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The Toolbox:
Pack of Oyumaru Modelling Compound - LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Pack of Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and AvatarForm
Razor saw - Eilif
Large hobby knife with a chisel blade - Eilif
Small metal table vice - Eilif
Set of diamond files - Eilif
Pin vice - AvatarForm and Ouze
Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade - Leigen_Zero
Heat gun - Chowderhead
Small pliers - chromedog
Set of needle files - chromedog and Ouze
Dremel(AC or DC) - chromedog, Wulfe Luer and Ouze
Some emery board nail files - chromedog
Floss picks - Wulfe Luer
Bits and bobs!(Things that you keep handy for tools that were never meant for the job) - KingCracker and LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Set of extra firm clay shapers - targetawg
Lots of rare earth magnets - targetawg
Gorrilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel - RiTides, Chowderhead and Ouze
Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and cyrax777
Multi-tool(Do NOT waste a leatherman!) - Chowderhead
Sprue cutters - cyrax777
Bag of 'pins'(Paperclips, etc) - Ouze and Leigen_Zero
Half inch cross locking clamps - Ouze
Water pots - Ouze
Paint palettes - Ouze
Kicker - Ouze
Retarder - Ouze
Flow-aid - Ouze
Pink soap - Ouze
Olfa snap-off razor knife - Ouze
Xuron flush cutter - Ouze
Tweezers(normal) - Ouze and lord_blackfang
Tweezers(locking) - Ouze
Scissors - Ouze
A few micron pens - Ouze
Blu-tac - Ouze
Toothpicks - Ouze
Paint Carrousel - Ouze
Airbrush(1,2) - Ouze
Respirator - Ouze
Dullcote spray and liquid - Ouze
Compass cutter - lord_blackfang
Ball Bearings - AvatarForm

RiTides wrote:Also, to the OP, it would be cool to update the first post with the list of recommendations that you're keeping, so that people can quickly find it without having to search through the thread.

Great point! I will post the most current list on the first post and on the most recent! That way it will be very easy to find, thanks for the input!!

AvatarForm wrote:The generic name for "GreenStuff" is Kneadatite.

Thanks mate! Got a link?

Ouze wrote:Cool thread, bro! I always like discussion the tools of the trade.

Thanks man, loads of great input from you, please stick around!! I'm awarding you a medal for outstanding contribution!!

I travel to different clinics and work on my models during lunchtime or between long stretches of seeing patients. So I have two kits I tend to carry with me. One fits inside the other:

$.99 plastic schoolbox with:
2 hemostats to hold tiny pieces
rare earth magnets (tiny but hella strong)
paperclips for pinning (which stick to the magnets)
1 sprue cutter
pin vice with various bits
popsicle sticks (or smaller craft sticks)
super glue
modeler's polystyrene glue with the needle spout
1 exacto knife with chunky blade
1/8 inch drill bit to make holes for my magnets
green stuff

The other bag is a lunchbox with rigid sides that I carry my models and paints in. So when I travel, I have my toolbox (plastic school supply box) that has my tools and my lunchbag with smaller fishing tackel boxes inside to carry the units I'll work on for the day. The toolbox fits snugly inside the lunchbox and it's all in one kit to go!

I also bought a pencil wallet from Hobby lobby's clearance section for $2 that had been marked down from $15. It has loops for pencils but I use it to keep my brushes inside so they don't get damaged.


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You can also get generic "eye dropper bottles" from ebay to put your flow-aid, retarder, paints, any linquid you need and it becomes much easier to transport. Plus paints don't dry out as quick as they do in the GW paint pots!

Maxstreel wrote:
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You can also get generic "eye dropper bottles" from ebay to put your flow-aid, retarder, paints, any linquid you need and it becomes much easier to transport. Plus paints don't dry out as quick as they do in the GW paint pots!

Chowderhead's version. I use these for making washes and carrying my paints.


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Oh, and instead of the Kicker, use baking soda. Much cheaper and easier.

Jewellers saw. Hair thin blade allows fine, clean precise cuts that cannot be achieved any other way.
Jewellers saw



Also link to Kneadatite (AKA Green Stuff) Kneadatite


To OP: Excellent idea this thread!

Welcome to The Toolbox!!

