Ah yes, Rob and John. Time and patience, patience and time. The basic hobby tools are a must, also.... the proper glues and cements for the task, wet n' dry paper, the indispensable No. 11 x-acto knife, sprue cutters, good paints and brushes, airbrush, and references, references, references..... such as this blessed Forum. Amen. Did I forget anything?

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