What tools/supplies are recommended for scratch-building and modifying models?
Obviously, once you head out into the uncharted lands of scratchbuilding and modification, anything goes, but here are a few tips that can help you along the way. Tools: One of the most useful items you can pick up is a razor saw. These are made by most of the same companies that make Exacto type knives, and come with a handle with a removable blade. Blades come in several different sizes and tooth configurations, and you should experiment to see what works best for you, but basically these things are for the quick and dirty removal of parts in a straight line. There are a million uses, so these things always come in handy. Another must have is a scribing tool. These things come in a variety of configurations ranging from simple dental picks, to specialized carbide tipped modeling tools, but the basic idea is a very sharp point on a handle used to scribe detail into a surface. Drawknives are also a nice addition to your modeling arsenal. These can range from a simple utility knife of t
