Is Money the most important tool in hobby building?

The hobby can get expensive, especially if you buy all the latest kit releases, but most hobbies are. I think the most important tool in hobby building is that roundish thing sitting on top of your neck .

Regards, Rick

I say the most important "tool" is patience!

Mike

Heheheh I am in the middle of pulling all my carpet up in the middle of a 12x10 room, one part of which is going to hold my model trainset , and the other my little model workshop..... but its a room all to myself.. I am even thinking about getting an apartment sized refrigerator ..... heheheh

I like that saying... I don't know if you just made it up but that was nice cirikilli

"the most important modelling tools are all of us, albiet casual or comitted,
who are not so easily contented by the last project....."

I will have to remember that=)

ouch.........
money's a necesary evil.......
a means to an end........
a convenience.....

the most important modelling tools are all of us, albiet casual or comitted,
who are not so easily contented by the last project.....

Depends....

Look over at the group build forums... there's a GB now that is called "Budget Modelling"... some of us are in it... build the best kit you can for $25.00. That has to include paint, brushes, glue, etc....

Browse through the techniques forums as well... or search for the specific technique you're looking for. I pay close to $1000 a month for child support, so I am definitely not one of the "affluent" modellers, if there is such a term. I agree with Rich also, in that your imagination can save you $$... If you have a local hobby shop (LHS) nearby, look for closeouts and clearance items. Just because a kit is a few years old, doesn't mean that it's bad....

Anyways, that's my suggestions. I just got back into this a couple of months ago after being out for about 15 years, so it's taking some time to learn the ropes again. One thing I will echo from previous replies - look at the hardware store or Radio Shack for tools instead of the LHS. I found a $4 pair of sprue cutters that work just as well as the $10-$15 ones...

It would be nice to know some techniques that you guys used to save money, mixing paints watever.... yah know like the blood guts of your teniques, if you guys don't mind sharing....

Absolutely not!

Oh, it can make modeling easier and obviously allows a modeler to purchase whatever kits and supplies they need, but it does NOT build the models.

I agree with Richard, 100%! The most important tool in model building is imagination!

Enjoy your modeling...

There are lots of cheaper options for tools
• steal them from your dentist or surgeon
• shop the hardware stores rather than Hooby Shops
• "borrow" them from hobbist friends ;-)

I believe the most important tool in modeling is imagination. With that, you can save a lot of money. My two cents.

Richard