Hobby Essentials What You ACTUALLY NEED

For more from the River Redoubt Games team, follow us at: Twitter / X: https://x.com/RiverRedoubt Facebook:   / 61585747808669   Website: https://www.riverredoubtgames.com/ Welcome to Building Redoubts! What are the essentials to getting a miniature from the box to the tabletop? Whether you're assembling your first kit or getting ready to paint your army, we focus on practical, budget-friendly choices that won’t overwhelm you or empty your wallet. From basic assembly tools to must-have painting supplies, this guide is all about helping new hobbyists start strong, avoid common pitfalls, and enjoy the process from the very first model. If you’ve been curious about miniature painting or wargaming but didn’t know where to begin, this is the perfect place to start! 0:00 Introduction 1:01 Clippers 3:07 Files 4:31 Glue 8:25 Paint Brush 12:44 Brush Care 14:38 Paint Palette 17:00 Primer and Paint 18:40 Conclusion Below are a few links to items that we have used in the past or are currently still using today. Clippers - Small Wire Cutter 6.99 https://www.amazon.com/VCELINK-Spring... Super glue - The Army Painter Super Glue 11.95 https://www.amazon.com/Army-Painter-S... Plastic glue - Tamiya 87038 Extra Thin Cement Glue 17.22 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9FL49Z?... Brush pack - Hobby Paint Brushes Bristle Type: Golden Taklon - 7 Piece Set 4.99 https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Tile - White 4-1/4 in. x 4-1/4 in. Ceramic Wall Tile .88 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-R... Files - Needle Files 6.99 https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Blade - 10 Pack Exacto Knife Set 8.99 https://www.amazon.com/Jetmore-Stainl... Tray - Café Standard Cafeteria / Fast Food Tray, 12" x 16" 4.29 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BM8GX0A?... Mason jar w/ lid - 4 Pack 4 oz Small Mason Jars, Small Glass Jars with Airtight Lids 8.99 https://www.amazon.com/PureRoot-Airti... If you enjoy miniature wargaming, tabletop game design, hobby discussions, painting and modeling, rules development, or immersive tabletop experiences, we’d love to have you join us. Your likes, comments, and subscriptions help us grow and tell YouTube that this kind of content deserves to be seen by more hobbyists.