Modeling Tips

1. Use a good stiff paper, I use 110 lb card stock from Office Depot
2. Laser Printers give you the best color, but ink jet printouts cost less
3. Most die hard paper craft modelers recommend using an X-Acto knife, but I tend to use scissors more often. The X-Acto is ideal for small parts, but scissors are faster
4. Any good paper glue will work fine, my usual choice is Elmer's School Glue, drys fast and is easy to clean up
5. Having an assortment of small clamps and clips makes assembly much easier
6. Also I have a few pieces of wooden doweling of different diameters available for bending parts around
7. A good ruler is also highly recommended
8. And a good place to cut the parts out on, a piece of heavy cardboard will work, but a vinyl or plastic cutting board is better