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Taster Is this your first time in the HobbyShed? Below are five links to pages within the site, randomly selected for you to sample. Gallery: Fireball XL5 - scratch built 1/6 Robert the Robot Gallery: Warhammer 40K - scratch built 1/1 Servo Skull Guides: Choosing paint and painting tools Visits: Birmingham NEC - toy collector's fair Guides: Comprehensive list of scale model sizes About Me My
name's Adam, I'm 30 and from the West Midlands
region of England in the UK. I've
been modelmaking and painting for around twenty years.Adam Bagley. Formerly Redditch, Worcestershire. I've come a long way since, learning through books, clubs and plenty of trial and error. I'm always happy to share my knowledge with others and I'm still as keen as ever to learn new things and to see how others approach their work. It's because of this that the HobbyShed modelling resource has been created with sharing in mind. I hope you enjoy your time in the shed. Modeling. Contact I'd like to know what you think about HobbyShed. Perhaps you've found a dead link, have some constructive criticism or know of an event or product worth reviewing? Whatever your input, I look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions - afterall, it's these that make a better resource. |
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Guides Choosing advanced modelling tools
As your skills develop over time you may wish to try out more advanced modelling tools. Whilst not essential to the modellers tool kit, the following may make certain tasks a lot quicker and easier to deal with… Metal Rule For cutting or scoring straight lines. Metal rules are relatively safe for cutting with as blades cannot slip so easily into your fingers! Pliers Most often used to bend parts. Jaws on most pliers are heavily knurled to provide a secure grip. They can damage the surface of a model so to prevent this it's best to wrap the tips with a few layers of masking tape. Fret Saw A fret saw has a thin, fine-toothed blade, held under tension. It's great for cutting out complex shapes or delicate components, but the blade is fragile and easy to break. Razor Saw A slightly more specialised tool. Basically, it's a saw with a very fine blade that can be used to cut through a variety of materials, including plastic, resin and white metal. Whilst not an essential part of a modellers tool kit, it is very useful and can be used for a variety of kit types. Mitre Block Metal Saw guide. Great for cutting rod, tubes, mouldings etc. at various angles. Mini Vice Useful for holding materials while they are being sawn. Can also used for holding things together while they dry. Mini Drill Useful when dealing with white metal and resin kits. Most drills available on the market come complete with a selection of drill bits and tools. There is also an extensive variety of bits and tools available to buy separately, including different size drills, cutting discs, polishers, wire brushes and grinders to name just a few. Not all drills come with a speed controller, but if you can afford one that does, it can eliminate the problem of melting plastic parts through excess heat. Pin Vice Also known as a Pin Chuck. Pin vices are small hand-operated drills used for fine drill work. They come in a variety of sizes and are better for drilling holes in plastic and resin than electric mini drills because they don't generate as much heat and melt the material. They are available from good model shops and outlets with specialist modelling tools. Scribing Tools Obscured surface detail can sometimes be a result of filling model components. This can be re-scribed by using an appropriate scribing tool. Many different types are available on the market, including sculpting tools used by dentists. Jewellers Screwdrivers There are a number of models on the market that require a fine screwdriver for assembly. Motorized kits and kits with die-cast parts, for example. You probably won't need them very often but it is nice to have the right tool for the job when required. Helping Hand Consisting of crocodile clips on a number of multi-jointed arms that are attached to a heavy base, the Helping Hand holds your model or component at any angle, leaving both your hands free to work on it. Some Helping Hands also come with a magnifying lens on a multi-jointed arm, enabling you to concentrate on intricate work without straining your eyes. Workbench Lamp Attaching firmly to your workbench via a clamp mount and multi-poseable thanks to long, jointed arms, these lamps help you work in low light conditions. Daylight simulation bulbs and fluorescent tubes are available. Some also come with a large magnifying lens conveniently positioned near to the light source. Soldering Iron These are potentially very dangerous tools if not used correctly so please take great care if you are going to use one. Used for joining metal to metal by melting solder over where they meet. Pyrogravure Basically, this is a heated engraving tool for use on plastics. A luxury item, it is an advanced tool commonly used to recreate Zimmeritt coatings on armour plating. Figure modellers also use it to improve simulated textures such as fur and hair. |
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