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In this episode, we dive into the world of Gundam model kit building with Newton Lee, aka @Tidalwave. He shares his journey from childhood hobbyist to a builder blending engineering precision with artistic expression. Whether you're into Gunpla model kit building, panel lining, or just looking for Gunpla beginner’s guide tips — this episode is for you.

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00:00 Intro

03:03 About 3D Character Accelerator

03:50 Introduction of Newton Lee

04:31 Getting into Gunpla

07:06 Build time?

07:18 "Gunpla is Freedom"

07:29 What is Gunpla?

07:42 Like Pokémon = Pocket Monsters

08:29 I go all out

10:10 What are mods and why so long?

11:33 Kit Bashing - Mix and Match Pieces

12:20 Stick with Universal Joints

13:33 You only do Gundam Model Kits?

14:08 Why Bandai is best

14:37 First Kit from your Dad?

15:48 Cleaning Old Kits

16:12 Do kits come with paint?

17:14 How to paint without bleeding over

18:47 Custom painting?

19:31 What is a Compressor?

21:06 Value in working on older kits?

24:16 Why companies update model kits

25:56 Handle Name: Freedom Gundam

26:17 Known in forums?

27:21 Ever recognized in public?

28:15 Life Goal - Be recognized for your work

28:25 What were you doing before?

29:19 Build arcade sticks too?

30:08 20 years of Gundam building

31:28 Hugo won Bandai competition

32:31 I've leveled up

34:38 10-year kit challenge

35:12 Differences in new mold grades

38:23 Are models standard size?

40:08 Rise of third-party companies

41:10 How big is the model kit community?

42:19 Social media changed everything

43:14 Thoughts on 3D printing

43:47 CG background & model printing

44:50 3D printing in community

45:48 Printing original designs

46:22 What if we collaborated?

48:50 Original ideas vs. kitbashing

52:35 Kit-building steps explained

55:51 Still building? Managing time

56:51 PM skills help

57:18 Don’t force a schedule

58:49 Too hard on self

59:47 Future of model kit building?

1:02:41 Advice for aspiring builders

1:15:39 Learn more about 3D Character Accelerator