Hi,there! If you are planning to get a second set from any of the aftermarket you are in luck.TOM,S and GOLD MEDAL MODELS as well as the fine folks at WHITE ENSIGN and J and D products,These fine purveyors of etched products do for the most part ,give either very fine instruction or photo instruction sheets.The idea is basic. You "DO NOT NEED" Most of the tools you see advertised.A good pair of utility knife blades for the folds and a thin piece of foam(placemat)Along with a source of making Rounded parts like radars.For the curved partsYou can use a small X-ACTO knife handle or for tighter curves a knitting needle(And they come in different sizes) I have even used nails from a sixteen penny nails and smaller.So you see,the tools are simple.I would recommend you buying a set of simple P.E. to practice with,you can use it elsewhere later. Be patient and don,t get frustrated.Take your time and you,ll be surprised and proud at what you can create.As far as sticking the stuff on the model.There are many schools of thought out there.I use either extra thick "super glue" and or elmers .I personally in lieu of ELMERS ,use ALEENS white glue.I use it exclusively on rails and am very happy in that if you use a teensy amount it dries dull.I learned of ALEENS when I started building "PAPER" models.It is tackier than ELMERS.It gives you time to locate the part where you want ,exactly when you want it there. So good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress. You can ask anyone here by E-mail if you get stuck. tankerbuilder P.S. Don,t forget to have a fine file or sanding block handy as well as sharp blades to cut your parts off. Wear an apron and stick it to the table top and the rug monster will not attack either!!