Written by Walt Wilson
Create exactly what you want, for the fun of it
How To Do It
As seen in the April 2011 issue of Model Aviation.
Scratch-Building Essentials
To build from scratch, or even from a kit, you need several basic tools. A hobby knife set is necessary for any building project—even assembling ARFs. Inexpensive sets are available almost anywhere hardware and crafts are sold.
If you want better quality, purchase an X-Acto set from your local hobby shop. You can use others, but a #11 blade will be the most used; stock up with lots of extra blades.
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