Well, I'm new here but I think I can give some things that I discover.

To all you smokers, I think the lighter has some things that is useful, be it the Cricket brand or the usual type. Inside there, there are a lot of cylindrical shapes that can be used for a lot of things. I use it as a replacement for exhaust tips.

Epoxy resin called Bondite is also useful for scratchbuilding as it is kneadable like a plasticine and when it hardens, it will be stone hard.

OHP (Over-head projector) slides can be used to replace windscreens.

Low grade toilet paper is good to simulate tarps with the help of white glue diluted in water as the branded ones will usually have some unrealistic patterns on it.

Maybe this is not useful to military modelers but pins from our newly bought shirts or pants (the ones with the rounded head) is a good substitute for gear on 1/24 cars (cut to desired length).

As for the liquid resin, there are some place available but the price can vary. There are some place that sells at very high price and there are some that sells at low price but you have to purchase a lot.

I don't smoke lah Zaidi. Smoking is bad for the health of my models. If I smoke, for sure will make holes into the "money for model" portion.

I usually ask for used lighter from my friends who smoke. During my studying days, I even have a place for my friends to dispose their used lighter at my study table... hehehe...

Welcome aboard Imran. Its nice to have a crossover from SMM to Armorama. I see you have already discovered that Armorama has a civvie vehicle forum where I'm sure you will find good company as well. Thanks for sharing your experience as it will come in handy.

This is Liew from Muar. You can get clear resin from Venus ART along Jalan Petaling. Two part resin is kind of expensive stuff. It cost me RM50 ( if not mistake for a small bottle.)