| Plastic model kits building are not as complicated as | | | | 5. Small needle files |
| you think it is. You just have to learn the necessary skill | | | | For sanding precise or certain areas that could not be |
| and apply it. The learning process takes time and you | | | | done by using sandpaper. Small needle files are |
| might even feel frustrated and disappointed along the | | | | available in the form of square, round and triangle. |
| way. The most essential element for your ultimate | | | | 6. Spring clamps or rubber bands |
| success is patience. Take your time to acquire the | | | | To hold parts together during the bonding stage. |
| basic skill and build up your confidence level and | | | | 7. Toolbox |
| gradually proceed to more complicated model. As with | | | | This is to keep all the small tools and materials in a |
| other hobby and craft, you will need some basic | | | | handy and portable box. |
| modeling tools and materials to build your first plastic | | | | 8. Table |
| model. Here is a list of tools and materials that you can | | | | Find a table which you can use exclusively for your |
| start with. | | | | model building activity. |
| 1. Hobby knife | | | | 9. Cutting board |
| For cutting purposes such as removing parts and | | | | To be used as a form of protection for your table top |
| trimming away access stub after cutting. | | | | against cement or extensive cutting by the knife. |
| 2. Sandpaper | | | | 10. Desk lamp |
| For sanding off unwanted molded lines or sharp edges | | | | If the lighting in your work place is insufficient or too |
| to achieve a smooth surface. The sandpaper is | | | | dim, use a desk lamp. Avoid building your models in a |
| available in extra fine, fine and medium grits. Another | | | | bad lighting that will hurt your eyes and ended up with |
| alternative is to use emery boards. | | | | a bad job. |
| 3. Liquid plastic cement | | | | Some of the items listed above are optional; you can |
| This liquid plastic cement dissolves plastic surfaces to | | | | ignore or include it at a later stage. As you begin to |
| form a weld like bonding. This type of solvent cement | | | | build more scale model kits and gain experience, the |
| is much neater and easier to work with as compare to | | | | collection of tools and materials will also increase. |
| those that come in a tube. | | | | Plastic model kits building are an enjoyable and learning |
| 4. Plastic filler putty | | | | activity. When you have transformed an assortment |
| This is used to fill up any gaps to achieve a smooth | | | | of plastic parts into a complete and finished model, it |
| surface and more realistic appearance. | | | | gives you a sense of pride and satisfaction. |