TIPS

Recommended Tools:

• Hobby knife & blades
• Tweezers
• Adhesives*
• Paints and/or Inks*

Optional Tools:

• Glue Applicator*
• Squaring Blocks
• Weights
• Sanding Sticks (paper)
• Squares
• Tapes
• Chalks*

*See Details Below

Construction Tips:

• Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning assembly of any kit.
• Paint and / or ink all surfaces prior to removal of patrs from their sheets.
• Allow paints and / or inks to dry completely.
• Follow instructions in numerical order. Some notes may be attached, where applicable.
• Remove only the parts required for that step.
• Apply glue using an applicator simular to a syringe. This will allow the smallest of amount of glue required for mating parts.
• Use squares, weights and squaring blocks in aligning wall, floor, roof, etc..
• Some kits may have lines etched into their roof surfaces, use them as guides for alignment of roof material.
• Use of chalks for weathering works very well. Give them a try, you will be amazed!

Adhesives:

• Elmers white glue may be used for gluing wood, paper and other like materials. Though this glue works well, Elmers yellow (carpenters) glue is recommended, as this glue has a quicker tack (dry) time. Excellent results.
• CA for gluing all other materials, other than acetate (window glazing).
• Canopy glue, G-S Hypo Cement or Testors Clear Parts Cement works well for gluing acetate glazing.

Coloring:

• Solvent based paints work well. Needs ventilation. High odor. Interior surfaces need not be painted. Mineral spirits cleanup.
• Water (acrylic) based paints also work well. Less ventilation needed. Exterior and interior wall surgaces must be painted. Water cleanup.
• Ink markers are an excellent medium for coloring. Interior surfaces need not be colored. Very low or no odor. No cleanup.

Weathering:

• Many media may be used. Recommended is A.I.M. (Adventures in Miniature) or like chalks.

SUGGESTED MANUFACTURES PRODUCT LIST

• Glue applicators & tips (A-West)
• Adhesives (Elmers, Testors)
• Acrylic paints (Delta, Fokart, Americana)
• Art markers (Blick Studio, Prismacolor, Sharpie, Bic)
• Weathering powders (A.I.M. Products)