Tools of the Trade, Part 3 — Kitbashing Essentials

Getting a foothold in kitbashing is easier with the right tools. The wide range of options to choose from can be overwhelming—especially if you’ve never done this before. Calling upon my own experience, I have designed a series of comprehensive textbooks to help beginners make sense of things and get started in the best conditions. So without further ado, let’s take a closer look at bashing supplies!

In the first part of this guide, we’ll go over the essentials for cutting, trimming and drilling your way to custom miniatures. We’ll then examine the best options for gluing plastic and resin, as well as sculpting, gap-filling, and sanding tools. Lastly, we’ll be looking into raw materials commonly used to further detail and customize projects, not to mention the mandatory protective gear to work in safe conditions.