Is this a good start for trying to get into the hobby?

[butterdogg08]

I did a whole bunch of research and ended up with all this in my cart, but I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything so I won't have to go back and order something else. The tool set includes side cutters, tweezers, screwdrivers, a knife, as well as a file. I'll probably end up painting it so I added masking tape as well, and I heard many people say that Elmers glue is good to use for clear parts, and I have a whole bottle already. 

[stitchdup]

it looks like a good starting point. I'd maybe try another glue to begin. a set of clamps is always handy as you'll often find you need a third hand

[butterdogg08]

21 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

it looks like a good starting point. I'd maybe try another glue to begin. a set of clamps is always handy as you'll often find you need a third hand

Thanks. What glue would you recommend? 

[stitchdup]

20 minutes ago, butterdogg08 said:

Thanks. What glue would you recommend? 

i like the blue revell contacta or humbrol poly cement in the bottles with needles. the humbrol is probably my first choice as its slower flowing than the revell, but they both work well. 

[Fat Brian]

I would add some super glue and something like Mod Podge or Elmers glue for the windows.

[Can-Con]

You probably don't need the scriber but I'd recommend getting an extra pack of #11 knife blades. Some assorted rubber bands would also be helpful if you need to hold parts together like engine 1/2s or airplane fuselage 1/2s while the glue sets.

When you start painting, get a set of GOOD brushes of various sizes. Remember, the right size tool for the job.

But remember,, the most important tool you can have is patients. 😉

[Big Messer]

1 hour ago, Can-Con said:

You probably don't need the scriber but I'd recommend getting an extra pack of #11 knife blades. Some assorted rubber bands would also be helpful if you need to hold parts together like engine 1/2s or airplane fuselage 1/2s while the glue sets.

When you start painting, get a set of GOOD brushes of various sizes. Remember, the right size tool for the job.

But remember,, the most important tool you can have is patients. 😉

Patience. And the willingness to figure when things don't go as intended. And the perseverance to learn from your mistakes and redo what went wrong.

[Ace-Garageguy]

11 minutes ago, Big Messer said:

Patience...when things don't go as intended...and the perseverance to learn from your mistakes and redo what went wrong.

Words of wisdom. 

You will bugger something up, guaranteed, and you don't get better by stomping on a model or throwing it against the wall...though there are indeed adults who will stull do it anyway.

[meechum68]

Patience, and be willing to learn from your mistakes for the next kit.  Welcome to the hobby, and the folks above me suggested a few things to add to your model kit that are great.  

Also, asking questions is a huge assett as well. 

Can't wait to see your Mustang's progress as you venture into building! 

 

[DJMar]

Am I seeing $50 for the Revell '71 Mustang? Ouch.

Anyway, I'm not a big believer in a whole bunch of model-specific stuff like masking tape, tools, etc., especially when starting out. I think you can build a pretty decent model with a minimum of equipment and a small cash outlay, so what follows is just my opinion. 

First, add some putty/filler to your list! You'll need it to fill seams, and smooth over imperfections. Tamiya has a basic putty that works well and is inexpensive and readily available.

Any liquid solvent glue meant for styrene will be fine. You'll discover what works best for you after you get a few models under your belt. As for the hobby knife, any handle that will take your standard X-Acto #11 blade is good. 

I would ditch those sanding sponge things at $6 a pop, and pick up a handful of foam backed emery boards from the local drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, etc.) or order them from Amazon. Yes, the double sided kind that are used for manicures. They're way cheaper, last forever and are just as effective. You can find them in coarse, medium and fine grits for less than a buck each. While you're in the store, pick up some inexpensive tweezers. Amazon often has packs of tweezers in different configurations for $4-$6.

Speaking of sandpaper, single sheets of 220, 320 400 and 600 can be found at any hardware store. When you need to move into the 800+ grit range for sandpaper, stop by your local autobody shop and pick up individual sheets of 1000, 1200, 1500 & 2000 grit wet paper. It's way more sandpaper for your dollar. One full sheet of each grit will last a long time, and can be cut into multiple smaller squares for different jobs. And yes, get some sandpaper sheets to go with the emery boards, because curved surfaces need sanding too.

