where to restart?

[DrewCfromSC]

Hello all, well after many years of not building im getting back into it. Is there a list of items avalible online of what to start with? Im talking about paints, brushes and sizes, glue types, tools etc. I basicly have not much to start with. Have not built anything other than real cars in about 20 years now. Other than prices being more now and technoligy where do I begin? Any threads or online sources to read up on? Hoping to buy some items with a starting budget of $250 soon.

Thanks for your time. Drew aka the new old builder guy in South Carolina.

[crazyjim]

Welcome back, Drew. I think a member posted about tools just a couple of weeks ago so you may want to search the site. There's so much new and different stuff in the last 20 years. Get a copy of MCM.

[RodneyBad]

Welcome to modeling.

Some tools I use.

A dremel

clothespins, tweezers, Clamps, Cutters

(there, it's fixed)

Paint stand

X-Acto Knives, saws

Super Glue, Ambroid ProWeld liquid glue for Plastics.

Tamiya Paints are really good too.

Low Tac (blue)masking tape

Helps this helps ya on your way.

Edited July 7, 2010 by Zukiholic

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Probably the biggest advancement in 20 years has to be the Tamiya and Testors spray lacquers formulated especially for plastics. They spray great right from the can and dry in a short time.

[LVZ2881]

  On 7/6/2010 at 4:01 AM, Marc @ MPC Motorsports said:

Probably the biggest advancement in 20 years has to be the Tamiya and Testors spray lacquers formulated especially for plastics. They spray great right from the can and dry in a short time.

I completely agree Marc!!

that and dehydrator usage for modeling!!

[DrewCfromSC]

cloths clips, tweezers, Clamps, Cutters

Helps this helps ya on your way.

[DrewCfromSC]

  On 7/6/2010 at 4:01 AM, Marc @ MPC Motorsports said:

Probably the biggest advancement in 20 years has to be the Tamiya and Testors spray lacquers formulated especially for plastics. They spray great right from the can and dry in a short time.

And I thoguth the only difference is the cost of the hobby, aka more $$$ this time around! Will check out the paints too this Satirday.

Thanks for your reply. Drew from S.C.

[DrewCfromSC]

that and dehydrator usage for modeling!!

[VW Dave]

  On 7/6/2010 at 9:55 AM, zwitterman said:

What are cloth clips?

Here on earth we call them 'clothespins.'

I second the comments above regarding Tamiya spray paints.....they made it fun to paint again. Another huge advancement IMO is Tamiya's masking tape.

[randx0]

  On 7/6/2010 at 9:55 AM, zwitterman said:

cloths clips, tweezers, Clamps, Cutters

Helps this helps ya on your way.

Thank you. What are cloth clips? Im going to a scissors, clamp seller that I see at the flea market this saturday. Then its on to the Hobby and craft stores in the area to look for a cordless dremel tool.

Thanks again! Drew from S.C.

[DrewCfromSC]

I really like the dremel stylus it has a handle which really helps control,if you can find one check it out.

I will chheck this out too. Thank you!

Drew from S.C.