Noob, recommend me some "essential" tools?

[Waspie]

Thanx for all the great suggestions. :hungry:

It seems that I have most of what's been suggested, just didn't include in my original list, eg: as I also have clamps, cotton buds, pegs, masking tape, and I have a desk/chair in my old study. Used to use it when working from home, but now retired, so its not used. Also have couple of task lights and one of those small hand operated mini drills with a selection of small bits.

Not seen a razor saw, will have a look at one of those?
I do have other paints, Vallejo, Humbrol, etc as well as Tamiya, plus a few pigments, paint pens, carbon pencils, etc..
Also treated myself to some small paint mixing bowls and an electric mini paint mixer tool, you only live once, Lol! :thumb2:

I'm lucky that I have a lot of "normal" tools, as I have tinkered /fettled stuff for years, fishing gear, DIY, shooting gear, cycles, motorbikes, cars, etc, so have a full garage of normal tools, but have created my own little modelling tool kit now too.

At the moment I just have a black plastic storage box for it all, but I may invest in one of those purpose made modelling storage units, for paint, brushes, tool, etc.

Once again thanx. I'm sure this is one of those hobbies that will "grow", and cost me more money as I go along....

Seems you have more than I have/had!!! Well certainly had when I started last March 23!
As for the costing more money - that goes without saying!! Nature of the beast!!!!

[pjgtech]

Couple of photos of my kit / gear so far, and my first few kits.... I'm sure I will add to it as I go along!
The space I have so far is basically half of the desk, as theres a monitor and laptop on the other half, but I think I will get rid of or move the monitor and laptop, as I can see that I will probably need more space, but we'll see.....

[rtfoe]

Wooden tooth picks...the ones that are sharp at both ends. Great for applying tiny bits of paint on instrument panels, good for removing excess over paint on transparent canopy parts, digging out goop from the bottom of paint bottle for pigment use, sometimes can be used as a glue applicator for CA, definitely one of the best tools for sculpting, helps unclog Vallejo bottle tips and used as pegs to secure polystyrene blocks being glued. As I build I'll find more uses for it.

Cheers,
Wabble

[pjgtech]

Wooden tooth picks...the ones that are sharp at both ends. Great for applying tiny bits of paint on instrument panels, good for removing excess over paint on transparent canopy parts, digging out goop from the bottom of paint bottle for pigment use, sometimes can be used as a glue applicator for CA, definitely one of the best tools for sculpting, helps unclog Vallejo bottle tips and used as pegs to secure polystyrene blocks being glued. As I build I'll find more uses for it.

Cheers,
Wabble

Thank you.....Yep, I have already got some small toothpicks and also some larger BBQ type cocktail sticks and also some lolly sticks. :thumb2:

[stillp]

A small vacuum cleaner for when you drop small parts on the floor...
Pete

[rtfoe]

A small vacuum cleaner for when you drop small parts on the floor...
Pete

I have a few and they're called cats.:smiling6:

Cheers,
Wabble

[pjgtech]

.........yes, clamps. Can't have too many, or too diverse. You'll use'em.

I have a few clamps in the garage..... :hungry:

[Waspie]

Couple of photos of my kit / gear so far, and my first few kits.... I'm sure I will add to it as I go along!
The space I have so far is basically half of the desk, as theres a monitor and laptop on the other half, but I think I will get rid of or move the monitor and laptop, as I can see that I will probably need more space, but we'll see.....
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At least you’re indoors!! :smiling2:

[David Lovell]

The best tool of all is not to compare with what other people do most have been at it a long time and are still learning enjoy what your doing do it for pleasure ,look and learn most things dont go as explained but you will find your way of doing it every body on here will be more than willing to help but there is nothing like finding your own way we can all only try and point you in the right direction. Its chill out pleasure time even when it goes breasts up wich happens to us all but were still here. Dave

[Scratchbuilder]

Thanx for all the great suggestions. :hungry:

It seems that I have most of what's been suggested, just didn't include in my original list, eg: as I also have clamps, cotton buds, pegs, masking tape, and I have a desk/chair in my old study. Used to use it when working from home, but now retired, so its not used. Also have couple of task lights and one of those small hand operated mini drills with a selection of small bits.

Not seen a razor saw, will have a look at one of those?
I do have other paints, Vallejo, Humbrol, etc as well as Tamiya, plus a few pigments, paint pens, carbon pencils, etc..
Also treated myself to some small paint mixing bowls and an electric mini paint mixer tool, you only live once, Lol! :thumb2:

I'm lucky that I have a lot of "normal" tools, as I have tinkered /fettled stuff for years, fishing gear, DIY, shooting gear, cycles, motorbikes, cars, etc, so have a full garage of normal tools, but have created my own little modelling tool kit now too.

At the moment I just have a black plastic storage box for it all, but I may invest in one of those purpose made modelling storage units, for paint, brushes, tool, etc.

Once again thanx. I'm sure this is one of those hobbies that will "grow", and cost me more money as I go along....

John at the Scale Model Shop will be able to cater for most of your tools including the razor saw which you can get in Fine, Medium and Coarse blades..

[Scratchbuilder]

The best tool of all is not to compare with what other people do most have been at it a long time and are still learning enjoy what your doing do it for pleasure ,look and learn most things dont go as explained but you will find your way of doing it every body on here will be more than willing to help but there is nothing like finding your own way we can all only try and point you in the right direction. Its chill out pleasure time even when it goes breasts up wich happens to us all but were still here. Dave

Could not have put it better, and the most sensible advice.

[pjgtech]

Ordered a few bits off the scale model shop already, one of those rotating disc things and a couple of weathering bits....
Already well down the rabbit hole of buying tools, etc.... Lol! :tongue-out2:

[Ian M]

Ordered a few bits off the scale model shop already, one of those rotating disc things and a couple of weathering bits....
Already well down the rabbit hole of buying tools, etc.... Lol! :tongue-out2:

Be very careful with that 'rotating disk thing' not only can they cut plastic they can melt it and also launch it across the room at impressive speeds, never to be seen again.

[boatman]

Be very careful with that 'rotating disk thing' not only can they cut plastic they can melt it and also launch it across the room at impressive speeds, never to be seen again.

HI Peter can you put on a pic of this rotatein thing as would like to see ?
chrisb

[Dave Ward]

Peter,
It looks like you've got all you need already - DON'T rush out & buy things. unless you have a real need for them ( I had a Dremel, that was used a few times, and sat in the toolbox for many years ). Also, it's plastic. or resin you're working with, you don't need professional tools that can work with titanium!
One thing - eye protection - always use when drilling/sanding/cutting with a power tool
Dave