Rahim at @xpidemix let me try out his Mineshima nippers while I was putting together my Khinerai, and WOW they were so smooth and nimble (vs Citadel). Also a lot cheaper, about SGD 18 vs SGD 45~ for the Citadel cutters (something like that, I bought them ages ago). I'm a convert.
Had a nice time over the weekend visiting @xpidemix! Spent pretty much the whole day there and did my first "proper" assembly, guided by Alfie (IG: @antipopcrafts). Now am much less intimidated, and looking forward to when I have a chance to paint these bits! Pictures to follow.