Glass Files for Gunpla, Worth it? | Tool Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Hey guys and girls. In this video I'm going to be taking a look at glass files and exploring if they are worth your hard earned money. We are taking a look at both the RASER and the Dspiae glass files. Enjoy and please like and share!!
00:00 Intro
03:05 What is a glass file?
03:14 Why do you need a glass file?
03:55 RASER
05:45 Dspiae
07:30 How do they compare to each other?
09:40 How do they compare to your normal files?
12:18 Are these gimmicks?
12:19 Update From Dspiae 10 USD
14:30 Alternatives
16:22 Which would I buy?
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Since recording this video, Dspiae released the glass file at 5 bucks USD which for that price i can definitely get behind it.
Hope you're still responding to these comments. How long should I expect the Raser to last? Just ordered mine from Majin Hobby, but I can't find info on this.
@@havocsurge7667 Glass files should go a long, long time. Years probably. You can clean them with tape after every session.
I bought a set of 5 glass files off of Amazon for 10 bucks. No need to overpay for a raster or dspaie imo. The set I got not only sands but buffs as well so when I sand it leaves the surface smooth and shiny. I bought the files for gunpla of course but that shits amazing on my nails (which is what they were made for). Guys don’t overspend for glass files they are dirt cheap at your local beauty salon or Amazon.
Personally I combine a 2$ glass file with a nail buffing block that has 7 stages, using only 5 to 7 after filling down, it works very well and the buffing block last close to 8 month for 3$
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appreciate that very much!
This was really a good review, helped me decide to go for the cheap amazon option. Liked an subbed, keep up the great vids!
Thanks for the review bud. Liked and subscribed!!👐🏼
Much appreciated!
How do you not have more subscribers??? Your production value is very good all around.
i appreciate the compliment. =)
Based on how by described the grooves on the RASER, it might be a crosscut file which requires a slightly different technique to achieve the same results. I jumped on the glass file bandwagon too and they earned a place in my toolbox. Great video, just subscribed!
thanks for the sub !!
Great review! Might have to pick up that Dspiae file for my occasional HG kits.
thanks johnny glad you enjoyed man. yea at 10 bucks man go for it
Love the honesty in the review. Similar files are like, $3 with shipping from AliExpress.
Its great to see an honest opinion on these as I've been weighing this up for a while. I currently use a cheap ass glass file from Amazon to final clean down those nubs and it does the job fine. Seeing this comparison with the razer and the dspiae is actually really helpful to get a good comparison on such a popular well advertised product. Thanks for the vid. Will probably keep an eye on the dispae as it seems better than the razer.
thanks for checking out the video snek. yea if you already using regualr glass files then this prob isnt a great investment for you since it larger does the same thing as the cheap ones. i wish i had the larger Raser one to compare as well. Dspiae has told me that their file is in route so we should be seeing it in stores soon.
@@GunplaUniversity should be interesting to see if the prices drop as they start to compete as dispae seem to have really upped their game of late. Should work out nicely for consumers. I think I'll stick with the one I have unless they drop the prices pretty sharply
@@danjacobs88 yea i definitely agree with you the competition is great for us consumers.
Dspiae is definitely trying to make a splash in the states
I ordered a no name set of 2 glass file off of Amazon and they work great
🎉 great content 3 years later, followed. Saved me some money thank you.