The Modbox:
Pack of Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey - LostSoulCasey'sLaw, AvatarForm and Spacemanvic
Pack of Oyumaru Modelling Compound - LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Set of extra firm clay shapers - targetawg

The Toolbox:
Razor saw - Eilif
Jewellers saw - Spacemanvic
Olfa snap-off razor knife - Ouze
Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade - Leigen_Zero
Large hobby knife with a chisel blade - Eilif
Pin vice - AvatarForm and Ouze
Small pliers - chromedog
Xuron flush cutter - Ouze
Sprue cutters - cyrax777
Set of diamond files - Eilif
Set of needle files - chromedog and Ouze
Some emery board nail files - chromedog
Multi-tool(Do NOT waste a leatherman! - LostSoulCasey'sLaw) - Chowderhead
Compass cutter - lord_blackfang

The Heavybox:
Dremel(AC or DC) - chromedog, Wulfe Luer and Ouze
Heat gun - Chowderhead
Small metal table vice - Eilif

The Buildbox:
Gorrilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel - RiTides, Chowderhead and Ouze
Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and cyrax777
Kicker/Baking soda - Ouze and Chowderhead
Lots of rare earth magnets and a drill bit of the same diameter - targetawg and Maxstreel
Bag of 'pins'(Paperclips, etc) - Ouze and Leigen_Zero
Half inch cross locking clamps/Hemostats - Ouze and Maxstreel

The Miscbox:
Floss picks - Wulfe Luer
Toothpicks - Ouze
Tweezers(normal) - Ouze and lord_blackfang
Tweezers(locking) - Ouze
Scissors - Ouze
A few micron pens - Ouze
Blu-tac - Ouze
Respirator - Ouze
Eye dropper bottles/Syringes - Maxstreel and Chowderhead

The Paintbox:
Water pots - Ouze
Paint palettes - Ouze
Retarder - Ouze
Flow-aid - Ouze
Pink soap - Ouze
Paint Carrousel - Ouze
Airbrush(1,2) - Ouze
Dullcote spray and liquid - Ouze
Ball Bearings - AvatarForm

Maxstreel wrote:I travel to different clinics and work on my models during lunchtime or between long stretches of seeing patients.

Could i ask what you do mate? If you don't mind? Sounds interesting.

Spacemanvic wrote:To OP: Excellent idea this thread!

Thankyou very much! You are all very helpful and nice people. Wouldn't be much of a thread without all of you!

I have my exacto knife kit: three different handles with various blades

Mini Files by Testor's tools line
Pin Vise by Testor's
I have a kit of Dental/sculpting tools (picks and spades)
Color Shapers
Hobby Lobby brand Sprue Cutters
Kneaditite Green/Blue
Testor's plastic glue
Loc-tite Gel superglue
64 oz Jug of LA's Super Awesome (Thank you KingCracker)
Various sheets of plastic card, tubes, and rods

Almost forgot my Dremel kit and Razor saw.

LostSoulCasey'sLaw wrote:The Toolbox:
Pack of Oyumaru Modelling Compound - LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Pack of Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and AvatarForm
Razor saw - Eilif
Large hobby knife with a chisel blade - Eilif
Small metal table vice - Eilif
Set of diamond files - Eilif
Pin vice - AvatarForm and Ouze
Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade - Leigen_Zero
Heat gun - Chowderhead
Small pliers - chromedog
Set of needle files - chromedog and Ouze
Dremel(AC or DC) - chromedog, Wulfe Luer and Ouze
Some emery board nail files - chromedog
Floss picks - Wulfe Luer
Bits and bobs!(Things that you keep handy for tools that were never meant for the job) - KingCracker and LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Set of extra firm clay shapers - targetawg
Lots of rare earth magnets - targetawg
Gorrilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel - RiTides, Chowderhead and Ouze
Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and cyrax777
Multi-tool(Do NOT waste a leatherman!) - Chowderhead
Sprue cutters - cyrax777
Bag of 'pins'(Paperclips, etc) - Ouze and Leigen_Zero
Half inch cross locking clamps - Ouze
Water pots - Ouze
Paint palettes - Ouze
Kicker - Ouze
Retarder - Ouze
Flow-aid - Ouze
Pink soap - Ouze
Olfa snap-off razor knife - Ouze
Xuron flush cutter - Ouze
Tweezers(normal) - Ouze and lord_blackfang
Tweezers(locking) - Ouze
Scissors - Ouze
A few micron pens - Ouze
Blu-tac - Ouze
Toothpicks - Ouze
Paint Carrousel - Ouze
Airbrush(1,2) - Ouze
Respirator - Ouze
Dullcote spray and liquid - Ouze
Compass cutter - lord_blackfang
Ball Bearings - AvatarForm

RiTides wrote:Also, to the OP, it would be cool to update the first post with the list of recommendations that you're keeping, so that people can quickly find it without having to search through the thread.

