Hello - some of my handy tips for what they're worth ...
As a building board I use an old magazine so I rip off a page when it's knifed and covered in glue.
I put a blob of (wood) glue on the page and use a toothpick to apply.
Always clear the decks of those odd cutout bits - it helps
Ease off on the red wine before attacking a model (look at the Magister undercarriage !)
