Modelling Tools and Glue

It is important to have the right tool for the job, but not all tools are created equal. In this section, we have tested out a whole range of tools to find the ones that are good value for money and still give you amazing results 

If there is something you would like to have put through the same testing process, please let me know!

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TOOLS

Jucoci wooden model painting handle

  • Solid Hardwood

  • x4 easy switch magnetic caps

  • 360 degree rotating cap

  • Detatchable metal hand rest

  • Comfortable to hold

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As featured in the Video:

Is the Jucoci Wooden Painting Handle any good?

Binocular Loupes 3.5 X 420 mm Optical Glass

  • Light weight (just 35g)

  • x3.5 magnification

  • Easy to adjust and customise to your eyes

  • Longer focal length

  • Focal length encourages a more comfortable painting position

  • Excellent peripheral vision

  • Cannot be work over perscription glasses

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As featured in the Video:

Find Out Which Magnifier Is a *Model Painters* Secret Weapon!

OttLite Space Saving LED Magnifier Desk Lamp

  • Excellent "daylight" LED desk lamp

  • x4 points of adjustment

  • Inbuilt x1.75 magnification lens

  • Unable to change magnification

  • The magnifier lense has a very short focal length

  • Thick light rim can limit peripheral view of wet pallete etc

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Find Out Which Magnifier Is a *Model Painters* Secret Weapon!

Hands Free Headband Magnifying Glass

  • Twist lock to change blades

  • Comes with 5 different lenses

    (x1.0, x1.5, x2.0, x2.5, x3.5)

  • Short focal length

  • Limited peripheral vision

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As featured in the Video:

Find Out Which Magnifier Is a *Model Painters* Secret Weapon!

Revell Contacta Liquid Glue with Professional Needle Applicator

  • Liquid Cement Adhesive for Plastic

  • Needle applicator for precision application

  • Needle applicator can get blocked with dried glue

    But this is easily fixed if it happens

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Check it out on Element Games

As featured in the Video:

Kitbashing a custom Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur!

Tamiya Razor Saw

  • Easy fit twist lock on the handle

  • x2 blades to choose from

  • The pointy blade is great for hard to reach areas

  • The stright blade is great for straight neat cuts

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As featured in the Video:

Kitbashing a custom Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur!

Modelcraft PPV2237 Pin Vice Double Ended Swivel Top

  • Drill bits come seperately

  • x2 revisible vice held in the body

  • Rotating cap for comfort

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How to drill a barrel with a Pin vice / Twist drill

Microbox drill bit 20 pce set (0.3-1.6mm)

  • Range of sizes that fit the Pin vice drill or rotary drill

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How to drill a barrel with a Pin vice / Twist drill

Hobbies Precision Dual-Grit Flexi Sanders - 6 Piece Assorted Set

  • x3 different grit sizes

  • These sanders are "squidgy" so conform to the surface to help achieve a smooth result

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I could not believe how much prep work the new Beast Snagga Nob on Smasha Squig took to build!

Tamiya basic file set

  • Need to be careful

    If you press too hard, these will carve away plastic or resin

  • x3 different shaped metal files

  • With just a light pressure, these will effectively file plastic and resin

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As featured in the Video:

I could not believe how much prep work the new Beast Snagga Nob on Smasha Squig took to build!

Airbrush cleaning set with spray pot

  • Glass spray pot is heavy enough to safely act as a airbrush holder

  • x5 sizes of cleaning rods and brushes

  • You can easily damage fragile airbrush components with aggressive cleaning

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Classic Hobby knife

  • Twist lock to change blades

  • Can be used with a range of blade shapes

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As featured in the Video:

I could not believe how much prep work the new Beast Snagga Nob on Smasha Squig took to build!

GLUE

Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40ml

  • Extra Thin Liquid Cement Adhesive for Plastic

  • Ideal for small parts

    Handy applicator brush held within the bottle lid.

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Check it out on Element Games

As featured in the Video:

Kitbashing a custom Ork Beastboss on Squigosaur!