Iwata HP-C airbrush: compared to the Pasche, Badger, Sprayit (Iwata knock-off), etc...this one feels like a surgical tool. Comes with a .03mm tip which I find is perfect for Faskolor doing the details and to cover a large area. Check out Dixieart.com for some competitive pricing.

Quick Disconnect: Nothing like popping the hose off my air brush...rinsing out that last color in the sink and snaping back up in a jiffey.

Self healing cutting board: For those that want to cut out their own designs...an exacto leaves very little markes in this hard plastic & it does not dull the blade like glass.

Panel Line Pen: I have tried many black permanent markers and nothing compares to this one...great for drawing that design on the plastic cover or to do detail work on the outside like door lines. Leaves a nice solid line and was the hardest to remove (using rubbing alcohol) so it is good to detail door and hood lines. Top Flight: TOPQ2510

Swivel Xacto: In theory this sounds great for cutting small curves, but the part that is supposed to swivel around does not work well when you use alot of pressure going through thick vinyl masking or tape. It is still better than a normal Xacto for tight arcs.

Xacto: the good ol standard. I make sure to use a new blade on a new top...less presure and I am less prone to cut to far into the top making a weak spot.

3M Tape: I have tried many...and like the extra tack from the lime green type. Using Faskolor I never have any problems with the adhesive holding to the lexan when I remove the tape. I have taken the 2 inch wide roll (around $8 a roll) and put a few stips down on my cutting board making sure to over lap the edges a 1/4 inch or more...and cut my own masks.

Faskolor: Ever since this stuff came out...I have enjoyed the lack of harsh thinner melting my masking (or seaping under the edge) and the wicked smell...not to mention my wife giving me "the eye" if I spray in the warm house during the winter months. With Faskolor I can spray a color...then wash out my airbruhs in the sink with WATER & quickly continue.

Liquid Masking: For some jobs there is just to much intricate cutting to try and transfer masking to the top, especially around tight curves and body details like the door lines. 3-4 coats of this stuff and I can cut whatever I want leaving a crisp edge. If your local hobby shop does not carry it..check out towerhobbies.com

Sponge Brush: This is the best way to apply the liquid mask. I bought a single action Pasche brush to spray the thick masking, but it is a real pain. The brush is the only way to go.

All of this is just my opinion and I hope that some of these tools can help your next master piece.