Great point! I will post the most current list on the first post and on the most recent! That way it will be very easy to find, thanks for the input!!

Please cut out any non-specific entries.

Ie. Bits and bobs, as these are not official Tools and are usually a stand-in for another on the list. Eg. the flattened end of an old paintbrush has served as my preparation sculpting tool for 12 months... why? Because I cannot find one similar for under $20. However, as it is not named by its commercial/trade name on the list, I did not bring it up.


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Apologies, I did not notice your request:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Kneadatite&x=0&y=0

Though, you may be able to find a more local provider, dependent upon which country you are in.

I prefer the Kneadatite separated into tubes, so that as it ages the blue/yellow do not react where they meet. Also, you will notice that the search also delivered Procreate and Miliputt on the same page.

For the paintbox! a small wire to jam into old reaper model paints. Vallejo for that matter as well. keep one in there and pole it right though to get the paint coming through

AvatarForm wrote:

The generic name for "GreenStuff" is Kneadatite.

Google suppliers in your local area/country and you should be able to get about 36"/3"/100g separate tubes of the yellow and blue for approx AUD$30 or less.

This is a heck of alot less expensive than 6" for AUD$20 that GW charges.

When did GW halve the amount you got in the pack? Last time I got some it was TWO 6" strips (or 12" of it) in the pack.

'Course, I got 36" of it for $24AUD from another retailer (when GW was selling it for $15-16).

Car body work mesh sheets. Good for terrain effects (mesh fences, barbed wire) but I have also used it to make small cages/sieves to more easily strip models when using toxic chemicals.

Assorted sand/wet+dry/abrasive paper use on plastics and filled components. The usual stuff from the hardware store is good but also hobby related products like the Tamyia very fine paper are useful.

Two part epoxy resin for when super glue just isn't enough - really this its just for big models and important joints particularly on all metal models.

Old toothbrushes. Can use to simply scrub and clean minis but also weathering effects like mud splash and rusting.

Pins (as in needle work ones with heads) - vital for working with Foamcore sheets as you can temporarily pin things while the glue goes off.

Assorted fillers, you already have green stuff, but I also use quick and slow drying sand-able fillers.

Quick - Humbrol model filler
Slow - Various colours of milliput

Assorted solvents and thinners since even different paints in the same range will take to different thinners better (mostly airbrush related).

Distilled water.
Concentrated car window cleaner (you know the blue stuff you dilute and put in the car sprayers), cheap and usually works with everything.
Tamiya Thinner.
Vallejo airbrush thinner.
White spirit (for use with oils and weathering powders)
Revel colour medium - similar to white spirit, less smelly. I mostly use this for cleaning my airbrush (it really tears into acrylic paint) or to clean spills. If you are careful you can use it sparingly on a cotton bud to remove paint from minis where you have over painted or splashed it.

Cotton buds - just really useful (cue tips to the USers?)

Tubes of oil paint for weathering. A cheap £15 set will give you all you need for a life time.

Art pastels. When like me you are too cheap to buy weathering powders buy this. Its the same stuff (mostly) but in handy stick form, cheap as well.

Wooden lolly sticks/Coffee stirrers - for mixing paint/glue etc and for making fences.

Plastic cups - best stolen from the work water machine

Fine line pens for black lining

Florists wire - easy to use, very cheap copper wire
Piano wire - for when that pinned joint really needs to hold plus a hack saw that can cut hardened steel.

Cutting mat/work station/tray - don't cut or paint over a table top, the Mrs/Mum/Dad will not be impressed by gouges.

Stackable project boxes (I use "really useful" 4ltr trays) - being able to keep a project all together which you can then put away when done actually helps you concentrate on getting the job done. You can have 4 or 5 of these up on the shelf and when you are working on one there are no distracting projects sharing your work area. I'm a disorganised smuck and this really helps keep thins tidy and productive.

A pencil and pad - no project can not be made better by a little planning.

Welcome to The Toolbox!!

