Just to give an glimpse at what tools I use for builds.
1. Glue - A no brainer why I have glue in my arsenal. Helps keep the toys together. Of note: I do still glue the glue-less models so they do not come apart in the future. I bought a small container for the ease of use. Most use a brush to brush on glue but I did not feel like I was invested enough in each model this way. I have a giant drawer of refills so I won't be running out for awhile.2. Glue Rag - I don't use a brush like most do while building toys. I use my fingers and the small glue bottle itself. The purpose of the glue rag is simple - wiping the glue off my fingers.
3. Scissors - I have several different scissors that I use. Each a different length, thickness, etc. There is no reason just how my hands are feeling that day.
4. X-Acto Knives - I use two. One is my main blade for scoring and cutting the nooks and crannies in little pieces. The other is an old dull blade for pulling glued pieces to level points of the folds. If I am unable to use my fingers to get a tab in place I use this dull blade.
5. Cutting Mat - Gotta protect the desk from cuts. When I first began building toys I just used a magazine. After I knew I was hooked the magazine wouldn't last and I would have little pieces everywhere so I invested in this mat that "heals" itself from cuts.
6. Light Box - For photographing my completed toys in a universal spot and if I take photographs at night I can get decent lighting. It isn't the most professional or prettiest looking light box out there. You can find several different DIY light boxes here.
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