Here at Gunpla 101, we believe that there’s no wrong way to build Gunpla. That said, there are tried and true techniques that can make Gunpla more enjoyable to build or more impressive when they’re finished. Here, Megaplamo shares some of the hobby guides that have helped him master the basics in order to develop...
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