Tested: GodHand Nippers for Plaster Model Kits!
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2019
- We've been happy using our trusty Xuron flush cutters for modelmaking projects, but were curious about these $50 Japanese GodHand nippers. How does a set of flush cutters compare to something five times the price? We get up close to model kit sprues and take a look.
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Edited by Norman Chan
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You don't hear the pop because the "God Hand" has a set screw that keeps the cutting edge from slamming into each other thus, no noise. Real advantage there is longevity on the cutting edge.
I've been building model kits with the Godhand for 5 years now. Never failed me. Still sharp as the day I first used it. Best $50 I've spent.
I used to think that, then I bought a new pair and didnt realize mine had dulled after for so long. Honestly though they still cut really well
They are very fragile and unless looked after can be broken very fast - do not drop them they will never cut the same.
They do however offer a cut superior to any other we have tried so far
they are also hand forged
The hardest part is getting the hands hot enough.
Might need to keep them in a protective case.
Yall must be smoking weed to be into this shit
@@tytytyme33 Is that supposed to be a bad thing?
You actually using it the wrong way. You should use a rougher nipper to cut of the parts with the flush from the kit then use the god hand to cut of the flush. God hands are really good but they are also very fragile. People then to twist and tear when cutting directly from the kit, and that will damage the nipper very quickly and it will not perform so well after several use. I been building Gundam for over 15 years now and I learn it the hard way.
15 years? Big deal. Norm was working on Star Wars movies professionally 20 years ago.
@@simpleanswer8954 nice white knighting over here, he clearly has more experience using this said tool than Norm is. get off your high horse.
I came here to say this. I'm cringing at the way he's using the GH right off the runners.
@@five0first You guys realize this only matters to plebs that don't paint, right? This is only 'correct' to people who build without paint. The 'correct' way to use a tool is not simply defined by what Gunpla weebs build.
@@simpleanswer8954 No, they're going to break if he keeps using them like that. Lol that's why you use cheaper durable nippers to remove the part before you use the god hand to clean the nubs off of the part. All the god hand really is is an exacto blade scissored with a dull edge. It's the same as using an exacto blade regularly except it's handheld.
Spending hundreds on toy models? That's fine.
Spending thousands on tech that won't work a year or 2 in? That's fine.
Spending 50 bucks on a well built tool? That's ridiculous!
Not to mention being half the price of the Erem.
Exactly. If you are building a $500 model kit where one mistake basically screws you over, you want to use the best tools possible
Define 'well built' as it applies in this instance. Are you referring to the extremely brittle nature of the GodHand tools? I look forward to being that guy that breaks a pair on the first cut!
They're overpriced. The benefit they provide is not worth the extra cost, and they have limited life. You will be spending that same $50 more often than you would need to replace another brand.
@@simpleanswer8954 They are a tool like any other and if you spend that much money on them you should read a bit on how to use them.
I bought a pair a year ago and I have used them to put together(Let me check my shelf). 2 PG Gundam sets, 5 MG Gundam sets and at least twice that HG kits. They have not broken and are not dull yet. They cut clean and save me a ton of time sanding and cleaning parts.
"Spending hundreds on toy models? That's fine." by spending hundreds, do you mean collectively or on a single one? cuz i'm pretty sure a bandai AT-AT is not even 100$. cuz for the model kits i get, 50$ can get you another freaken kit (or most of the way towards another :P XD)
I build a lot of model kits, Cars, trains, planes, Bandai Gundam and Star Wars kits. I used to use the Xuron sprue cutters for the longest time. Then, I saw a video of a builder using a pair of God Hand cutters. The difference was amazing. Are they worth 50 bucks? To me, yes. Good tools cost money. I love the way they cut and I like they feel of the spring between the jaws. Not too stiff, not too soft. BTW, Tamiya makes a very nice pair of sprue cutters that are cheaper than the God Hands.
I have the Tamiya pair and they're fantastic. Been wanting some God hand action in my gunpla life, but just haven't found a gunpla that I'd wanna build in the last couple of years. So haven't even thought of the God hand in years
Yeah, I broke two pairs of god hands...switched to the Tamiya cutters a year (and 12 model kits) ago and love them! Almost as flush as the god hand but far, far tougher and more reliable.
To me they are over priced marketng hype. I am not denying they are good cutters and good tools do make a difference, but Godshand 5.0 $53, Dspiae Ver 2.0 $29, Tamiya $27. I use the Dspiae Ver 2.0 and they are also very good cutters and find it hard to beleive the Godshand cutter is almost twice as good if any better. I would rather put the additional $24 into a range of good quality sanding stick and sponges, since you still need to clean off the cut regardless of what cutter you use.
