Building Your First Scale Model Car: Basic Hand Tools
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 Published On Apr 27, 2021

Model Building Basic Tool Set: https://amzn.to/2ElHtMh (This set includes the side cutters, hobby knife, A4 cutting mat, tweezers and other tools)
Trumpeter Panel Line Scriber: https://amzn.to/2TFD1MX
Tamiya Plastic Scriber: https://amzn.to/34cDrRu
Tamiya Side Cutter: https://amzn.to/3gOcvh0
Tamiya Hand Saw: https://amzn.to/3ewoMUR
Tamiya Hobby Knife: https://amzn.to/3aJRTmx
Surgical Scalpels: https://amzn.to/3dSlMTu

What tools will you need to start building your first scale model car? In this short video I will introduce a few basic hand tools you will need to have in order to build your first ever scale model car kit. If you are interested in getting into the hobby but have never built a plastic model car before, the idea of having to purchase all of the fancy tools and accessories can be overwhelming. Well, the good news is that you don't actually need that many tools to start. If you have these basic hand tools I mentioned above, then you are ready to start building. Don't worry about having to empty your bank account for your new hobby because these tools are very affordable.

Building plastic model kits is a fun and rewarding hobby, many might find it challenging but it isn't as hard as it seems, Anyway, thank you for watching and I hope I have inspired you to start building your first model car today.

My other videos-
1/24 model car full builds -    • 1/24 Scale Model Car Full Builds  

---All the tools I use to build my model kits are listed here:

Model Building Basic Tool Set: https://amzn.to/2ElHtMh
A3 Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3t8GmUP

Panel Line Scriber:
Tamiya Plastic Scriber II: https://amzn.to/34cDrRu
Trumpeter Panel Line Engraver: https://amzn.to/2TFD1MX

Avid Power Cordless Rotary Tool: https://amzn.to/3gh3Y2d

Glues:
BSI Super Gold+ Glue: https://amzn.to/31aNVPb
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement: https://amzn.to/2SbDC8A
Elmer’s Clear Glue: https://amzn.to/3jfoEKD

Sand paper:
600 - 3000 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/32aryZJ
Tamiya Sanding Sponge Set: https://amzn.to/2XIKzAJ
Micro MESH Soft Touch Sanding Pads: https://amzn.to/33eik0h

Painting:
Airbrush Kits with Compressor: https://amzn.to/325JHb8
Dual Action Airbrush: https://amzn.to/34brtrn
Indoor Spray Booth with LED Lights: https://amzn.to/2FwxnZE
Tamiya Painting Stand: https://amzn.to/2Q7h8UX
Airbrush Cleaning Station: https://amzn.to/329T8WL
Paint Brushes for Hand Paint: https://amzn.to/3aGwPvU
Tamiya Acrylic Paint Retarder: https://amzn.to/33hrkln
Paint/Fluid Droppers: https://amzn.to/32aizHZ
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Primer:
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Thinner:
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Tamiya Acrylic Thinner: https://amzn.to/34ens3T
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Clear Coat Spray Can Paint:
Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear: https://amzn.to/2SeIbi4

Masking Tapes:
Tamiya 6mm Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/348XezD
Tamiya 10mm Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3ibshj7
Tamiya 18mm Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/3igOXOU
Tamiya 40mm Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/2Oln2EV
Tamiya Masking Tape for Curves(2mm): https://amzn.to/36mfSXo

Chrome Paint:
Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome Paint: https://amzn.to/3iSgib9
Molotow Chrome Paint Pen 1mm: https://amzn.to/3gbNjNC

Other goodies I use:
TAMIYA Polishing Compound Fine and Finish: https://amzn.to/2G1X1q1
Tamiya Polishing Compound Sponges: https://amzn.to/3mBhXVA
Tamiya Panel Line Accent Color Black: https://amzn.to/2EJlPSQ
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Cotton Polishing Wheel Set: https://amzn.to/2OGaEzs
Duck Poster Putty: https://amzn.to/2Yix37r
Pentel 0.2mm Ultra Fine Mechanical Pencil for Panel Lining: https://amzn.to/3iTPLKw
Ranger Gunmetal Embossing Powder: https://amzn.to/2Q6AyJR
Hero Arts Embossing Powder(Red): https://amzn.to/30kfogI
Milliput Superfine 2-part Putty: https://amzn.to/2YgExrM
Air Blower and Duster: https://amzn.to/3igk7pZ
Mini Hand Saw: https://amzn.to/3mXY1Mt
Sharpie Red Fine Point: https://amzn.to/3ihius3
Sharpie Silver Metallic Fine Point: https://amzn.to/30hC8hu

My Camera Gear:
https://amzn.to/36krgDd
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