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
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TOOLS
Jucoci wooden model painting handle
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Solid Hardwood
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x4 easy switch magnetic caps
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360 degree rotating cap
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Detatchable metal hand rest
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Comfortable to hold
Binocular Loupes 3.5 X 420 mm Optical Glass
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Light weight (just 35g)
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x3.5 magnification
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Easy to adjust and customise to your eyes
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Longer focal length
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Focal length encourages a more comfortable painting position
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Excellent peripheral vision
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Cannot be work over perscription glasses
OttLite Space Saving LED Magnifier Desk Lamp
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Excellent "daylight" LED desk lamp
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x4 points of adjustment
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Inbuilt x1.75 magnification lens
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Unable to change magnification
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The magnifier lense has a very short focal length
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Thick light rim can limit peripheral view of wet pallete etc
Hands Free Headband Magnifying Glass
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Twist lock to change blades
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Comes with 5 different lenses
(x1.0, x1.5, x2.0, x2.5, x3.5)
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Short focal length
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Limited peripheral vision
Revell Contacta Liquid Glue with Professional Needle Applicator
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Liquid Cement Adhesive for Plastic
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Needle applicator for precision application
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Needle applicator can get blocked with dried glue
But this is easily fixed if it happens
Tamiya Razor Saw
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Easy fit twist lock on the handle
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x2 blades to choose from
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The pointy blade is great for hard to reach areas
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The stright blade is great for straight neat cuts
Modelcraft PPV2237 Pin Vice Double Ended Swivel Top
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Drill bits come seperately
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x2 revisible vice held in the body
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Rotating cap for comfort
Microbox drill bit 20 pce set (0.3-1.6mm)
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Range of sizes that fit the Pin vice drill or rotary drill
Hobbies Precision Dual-Grit Flexi Sanders - 6 Piece Assorted Set
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x3 different grit sizes
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These sanders are "squidgy" so conform to the surface to help achieve a smooth result
Tamiya basic file set
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Need to be careful
If you press too hard, these will carve away plastic or resin
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x3 different shaped metal files
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With just a light pressure, these will effectively file plastic and resin
Airbrush cleaning set with spray pot
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Glass spray pot is heavy enough to safely act as a airbrush holder
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x5 sizes of cleaning rods and brushes
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You can easily damage fragile airbrush components with aggressive cleaning
Classic Hobby knife
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Twist lock to change blades
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Can be used with a range of blade shapes
GLUE
Tamiya Extra Thin Cement 40ml
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Extra Thin Liquid Cement Adhesive for Plastic
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Ideal for small parts
Handy applicator brush held within the bottle lid.