Since I'm not a fan of Tamiya masking tape, I would take that off the list and just find some FrogTape or decent 3M painter's tape at Ace, Home Depot, Lowe's, wherever. You can cut it into different widths as you need. Once again, it costs less overall and one roll of 2" wide tape will last you months, if not years.

Other household bits can be repurposed for model building. For example, a pack of Dollar Store clothespins are actually a bunch of handy clamps. Rubber bands are good for holding things together while the glue dries, too. A cheap carton of wooden skewers (or some leftover takeout chopsticks) will give you plenty of quick and easy painting stands for smaller pieces. Skewers can also be cut down and used as stir sticks for mixing paint or epoxy. 

As already mentioned, don't be afraid to ask questions. Many of us have been building for decades. Take advantage of that experience; at the very least it might save you some headaches.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Tweezers!!

And a good lighted magnifier.

some other things I’d consider that I can’t do without:

A pin vice with small bits.

A small scissors.

A small file set.

A set of dental tools.

Q-tips. (Including some of the small conical shaped swabs such as Tamiya carries)

If you plan on doing any cutting, some sort of razor saw, and seriously think about a variable speed Dremel type tool with reamer bits.

I don’t think I could do much of anything anymore without most of these items.

 

 

Steve

 

 

[R. Thorne]

Tooth picks.

[butterdogg08]

2 hours ago, DJMar said:

Am I seeing $50 for the Revell '71 Mustang? Ouch.

Anyway, I'm not a big believer in a whole bunch of model-specific stuff like masking tape, tools, etc., especially when starting out. I think you can build a pretty decent model with a minimum of equipment and a small cash outlay, so what follows is just my opinion. 

First, add some putty/filler to your list! You'll need it to fill seams, and smooth over imperfections. Tamiya has a basic putty that works well and is inexpensive and readily available.

Any liquid solvent glue meant for styrene will be fine. You'll discover what works best for you after you get a few models under your belt. As for the hobby knife, any handle that will take your standard X-Acto #11 blade is good. 

I would ditch those sanding sponge things at $6 a pop, and pick up a handful of foam backed emery boards from the local drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, etc.) or order them from Amazon. Yes, the double sided kind that are used for manicures. They're way cheaper, last forever and are just as effective. You can find them in coarse, medium and fine grits for less than a buck each. While you're in the store, pick up some inexpensive tweezers. Amazon often has packs of tweezers in different configurations for $4-$6.

Speaking of sandpaper, single sheets of 220, 320 400 and 600 can be found at any hardware store. When you need to move into the 800+ grit range for sandpaper, stop by your local autobody shop and pick up individual sheets of 1000, 1200, 1500 & 2000 grit wet paper. It's way more sandpaper for your dollar. One full sheet of each grit will last a long time, and can be cut into multiple smaller squares for different jobs. And yes, get some sandpaper sheets to go with the emery boards, because curved surfaces need sanding too.

Since I'm not a fan of Tamiya masking tape, I would take that off the list and just find some FrogTape or decent 3M painter's tape at Ace, Home Depot, Lowe's, wherever. You can cut it into different widths as you need. Once again, it costs less overall and one roll of 2" wide tape will last you months, if not years.

Other household bits can be repurposed for model building. For example, a pack of Dollar Store clothespins are actually a bunch of handy clamps. Rubber bands are good for holding things together while the glue dries, too. A cheap carton of wooden skewers (or some leftover takeout chopsticks) will give you plenty of quick and easy painting stands for smaller pieces. Skewers can also be cut down and used as stir sticks for mixing paint or epoxy. 

As already mentioned, don't be afraid to ask questions. Many of us have been building for decades. Take advantage of that experience; at the very least it might save you some headaches.

Thanks. This is a load of stuff, really helpful, I added some putty, and I looked around and you were right, I saved a lot of money by cutting off the sponges and the tape.

I just had one question about paint, in the description of the kit it has a bunch of codes, but how would I know if I should get acrylic or spray paints? I work in a Canadian Tire so I could pick up a primer from there if it works, but I'm not sure if the paints there would work on plastic. Would you able to give me any guidance? Thank you.