Before starting a complete selection of scale model car you will need to think about what direction you want to take it. Many people who built them as a kid are now wanting to start back as an adult hobby. Before you get started you will need to purchase some supplies.

There are different skill levels for scale car kit modeling. There is the beginning level, where you cover the basics, and then the intermediate levels and advanced levels. The advanced levels get into specifics which we will not cover in this article. This article will cover the beginning level to give you the basics to get started. There are different techniques that can be applied with each different tool. All the tools you will need can be found in your local hobby shop or hardware store or mail in catalog. You can also find many tools online.

If all you have is an empty workbench and an unopened kit, you\’ll need some skills instead of sloppily gluing all the parts together. Practice will strengthen and sharpen your building and finishing techniques. Getting a subscription to your favorite model car magazine is a great place to get some building and finishing tips. Gather all your beginners tools first.

A lot of the things you will need to start your model can\’t are right around your house. Tweezers, rubber bands, toothpicks, scissors, masking tape and white glue can all be found around the house. The rest of your supplies you will need to purchase at the hobby shop.

The hobby shop can supply you with a sharp hobby knife, sand papers and sanding sticks, paint brushes, a paint set, spray paint, a needle files set, rubber cement, and paint thinner. A respiratory mask is an important part of your supplies because it is harmful to inhale some of the chemicals you will be working with. The total amount you will spend comes out to be not so bad if you find some sales.

For cleaning up your kit parts, you can use the sand papers and sanding sticks and needle files along with your hobby knife. To hold on to the small model parts, use your tweezers. Utilize the toothpicks by applying the rubber cement to the model parts with them. Rubber cement dries very slowly allowing you to rearrange parts when necessary.

A dual cartridge respirator is a necessity for painting to keep you from breathing in dangerous fumes. When airbrushing or spray painting always wear one to be safe. Rubber cement also has a strong odor and should not be inhaled. A work area with lots of fresh air is recommended.

The rubber bands are for holding the model parts together while they dry. They are the most inexpensive tool yet also one of the most useful. White glue is better for clear model parts. Apply sparingly with the toothpicks. Stay away from superglue on the clear parts as it can form a frosty film on them and ruin them.

It is equally important to have a good workspace that has good ventilation and plenty of good lighting. A work bench in the garage or table in the house somewhere where the occasional paint or glue spill won\’t be a problem. Many hobbyists use a fishing tackle box to store their tools and supplies. It has plenty of compartments and works well. Now you are ready to start that kit.

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