The Modbox:
Pack of Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey/Humbrol - LostSoulCasey'sLaw, AvatarForm, Spacemanvic and notprop
Pack of Oyumaru Modelling Compound - LostSoulCasey'sLaw
Set of extra firm clay shapers - targetawg

The Toolbox:
Razor saw - Eilif
Jewellers saw - Spacemanvic
Olfa snap-off razor knife - Ouze
Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade - Leigen_Zero
Large hobby knife with a chisel blade - Eilif
Pin vice - AvatarForm and Ouze
Small pliers - chromedog
Xuron flush cutter - Ouze
Sprue cutters - cyrax777
Set of diamond files - Eilif
Set of needle files - chromedog and Ouze
Some emery board nail files - chromedog
Multi-tool(Do NOT waste a leatherman! - LostSoulCasey'sLaw) - Chowderhead
Compass cutter - lord_blackfang

The Heavybox:
Dremel(AC or DC) - chromedog, Wulfe Luer and Ouze
Heat gun - Chowderhead
Small metal table vice - Eilif

The Buildbox:
Gorrilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel - RiTides, Chowderhead and Ouze
Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue - LostSoulCasey'sLaw and cyrax777
Kicker/Baking soda - Ouze and Chowderhead
Lots of rare earth magnets and a drill bit of the same diameter - targetawg and Maxstreel
Bag of 'pins'(Paperclips, etc) - Ouze and Leigen_Zero
Half inch cross locking clamps/Hemostats - Ouze and Maxstreel

The Miscbox:
Floss picks - Wulfe Luer
Toothpicks/Wooden lolly sticks/Coffee stirrers - Ouze
Cotton buds(Cue tips) - notprop
Toothbrush - notprop
Tweezers(normal) - Ouze and lord_blackfang
Tweezers(locking) - Ouze
Scissors - Ouze
A few micron pens - Ouze
Blu-tac - Ouze
Respirator - Ouze
Eye dropper bottles/Syringes - Maxstreel and Chowderhead
Pencil and Paper! - notprop

The Paintbox:
Water pots - Ouze
Paint palettes - Ouze
Retarder - Ouze
Paint thinners: Flow-aid/Ditilled water/Concentrated car window cleaner/Tamiya Thinner/Vallejo airbrush thinner/White spririt/Revel colour medium - Ouze and notprop
Pink soap - Ouze
Paint Carrousel - Ouze
Airbrush(1,2) - Ouze
Dullcote spray and liquid - Ouze
Ball Bearings - AvatarForm
Oil paint/Weathering powder/Art pastels - notprop

Blarglord wrote:64 oz Jug of LA's Super Awesome (Thank you KingCracker)

I can't find anything online about this stuff but i'm sure i've heard it mentioned on the forums. Can you explain to me what it is used for and give a link thats usable in the UK?

AvatarForm wrote:Please cut out any non-specific entries.

Ie. Bits and bobs, as these are not official Tools and are usually a stand-in for another on the list. Eg. the flattened end of an old paintbrush has served as my preparation sculpting tool for 12 months... why? Because I cannot find one similar for under $20. However, as it is not named by its commercial/trade name on the list, I did not bring it up.

I have already removed 'Bits and bobs' from the list which you could have seen from the last post i made. As with toothpicks and such, if we remove them then how does that help new comers who haven't thought of the idea? Although i will amend the list by adding generic links to such items. Speaking of generic links:

AvatarForm wrote:Automatically Appended Next Post:
Apologies, I did not notice your request:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Kneadatite&x=0&y=0

Though, you may be able to find a more local provider, dependent upon which country you are in.

I prefer the Kneadatite separated into tubes, so that as it ages the blue/yellow do not react where they meet. Also, you will notice that the search also delivered Procreate and Miliputt on the same page.

With items like Kneadatite(named) i would prefer links to specific sellers. When most of the links have been filled in i will fill the rest in with less specific links. That work for you?

Izeya82 wrote:For the paintbox! a small wire to jam into old reaper model paints. Vallejo for that matter as well. keep one in there and pole it right though to get the paint coming through

I haven't used these paints so i couldn't possibly comment but this sounds... Something is beeping in my house and its driving me up the wall!!!... like a great idea! I will extend The Modbox to include things like wire and plasticard at a later date and im sure this will do the job perfectly!

notprop wrote:A pencil and pad - no project can not be made better by a little planning.