I think godhand do alot more in terms of gunpla kit, especially if that's a special coating version where you want the nub to be cut as clean as possible
Godhand is great. But they're slightly overhyped by some communities.
Tbh i would recommend people getting the way cheaper but very very very close performance nippers to godhand. Like tamiya, micro mark, dspiae, etc.
Im pretty sure dozens of people have already said this but Adam should give a gundam model kit a shot for his One Day Builds.
Norm did mention that years ago but why did it not happen?
maybe hes not into gunpla?
@@AkaiZero whats not to be into? Adam seems like a guy who would appreciate epic sci fi and amazing models with unique articulations. Maybe you are right but I hope we see it happen!
@@ventarfield7115 He seems more until larger scale projects like space marine armor
@@alejandrorivas4585 True. He should probably start work on the full scale flying Gundam immediately.
Yea I’ve been waiting for a while to see a sazabi ver ka or something! There are other mecha/robot models that are cool too that I think he would like, specially stuff from the machienen Krieger world! A channel called paint on plastic with Lincoln wright is a good one to check out. I think that’s right up Adams alley.
I've been building and painting models for 30 years, I have yet to come across a plaster model kit. I'm assuming that's a typo in the title.
They are not THAT uncommon so it's not even close to the levels of obscurity that the "black swan fallacy" entails. I'm sure it's a typo too though. Just check "Verlinden diorama" for some nice ones. Miniart has kinda cornered the dio market with their vacuformed PS kits today though.
@@basementdwellR Those are plaster mold kits that produce plaster model. Snips aren't a go to tool for that either.
@Necramonium True, mold kits.
@@riggermortisfpv526 No dude - The kits are actually made of plaster. I've built some. At least the ones from Verlinden I am referring to - If I am not mistaken I've seen airfix ones as well in 1:72. The silicone molds lik Hirst Arts that you are referring to is something different alltogether.
@@basementdwellR Clippers are for sprue. WTF man, you do a lot of plaster spue cutting ?
I’ve bought a few pairs of cutters over the years for $50+. Snap-On flush cutters, crimpers, auto-strippers, etc. the Snap-On flush cutters were amazing. Definitely worth it when I was using them daily to do my 9to5 job. Loved them!
Was just watching japanology about scissors the Japanese have a love of precision tools no surprise that these were better.
I personally own and have used a pair of the Godhand nippers for about 2 years now. I also have a pair of a heavier nippers for the heavier cutting needs. The Godhands do end up saving clean up time in the end, but more so you have much less chance of ruining your plastics/resins. I build hundreds of games workshop models and while they are not a need, they have absolutely speed up my building/cleaning process to allow me to get to the "fun" part of my builds which is the painting. I would recommend these if you have extra hobby dollars around, but not a "need".
I miss these review "Tested" videos, nice to see some re-surging and would love to see more.
I build quite a lot of Gunpla and I actually use the same Xuron flush cutters that you used in the video. I had heard about the godhand ones before but was always turned off by the price. This was a really cool video, I'd be really interested in more hobby tool reviews like this in the future!
I used to be sceptical about this product, thinking it's a waste of money if you can just sand the nubs off. But then I finally tried it out when I got the money to spare and it has been my favorite cutters since. It is a little high-maintenace due to the very thin one sided cutter, but if you take care of your cutters/nippers it would last a long time. Been using it for a year and a half and about 15 kits and it still cuts the sprue like butter.
Hello I'm thinking of buying one, Are there any tips from you for how to maintain them due to your experience :D Thanks a lot any would be appreciated.
Thanks for sharing this! I sorta can't believe I just enjoyed an eight-minute video about nippers.
I love this type of content, you always wonder if the significantly more expensive items are actually better or if they just cost more. :)
Yes, I can confirm a good flush cutter comes with a pricetag, but it is worth every single penny! They are so satisfying to use.
Great demonstration, I bought and tried Tamiya plastic snips and found a nice balance between price and performance.
A word of advice. When working with these, I use the Xuron cutters to remove the parts from the sprues. When doing so I do not try to cut flush but leave large parts of the sprue connected to the part. Then I use the god hands to remove the part from the pieces of the sprue. It leaves a smaller nub for clean up.
