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Hi guys I'm leaving for USA tomorrow, and I thought I'd ask you guys for any "must have" items for you work bench and models. I have some stuff, but most of it could use an upgrade.

I use an airbrush and regular brushes. I do terrain and practically everything that comes with the hobby.

We don't have a big variety in items that goes with wargaming. Most of it we have to order from europe and USA.

The hobby is pretty expensive to begin with, so i try to save money where i can. This is the main objective here, i can probably order most of this from the UK, but than 36 USD i have to play 25% taxes.

What do people from the UK order from the states if anything? This is relevant because shipping from the states to Norway is often more expensive and not always available compared to the UK.

So here's something i need advice on buying

affordable terrain accessories and materials

Brush cleaner/ airbrush cleaner

Green stuff

Brushes

Airbrush accessories

Alternative basing materials

Remember, I have to fit this in my suitcase

Lastly, maybe most importantly, what do i not buy in the states?


So far I've come up with this:

Plastic Empty Squeezable Eye Liquid Dropper Bottles Dropping Bottles (20ml) (I usually buy citadel air and pour them over in these bottles)

The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver

Mont Marte 96 Hole Plastic Pencil & Brush Holder

Vallejo Front Module Paint Stand

Paint Rack - 34mm GW / Citadel

3/16" Inch Stainless Steel Nail Polish Mixing Agitator Balls - Btw Are these big enough or too big? For vallejo and citadel bottles.

Appreciate any comments!

You can find the brush soap at any Michael's, Pat Catanas, or Hobby Lobby. Same thing with the squeeze bottles and maybe the steel balls.

 chimeara wrote:
You can find the brush soap at any Michael's, Pat Catanas, or Hobby Lobby. Same thing with the squeeze bottles and maybe the steel balls.

Good to know! Thank you! Any idea on the price difference from amazon to hobby lobby?

I'd say Amazon is cheaper but then there's that whole shipping thing.

 chimeara wrote:
I'd say Amazon is cheaper but then there's that whole shipping thing.

Yea, that thing

Buying a second suit case to fly home with the materials is an idea.

If you use razor saws, Zona brand saws are far better than anything else, especially Exacto brand saws.

T