>>6705482I mean, if you're okay with some minor nub marks you can just straight build it, nothing wrong with that. The vast majority of my collection is just straight build.
Just as an example, I did two things with my Tallgeese III, panel lines and the waterslides it came with. Getting good at cleaning pieces is just a process you have to get down. You can start with nippers and a knife (which is what I use), or you could use nippers and sandpaper, it's all preference. But I will say having good nippers and knives helps.