WORKBENCH ESSENTIALS

■ Modelling knife or scalpel and new, sharp blades.

■ Fine-cut needle file set.

■ Twist drill set and pin vice.

■ Fibre scratch pencil.

■ Grade 600 abrasive paper.

■ 30-thou square styrene strip.

■ Offcuts of 10- and 30-thou white styrene sheet. ■ 40-thou black styrene sheet.

■ CA glue and activator.

■ Solvent cement (Plastic Weld).

■ IPA for paint stripping.

■ Squadron putty.

■ Lining or bow pen.

■ Selection of sable paint brushes for painting small details.