Some great ideas there! This is my favourite!!

LostSoulCasey'sLaw wrote:

AvatarForm wrote:Please cut out any non-specific entries.

Ie. Bits and bobs, as these are not official Tools and are usually a stand-in for another on the list. Eg. the flattened end of an old paintbrush has served as my preparation sculpting tool for 12 months... why? Because I cannot find one similar for under $20. However, as it is not named by its commercial/trade name on the list, I did not bring it up.

I have already removed 'Bits and bobs' from the list which you could have seen from the last post i made. As with toothpicks and such, if we remove them then how does that help new comers who haven't thought of the idea? Although i will amend the list by adding generic links to such items. Speaking of generic links:

AvatarForm wrote:Automatically Appended Next Post:
Apologies, I did not notice your request:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Kneadatite&x=0&y=0

Though, you may be able to find a more local provider, dependent upon which country you are in.

I prefer the Kneadatite separated into tubes, so that as it ages the blue/yellow do not react where they meet. Also, you will notice that the search also delivered Procreate and Miliputt on the same page.

With items like Kneadatite(named) i would prefer links to specific sellers. When most of the links have been filled in i will fill the rest in with less specific links. That work for you?

The problem with your request is that you need to consider that everyone on Dakka CAN and SHOULD know how to use Google.

We also live in many different countries. I am from AUS while you are from UK. Also, I live in a different State from others in AUS and will have a different 'local' supplier. I am not providing every supplier worldwide, that is ridiculous for you to request this.

Also, Amazon is the closest you will get to a world-wide "generic" supplier.

Anyone who does not have access or cannot think of using "a piece of wire" or a "toothpick" or something similar to un-clog glue does not deserve to use them as they may injure themselves.

I am considering colour coding the list to show whether the items are 'basic,' 'needed,' 'technical' or 'necessary for world domination.' White, yellow, orange and red respectfully. What do you all think?


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AvatarForm wrote:The problem with your request is that you need to consider that everyone on Dakka CAN and SHOULD know how to use Google.

We also live in many different countries. I am from AUS while you are from UK. Also, I live in a different State from others in AUS and will have a different 'local' supplier. I am not providing every supplier worldwide, that is ridiculous for you to request this.

Also, Amazon is the closest you will get to a world-wide "generic" supplier.

Anyone who does not have access or cannot think of using "a piece of wire" or a "toothpick" or something similar to un-clog glue does not deserve to use them as they may injure themselves.

Okay for a start lets not get catty! And i think you have better explained yourself now. With this in mind i will amend the next update to make it less... 'The Toolbox For Dummies' We cuishty bro?

Since we are looking at tools does anyone want to suggest a hobby power tool for drilling.

I have a dremel like most but the minimum setting of 3000rpm is too much, it polishes metal and melts plastic when drilling. Their fine for grinding and cutting but the lack of control (and the associated danger) when drilling really does not appeal to me.

Don't get me wrong I is a real man and own a proper cordless drill (Hurrrrh!) that has variable control on the trigger. Can anyone suggest a similar hobby tool that is less clumbersome that the real thing?

Since I have brought up the subject of safety (sorry), so I will also add;

Dress properly (hard in the colonies I grant you) but a pair of jeans and shoes/slippers will usually stop a dropped knife from hurting you. There are always allot of stories about cutting legs on Dakka. Its also better to drop and glue covered model on to your trousers than your old chap/leg.

Gloves - various, whatever you can lay your hands on really. Check the hardware store they will have more types thjat you can imagine. (i'm lucky I can nick them from work )

So leather/kevlar for power tool and even knife use.
Latex for low grade chemical use or even to just keep paint off of your hands/finger prints from models
Rubber gloves for more potent chemicals although marigolds (washing up gloves) will do at a pinch.

Finally eyes are vital to life and indeed to enjoyment of this hobby so impact protective/safety glasses. If you use a dremel like me (foolishly like a pen and near to your face) then these are very important. Some of the attachements to hobby tools are rather brittle (cutting disks) or will send shardes of metal/plastic face-ward so best be careful. Better to look like a gakker than not be able to look at something full stop.

notprop wrote:Since we are looking at tools does anyone want to suggest a hobby power tool for drilling.

