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The following is a list of tools and their descriptions which may help you modeling. I recommend that you get a shoe box, small old toolbox or Tupperware container to store them in. Definitely, get a rag or several paper towels and keep them handy. Use them to wipe spills up and to clean tools and paint brushes or dirty track and wheels. Guaranteed- you'll use that rag more than anything else.

-Needle nose pliers get the kind with wire cutters in the end. 6" to 8" in length (about $12 to $15.)

-Hobby knife X-Acto makes good ones. I like the medium duty ones. Buy extra blades- be sure they'll fit the knife. When using- cut away from yourself and shave off small amounts at a time. Keep old blades in a film canister. When it fills up, toss the whole canister and start a new one! About $3 to $5.

-Screwdrivers- Smaller sizes are needed. Se if you can get a set. #1 and #0 Phillips and 1/16" and 1/8" Regular is a good place to start. Sets start at $10.Well, there you have the essentials. Here are some more additions:

-Tweezers

-Clamps/clothes pins/rubberbands

-Mill file/ needle files

-Paintbrushes(sizes 1,2,3)

-Rail nipper (flush cutters- Xuron make as good pair for $10 to $12)

-Soldering iron/gun and 60/40 rosin core solder

-NMRA Gauge (for your scale- about $10 each. Lets you check tracks, switches, wheels... better for the advancing modeler)

Remember to take good care of your tools, follow directions and be safe.

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