Nice, I can appreciate how they are more gentle on the tiny or fragile parts but I don't need to build $45 faster.
I just bought myself a pair can't wait to use them
Normal nipper/flush cutter don't actually cut the plastic. They're more like squeezing the plastic until it breaks apart because they're originally designed to cut metal. The god hand have different cutting ends. One side is thicker to press against and the thin side is doing the slicing. That's why you don't hear the click sound. But still you shouldn't cut too near the parts because you may damage them.
Thank you for this video! I was getting rather stressed out about which price level of a cutter that I should get and you helped me choose. I was a bit disappointed that the best of the best still needed so much clean up work. I'll be getting a decent pair of nippers but I won't be purchasing those luxury cutters.
For cutting parts from sprue runners (or trees), I use a two step process. I use the Xuron cutters to remove the part from the runner, but I leave a couple millimeters of the runner (gate) attached to the part. I don't use them up next to the part. Doing this allows you to remove the part without putting much stress on the part. While the part is attached to the runner, it will be under tension when it is attached to the runner at two or more points. Do not use the Godhand cutters to cut thick gates or a full runner. If you try to cut the runner itself, you risk breaking the fragile blades.
Once the part is free of the runner, you can use the Godhand cutters to flush cut the part from the remaining tabs (leftover gate). There will be no tension at this point. Gently squeeze. There should be no noise when using the Godhand cutters. Also, don't use the end of the blade; cut using the middle of the blade. The end doesn't have enough support to cut without risking breaking the blade.
The Godhands are fantastic for flush cutting, but I recommend the two step processes to protect both the part and the tools. Below is a translation from item.rakuten.co.jp/godhand/c/0000000408/
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If the blade goes dull within 30 days, Rakuten will replace your nippers for free (probably not if you don't have a receipt with them, though), but only if you haven't broken the blade.
With other nippers, when cutting, you would normally apply between around 8 and 20 pounds of force. With the Ultimate Nippers, do not exceed 4 pounds of force.
Do not twist the nippers while cutting plastic. This will easily break the blade.
Just before the blade edge meets the flat side of the nippers, ease up on the pressure. Pretend you're cutting straight down through a block of tofu placed on your palm. There should be almost no force when the two sides of the nippers meet.
Because it's so easy to break, prefer using the middle of the blade rather than the tip (there's also a bit on how to cut with the tip if you absolutely have to, but I can't figure out exactly what it means. I think it says to go really slowly, and stop if anything feels "off," because doing so is very risky).
Don't let nub scraps build up on the blade. Clean them off as you go, because they might get in the way, stress the blade, and break it.
If you have to apply more than 4 pounds of force for a given cut, stop the cut.
The nippers have a stopper under the hinge. You might think that it's intended to prevent you from cutting farther in than necessary, but that's not the case. It is intended to guard the blade from breaking due to accidentally applying too much force, like when a nub snaps off earlier than you expect, and before you ease up on the force.
If the hinge begins to rattle, do not keep using it. Have it sharpened first. It's easy for it to bend or break when dull, because it requires extra force to cut.
Be careful if you aren't cutting flush to the part. Without the support on both sides of the cutter, you might break the blade since the cut isn't as "focused" (I think it means the cut might not be as dead-on as it would if the nippers are flat on the part).
Regularly lubricate the hinge. This keeps cuts smooth. Also use rust-prevention oil on the head (both are included with the Nipper Maintenance Oil package, but sewing machine oil can also be used).
Only use the nippers on PS, PP, and ABS plastic, or PE resin. It can cut runners on regular plastic, but do not cut runners on clear (hard) plastic, because that can break the blade.
Hard gates can break the blade if cutting at the tip. Also, do not cut into flat parts like plates or runner labels.
If the blade gets dull, they can be sharpened for 700 yen through Rakuten, but you'll need to have an order number. You can also Google "nipper blade sharpening" (ニッパー 刃研ぎ).
Customer support is available at godhand@shop.rakuten.co.jp through Takumi Suda
Review of helping hands or third hand for soldering etc.
I haven't run across a plaster model yet, but good to know when i do these flush cutters are the solution.
It's crazy seeing Godhands reviewed by someone not in the Gunpla community. Also I'm pretty sure that's a Bandai Star Wars kit, they're the same company that makes Gunpla. When using godhands, like all nippers, it is recommended to make an initial cut and then a secondary clean up cut. I use regular nippers for the first cut and then follow it up with godhands
Excellent review
There are alternatives from Knipex. They are also specifically designed for cutting plastics flush, but at a fraction of the cost. They cost around 15-20 bucks depending on location.
