If you could only have seven model making tools, what would they be?

[pjgtech]

Hyperthetical.....If you were limited to only being able to have seven tools to help you do your model making, what would they be?

For me it would be:
Nippers
Cutting tool, eg: Stanley, etc
Cutting matt
Adhesive (Tamiya extra thin)
Tweezers
Magnifier of some sort, eg: head mounted, etc.
Set of files of some sort, eg: mini metal files, or set of nail type files, etc

Why seven? cos I had a think about what the absolute min tool set would be for me, and I came up with the above, which just so happened to be seven items!

[Mr Bowcat]

Nippers
Sanding stick set
TET/CA
Optivisor
Tweezers
Airbrush
Cocktail sticks

[PaulTRose]

Not sure i can answer

Id say sharp modelling knife but is a supply of fresh blades counting as another item?
again quality paintbrushes but is each one ckassed as a tool?
tooth picks are invaluable
ca glue if i can only have one sort
head torch....ive took to wearing one so i can illuminate exactly where i want
reading glasses or i cant see to do anything lol
Tweezers

[Valeron]

Nippers
TET
Optivisor
Cutting mat
Sanding stick (set of)
sharp blade cutting knife
clamps

[Valeron]

We should have a group build one day where you can only use your 7 tools.

[Jim R]

Patience
Steady hands
Perfect vision
Good light
Comfortable chair
An understanding missus
and finally an endless supply of cups of tea and choccie Hobnobs.

[scottie3158]

works for me

[pjgtech]

Lol, best answer yet.....and so true... 8-)

[minitnkr]

Would substitute coffee for tea & don't know what Hobnobs are, but agree w/chocolate, preferably dark.

[Gern]

A pair of steady hands (does that count as two?)
Better eyesight
To be a 20 year old who doesn't need to work
A home big enough to store everything
A valet to supply food and drink on demand
And last but definitely not least:

Ability to actually finish every kit I start!

[Tim Marlow]

Depends what I’m building……soldering iron is indispensable for brass kits, but pointless for plastics….for example. Most used in general work these days are scalpel, wet or dry paper, blue tac, needle files, bent paper clips, and kitchen towel.