Newbie paint problem?

[GerryW]

Agreed with Tim: you need the basic tools like a knife and cutters, and a few other basic ones like sandpaper and some small files make your life easier from the start, but really, everything beyond a modelling knife is not 100% necessary for modelling. As your skill develops, you’ll discover other tools you’ll have a use for, but it’s far better to base your tool choice on experience rather than expecting more tools to give you better results.

Very true, for small files I've a set of 'diamond' needle files, a little too coarse for plastics until they get some 'dust' into them (but then, I didn't originally buy them for modelling!) and to be quite honest, nearly all my 'modelling tools' are brought in from other hobbies I've got/had. I've yet to try my hand at airbrushing models (though I have got a 25l compressor, paint 'gun' & paint 'pen' sat outside in the garage) as I can usually get good results with a brush.