This is specially prepared for you if you are planning to take up the battle
of miniature modeling. In order to fight this battle, you will at least need
the basic weapons. These weapons are essential to complete your first few
models. And after you have familiar with all this weapons, you can slowly
upgrade your weapons to produce much more detailed model. Please note that
some of these weapons are quite dangerous. Be careful when using them.
1.Side
cutter
For removing parts from plastic sprue.
Price
Normal less
than S$8.00
Stainless Steel more than S$10.00
Availability
Hardware shop, DIY shop
Recommended brand
-
Note
Get a stainless steel type if you are going to be serious in modeling
2.Craft
knife
For normal cutting.
Worn tip can be easily replaced by snapping off the front tip.
Price less than S$8.00
Availability
Art & Craft shop
Recommended brand
OLFA
3.Design
knife (highly recommended)
Extremely sharp.
For detail cutting.
Shaving off molding lines.
Trimming of decal and masking tape.
Price less than S$8.00
Availability
Art & Craft shop
Recommended brand
OLFA
4.Liquid plastic cement
For welding plastic together
Price less than S$6.00
Availability
Model shop
Recommended brand
Faller
5.Needle
files (highly recommended)
For cleaning up joints
Removing molding line
Price
Normal less
than S$6.00 (in set of ten)
Stainless Steel more than S$10.00 (per piece)
Availability
Hardware shop, DIY shop
Recommended brand
-
Note
Get a stainless steel type if you are going to be serious in modeling.
6.Sandpaper
Come in different grade
Extra fine grade for smoothening of joint
Price less than S$1.00/ pc
Availability
Hardware shop, DIY shop
Recommended brand
-
7.Filler putty
For filling of wanted holes and gaps
Price less than S$8.00
Availability
Model shop
Recommended brand
SQUADRON
Note
You can also find a cheaper method at
http://www.oocities.org/themodelworkshop/documents/homemade_putty.htm
8.Tweezer
(highly recommended)
For handling small parts
Adding of decal on model
Price less than S$10.00
Availability
Model shop, Art & Craft shop
Recommended brand
TAMIYA
9.Cutting board (optional)
To avoid damaging the table surface
Price less than S$8.00
Availability
Art & Craft shop
Recommended brand
-
Note
To save money, thick cardboard from carton box can also be used · Avoid getting
cutting board with hard surface as it will worn off the blade of the cutter
10.Masking tape
To temporary hold parts together when bonding
Price less than S$4.00
Availability
Art & Craft shop, Model shop, DIY shop
Recommended brand
TAMIYA
Hope that you will benefic from this guideline. Feel free to
email
us if you encounter any problems regarding this.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THE PRICES ARE IN SINGAPORE DOLLARS*
