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  • Member since
    October 2009
List for run to hobby shop.
Posted by B-17engineer on Sunday, October 18, 2009 8:49 AM

HI all!

 

I am working on my first model in 4 years and I am going to the hobby shop soon, I was wondering what I should get/ look for.. I have the basics.

 

Since I was present with a 75 dollar gift certificate for my birthday. :D 

 

Thanks 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Bluegrass
Posted by robiwon on Sunday, October 18, 2009 9:48 AM

Depends on what the basics are that you have. I would start off with an Xacto no.11 and extra no.11 blades. Pick up some padded sanding sticks in various grits. Liquid cement is good as well and there are numerous brands to choose from. You might also want to pick up some form of putty. Everyone has their favorites, mine is Squadren white. You could also pick up a multi pack of paint brushes as well. Throw a small bottle of hobby quality super glue in there too. Super glue has a shelf life so unless you plan on using a lot, start with a smaller bottle. Pick up some paint that you will need for your first project. Don't forget to get primer too if you want to use it. I think that's a good start.

Do you already have a project planned?

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by B-17engineer on Sunday, October 18, 2009 5:39 PM

Many thanks for the response!

 

I have..

 Brushes (need more)

Sandpaper (Need more)

Squadron and Testors white putty.

Small scissors and large scissors

51 and 13 piece knife set.

 Aztek A4709 airbrush (haven't used yet)

Files (need other ones) 

4 tubes of Testors cement (blue)

1 tube of Testors cement (red -tube color not glue color. lol) 

Plastic cards (scratchbuilding, like on my P-40 right now a piece of the landing gear is missing so I am building that as I post) 

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: Bluegrass
Posted by robiwon on Monday, October 19, 2009 9:06 AM
With what you have I think the biggest addition I would make is the liquid cement that comes in a glass bottle. While tube glue does have its uses for general construction I think you will find the liquid cement much nicer to use. Plus, you don't get spiderweb glue strands everywhere.
  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by B-17engineer on Monday, October 19, 2009 3:25 PM
Yes, I've realized that :D So will look out for it! Thanks!
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