Callipers
Callipers
allow you to accurately measure distances and thicknesses where a ruler is
impractical.
Compasses
As well as
drawing circles, compasses can be used for measuring distances and copying
them exactly.
Cutters
Side cutters
are useful for cutting through wire, thin metal and plastic.
Cutting board
When cutting
with a knife you will need a strong, flat surface to lean on to protect
whatever is beneath.
Epoxy glue
Two part epoxy
glues are stronger than most others and will stick just about anything.
Permanently. Drying time varies greatly depending on the glue.
Knife
For cutting
card, plastic and wood. Remember to be careful of the sharp
edge.
Metal ruler
A metal ruler
cannot only be used for measuring distances but also as a guide for
cutting straight edges. Wooden and plastic rulers are prone to being
damaged when used as a cutting guide (the knife cuts into them
too!).
Paintbrush
For applying
PVA glue.
Pencil
For marking
out where you want to cut. Keep it as sharp as you can.
Pliers
As well as for
gripping parts of your model too small for your fingers, a pair of pliers
can assist when snapping scored plasticard.
Polystyrene cement (plastic
glue)
Glues plastic
model kits and anything else made of polystryene by melting the plastic to
fuse the parts together. Works on plasticard.
Protractor
For measuring
angles.
PVA glue
Glues card,
paper and wood. Can be watered down.
Sandpaper
For smoothing
or rounding off edges. Works on plastic and wood.
Saw
For cutting
through material too thick or tough for a knife.
Superglue
Fast acting.
Good for metal, plastics and wood.
Tweezers
For holding
the fiddly bits you want to glue to your model not your
fingers.
ViceFor
holding parts of your model steady while you work on them. |