Hey,
I saw the equipment list in the FAQ and it has a big lack of tools, so I thought maybe we can make a new and clear list to make an easier time for the beginners and everyone that might need this information.
Please post only things that haven't been posted yet, and do not be too specific about things, do not say for example: 800 grit paper. Say in this way for example: Putty, primer and so on.
Please add what kind of things every tool can be used for, and a picture if possible.
Current equipment in the list (will be updated every new post for easy usage) :
Model building tools (* beginner, **Normal builder, ***Experience builder, ****Scratch building tools) :
***Putty
**Primer
**Carving tools
*Glue (clear, super and so on...)
**Toothpicks (to paint buttons and tiny spots)
**Ruler
*Tweezers
***Masking tape
***Decal solvent
***Wax
**Brush paint
***An assortment of brushes (sizes, some for enamels, some for acrylics, etc).
***An assortment of brushes - (sizes, some for enamels, some for acrylics, etc).
***An assortment of putties (2 part "hard" putties for forming things, other softer putties for finishing).
*An assortment of glue (Clear parts glue. Krazy/super/CA glue. General modeling glue. Extra Thin Glue).
****Aluminum Tubing (for exhausts, etc).
**An assortment of sandpaper.
**Skewer sticks (for holding parts, stirring paint, etc).
**Sanding files.
**Panel markers (Even if you don't use them to do panel lines, they're great for writing on the plastic).
***Microsol
***Microset
***Bare Metal Foil
***Polishing kit
**Rubbing Compound
*Light
*Magnifier
**Liquid Mask
**Cutting/measuring mat
**Acrylic paint.
**Paint brush (1 should be enough)
**Bondo
**Pin Vice
****BBQ Lighter
*Wire Cutters
**Various grit sand paper
***Craftsman dremmel
*PATIENCE (not available in stores).
***Add Food Dehydrator (for speeding up paint process)
***Airbrush (for custom paints)
***
Dremel
***Eye protection when using Dremel (VERY IMPORTANT)
**Dial Caliper (for accurate measureing)
***White cotton gloves (for handling chrome and painted parts)
***
Jeweler's pliers (curved)
***
knife set
**Clothespins
***Soft-bristled Toothbrush
***Brake fluid for stripping paint
***Beading wire
***Styrene sheet/ rod/ hexagonal
***
Small saw
***Pin Vice
Internet sources:
-An account at AutomotiveForums.com
-eBay (best source for 1:1 pictures--people selling cars tend to take many detailed pictures of any angle a modeler will need)
-
Tamiya (Great model maker)
Model photography tools:
-Digital camera/regular camera (with macro).
Please post the equipment you are using (read other posts before posting to not post the same thing twice).
Thanks.