RE: getting ready
lucius,
The instruction manual for the kit would be the best place to start for a list like that. You will need super glues, epoxy, hobby knives, maybe a hobby saw, some needle nose pliers, a few clamps.
Just jump in and start building it. You can order anything you need that the hobby shop does not have at several online hobby shops. Just do a web search for rc hobby supplies, you will find some.