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On this page you will find tips and tricks that I think make this hobby more enjoyable.
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Customizing Tools
Dremel Rotary Tool - tons of different uses
Drill Bits (various sizes) - for boring out barrels of weapons
Hair Dryer - very useful for head-swaps
Hot-Melt Glue Gun - many different uses; I use a high-temperature model for better bonding
Needle-Nose Pliers (assorted sizes) - many uses; the smaller the better
Paintbrushes (assorted sizes) - need several different sizes and with different bristle stiffness
Scissors - need to be very sharp for cutting various materials including thin plastic
Toothbrush - great for applying camo face paint and for weathering uniforms and gear
Wire cutters - the smaller the better; great for cutting small parts
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Customizing Materials
Acrylic Paints - for painting weapons and equipment; most useful colors: OD green, flat black, brown, desert tan
Camouflage Face Paint - like the kind that hunters use; can be used to camouflage your figures' faces and hands, and easily removed later
Chalk - white and colored chalks; great for weathering uniforms and equipment; can be washed out easily
Charcoal Pencil - useful for adding black stripes to faces for camouflage; can be esily removed
Cotton Balls - to use as filler in packs and pockets
Dull-Coat -useful to get rid of shiny spots on figures and equipment
Elastic - several colors and widths; can be used to replace rifle slings, equipment straps, etc.
Fabri-Tac - fabric glue; for applying patches to uniforms
Krazy Glue - many uses
Masking Tape - for masking off items that are to be painted
Sandpaper - preferably fine grit; great for giving the knees, elbows, and seats of uniforms that worn look
Sculpey - can be used to make pouches, ammo clips, etc.
Velcro - for modifying gear and equipment for use on Tac-Vests
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