some of my personel favorite tools not previously mentioned
-parchment paper, not even ca glue sticks to it . I lay a sheet on the worktable when glueing painting ect and a sheet lasts a long time.you can see drawings thru it if necesary
-glad press n seal ,great with masking off rockets for painting it really sticks but is not sticky so no taping off necessary. it can even be used as a mask when rubbed down and trimmed, I also use it to seal bottles of paint, glue, epoxy cans ..ect ( also reusable)
-bamboo skewers, for mixing ,glueing
- nail sanding sticks from Sally's beauty supply (all different grits) I use these alot !
-estes marking guide, I use it most of the time to draw perfect circles around nosecones.
-lazy susan- for painting
-3m adhesive spray , for paper laminating balsa sheet
-swingarm lamp with magnifier,couldn't live without it(my eyesight aint so great anymore)
-plastic squeeze bottles, I premix fill n finish and always have a bottle ready, very quick way to go about filling without having to mix something up or worry about it drying out.
I also keep larger bottle glues in the smaller squeeze bottles , including west system epoxy
-ambroid pro weld- for plastic joining
-rocket building cradle- a few different sizes ( for the larger rockets)
- decal film, decal solvent, and decal set .
-110# cardstock- worth mentioning again (many uses)
-plastic totes- shoebox size , for keeping all those unfinished projects in.
-little plastic springclamps, I use these buggers alot !
-craft level artist brushes, many uses, also essential for lifting , turning, unfolding and pushing decals into position.
-balsa usa gold ca-thin and thick (they don't make medium) after trying it,I'll never use annother brand.
-aluminum angle, a few sizes and length
-empty engine/motor casings- marking ,setting motor blocks, hooks and for making model stands.
-scissors,good ones strictly for paper and cardstock.
-room , to put all this stuff.....
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