While you may want to go out and get started right away on building your model, it's extremely important to obtain the proper materials before doing so. It also helps if you have a checklist available and a local hobby store close by.

The most important thing in model building is glue. Glue is what hold your model together, and without it you would be stuck (no pun intended). There is a myriad of different glue types out there, but I usually have the best luck with the standard Testors model glue. Do NOT get any quick drying/fast harden glue, it is much harder to work with (especially if y...