RE: Beginner Build - tools question
think along the lines of doing fine carpentry work... working with balsa is great as its easy to modify shapes without wearing the arms out..lol.
start collecting all parts and accessories related to building small things..I have four toolboxes from home depot that carries my field stuff..my table is pretty simple from 4 x 6 3/4" ply..I used doors alot too but i gotta have a straight table since I scratch build alot.. dont forget the usual stuff like monoktote iron and heat gun..the key to clean work is fresh blades..I can go thru 6 to 8 blades easy... i use surgical handles and # 11, #10 and #15 blades depending on the project...keep gloves handy always..I double glove when doing resin and gorrila glue work so that when set i remove the out side and clean gloves again. plenty grades of sandpaper..sanding blocks a must as soft blocks as well. old or similar credit cards for spreading resin...I ask all my friends for the used phone cards just for that. anyways as time goes on you'll collect so much that it'll all come in handy. hide all unbuilt kits close to the ceiling and destroy all reciepts..my local hobby store doesn't even give me mine anymore..LOL....bring things home in small bags and you're good to go...I'm married too.....but most of all , enjoy each build and fly each plane till you gotta make another one....
SLOPE FAST - SOAR DEEP
guamflyer