THE COMPLETE LIST OF TOOLS FOR BUILDING MODEL CARS

There are many reasons to build a model car — it can help you develop skills, help relieve stress, and let your artistic appeal shine through. But to get the best-looking model possible, you need to use the right tools. If you’re interested in how to build model cars, this guide will introduce you to all the best supplies for scale modeling of cars, from the essentials to more advanced items.

Basic Tools

You can assemble most scale model vehicles using a basic assortment of supplies, many of which are probably already around your house. Essential model car building supplies include.

Paintbrushes

When it comes to scale modeling, the oil brush is the most important tool after the craft knife. Try getting a variety of brush shapes and sizes, including fine tips and wide strokes, so you can effectively paint all surfaces of your model car.

Sandpaper

Sandpaper will also come in handy in a variety of ways, including removing excess glue, smoothing plastic and creating fine finishes before painting.

Glue

Glue is absolutely necessary for scale modeling. There are many different kinds of glue, and your model kit will usually provide information on the best glue to use.

Paint

If you intend to paint your car model, you must choose between acrylic or enamel paints, each of which has its advantages and disadvantages.

Steel ruler

In addition to measuring, a steel ruler is very handy to use with a hobby knife for scoring wood or plastic pieces in scratch building projects.

Scale Modeling Tools

If you are working on more advanced projects, you may benefit from more advanced tools that can simplify and streamline the process. Some of the most useful advanced model car tools include

Hot glue

Hot glue has many benefits, including its ability to dry quickly and stick to surfaces immediately. It is used to place small parts on the material for easy painting.

Power Drill

A power drill is useful when you need to make defined and precise holes in your model.

Spray gun or paint booth

Spray guns are very useful when painting small car models. When combined with a compressor as an air source, you can control the pressure and amount of paint to make a variety of effects such as fine paint lines.

Clamp

Sometimes it is necessary to hold parts together while the glue sets. As we mentioned above, rubber bands can be used for this purpose, but having a set of spring or tightening clips on hand is also a good idea.

Turntable

This turntable, most often used for baking cakes, allows you to easily paint all sides of your model.

Round Cutter

As the name implies, a circle cutter is designed to cut circles out of plastic. While its use may seem a bit limited, cutting out a circle of plastic would actually be quite difficult without it.

Displaying Tools

Once you have completed your model and are ready to display your hard work, you will want to display it using the correct display products and techniques, which include

Glass display cabinets

Keeping the model in a clear glass display case will protect it from dust and damage.

High shelves

You can also find a variety of shelves to display your model, some of which are even interlocking and stackable.

Lighting

You need proper lighting to appreciate and clearly see the details of the finished model.

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