No specialized equipment is required to build the model, but the following tools will make your work significantly easier:

• Sandpaper with a grit range of approximately P80–P400 for rough finishing of printed parts. For final smoothing use P1200.
• Snap-off knife with sharp blades for removing supports and making minor adjustments to parts.
• Screwdriver with interchangeable bits – ideally a set containing common Phillips, flathead and hex bits.
• Small ratchet wrench with bits or sockets for easier assembly in hard-to-reach areas. An excellent helper especially when maintaining an already assembled model.
• Angled hex keys with ball ends, which allow tightening screws even at a slight angle.
• Soldering iron – suitable for small electronic soldering tasks, localized plastic welding, or installing threaded brass inserts.
• Plastic welder with heated staples (hot stapler gun) – used for reinforcing or repairing plastic parts by melting metal staples into the material.
  

Most of the tools listed above are probably already available in your workshop. If not, they are commonly available tools that you can also use for other 3D printing and RC model projects.

Recommended consumables

In addition to the basic tools, we recommend having the following consumables ready:

• Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue – for quick bonding of small parts and temporary fixing during assembly.
• CA glue activator – significantly speeds up curing of the joint.
• Two-component epoxy adhesive – for strong bonds on stressed parts or bonding different materials.
• Brass threaded inserts (heat-set inserts) – if used in the model, they allow repeated assembly without damaging the plastic.
• Sanding sponges or sandpaper in various grits (P120–P400) for finishing printed parts.
• Replacement snap-off blades for the snap-off knife – a sharp blade is safer and more precise when working with printed parts.
• Cable ties in various sizes for securing wiring.
• Heat shrink tubing for insulating soldered connections.
• Double-sided foam tape for mounting electronics (receiver, ESC, etc.).
• Hook and loop tape (Velcro) for securing the battery.
• Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for degreasing parts before gluing and cleaning surfaces.
• Paper towels or lint-free cloth for cleaning parts.

Useful accessories

The following equipment is not essential, but it will make the assembly process much more convenient:

• Side cutters for cutting cable ties and removing small plastic parts.
• Tweezers for handling small screws and components.
• Small pliers (combination pliers or long-nose pliers) for holding nuts and small parts.
• Magnetic tray or screw organizer to prevent losing small parts during assembly.
• Caliper for checking dimensions and hole diameters.
• Cutting mat to protect your work surface during cutting and part modifications.