This is worth repeating - with emphasis:
ORIGINAL: bogbeagle
Put your money into good-quality basic hand-tools.
Good knives.
Good abrasives.
Razor plane.
Razor saw.
Straight edge(s). (6" 12" 36" - metal)
Squares.
Plenty of light.
Endless supply of good clamps.
Good masking tape...3M.
I'll also add: Lots of single-edge razor blades and #11 blades for your hobby knive (knives)
If you are itching to buy a new toy, the
Great Planes Slot Machine is a must-have for kit building!