How to Repair Parts of a Damaged Gunpla Model Kit

Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to help with the common issue first time builders face, that of accidentally breaking a piece of your kit. Through this guide you will be able to fix any would-be mistakes you might have made during building. Thankfully, there are no particular hazards, so there’s no need to worry about any potential dangers during the repair process. Just take each step slow, and you’ll have a repaired part in no time.

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Step 1 How to Repair Parts of a Damaged Gunpla Model Kit

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Identify the original look of your part. This can most easily be done by simply taking the two broken pieces and fitting them together, but if needed, consult the instruction manual that came with your model kit.
Your part may be in a different shape or look to the ones used for this specific guide. Despite this, this guide will work for any Gunpla part, so you can feel safe to follow the steps regardless of if your piece matches the picture.

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Step 2

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Apply a thin coating of Tamiya instant cement to both broken ends of the part.
Attach the pieces together and try to align them as best as you can.
Let the piece dry for approximately five minutes.
Make sure you line up the parts as perfectly as possible before leaving to dry. If your piece has edges sticking out when it tries or isn't completely lined up, it will be incredibly difficult to fix the piece again.

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Step 3

Grab one of the empty plastic frames (runners) that came with your kit, preferably one of the same color as your piece.
File or clip down a piece of the runner to use as support.
In this guide, we will be clipping the part for support as the piece is too small to fit a filed down support piece.
It is not mandatory to use a runner of the same color, or even one from the same box of your original kit. It is simply recommended for visual appeal.

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Step 4

Take the cut out piece/pieces of the plastic frame and place them inside of the piece to act as support.
Try to make the support as snug as possible inside of the piece for the best results.
Make sure to cut/file the pieces so that they're small enough to fit inside of your part as support. If you mess up the first time, you can simply take another piece of the plastic frame you have and try again.