I bought a set of glass fingernail files, all the same grit but small, medium, and large size. I use them when filing the tabs off of Photo Etch; they work extremely well for this. I also use them to for finish sanding on plastic attachments points and in areas of excess plastic. Once again, the glass files work extremely well. I only paid $6.95 on Amazon for this set. I don't see the benefit of paying more ($20-40) for a name brand. I've had these files for 2 years now and clean then with water and a toothbrush if needed. Most of the time, a toothbrush works just fine to remove the dust buildup. Thanks for the video! Great info! Eric
i was pleasantly surprised with my raser+, it works really well, and i've had some glass file before including dspiae one (the usual price reasoning, decided to bite the bullet). part of the reason is because the new one has around 220 grit force, but doesnt really scratch the surrounding area. and it does work, test it on a beam saber runner that is clear and curved (like a tube) so its difficult, and the gate just gone. now, the con is of course that price (kinda scammy lol), and the sticker of course. but the main product works, i think even better than ever due to that really course grit. and i can do wet sanding an it'll last. the other glass files, i'd say it doesnt really worked for me. the grit is too fine. on the dspiae its even reaching 10000 grit. i tried it, and was quickly disappointed. the nano glass file kinda works, but like i said its too fine of a grit, and more often than not, it damages the surrounding area alot and make it glossy and what not, it really is kinda frustrating. i was going to buy the newest dspiae one but thats even more expensive than gunprimer, so i didn't, and the grit again is like 10000+. if i need some polishing, i'll just get a polishing sponge/block. so yeah, it does work surprisingly well, but the price just makes it a luxury or gimmicky item, whatever you wanna call it. its like god hand all over again. but its god sand in this case lol
I have not gotten the gunprimer and I don't consider getting since I paint. the glass files may do the job for straight build or parts that wont be painted.
Fast forward three years later.. What would you recommend nowadays? After 15 or so years of unintentional hiatus from any model building, I'm building up my toolbox again and searching for some decent files to add
Hi, i a new subscriber and instantly been inlove with your vids very informative, but im still gonna ask is it worth it?, i mean i am a amatuer straight builder i dont paint or glue my kits i just want to build them cleanly and put some decals on them, is is worth it to use glass files? Or should i stick with the good nipper plus goodhobby knife and maybe some sponges?
Ditto: welcome to the family Vann. Glad you have been enjoying the videos. in my opinion if you just want to build clean straight builds i wouldnt worry much about glass files. u can def live without them. a solid nipper and i would recommend the infini sanding sticks and sponges and your all set. ;)
Thanks for the advice!, keep making these awesome, very detailed, honest and very informative content fans like me loves these kind of stuffs and personally i keep on watching your stuff i just cant stop, again thank you i really really do appreaciate you and your stuff :)
does a glass nail file compare on the same level?
nvm i got to the alternatives part
So I generally build my HG kits at work, not at home work but at work. So I have a nice travel kit of tools and Raser has been my nub remover tool of choice. I agree the size is a bit small but I also wish it had a smaller brother for those random nubs in a small area. Then the buffer sticks that came with the Raser are just as awesome for a clean finish. I just got the SF-15, which his video reviewed and the MSF-13, which looks like same etching and "size" as of a Raser. I have yet to use/review these myself. Since I just received them and I have HG Hazel Custom that I will be testing these two DSPIAE glass files on. I have a little play in throwing money onto my hobby. But cost/function, I believe I will be funding DSPIAE over Gunprimer. I love Gunprimer products as well but they come a "premium" price. But USAGundam/DSPIAE have seen plenty of my money at the moment, since I have just about 90% of the DSPIAE products at this time. But I just subbed to your channel. I enjoyed the presentation and the feeling that was coming from you. I hope to see more of your channel bounce into my feed.
yea dspiae products are priced very well. thanks for the SUB!!!!
Thanks to you and the reviews I seen I went and bought my dspiae sf-15 and I wanted to ask you how's the proper way to use the file is my first time using one TIA
Fantastic! Glad I could help!! I dunno if there is exactly a "proper" way of using it. As long as it working for you your doing it right ;).
Do you only use on side or how does it work
I got 4 glass nail files on Amazon for 4 bucks and they work amazing
dang 4 for 4 dollars thats a dollar each. cant beat that price
@@GunplaUniversity www.amazon.com/dp/B08BC1B2LW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_xY.OFbPT22TXP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
this is the link to the files I got. I will say they are smaller than the razor though
Thank you for the honest opinion yeah I’m wit you I’m like 30 bucks can go so much further great vid also
Thanks for watching and no problem at all!!
I was thinking the same thing as both of you. I agree that for 30 dollars I can grab a couple of kits or a lot of other tools. I always appreciate an honest look at products like this.