I've used them for years, great tool.
I always learn something new from this show and from Americas Test Kitchen. Thanks for all the information and knowledge that you provide for the world.
I've been enjoying some high grade Gundam builds using a model tool kit I got from Barnes and Noble
I watched this video to find out what a plaster model kit was like.
I have the default generic flush nippers that came with my Creality Ender 3 printer and have been using them on so many different things that I've been wanting to find out what a 'better' set would cost, so am glad I DID watch this video. I may not be able to afford the $50 pair, any time soon, but the video did at least point out things to look for, like thinner blades, etc.
Thank you.
Single bladed vs side cutter. Both are very useful in their own respects. Use the Side cutter to cut a little above the gate use the god cand to make the final cut cleaner.
Been using godhand for over a year now, every use I keep them well but it still became stiff and a bit rusty halfway through the year. Sprayed WD-40 and it's as good as new. Cutting quality is still as good as out of the box.
I know someone may have pointed it out, but I would recommend something other than WD40, it's not an actual lubricant and can cause stuff to gum up. Some light machine oil or gun oil would probably work nicely.
Great watch, always heard of the Godhand nippers and for Gundam building I've kinda hoped to invest in it at some point. But I've been working with the same pair of Tamiya cutters for 4 years now and it's good enough. Luxury tool indeed, but it's still possible to achieve results you want without luxury!
Can you guys make a video showing how adam made his awesome custom flush cutters that have the reverse lever thing? I saw them once and I've been wanting to make a pair of my own
That’s it! Next paycheck I am getting a pair of these!
I use these on my models and they are the greatest tool i have
I just bought a pair of God Hands for my building. I plan on using them only for my PG, MG, specific RG and lmitied/rare kits, like the Gold Plated or Metallic plated kits. I want precision for those when I'm cutting. Other than that I own a pair of Mr. Basic, and Xuron nippers for other kits I don't mind filing down and sanding when I need to.
Id like to know if you could modify the 5$ cutters to react similar to the God hands. Since most cutters are ground after assembly; could you belt sand and file the blades of the 5$ cutters thinner? The Pop is the pressure cased by the thickness of the wedge forcing the two parts apart as they are being cut.
I got some of these recently as I've got a nice pile of Bandai SW droids building up. Looking forward to testing them out :)
I have been using MEK solvent to glue my plastic kits together for about 10 years now. I was wondering if you would do a comparison between MEK Solvent and Plastic Bond 3? I also restore my paint brushes with the MEK. Thank you
I use these god hands for 5 years of heavy use (probably in the range of 7000 to 8000 parts), they are phenomenal cutters, save so much time, you never have to worry about damaging parts. Today the broke, on of the blades snapped in half :(. the blade had a chip in it from about a year ago, and today it finally gave in. Im gonna be switching to Dspiae STA 3.0 in combination with a Gunprimer Raser Plus, as together they are cheaper than 1 god hand lol, and im about better results than pure speed nowadays.
I do a lot of metal models (those ones from Metal Earth/ Fascinations) and these look perfect for cutting out the pieces. I might have to get me a pair.
Man, i'd love to come down and build/paint/weather some gundam kits with you guys! I'll bring the kits!
Another good alternative is the Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutters. They are around $25 on Amazon. I've used them on bandai kits and they are great.
Great... now I gotta order a pair lol. Thanks for the review, now I understand the price. I think they are worth it.
The "Lindstrom 8148-80-Series Ultra Flush Cutter" is my flush cutter of choice... it is also pricey but very robust and is designed for electrical engineering originally. The precision is outstanding!
There's some red handle god hands that aren't quite as fine a cut but are much more durable. They're good for initial cuts and thicker gates and then clean up with the blue handles. I've never broken a set of God hands in 2 years of use however.
They look like they would be great for trimming supports from resin 3d prints. The small blades would make it easier to get into hard to reach areas.
A well made tool is priceless.
I'm really tempted to get that paid of nippers! I have quite a few plastic kits that I'll have to build and it seems that they can make a lot of difference! The only problem? I have butter finger for a model maker and there is a big chance that I might drop it. Cheers! Kaustav
the silent slicing is soooooooo satisfying to watch but weird to not hear anything! if i built bandai kits more often i'd probably invest in a pair of these.
