MikeyB08 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Was curious what tools you absolutely have to have in order to create your models? I'm looking to get some other tools but not entirely sure what to get. So far in the Tool Box- 2 Hobby Knifes Wide Range of Sand Paper Files Dremel w/ Multiple Acc. Tweezers Side Cutters Wrapping Wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner1083 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 You are off to a good start with your tool box. There are some great suggestions in this thread: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=54503 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB08 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 Alrighty then... Def. got a list to go on now. I remember reading somewhere about a scribber (I think is what they are called) to use so you can make panel lines more distinct and all that jazz. Does this really bring any true importance or is it really just an accessory to play with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalemodeler Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Was curious what tools you absolutely have to have in order to create your models? I'm looking to get some other tools but not entirely sure what to get. So far in the Tool Box- 2 Hobby Knifes Wide Range of Sand Paper Files Dremel w/ Multiple Acc. Tweezers Side Cutters Wrapping Wire My Dad use to say "good tools ain't cheap, and cheap tools ain't good" Buy the best you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 i think you forgot the most important part...glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustymodeler Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 i think you forgot the most important part...glue I thought that too until I had bought a box of finished models at an auction, and had found a pretty good looking Hemi Cuda held together with nothing but sticky tack (at least I thought it was sticky tack). It did make it alot easier to take apart so I can restore in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 why tear apart a "pretty good looking" car ? thats about the extend of my skills anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 James, a scriber is great for deepening panel lines so they don't flatten out/disappear when painted. Also if you are doing conversion work, for example changing a 4 door to a 2 door, the scriber comes in handy for making new door cut lines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 No big hammer for final fit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalemodeler Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Was curious what tools you absolutely have to have in order to create your models? I'm looking to get some other tools but not entirely sure what to get. So far in the Tool Box- 2 Hobby Knifes Wide Range of Sand Paper Files Dremel w/ Multiple Acc. Tweezers Side Cutters Wrapping Wire Here ya go! http://www.ebay.com/itm/MODELERS-TOOLS-/180841247678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1afa73be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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