I got my Raser because I was thinking of involvement a friendly alternative to the waste I create with sanding. I tried a regular glass file first and it jammed up with plastic after maybe 1 kit 1.2 kits at max made it useless I could not get the crap out of the file itself. but the raser I find is good for me, it is hella expensive but I do really enjoy it as a tool
well at least your enjoying it and it works for you. you see the new raser? looks like a new one has come out. shorter but wider then the other one.
@@GunplaUniversity ya there are 2 new ones there is a short wide one that has a more aggressive grit and the 1.5 version of the regular size razor, they made some kind of improvements but I have not tested them yet. I might be able to get both to test them out in the near future if I do I'll deff send them your way for a video
Would have been great to see the comparison with the beauty glass file.
i bought a no name glass file for 1$ and it kinda works better that the raser one
lol savage! i dont doubt it tho
I found that exact dispaie for $3.80 at my local hobby shop
Great review. The "designer" glass files were some of the first things I was warned about when I got into gunpla.
interesting, i hadn't heard them referred to as "designer' glass files but that sounds accurate.
Im really a beginner, so whats the difference between sanding papper/sponge and those glass file things? Im so confused lol
The glass files are nice because they are a one step tool, now you need to clean the plastic out of the grooves of the file, a cup of water can easily suffice, also a glass file will last longer than sanding sponges or sanding sticks.
Do you have any really big advice for beginners? In super new and just built my first kit yesterday! (A RGM-79C GM TYPE C...the older model of it)
well some really generic beginner advice id say
#1. start with HGs
#2. Gundam pannel line pens are cheap and great way to add some detail
#3. rattle can flat top coat another cheap way to make your kits really pop.
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask. you can also message me on Instagram or twitter with questions
congrats on your first build and welcome to the hobby btw!!!!
@@GunplaUniversity thank you so much! I was scrolling though and saw one of your tutorials on dry rubs and I was like "wait what?"
I do have one question. Is there a way to remove and replace standard stickers?I may or may not have done some crooked stickers on my first models shield and it bugs me.
@@potatoman1000 o nice glad that video helped you.
so foil stickers are a little tougher to remove. they tend to fall apart but if you can pull it up with blade you might be able to use some rubbing alcohol to soften up the glue. the clear stickers aren't super sticker tho so those shouldn't be a problem
@@GunplaUniversity thanks now maybe I can FINALLY get the shield to be nice
Edit...I ended up removing all of them since i accidentally cut them....zono shield stickers. Ehh I'll live
I definitely agree with the pricing and value and wanting to spread my money further, so these super "boutique" gunpla tools are so much not for me. this does make super cheap glass files compelling if they last, however.
Totally agree!
The Raser is 600 grit,the raser 1.5 is 400 grit and the raser + is 220 grit.
Thank god i watched this before buying raser 1.5
glad it was helpful!!
Infini sanding sticks! Lol i still havent open and used mine yet! Im not too big on the glass file either
Lol still not open yet eh. What are you using in the meantime?
@@GunplaUniversity im using tamiya sponges and madworks. I just cut the tamiya in small squares and each square will last about 1 MG
@@coreyjohnson19 ahhh gotcha, kinda like how nick uses those 3m squares
@@GunplaUniversity yupp i will eventually work my way to the infinis. Mainly all i use to clean nubs is 400 and 600 grit
Always know when someone's in a bigger city when they talk about either amazon 1 day or same day shipping. Still 2 days for me and there's a giant warehouse about an hour and a half drive from me. Sure they're trying to 1 day more things, but either COVID or something put a rut in that, because most are still 2 days for sure.
I'm a straight builder so it's not really matter but what's should I get raser or dspie
for the price id says the dspiae but i think raser may have out some new products as well
@@GunplaUniversity thank you
My 10 dollar Revlon glass file from the grocery store had 2 grits AND a antimicrobial film. What now raser?!
lol very nice
Can we use sandpaper of building for gunpla?
yes you can use regular sandpaper for building gunpla
@@GunplaUniversity are it willl damage gunpla?
I need specific answer
@@fauzanadhitya1185 it won’t damage it, assuming you are using the correct grit for the task your completing
Did you think better wave file stick or dspiae sanding stick?
