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Johnny · 27-11-2006

Well....it's just like any other hobby....at first you need some basic tools, and when you proceed up against the learning curve you will realize that there are plenty of stuff that comes in handy

I will try to give you some inputs....but remember this is only my choice of tools.Other builders use different maybe.

First thing is a good knife, type exel,exacto,olfa etc that uses blades nr #11
A metal ruler is also vital.
You will also need some kind of scoring tool.I have made mine myselves of a butt needle I have put into a rod.Those needles can be found at craftshops....and are used to repair holes in socks.I have also used a knitting stick.
White glue and clean hands....
Some kind of cardboard in 0,5mm and 1mm, Cornflakes boxes are 0,5mm.
The major cardmodelsites also sells cardboard.
Scissors. The curved type used for fingernails is very handy.
A circlecutter can be very useful,I use the olfa type.
Colors, waterbased for painting edges.Or the Humbrol kind.
I use both types, and some weathering sets and sticks from Tamiya.
Metal rods in different sizes, used for axels etc
A syringe, for applying glue is a vital part

Small drills
Tweezers of different types
Grinding paper
A cutting mat
A printer of the ink type
Normal skills are more than enough to build cardmodels.

Also my opinion on what kit to start with, is to get a model you like, and just try.
The models are in different difficult level, so it's just to pick one

And don't be afraid to ask questions!
Anything, just mail me, and I'll help as good as I can!
For tips and tricks I would recommend the cardmodel sites, and browse through the construction reports, there is a lot to be learned from there.
A lot of sites are in german or polish, but not difficult to understand since it is the pictures that are of interest.

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Johnny Cardmodeller Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Odda Norway Real Name: Johnny My Models: Papermodels Visit Johnny's Gallery Posts: 431 Images: 19	Well....it's just like any other hobby....at first you need some basic tools, and when you proceed up against the learning curve you will realize that there are plenty of stuff that comes in handy I will try to give you some inputs....but remember this is only my choice of tools.Other builders use different maybe. First thing is a good knife, type exel,exacto,olfa etc that uses blades nr #11 A metal ruler is also vital. You will also need some kind of scoring tool.I have made mine myselves of a butt needle I have put into a rod.Those needles can be found at craftshops....and are used to repair holes in socks.I have also used a knitting stick. White glue and clean hands.... Some kind of cardboard in 0,5mm and 1mm, Cornflakes boxes are 0,5mm. The major cardmodelsites also sells cardboard. Scissors. The curved type used for fingernails is very handy. A circlecutter can be very useful,I use the olfa type. Colors, waterbased for painting edges.Or the Humbrol kind. I use both types, and some weathering sets and sticks from Tamiya. Metal rods in different sizes, used for axels etc A syringe, for applying glue is a vital part Small drills Tweezers of different types Grinding paper A cutting mat A printer of the ink type Normal skills are more than enough to build cardmodels. Also my opinion on what kit to start with, is to get a model you like, and just try. The models are in different difficult level, so it's just to pick one And don't be afraid to ask questions! Anything, just mail me, and I'll help as good as I can! For tips and tricks I would recommend the cardmodel sites, and browse through the construction reports, there is a lot to be learned from there. A lot of sites are in german or polish, but not difficult to understand since it is the pictures that are of interest.