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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal
Is it me or does the acquisition of specialty tools, glues, and paints make up an large part of this hobby?  |
On the front end, yes. You also need to factor in the time it takes to learn how use them (and how not to).
The good news is that tools
should last forever, as long as you're using them right. Keep that airbrush clean and maintained and it should last you for many years. Your only "consumables" in the tool dept. should be Xacto blades, pin vise drill bits, and masking tape.
In my experience the tools don't wear out, someone just makes "a better mouse trap".
Paints can sit on the shelf for years before you'll need to think of replacing them.
Glues can be tricky. Once you open the jar or the tube, they defiantly have a shelf life.