Noob, recommend me some "essential" tools?

[Scratchbuilder]

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.

They can also cut flesh, if I remember correctly one of our members got attacked by one a few years ago, grabbed him by the thumb...

[Waspie]

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

I use a Dremel for drilling but now seriously looking at a pin vice device. The Dremel even at it slowest setting is too fast for both control and possible melting the plastic!!
That said, I will be using it to remove up detail prior to fitting after market parts.

[Tim Marlow]

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

Agree with Dave. There are loads of tools that you think you need…..you buy ‘em, use them once or twice and then put them back in thier box. I too have a dremel type drill, it’s one of my oldest, yet least used, tools. I’ve never yet needed an etch bender either. A good bench vice and top quality smooth jawed pliers will cover 95% of the bending you will ever need. Don’t fall for the hype.
Good advice on hand tools is buy the best you can afford from the most reliable makers and they will last a lifetime. I have some, like pin vices and my bench vice that have been used a lot for forty years and are still as good as the day they were purchased.
Last thing is if you buy tools for modelling, keep them for modelling. Real world large tasks are usually death to good fine tools.

[Waspie]

Agree with Dave. There are loads of tools that you think you need…..you buy ‘em, use them once or twice and then put them back in thier box. I too have a dremel type drill, it’s one of my oldest, yet least used, tools. I’ve never yet needed an etch bender either. A good bench vice and top quality smooth jawed pliers will cover 95% of the bending you will ever need. Don’t fall for the hype.
Good advice on hand tools is buy the best you can afford from the most reliable makers and they will last a lifetime. I have some, like pin vices and my bench vice that have been used a lot for forty years and are still as good as the day they were purchased.
Last thing is if you buy tools for modelling, keep them for modelling. Real world large tasks are usually death to good fine tools.

Again, agree with Tim. For etch, after advice on here, I use Stanley blade, a steel 6 inch rule and a decent pair of smooth jawed pliers.
These guys know their stuff! (Especially if your a tight wad like me :thumb2: :smiling2:

[Tim Marlow]

Again, agree with Tim. For etch, after advice on here, I use Stanley blade, a steel 6 inch rule and a decent pair of smooth jawed pliers.
These guys know their stuff! (Especially if your a tight wad like me :thumb2: :smiling2:

Don’t know about that, I just think it’s because I was using etch long before those bending things were invented :smiling:

[Dave Ward]

Problem with the Dremel was the power cord, I couldn't leave it set up, not enough room, I finally bought this:

Rechargeable cordless - fine for light work. It sits on my bench ready for instant use. I think I use it more in a week, than the Dremel in 5 years! Cost? You can pick them up from Amazon for around £10 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rechargeabl...%2C370&sr=8-11 All the Dremel bits fit this - most cost effective tool I have!
Dave
ps. My Dremel has retired to Cornwall, to live with my brother

[pjgtech]

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.

Lol, sorry miscommunication here I think. I'm not talking about a dremel type drill (I do have one, maybe two! of those) I'm talking about a small circular rotating turntable, to aid viewing, painting, photographing, etc. Sorry!

[pjgtech]

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

From the Scale Model shop - see linky:

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/25cm-rotating-plate-turntable-diameter-medea-e-rplate-25-p15782/

Pic here:

[Ian M]

Oh a turn table. That makes more sense lol

[pjgtech]

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

Too late, after years of DIY, car/bike modding, cycling, fishing, shooting, RC models, plumbing, tiling, carpentry, gardening, and general shed / garage fettling, I am already a tool hoarder! I've had a few dremell type drills and find them very useful, but yes I agree, probably overkill for plastic model kits. But i do have a nice collection of small files, sanding blocks, knives, etc....

[pjgtech]

Agree with Dave. There are loads of tools that you think you need…..you buy ‘em, use them once or twice and then put them back in thier box. I too have a dremel type drill, it’s one of my oldest, yet least used, tools. I’ve never yet needed an etch bender either. A good bench vice and top quality smooth jawed pliers will cover 95% of the bending you will ever need. Don’t fall for the hype.
Good advice on hand tools is buy the best you can afford from the most reliable makers and they will last a lifetime. I have some, like pin vices and my bench vice that have been used a lot for forty years and are still as good as the day they were purchased.
Last thing is if you buy tools for modelling, keep them for modelling. Real world large tasks are usually death to good fine tools.

Lol, as above, too late! I stopped being a plumber about 30 years ago, but still have most of my tools, and they are still in good order and get a bit of use now and again. As an ex tradesman, yep, I know the old saying of buy cheap buy twice!
You know the other old addage....
Ideal number of tools, knives, cars, bikes, fishing rods, etc, etc = n+1
Good advice about the only use model tools for modelling and thats one of the reasons I have so many tools already, cos I've had lots of hobbies, and have separate tools / tools kits, tool bags/boxes for each!!!
Cheers

[Waspie]

From the Scale Model shop - see linky:

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/25cm-rotating-plate-turntable-diameter-medea-e-rplate-25-p15782/

Pic here:

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Ah, gotcha! I use a Tamiya turntable, well two, one large like the one you have and another with an adjustable wire system for hold various items.

[pjgtech]

Problem with the Dremel was the power cord, I couldn't leave it set up, not enough room, I finally bought this:
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Rechargeable cordless - fine for light work. It sits on my bench ready for instant use. I think I use it more in a week, than the Dremel in 5 years! Cost? You can pick them up from Amazon for around £10 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rechargeable-Engraving-Accessories-Polishing-2-3mm-3-2mm/dp/B0CC2247Q2/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1HAIKURNEHYVM&keywords=rechargeab le+rotary+tool&qid=1704282189&sprefix=rechargeable +rotary,aps,370&sr=8-11 All the Dremel bits fit this - most cost effective tool I have!
Dave
ps. My Dremel has retired to Cornwall, to live with my brother

Cheers, but I was talking about a turntable, my bad!
But I do have a couple of dremel type drills though, as well as normal mains drill, and two cordless and a big ole SDS jobbie, probably not suitable for models kits though, Lol.....

[Scratchbuilder]

Cheers, but I was talking about a turntable, my bad!
But I do have a couple of dremel type drills though, as well as normal mains drill, and two cordless and a big ole SDS jobbie, probably not suitable for models kits though, Lol.....

PM me your home address I have a spare you can have, no problem,
Mike.

[pjgtech]

PM me your home address I have a spare you can have, no problem,
Mike.

Wow, many thanx for the offer, but I've already bought one now (I assume you are talking about a turntable).
Cheers :thumb2: