The Ultimate Must-Have Model Making List
Just to clarify:
Not this type of model.
Want to master your model making skills? Want to have your work stand out?
If you were hoping to become a Model, I'm sorry this won't be the most helpful post. BUT, if you're into cutting up pieces of paper, wood, or foam, and making really cool miniature things out of them... This is the post for you.
Get Excited.
Here is My List of The Top 50 Essential Model Making Supplies!
I remember while I was in architecture school a lot of people hurt themselves by mistake because of the wrong tools or using them incorrectly.
I want to avoid as much trial and error for you by making this supplies list that every design/architect/student needs to have.
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Self Healing Folding Cutting Mat
The best mat for cutting and model making. Folds to throw away scraps easier.
X-ACTO Knife Set
The must have tool for model building.
X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set
Cell Distributors
Easy Cutter
The perfect tool for cutting bass and balsa wood for model making.
Midwest Products Hobby & Craft Easy Cutter
Midwest Products
Retractable Knife
Use for thicker model materials like foam board and cardboard.
Darice Retractable Razor Knife Set, Assorted Color (2 Pack)
Architect's Scale
High-quality, black anodized aluminum scale. An essential tool for every architect.
Alvin 98/ARC 12" Black Aluminum Architect Triangular Scale
National Cellular
Metal Architect Swing Arm LED Desk Lamp
Modern design, redefined, architect desk lamp
3D Printer
Take your model making skills to a whole new level. Create limitless forms and geometries.
FlashForge 3D Printers, New Model: Finder
ZHEJIANG FLASHFORGE 3D TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Feet-inch-Fraction Calculator
A Huge time saver for adding and subtracting fractional dimensions while you're adding lengths and distances needed for your model/site model.
Calculated Industries 4065 Construction Master Pro Advanced Construction Math Feet-inch-Fraction Calculator for Contractors, Estimators, Builders, Framers, Remodelers, Renovators and Carpenters
Calculated Industries
Electric Foam Cutter
Great tool for cutting foam for quick massing models.
GOCHANGE Foam Cutter Electric Cutting Machine Pen Tools Kit, 100-240V/15W Craft Hot Knife 10CM Styrofoam Cutting Pen with Electronic Voltage Transformer Adaptor
GOCHANGE
Small Mitre Box Kit
Perfect for cutting small scale wood pieces for your models.
Excel Blades Small Mitre Box Kit with Heavy Duty K5 Handle and Razor Saw Blade
Excel Hobby Blade Corporation
3M Super 77 Spray Glue
The best glue for attaching paper or card for presentation boards or models.
3M
Gel Super Glue
The best, fastest-drying glue for making models.
Loctite Ultra Gel Control Super Glue 4-Gram 6- Pack (1363589)
Loctite
Metal Rulers
Essential when cutting a straight line. Plastic or wood rulers can't stand up to a knife.