Applicator tips (6)…………………………….............. ..............$.95
Ca glue thin (4) oz………………………………............ ...........$11.99
Ca glue medium (4) oz………………………………............ ....$11.99
Hinge marking tool……………………………….......... ...........$2.99
Plan protector 25’ roll……………………………….......... .......$8.99
Balsa colored filler (8) oz………………………………...........$ 4.99
Slot hinge machine………………………………....... ..............$19.99

These items are either not necessary, or you can find much cheaper substitues. CA glue is not necessary, so you save over $20 right there. Wood glue is cheaper and less hazardous. The Hinge marking tool is nice, but not necessary. You can cut hinges fine with the hobby knive, so no hinge cutting machine. Why spend $9. on a 25 foot roll of plan protector when you can spend a couple dollars on a 75 foot roll of waxed paper that works just as well? Balsa colored filler? Just collect up some of your saw dust and mix it with wood glue. Or just use some spackle. You're going to cover it anyway.

For the savings, you can buy a small scroll saw that will be far more use if you ever get into scratch building.

Scratch building does not have to be expensive. Balsa is cheap. I can build a 60-90 size model from plans for far less than a quality kit would cost. With the Kit, you're paying for convenience of not having to cut parts, but thats half the fun for me.

Don't get duped into buying every trick out there. With a little creativity, you'll save a lot of money to spend on the next model.

Brad