I have a dremel like most but the minimum setting of 3000rpm is too much, it polishes metal and melts plastic when drilling. Their fine for grinding and cutting but the lack of control (and the associated danger) when drilling really does not appeal to me.

Don't get me wrong I is a real man and own a proper cordless drill (Hurrrrh!) that has variable control on the trigger. Can anyone suggest a similar hobby tool that is less clumbersome that the real thing?

Since I have brought up the subject of safety (sorry), so I will also add;

Dress properly (hard in the colonies I grant you) but a pair of jeans and shoes/slippers will usually stop a dropped knife from hurting you. There are always allot of stories about cutting legs on Dakka. Its also better to drop and glue covered model on to your trousers than your old chap/leg.

Gloves - various, whatever you can lay your hands on really. Check the hardware store they will have more types thjat you can imagine. (i'm lucky I can nick them from work )

So leather/kevlar for power tool and even knife use.
Latex for low grade chemical use or even to just keep paint off of your hands/finger prints from models
Rubber gloves for more potent chemicals although marigolds (washing up gloves) will do at a pinch.

Finally eyes are vital to life and indeed to enjoyment of this hobby so impact protective/safety glasses. If you use a dremel like me (foolishly like a pen and near to your face) then these are very important. Some of the attachements to hobby tools are rather brittle (cutting disks) or will send shardes of metal/plastic face-ward so best be careful. Better to look like a gakker than not be able to look at something full stop.

I think something like this is what you're looking for, since it's made for scale modellers. Mind you, I've never tried this.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=tamiya+electric+handy+drill&cid=7304086989282777760&os=sellers#

edit: link with a decent review of it, seems to use lower speeds

http://www.ipmsusa2.org/reviews/Archive/Products/Tamiya_Mini_Drill/Tamiya_Mini_Drill.htm

notprop wrote:Since we are looking at tools does anyone want to suggest a hobby power tool for drilling.

I have a dremel like most but the minimum setting of 3000rpm is too much, it polishes metal and melts plastic when drilling. Their fine for grinding and cutting but the lack of control (and the associated danger) when drilling really does not appeal to me.

Don't get me wrong I is a real man and own a proper cordless drill (Hurrrrh!) that has variable control on the trigger. Can anyone suggest a similar hobby tool that is less clumbersome that the real thing?

Since I have brought up the subject of safety (sorry), so I will also add;

Dress properly (hard in the colonies I grant you) but a pair of jeans and shoes/slippers will usually stop a dropped knife from hurting you. There are always allot of stories about cutting legs on Dakka. Its also better to drop and glue covered model on to your trousers than your old chap/leg.

Gloves - various, whatever you can lay your hands on really. Check the hardware store they will have more types thjat you can imagine. (i'm lucky I can nick them from work )

So leather/kevlar for power tool and even knife use.
Latex for low grade chemical use or even to just keep paint off of your hands/finger prints from models
Rubber gloves for more potent chemicals although marigolds (washing up gloves) will do at a pinch.

Finally eyes are vital to life and indeed to enjoyment of this hobby so impact protective/safety glasses. If you use a dremel like me (foolishly like a pen and near to your face) then these are very important. Some of the attachements to hobby tools are rather brittle (cutting disks) or will send shardes of metal/plastic face-ward so best be careful. Better to look like a gakker than not be able to look at something full stop.

With your dremel, use this http://www.dremel.com/en-us/AttachmentsAndAccessories/Pages/AttachmentsDetail.aspx?pid=225-01 and this http://www.dremel.com/en-us/AttachmentsAndAccessories/Pages/AttachmentsDetail.aspx?pid=220-01

The one is the flex shaft, and the other is the workstation/drill press combo which makes the Dremel easier to manage and increases it's utility.

My Dremel allows me to dial down to low speed and rev up to 35,000. For really delicate pieces though, I go with a pin vise like this:



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I almost forgot about styrofoam cutters:


Styrofoam Cutter
corded

battery powered


hot knife

Cheers targetwag that seems just the ticket. I did laugh when i realised it was a kit though!

Spacemanvic, got the flexishaft, true it is an improvement in utility but it doesn't reduce the rpm which is were the dremel fails at drilling.

Having used a pinvice for drilling 50+ replacement metal heads recently I was looking for someting powered to spare my poor girlie work shy hands further pain.

Another one - [mini] hot glue gun - must have for terrain modelling.

Sorry the update has taken so long everyone! I have been a bit busy but i'm back.

