What materials do I need to start customizing?
There is no simple answer to that question, and every customizer will answer differently. Some basics include:
- X-acto knife & mat knife
- Superglue
- Acrylic paints
- Paint brushes
- Sculpting medium
- Sandpaper
- Pprimer
Ultimately, one could get by with the above list. However, in the interest of sanity, I highly recommend some or all of the following:
- Dremel
- Magic Sculpt
- Plumber’s epoxy
- Super Sculpey
- Silicone sculpting tools
- Various sharp pointy things
- Dullcote
- Access to a computer and printer
- Modeling paste
- Matte gel medium
- A full range of spray paint colors
- Masking tape
- Drill & drill bits
- Airbrush
Easy: A simple parts swap. Little if any paint.
Basic: Some modified parts. Mostly a new paint job.
Moderate: New and modified parts.
Skilled: Lots of new and modified parts. “Frankensteining” often involved.
Advanced: All of the above, plus a great deal of original sculpting.