What are the tools required to build the model? Glue, Blades...etc???
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If you can't find a good (cheap) balsa builders board, you can use a ceiling tile. Also, build right on top of the plans, just put wax paper down first.
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You'll need wood glue, an exacto knife, and some pins. I also find it helpful to have a wood board to work on.
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You need some glue of course, I suggest you buy both the kind that sticks fast and the kind that can allow adjustments. You will find it very helpful. As for the blades, you can just have a basic craft knife, an x-acto will be good as well. And you might need some clippers, needles or what ever you feel confident to use to hold the shape.
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You need an Xacto knife and a couple blades and a couple tubes of wood cement. Also, you will need some common pins and some cardboard to build it on.
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I uses pins to hold the balsa pieces together, glue to glue them together and yes a sharp blade is sometimes helpful to get the pieces out of the precut balsa wood. The strings are also difficult to install as they must be glued. I also agree with the previous answer.Jim
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Patience comes to mind first off. Yes you will need an Exacto knife, glue, pins, wax paper. First and foremost, go slow, take your time. This is a great model, it is hanging from our ceiling and allways gets a discussion going..Just how close is his legs to the belt?? for instance. Go for it If you really goog, get another one, it is that good Bob
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Yes you will need paint and glue. It could be left white if you did not want to paint the model. It's a very detailed plastic model for an intermediate to experienced builder.
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no glue is not included, and you will have to buy model glue to put the kit together
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Hammer and a couple of screwdrivers. You can use a power drill to screw in the pieces but regular hand tools are ok
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I didn't buy any extra tools and I'm still working on the model with my grandson. It's hard and so many of the parts are tiny ! Be sure and note some part require glue and lots of them snap together! I understand your frustration , I would have gotten an O scale or G if I'd known how hard it would be! EHM
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Hi Chris, it is not too complicated to build, but painting could be a different thing. Good luck!
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approximately 100 pieces..model looks good when completed,however, would not recommend as a first modeling project.could be a tedious project when building and mounting the props to wing assembly..take your time and go for it!
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If you are low on patience, do not attention this build. It is for advanced model freaks. I believe it is level 3. Make sure you have the time and the right tools before you tackle this one if you want a project you can be proud of.
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If this is your first model, you will need a sharp razor type knife and model cement. if you want to paint it as well, you'll need model paints. The model comes in grey. I know Michaels has most of what you need. So does Hobby Lobby. Fit each piece together in each step Before gluing together, incase you need to make any adjustments. Once it's glued, your screwed. lol
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You'll need model paint, model glue, a hobby knife or small pliers to cut pieces of the 'parts tree'. The kit comes with decals, hot water works best to get those to work.
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Before tackling this one I would recommend the Airfix 1:72 scale planes found at Barnes and Noble as they come with paint and glue already and are easier to put together and have alot less pieces. That way if he ends up not liking it you haven't spent much money. But if he wants to try this one it's not too hard to put together, just remember that you have to buy all the paint, brushes and glue (I recommend non toxic glue and acrylic paint) too. A hobby knife is also highly recommended to trim flash and remove parts from the trees. Hope this helps.
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It came with some tools:like a hammer, a screw driver and screws. Hope this helps.
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Go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6bUJOnwcjE&list;=TLYRN5eizBhR_IRaz3J2d-fwPHZX1zXBm5It has pretty good instructions for this model kit.
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maybe so you just need patience, this model has a lot of parts some very very small an require tweezers to hold an will take a long time to build but if he/she wants a challenge this is it. An for the price you can't go wrong
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The base model itself is assembled. You just have to add a few accessories & stickers.
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I didn't assemble it myself. I got it done in nearby Dick's store for $30. However the package mentions all the required tools. Sorry couldn't help much.
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Anytime you buy a plastic model, you have to put it together. I'm not going to get to technical but here it goes. This model requires plastic glue (cement) for polystyrene plastic, paints which number about 16 different colors for this model, body filler (SQUADRON GREEN PUTTY) and tools....model knives, tweezers, paint brushes and so on. The model parts themselves require a little pre-alignment or in other words, place both pieces together(without glue) and see if it fits snugly, this is called dry fitting. BUT, the biggest tool you must have is PATIENCE. Take your time in building a model and it is very refreshing and relaxing experience. Mind you, I have been building models now for 55 years. But, most all, enjoy yourself.....