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Hi guys, I am about to invest in quite alot of new tools for my modelling as most of my current ones are cheap and nasty or broken! What tools do you suggest for modelling (obviously the usual craft knive and metal ruler, pair of pliers and stanley knife etc)? Do you have a certain tool you find most useful and would reccomend? Finally, what make of modelling tools would you suggest are best?
Thanks in advance!
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-Razor saw and mitre box. Not those "small" ones that they sell (at least hearabouts) in bargain stores. They are too rough even if they are small in size. You can get a decent model maker's saw from Howard to mention one or I believe from any well stocked model shop. (Martor, M.A.X.X, X-Acto)
-Punch and Die set for making rivets, nuts, etc. (Historex Agents)
-Radial cutter for larger round shapes. (Olfa)
-Small tri square for exact 90 and 45 degree angles (Zona, others...)
-small clamps (mine are Wolfcraft, they're great IMO)
-Pin vise (a small manual drill, Tamiya has been very good)
-Caliper (Stainless steel, not plastic, preferably with digital display for those small fractions)
To mention a few...
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benni, get some decent small files.i use mine all the time.and some quality scissors for cutting decals .
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Swann Morton scalpel and blades or Xacto (ditch the Stanley knife...too clumsy)
Tweezers
Razor saw/mitre box (Juha is right about the cheap rubbish)
Sprue cutters (if you are doing plastic kits)
Needle files (essential if you are working with diecasts)
Selection of paint brushes for detail work
Pin vise and drill bits
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i find the tamiya scriber good for cutting plastic
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Thanks for the help so far chaps. Juha / Peter, how does this look for a razor saw and mitre box? I also need a few scalpel blades as the last lot I had snapped in the knive! Does the set in the link look / sound respectable enough or is it another cheap and nasty set? http://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=909&utm_source=DCC_Supplies&utm_medium=site_feed&utm_campaign=regular
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looking at the set it looks cheap you certainly get what you pay for certainly agree with Peter regarding Swann Morton though
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A Xacto knife is the best thing I've ever bought, literally do not know how I ever built a model without one
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The thing that worries me with that set is that it doesn't have a manufacture's name. I really don't want cheap no name scalpels as I don't want them to be cheap and nasty ones with flimsy, brittle blades, which chip and snap easily.
Do Swann Morton or X Acto do modelling sets?
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I also go with Swann Morton. Not expensive for a couple of handles and a pack or three of blades. I get mine at model shows. Paul carries a lot of this kind of stuff, www.little-cars.com
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Benni, I get all my stuff from here, also recomend Swan Morton, Olfa p-cutter and compass cutter http://www.squirestools.com/toolscat.htmMinimum order is a tenner,but no postage charge, you can phone your order, never had to wait more than a couple of days, if before 4pm arrives next day Ron
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I wouldn't do without my minidrill/cutter, its a must for scratchbuilding and cutting photoetch with the carbide cutoff attachments. You don't need to spend a fortune if you are notr going to use it often.
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Definitely agree about the cheap mitre boxes, unless you want to cut some metal as the gaps usually take a junior hacksaw blade (which also cuts the box if not careful)..........Dave.
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Cheers Ron, have used squires before, forgot I had the cataluge in the garage!
Think I will be ordering from them. Have got a list of most of the stuff I need!
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digital caliphers can sometimes be got from Aldi's or Lidl's stores. they are stainless, and more so, accurate,and they come in at about £8-50.Trouble is they only have them from time to time Gerry
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I wouldn't be without my Dremel. As I mainly convert diecasts it makes easy work of remove unwanted chassis details etc or chopping the backs out of cabs, can't believe I used to do it all with a junior hacksaw years ago. Also good quality needle files are a must have.
Rich.
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ANOTHER GOOD PLACE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF TOOLS ARE HOBBY CRAFT IF THERE IS A STORE NEAR YOU THEY DO MAIL ORDER ALSO www.hobbycraft.co.uk
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Thanks for all the help guys, have a list ready for Squires.
What paint brushes do you reccommend? At the moment I use Humbrol ones but am wondering if there are better ones out there?
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Hi Tamiya brushes for me
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