Just ordered a set because this was convincing as hell
I’ve been working on an Asuka M4A1 Sherman recently. I’ve been making models for several decades. Over that time I’ve collected a number of sprue cutters. Xuron, Tamiya, God Hand and most recently a cutter from a company called DSPIAE. The latter costs about $80 US. It’s a very good cutter that has a different blade than the rest. Only one side has a cutting edge while the other is flat eliminating the shearing action of normal sprue cutters. On the other cutters, there can be a tendency to “tear” the plastic due to the shearing action. With the DSPIAE cutters, because the cutting edge is only on one blade, a truer cut is achieved. There are limitations, though. The DSPIAE cutter is actually thinner than the God Hand or Tamiya cutters meaning you’re limited to the thickness of the plastic your cutting. Cutting a part away from the runner is ok but trying to cut a thick runner may cause damage to the cutting blade.
I actually never cut that close to the part since I sanded ALL nubs after that giving a proper clean surface. So I still prefer the flash cutter. Sure it's extra work for me but it ended up smoother and I don't create accidental valleys.
My fault for missing this video. Perfect accessory video to the recent Gundam video.
I own myself a pair of Xuron cutters. I can even cut metal tracks for my railroad scenery.. they are versatile
I wouldn't recommend using the same tool for both jobs, personally.
@@tetsujin_144 i wanna see this fancy cutters dealing with an Ho nickel track..
I just got a plastic Mumakil model after remembering how cool they looked painted at the store as a kid. Now I realize I need not just paints but glue, flush cutters and whatnot. I will probably end up with another toolbox at the end of this...
Anyone know a good play to look for " garage kits " or what words to use to find those types of model kits
I'm a little surprised you didn't mention that these are right handed in the same way that scissors are.
They do make a left handed version but it's not currently available on Amazon.
My $17 xuron professional cutters also cut through like butter. Only cutter I ever used that broke the part off instead of cutting were the cheap testors cutter. A set of xurons and micromark precision cutters cut even the tiniest parts off of warhammer sprues and are still $20 cheaper
I myself have used a few pairs of god hands and tgey broke but it was my fault for not taking better care of them so although they are very sharp the thinnes of the blade makes it also very fragile so i recommend them mostly for cleanning nub marks
I like to see you do God Hand vs Dspiae !! It need to be done , which one better ?
Godhand had some issue chipping when cutting thicker runner as well as RUST. I just go with tamiya gold cutters (74305) which lasted me 10 years. I would recommend getting a good modeler's knife with good fine sand paper or sponge. You always cut with some flash left on the parts and sand it away. Reason being is that overtime the flash you cut away will go white or yellow unless you paint it and clear coat it (another reason most people don't need godhand..). With my Godhand just oil it regularly (prevent rust) and use it mainly for clear parts which are prone to crack..
You can get a set of God Hand Nippers for around $40-45 if you go to places like eBay. Just be sure you aren't getting a knockoff.
A few tips to keep them in the best condition:
1. Don't use too much force. The blade is thin, so if you press too hard it can actually shatter. There is a set-screw that you can adjust to make sure you don't put too much pressure on the blade.
2. Don't use theme on harder or thicker sprues. Again, the blade can get damaged.
If you are unsure you want to drop the money on a pair, ask around your local model building group. Someone may have a set you can borrow to try out.
I've been using mine for a few months now on Kotobukiya's Zoids Highend Master Model series of kits and they really have helped keep the parts looking nice as well as to speed up the build process.
Hopefully this helps you to decide if you want to try the nippers out.
Building Space 1999's eagle one. Nice job Norm. Think Ill stick to what I already have.
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I have a pair of Japanese nail trimmers that cost me $25, and it's the same with them - when I cut my nails, they are silent because they're so sharp.
I used to have a pair of H.C. Cook "Gem" Jr. nail trimmers made in the USA from the 1960s, and they too were silent and cut effortlessly. That was back when the United States actually made good products and Japan was known for making crappy stuff. Oh how things have changed. lol
That orange one looks like the crescent ones I use for gunpla and warhammer
Can you differentiate between the SPN and PN cutter?
I use the Nanye cutters, people say its almost as good as the God Hands but way cheaper. Havent tried comparing the 2 side by side tho.
i've always bought cheap ones, and since i often found them too thick, i grind them... so the result is close to the godhand thickness but if they break, i don't care, it's only 5 bucks
Good luck with the white stretch marks
Good vid dude
anyone know where i can get the runner organizer he has?