Welcome to The Toolbox!!

The Buildbox:
Gorilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel
Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue
Kicker/Baking soda
Rare earth magnets and a drill bit of the same diameter
'Pins'(Paperclips, etc)
Half inch cross locking clamps/Hemostats

The Toolbox:
Razor saw
Jewellers saw
Olfa snap-off razor knife
Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade
Large hobby knife with a chisel blade
Pin vice
Tamiya Drill
Small pliers
Xuron flush cutter
Sprue cutters
Diamond files
Needle files
Emery board nail files
Multi-tool
Compass cutter

The Heavybox:
Dremel(AC or DC)
Dremel flex shaft
Dremel workstation
Heat gun
Small metal table vice

The Modbox:
Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey/Humbrol
Oyumaru Modelling Compound
Extra firm clay shapers
Styrofoam cutter(AC or DC)
Hot knife
Mini Hot glue gun
Meat Grinder

The Miscbox:
Tweezers(normal)
Tweezers(locking)
Micron pens
Respirator
Eye dropper bottles/Syringes

The Paintbox:
Retarder
Paint thinner: Flow-aid/Ditilled water/Concentrated car window cleaner/Tamiya Thinner/Vallejo airbrush thinner/White spririt/Revel colour medium
Pink soap
Paint Carrousel
Airbrush(1,2)
Dullcote spray and liquid
Ball Bearings
Oil paint/Weathering powder/Art pastels


notprop you are totally getting a commendation for being safety officer!

Great find targetawg, i absolutely love that it's a kit build!!

LostSoulCasey'sLaw wrote:I am considering colour coding the list to show whether the items are 'basic,' 'needed,' 'technical' or 'necessary for world domination.' White, yellow, orange and red respectfully. What do you all think?

Any thoughts on this yet folks?

notprop wrote:Cheers targetwag that seems just the ticket. I did laugh when i realised it was a kit though!

Spacemanvic, got the flexishaft, true it is an improvement in utility but it doesn't reduce the rpm which is were the dremel fails at drilling.

Having used a pinvice for drilling 50+ replacement metal heads recently I was looking for someting powered to spare my poor girlie work shy hands further pain.

Another one - [mini] hot glue gun - must have for terrain modelling.

Lol, I noticed that later on as well, make sure you have your hobby tools ready to assemble that..hobby..tool?

Hahaha, words cannot describe how much i want to convert it!!

Tin snips.....It's what I use to make custom trays for us square base players =)

I'll add it when a few more suggestions come up pal, that or a few days pass. Thanks for the input.

Welcome to The Toolbox!!

The Buildbox:
1. Gorilla super glue/Epoxy glue/Superglue gel
1. Plastic glue/Bondene cement glue
2. Rare earth magnets and a drill bit of the same diameter
3. Kicker/Baking soda
3. Half inch cross locking clamps/Hemostats

The Toolbox:
1. Olfa snap-off razor knife
1. Emery board nail files
1. Xuron flush cutter/Sprue cutters
2. Diamond files/Needle files
2. Pin vice
2. Razor saw/Jewellers saw
2. Small hobby knife with a curved/shaped blade
2. Large hobby knife with achisel blade
3. Tamiya Drill
3. Tin snips
3. Compass cutter

The Heavybox:
3. Dremel(AC or DC)
3. Dremel flex shaft
3. Dremel workstation
3. Heat gun
3. Small metal table vice
3. Small pliers
3. Multi-tool

The Modbox:
2. Kneadatite/ProCreate/MiliPutt/SuperSculpey/Humbrol
2. Extra firm clay shapers
3. Oyumaru Modelling Compound
3. Styrofoam cutter(AC or DC)/Hot knife
3. Mini Hot glue gun
3. Meat Grinder

The Miscbox:
2. Tweezers(normal)
2. Tweezers(locking)
3. Respirator
3. Eye dropper bottles/Syringes

The Paintbox:
2. Dullcote spray and liquid
2. Oil paint/Weathering powder/Art pastels
3. Micron pens
3. Retarder
3. Paint thinner: Flow-aid/Ditilled water/Concentrated car window cleaner/Tamiya Thinner/Vallejo airbrush thinner/White spririt/Revel colour medium
3. Pink soap
3. Paint Carrousel
3. Airbrush(1,2)



Heres an updated list with the tin snips, minus a couple of things and with the new colour coding system.
What do you all think? Oh and paintbrushes of choice people?

