Building a model airplane can be a time-consuming hobby, but one that pays off when you see your creation soaring high in the sky. Most hobbyists buy model airplane kits, which can provide you with most of the basic materials that you'll need to construct the model. However, you may need to purchase a few additional supplies to complete the project, and your local hardware store can be a good place to visit for these items. Hardware stores sell a wide range of products for all sorts of jobs, including hobbies. Here are some supplies that should be on your shopping list.
Paint
You'll likely have an idea about how you want your model airplane to look. Perhaps you want it to have a bright color that makes it easy to spot from the ground, or maybe you're attempting to build a model that looks similar to an actual historic plane. Whatever the case, you'll need a few colors of paint to get the job done. Virtually every hardware store has a paint aisle, so you'll be able to buy the paints that you need for the project. You can buy paints in many different amounts, which means that you'll have no trouble buying small amounts to use as accent colors.
Glue
Depending on the type of model airplane that you're building, you might need a few different types of glue. Generally, you'll be able to find this at at your local hardware store, which likely has a wide selection of glues. For example, standard wood glue will be useful for gluing different wood components of the plane together. You may also need epoxy or contact cement if your kit has plastic components, as these glues will provide better bonding than wood glue.
Sandpaper
When you unpack the wooden pieces of your model airplane kit, you may notice that there are rough edges on some of the pieces. Before you begin to assemble the airplane, it's a good idea to sand any rough edges smooth. Doing so will not only give your airplane a tidy look, but it will also ensure that the model is as aerodynamic as possible when it's in the air. Browse your local hardware store for some sandpaper for this work. You can buy sandpaper that has a coarser grit for larger sanding work and sandpaper with a finer grit for finishing work.
Contact a hardware store for more information.
Share6 October 2020
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