God Hand makes a Basic nipper for $10. One of the best nippers I've used. But I can't wait to start using my new SPN120
Got the Tamiya thin edge cutters. I think they are about the same as the godhands.
i got the wisepro nippers and wow. they are basicly the godhands blue. i just built the rg nu gundam with it and if you know what you doing with the cutter you dont even need to sand down nubs. flush cuts with out whitening is a god save! but it does not save on time. it actually takes more time so you do everything flush and perfect. it is 100% better then the regular flush cutters. trust me.
Another key difference with the God Hand is that they are a single blade. There are clear benefits to using a single blade for precision cuts and there are other good options in that category. But you can’t top god hands.
I always did well with a basic tool set from the local hobby store.
Spent about $100 on an MG Advanced Hazel Gundam. Might pick up one of these so I can make sure it comes out the best it can
carzy. compared to 5:17 the godhands on 5:23 even make the background noise less loud ... so ... I guess they're good, but that leaves the question, were U using different mics or what's going on?
I´m Waiting to see the team from tested bulding and painting a full gundam model on a video...
I think there was a gundam build already way way way back in the vid archive but I think it was only a 1/144 HG RX-78... (I might be remembering wrong on the model)
Well made tools are always worth every penny. I have a drawer full of specialty scissors. Most are of the Fiskars style flat plate, affordable variety. But I have a tiny pair of curved blade scissors used for trimming rubber molds that cost me $78.00- in 1985 dollars. They have lasted 34 years and are still the tightest cutting scissors I have.
I have gone thru 6 or 8 pairs of fiskars style full size scissors... but the $80 leather working scissors I bought 30 years ago are still superior and have only been sharpened once.
And here I was thinking I was the only one using expensive cutters. I use my $80 electronic production grade cutters for sprews, though those look like they have a narrower head.
I have the god hand set but one of my friends used them on some harder material and broke them.. sad day
Tamiya (Japan) makes a similar model which i love. e Bay sells the 'TAMIYA 74123' for about $27 total. Only for plastics but sharp and very flush.
The way I see it is that if you spend £30-40 per model kits and you buy 15 or so kits a year and the godhand will last at least 5 years then it’s a no brainier as it makes the kits so much nicer to build.
Would love to see these compared to the $30 ones from citadel. Interesting engineering in both
Not the same type of cutter, godhand is single edge while citadel is double edge
Both a great cutters
I could feel the price go up as I watched this video. Maybe one day.
There is a company in NY, gundam planet, that has a very good set of flush cutters they have branded as well. 35$.
Great video Norm! Just wanted to correct you on something though. The plastic between the runner and the part is called a gate or fill gate, not a sprue. The sprue typically delivers the plastic from the press into the mold as shown here: goo.gl/images/CCVNsk.
so glad i didnt spend $50 on godhands, was on the fence for the longest time, but I found a cheap $10 that literally flush cuts to a point where I don't have to sand pieces
There really is a difference between high and low quality sprue cutters. It’s impressive how clean better quality cutters can perform.
It looks like a pair of Exacto blades put together like a pair of flushcuts. I wonder, is there something out there like that, that uses actual, replaceable, Exacto blades for the cutting part?
Wow, even the audio noise goes down when using the GodHand.
They do make Bandai model kits. I have found Bandai to make the overall best model kits especially in detail. They did a group video of them building a Lego Millennium Falcon and I would love to see them build the $400 Bandai Falcon as well and compare the two.
I have a set of God Hands. I say if you build at least 3 models, it's worth the money.
The amount of time you save makes it worth it. The way I describe using them is like using razors as scissors. 1 "blade" is sharper, as show, and the other side is more like the traditional nippers, so it's actually only cutting from 1 side, much like a knife and a cutting board. I save about 5~10 minutes per gate mark in finishing, using these.
Authentic God hands come with a warning slip as to how use and how NOT to use them.
I wish they made a pair that had the blade on the opposite side. Some sprew/trees and part placement makes it difficult when cutting from just one side.
The GodHand, for all those moments in spy movies where you need to cut the wires of the security system.
Even with God Hands, it is recommended you do not cut right against the piece. You can cut into the piece and mar it.
To make them last longer, you should cut the pieces off the runner with normal nippers, then use the God Hands to trim the nub down in layers before sanding or using a knife to remove the last little bit of nub.
A cheaper pair of single edged nippers is the Valtcans. I got a pair on amazon for I think ~$30 and they're pretty good. Something feels better about the God Hands, but the Valtcans will be good enough for most folks.
I don't understand why a single edge works better, but it does.