Building Your First Scale Model Car: Basic Hand Tools

What tools will you need to start building your first scale model car? In this short video I will introduce a few basic hand tools you will need to have in order to build your first ever scale model car kit. If you are interested in getting into the hobby but have never built a plastic model car before, the idea of having to purchase all of the fancy tools and accessories can be overwhelming. Well, the good news is that you don't actually need that many tools to start. If you have these basic hand tools I mentioned above, then you are ready to start building. Don't worry about having to empty your bank account for your new hobby because these tools are very affordable.

Building plastic model kits is a fun and rewarding hobby, many might find it challenging but it isn't as hard as it seems, Anyway, thank you for watching and I hope I have inspired you to start building your first model car today.

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---All the tools I use to build my model kits are listed here:

Panel Line Scriber:

Glues:

Sand paper:

Painting:

Primer:

Thinner:

Clear Coat Spray Can Paint:

Masking Tapes:

Chrome Paint:

Other goodies I use:

My Camera Gear:
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[JunsMiniGarage]

If you have never built a scale model car before it can be overwhelming to think about the process of building one from the start. So in this video series I will break down the process and walk you through the basics. Stay tuned!

[ltd]

You should try doing a tutorial too! Going over techniques and giving examples as you walk through a simple build.

[SamLucas]

Can't wait to see more videos in the series! Have just finished my first model after being inspired by watching your videos.

[muddy_buddy_ix]

who ever hated this video is gonna get beat up by the 700+ ppl who liked why did you even think about disliking the video if you don't like it don't watch it. Jun deserves more than what he has he is prob the best youtube I've watched

[muddy_buddy_ix]

Jun you don't know how much this helped me I literally only started watching your vids on Saturday bc the nissan skyline r34 just popped up on my recommended page and I clicked it and loved it so I subbed bc of that vid

[JZ-stzr]

You should do a video on what u think are the best model cars for beginners to start on!

[romanrojas]

Great content. You have the best videos on YouTube

[rosidin.]

Probably I Gonna Make My First Model Car This Week After I Watch Your Videos😌

[NitrogenFX]

Your vidoes have inspired me to start building model cars! I look forward to your videos.

[fede_pe]

Interesting and useful video, greetings from Iztapalapa State of Mexico .

[hadynmcloughlin]

Look forward to the new series for beginners. Great idea for those new to the hobby

[KarlScaleModeling]

Thank you for this video. I have been building 1/24 scale car kit for many years now but watching this video made me realize I can do some procedures easier and even adapt some tips for myself too. Thanks again

[werebear]

Excellent video for beginners in the hoby. Thank you Jun

[robertbernahliii]

You do good work, I like how your cars turn out.

[HAAPKO_MU]

Thanks for this! I just got my first model kit for Christmas, the r34 one you did

[eefm]

Thank you very much for this video, it's really helpful and informative.

[SolamenteVees]

Great list! I feel the same about the Tamiya panel line scriber. I'm going to order a Trumpeter scriber on your recommendation.

[josephlau]

I like tamiya model tool kit very much.

[ARDIECAST]

So valuable instructions for the beginner and so many thanks for this

[ScaleAutoGarage]

Great video into entry tools. I really like how you put this together and am eager to see your thoughts on brands. This is going to be a great series.