Scale Modeling Tools Make Your Job Easier
Whatever your modeling preference
rail, sail or wing, scale modeling tools are going to be required. You don't need to
spend 100s of dollars but you will need to start collecting some quality
gear either as a beginner or an intermediate modeler.
You can get by with as little as
an Ex-acto knife, a couple of paint brushes, a tube of liquid model
cement, a bottle of paint thinner, Scotch tape, tweezers and paints you
have selected for the model you are working on. |
With these items, you can get
started on any decent beginners model. But you want to keep your modeling
on a "family friendly" basis so include things like a self-healing cutting
surface, a method of disseminating paint and glue fumes and a specific
work area that can be easily concealed when not in use.
Remember to use modeling tools carefully, especially the ex-acto knife. |
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I've cut myself with blades like
this. A three-edged triangular blade works better than an ex-acto knife
when it comes to shaving off excess plastic, but the razor on the ex-acto
can be indispensable. Also, make sure NOT to get a plastic handled
razor. They just don't work that well, remember, metal is more durable,
stronger and all around better.
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Scale Modeling Tools You Make Yourself
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As your modeling hobby grows, you
will be expanding your "tool crib", but only add scale modeling tools you have a need
for. Don't buy a packaged tool kit because it will often have items you'll
never use.
Depending on the type of modeling
you tend concentrate on, your tools will change. You can bet you will
start adding a variety of detail painting brushes along with a brush for
wide spaces and an airbrush may become your painting tool of choice.
Liquid quick-dry cement may be needed, particularly for small parts.
A variety of sandpapers will help
you smooth wooden surfaces, clear flash from plastic parts and works as an
emergency pencil sharpener. |
The sharpest tool in your crib
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