On another note: since you all seem so helpful, i'd love to here year thoughts on a little piece of fluff i'm writing.
Here's a link, the last post is the most up to date one, thanks in advance!

Old shoeboxes. Nothing is better for trying and modifying a template before committing it to plasticard when attempting to be frugal.

My tool box includes several paint brushes (from dry brushes to super fine), GW plastic glue (soon not to use due to not being terribly good), super glue, industrial super glue with spray activator (used in the construction trade - no need for pinning with this stuff! Seriously strong and needs to real force to pull apart!), air brush and compressor, gren stuff with modelling tool, snips, files and the little hand held drilling thingy from GW!

Thanks for the input guys. The list has been amended.

Link to your industrial super glue, Wulfen Andy?

I just wanted to add some thing about super glue. In my experience, brand isn't actually important, but every hobbist owes it to themselves to have 2 (possibly 3) kinds of superglue. I've given the BSI names below, but other brands make similar products.

1) A thick or "Gel" superglue (Maxi-Cure) for:
-gap filling
-joining of parts that aren't evenly matched.
2) A thin watery glue (insta-cure) for:
-Instant attachment of porus materials like balsa,
-surfaces that are well matched and need a close bond
-Strengthening of existing bonds. A truely thin superglue will be sucked into an existing crack by capilary action.
3)Optional: A ruberized (IC-2000) or flexible (Instaflex) super glue
-For gluing heavy metal models without pinning.
-For gluing models where shock absorbtion (usually heavy metal models) is a concern.

All 3 kinds of glue can be found from Bob Smith Industries. If you've never noticed BSI glue, it's because it's probably the brand in your model shop with the model shop's name stamped on it. Usually BSI glues are very reasonably priced. BSI ruberized glues are a bit less common in shops, but Gorilla rubberized glue is fairly widely available at hardware stores.
You can see all 3 kinds of glues here:
http://www.bsi-inc.com/Pages/hobby/ca.html

Sum up, glue type matters alot. Buying Loctite, Gorilla, BSI, or Krazy is no guarantee of good results unless you're buying the right tool for the job.

Nice one Eilif! You are indeed the oracle of tool usage! I'll fix the list up! Glad you are back to the thread, what does your vast knowledge contain about paint?

LostSoulCasey'sLaw wrote:Nice one Eilif! You are indeed the oracle of tool usage! I'll fix the list up! Glad you are back to the thread, what does your vast knowledge contain about paint?

Sorry, but I'm not much of a paint Guru. I use mostly craft paint, Hardware store spray paints and matte sprays, and Minwax polyshades dip.
You can use this info or discard it depending on whether you want to make a "bargain paint box" section of the list.

Craft paint: Not as nice as miniature specific paint, but really cheap (a third the cost of Miniature paint for over 4 times as much) and more than good enough for mediocre painters like me. All brands brands will work ok, but Delta Ceramcoat seems to me to be the closest in quality to miniature paint and the best craft brand in terms of coverage, flow and pigment. Available at any Hobby Lobby, JoAnnes, Michaels, or other craft shop in the USA.

Spray paints:
Black and white undercoats: Whatever proprietary brand of spray paint the hardware carries, usually around a buck a can.
Colored undercoats: Grey or ruddy brown primers ( http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_primer/ ) or camo paints are usually around 4 bucks a can from brands like Krylon and Rustoelum and they are big cans. Krylon Camo now comes in about 6 different "ultra flat" colors ( http://www.krylon.com/products/camouflage_paint_with_fusion_technology/ ). Whatever brand you go with, make sure it's flat, ultra-flat or semi-flat finish. Satin finish spray paints may be tempting for easy basecoat coverage and they work ok for terrain, but they don't provide enough "tooth" for detail painting on figures.

Dips:
The following Minwax Polyshades satin colors compare well to army painter quickshade colors , and are 4-8 bucks rather than 25 for the same size can!
Pecan - Soft Tone
Antique Walnut - Strong Tone
Tudor - Dark Tone

Fantastic write up pal! I won't be adding a bargain section for painting at the moment but i may well do in future.

For now please feel free to stick around and impart your wisdom on us simple folk!

I award you a medal for being 'The Toolbox Oracle!' I will add to the first post shortly. Well done!