Modeling equipment list (the everything list)

[ImolaEK]

Its funny how i only use almost half of the things mentioned You really don't need all those things if your building a kit straight out of the box. BBQ Lighter??!??!?!

EDIT: Add Food Dehydrator (for speeding up paint process)
Airbrush (for custom paints)

[minniebanister]

- A computer and internet connection (for looking up 1:1 reference info)
- An account with AutomotiveForums.com

[cwmax]

And after you have collected all your stuff..... you will need some place to keep it organized.

[cwmax]

A couple others not liSted..

Dial Caliper ... for accurate measureing
White cotton gloves ... for handling chrome and painted parts

[99civichic]

I just had to pack up all the modeling supplies I'm taking home to finish the TSS and build a TA for a friend, so I made a full inventory while I was at it (no particular order):

1. Jeweler's pliers
Curved:

Round nose:

Long nose:

Flat Nose:

Clippers:


2. Tweezers
I also have a variety of tweezers with tips similar to the pliers, my mom bought me a set for Christmas last year at Hobby Lobby. Can't find any good pictures though.

3. Dremel
Here's the one I have:


4. Eye protection when using Dremel (VERY IMPORTANT)

5. Xacto knife set


6. Superglue, testors orange model glue (that nontoxic stuff sucks!)

7. For painting: Krylon Primer, Turtle Wax rubbing and polishing compounds, Meguiars Cleaner Wax, Duplicolor truck van & SUV clearcoat. polishing cloths, sandpaper

8. Scotch/3M blue tape

9. Clothespins

10. Soft-bristled Toothbrush

11. brake fluid for stripping paint

12. punching bag (see #11)

13. Beading wire

14. Styrene-sheet, rod, hexagonal, whatever. It will all be used.

15. This site

16. eBay - best source for 1:1 pictures--people selling cars tend to take many detailed pictures of any angle a modeler will need

17. Thread in all colors and needles

18. Some kind of small saw


19. Pin Vice

[Ran]

ImolaEK, hahaha the bbq lighter is to light up your model if it doesn't turn out nice .

ToyTundra, I'll concider making a list of a first aid, but I think that might be a bit too much if you know what I mean, I still want to keep this list for modeling

Thanks so far everyone for posting, more tools would be acceptable, but if you would like to start posting some pictures of those tools and describtions of each tool, it could be great help.

[Tecknomage]

Originally Posted by Ran

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.

would be awsome to see this list with a photo of each item next to it

[freakray]

Originally Posted by Tecknomage

would be awsome to see this list with a photo of each item next to it

Just go to any of the online stores and search for the items:

http://www.towerhobbies.com
http://www.micromark.com
http://www.hlj.com

And, please don't revive any more 4 year old threads unless absolutely necessary

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSBoy346

Thats all I use. If i need a special tool or item, I ghetto rig one my self.

What does "ghetto rig" mean?

Ddms

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Didymus

What does "ghetto rig" mean?

Ddms

"improvise" I guess?