What tools do you use?

MiG29K · Post by **MiG29K** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:27 am

I probably figure that others out there use a wide array of tools and other gadgets to get their work done. I think it would be interesting to see what other people have worked with. My current tools are pretty much relegated basically to this old model box as seen below. My mods were made using all this. It's very Spartan and very low-tech minus the dremel tool that I used a few times. I also use an Architects Scale/Ruler not shown... (click on center mouse button/wheel to view entire image)

Below is a detail of a bit that I used to make the Antenna and Pitot Tube Slots into the fuselage of my plane. I prefered the using the 'snap in' method when gluing the pieces as it retains a bit more strength.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:43 pm

Considering that I haven't yet done any real extensive custom work, my tools have basically been Krazy Glue, an exacto knife, a pocket knife, tweezers, a dremel tool, and various acrylic paints and brushes.

KAMIKAZE · Post by **KAMIKAZE** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 4:53 pm

Hobby lobby has a neet little tool kit that is used for sculpting. It includes picks and scoops, various shaped scrapers, a knife, and more. I use hemostats to hold pats hands free that have been glued as well as miniature C clamps.

Mark

catman · Post by **catman** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 7:16 pm

Super Glue
Krazy Glue
Swiss Army Knife
Thousands of Tapes...
23-in-1 tool kit
pocketknife
Multimple Use Knife
Boards , Nails, Screws , Wires , Pencils , Markers
Various Metal Tools I've made
Plastic Twisty Things
Plastic Bags
Various Paints
Brushes
Stencils
Many scraping tools

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:53 pm

Oh, forgot to mention the greatest stuff ever made - Funtack! It was a blue sticky material, which despite several competing brands, was the stickiest. (I don't think it is made any more...) The material was designed for hanging posters. It does have oils in it that eventually soaked through paper posters. However, it works great for securing figures and accessories to XD vehicles and whatever else. The best part is that you can remove the pieces without damaging the model.