, the Tamiya Design Knife. It's got a slightly smaller blade, which will let you get into tighter spaces with it. It also comes with a metric crapton of replacement blades. You'll want to replace the blade every couple kits, but there's a bunch of them in there. There same container that holds the replacement blades even has a second chamber to dispose of your old blades into.

Finally, you may want some fine pointed (possibly angled) tweezers for decal application. Finger oils can screw up the adhesive on the stickers. You can pass on this starting off most likely, but you'll want to get some eventually.

TL;DR, the starter pack isn't the best option. If you're after the granddaddy Gundam, get the Revive. Otherwise, pick your favorite design. The newer the kit, the better, generally speaking. Look at the copyright date on the box cover to see. Bottom left corner.

You're going to need nippers, which can get pricey, but the cost is worth it. Start with a mediocre pair, and upgrade to the Godhands once you're committed to the hobby. You'll need a knife, too. You can cheap out on this one, but there are better options IMO.

Optionally, get tweezers, panel lining pens, and cotton swabs.

Edit: other good starter kits

HG Barbatos is a great kit. The build process for IBO models is a bit different than other gunpla, though, as they have a quasi-inner frame.

HG 00 Gundam is another great starter. It's also the first kit I ever panel lined, and it was a great starter for that.

If you're wanting a Zaku, the HG The Origin Zaku II Type C is probably the best Zaku kit released to date in 1/144 scale.

Finally, I'd feel bad for not suggesting my all time favorite HG build. It was just a fun, fun kit to make and to pose. The HG 1.5 Gundam. It's got some really cool gimmicks and, unique colors, and an awesome design.

Heh, I have a RG justice too! Yeah I applied decals as I went along for that one too (but i admit i was losing my patience, too many decals for that booster lol)

It's pretty easy, easiest with gundam marker liner pens. I just suggest it here mostly since a lot of Char's red suits pop more with panel lining. http://www.amazon.com/Gundam-Gm01-Black-Fine-Value/dp/B00GRKPNUE/ref=pd_sim_21_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41jsdmux1WL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0ER4MNJWC54HKB0938GY these, very easy to use, if you mess up, just rub over with finger and try again. Some would actually recommend brown panel lining pens for red and yellow parts (http://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Brown-Gundam-Marker/dp/B006B3ZHJ4/ref=pd_sim_229_15?ie=UTF8&dpID=31f%2BcI-qg1L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1PR5XRH7BGCA8SSFEW25), but that's mostly preference.

Have fun =)

https://www.amazon.com/GSI-Creos-Brown-Gundam-Marker/dp/B006B3ZHJ4/ref=pd_lpo_229_tr_t_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BSRJ5J2W74HEM0WEP9DG

GM Brown fine point


GM Brown pour type