Build Your World. Master the Craft.
Brooklyn’s premier Gunpla and Miniatures Paint Studio
Choose your bench Experience
FOR ADULTS & HOBBYIST (Ages 17+)
Your dedicated, fully ventilated hobby sanctuary. Learn how to Airbrush, rent a bench equipped with premium tools and paints or attend an event.
Youth STEAM & After-School (Ages 10+)
Structured after-school enrichment and hands-on weekend labs. A guided, device-free space focused on patience and spatial logic.
Our Modeling Labs
Youth Labs: Afterschool MechLabs
Open to ages 10+: Tailored specifically for students from 4th through 8th grade
Small group sessions: Strictly limited to 8 students
1 class per week $75: Focused 2-hour sessions
Monthly Tuition: $230: 4 classes per month
All-Inclusive: High-quality model kit provided every class
Professional Tool Library: Access to studio nippers and files
Detailing Station: Includes use of specialized hobby markers
Expert Guidance: Technical coaching and assembly support
The Goal: Screen-free technical skill building and 3D logic
Open Studio Build: Hourly Rentals
Open to ages 17+: A focused, "Third Space" for adults
Single Session: $17 per hour - (BYO Kit, Bring your own Kit) or $45 for 3hr Airbrushing Booth rental.
Full Library Access: Bring your own or use our pro-grade nippers, files, tools, and paints.
Master the Details: Access to panel-lining and weathering finishes
The Environment: Lo-fi beats and a creative community
No Prep Needed: Just show up with your model and start your build
Airbrushing 101 – Master Your Airbrush in 4 Weeks
Go from airbrush-anxious to airbrush-confident. This 4-session series gives you hands-on training, pro-grade equipment, and expert guidance—all in our Sunset Park studio.
What you'll learn:
Airbrush anatomy & no-fear maintenance
The "skim milk" paint consistency & trigger control
Primers, masking & top coats
Finish your own kit from your backlog
What's included:
11.5 hours of live instruction
Full use of studio airbrushes, compressors & spray booths
All cleaning supplies and practice materials
Primer and top coat for class projects
Why Join Brooklyn Buildz?
For Parents (Focus & Patience)
🧠Screen-Free Focus: In a world of instant gratification, our Youth Labs teach kids the value of the "long game." Following complex visual guides builds incredible spatial awareness, patience, and fine motor skills in an inspiring, supportive space.
For Parents (Safety & No Mess)
🧼 100% Mess-Free Engineering: Parents love us because Bandai’s Entry-Grade kits are snap-fit and held together entirely by friction. That means absolutely zero glue needed!
For Adults (The Tool Library)
🧰 Elite Tool Library & Airbrush Lab: Skip the expensive cost of buying hobby gear. Our 17+ studio sessions include full access to premium tools, high-CRI lighting, and our professional airbrush station featuring an industrial waterfall spray booth.
For Adults (The Apartment Escape)
🏙️ Your Apartment Sanctuary: Don’t let your tight or non-existent layout stall your project backlog. When youth labs aren't in session, the studio transforms into an hobbyist sanctuary. Work with confidence that you have pro guidance on site and all the tools you need within hands reach, keeping paint fumes and plastic entirely out of your living room.
What’s Gundam and Gunpla?
What’s Gundam?
If you grew up watching Cartoon Network’s Toonami in the 90s, you probably remember the giant, heroic robots of Gundam Wing. Since its start in 1979, Gundam has become the "Star Wars of Japan"—a massive sci-fi world where human pilots operate mechanical suits called "Mobile Suits."
Why it’s more than just a cartoon:
A "Stem" Hobby: Building these models (called Gunpla) is like high-level LEGO. It teaches patience, following complex 3D diagrams, and fine motor skills.
No Glue, No Mess: Unlike the model airplanes of the past, modern Gundam kits "snap-fit" together. No toxic glue or smelly paint is required to get a great-looking result.
Epic Stories: The shows aren't just about robots fighting; they are famous for stories about bravery, team-building, and solving conflicts.
The Bottom Line: Gundam is a 45-year-old tradition that combines 80s-90s nostalgia with a hands-on, creative outlet that gets people off their screens and building something real.
What’s Gunpla?
Gunpla is a portmanteau of "Gundam Plastic Model." These are the physical kits that allow you to build the iconic robots from the 90s cartoons by hand. Since the first kit launched in 1980, Gunpla has evolved from simple toys into a worldwide phenomenon known for its engineering brilliance.
Why Parents Love It:
Snap-Fit Engineering: Modern kits are held together by friction, not glue. This means no toxic fumes and no sticky messes on your kitchen table.
"3D Puzzles": Each kit comes with a detailed manual that functions like a 3D blueprint. It builds incredible spatial awareness and following-directions skills.
Pre-Colored Parts: The plastic pieces are molded in color, so the model looks fantastic right out of the box without needing paint.
Scale Levels: There is a kit for every age and budget, from "Entry Grade" (perfect for kids) to "Master Grade" (highly detailed for adults).
The Goal of Brooklyn Buildz is to take the intimidation factor out of the hobby. We provide the tools and the space to help new and existing builders go from a box of plastic to a finished masterpiece.
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