Things You'll Need:
- Sealing Irons
- Airplane Glue
- Gripping Straight Tweezers
- Hobby Clamps
- Superglue
- Superglue
- Single-edged Razor Blades
- C-clamps
- Dremel Rotary Tools
- X-Acto Knives
- Clamps For Woodworking
- Electric Drill/assorted Bits
- Handheld Vises
- Jewelers Screwdriver Sets
- Lockable Toolboxes
- Needle-nose Pliers
- Nut Drivers
- Pliers
- Razor Plane Sets
- Razor Saw Sets
- Wet And Dry Sandpaper
- Needle-nose Pliers
- Pliers
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Step 1
Set your mind on buying only the basics as you get started in this hobby.
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Step 2
Realize that your interests and skill levels will change and increase as you grow in the hobby. What you think you need now may not be useful later.
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Step 3
Join a radio-control enthusiasts club. You'll quickly learn what's important in a basic tool and supply chest, and you might find opportunities to buy used equipment.
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Step 4
Visit hobby stores and dealers in radio-controlled model equipment. Ask questions.
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Step 5
Read about the hobby at your local library or on the Internet.
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Step 6
Remember that the fundamental steps in model construction are cutting, shaping and assembling.
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Step 7
Plan to gather basic tools for each step: knives, razor edges, small saws, sandpaper, small filing edges, planes, glues, clamps, rubber bands, screwdrivers, nut drivers and wrenches.
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Step 8
Invest in a solid, lockable toolbox of sufficient size.
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Step 9
Keep your tools clean and organized. You can't use it if you can't find it or it's broken.