AMEN!!! It is a gimmick! Thanks for not being a tool for these companies! I got two for $2.59 a few months ago. But they are only really useful if you are doing a straight build. Don't think primer will stick to something so glossy. And like you, Im going for that immaculate paint job!
chasing that immaculate paint job !!!! lol. no worries, best to be honest about it. if i wouldnt buy i not gonna tell someone else to. ive since talked to dspiae and they have told me their file will run at about 10 usd and i can get behind it at that price point.
@@GunplaUniversity That is a very reasonable price! Like you said, I would rather use the money for a Raser to get a couple of kits! Gunpla-ing on a budget! Great video! Looking forward to more content from you in the future!
Nah, you can still use them with a normal build, You can buff it bvack to a less glossy finish...
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By using a Magic Eraser.
You forgot a link to that cool T shirt 😊
lol my bad, i think i got this one from marshals
Heeey I've met you in twitch lately. C:
lol yea thanks for coming by i appreciate it =)
@@GunplaUniversity and thank YOU for your support on my twitch too. Keep up the stuff!
this is perfect. i was just thinking of buying one
awesome, glad i was able to help you. 😁
@@GunplaUniversity absolutely! i am buying a regular nail file lol. thank you
@@FoxyFatePresents lol nice i dont blade you. i will say, i talked to dspiae right before this released and they were able to tell me that theirs will go for about 10 usd which is a reasonable price just fyi
@@GunplaUniversity thanks for the update! :-) dspiae is a pretty popular and reliable brand even here in the Philippines but I might go for their nippers instead :-)
@@FoxyFatePresents ahhh yes their sta 3.0s are circulating now. i should have video out on those soon. shooting for next week
Subscribed!
much love thank you!
im onboard
How do you get sponsored?
lol i dont know if there is really a correct answer to this. best i can tell you is just keep doing what you love, be a good person and someone will come along to support you ;)
You should rebrand these kinds of reviews as something like 'Is it worth it?'.
For the Raser one, instead of a sticker, they should just engrave their branding on the top portion and electro-plate a black color on that top part.
Fun-Tak...I haven't actually used it since like my grade school days.
Good to know it works well with cleaning up files.
I think these are not intended to be used to "bust down nubs". These are more like polishing sticks.
$25 ~ $30 isn't that bad for the Raser.
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Honestly, I agree with you.
The price gouging on these rebranded glass nail files is ridiculous.
16:19 Yea. The audio quality drops noticeably. I also noticed a few times there was like a crackling sound in the audio like at 17:40 and 19:24. I'm on headphones so I hear these things. Definitely those pesky audio gremlins are at it again. 🤣
Do you know if these glass files are straight up glass or a polymer? Does it have maybe something like ceramic in the glass?
There's a reason why things sold & shipped by Amazon are cheaper in price. They bulk purchase these things in mass quantity so these companies give Amazon a big discount.
One reason why I don't shop on Amazon is because I don't like how they don't pay their fair share in taxes which is ridiculous considering how much they make in gross sales and profits.
On top of that, Amazon increases the price of Prime by a lot every year.
im happy to report that ive since talked to dspiae and they have told me their file will be around 10 usd. at 10 dollars i like the product
@@GunplaUniversity That's good to hear.
🤔With most file/sand sticks, debris eventually clog up the file/sanding surface and the effectiveness is reduced until you clean the file surface. A brush and water will do the trick.
very true. with the more sand paper type sticks they eventually wear out completely. glass, not so much
david branch builds gunpla now?
oh. so you're a gunpla builder now?
Sooo, there are hundreds of glass nail files with different grits. So, yea, nice, but way over priced.
As a person who also plays videogames on PC, people should stop calling this razer.
It's "raser". Like in "riser".
Lol raser low quality. Overprice.
the overpricing is what gets me the most. things are expensive enough out there as it is lol
I feel like Im always having this conversation. Just learn how to sand nubs. Its not that scary.
haha yea its pretty much the very start of gunpla right behind cut from runner
People want instant gratification I guess.