FormerNavalPerson

At this point I have to ask who ISN'T building Lady Nelson.

I am not. But that is only because the kit hasn't arrived yet 

Interestingly, Cornwall Model Boats are out of stock on this one. Shows it must be in high demand.

Thanks guys for all these really useful replies. I drifted off for a spell there, and came back to find all these nice posts. I will need to do a daily check!

No way, this Dremel tool has no place in ship modeling, it's a piece of crap and completely worthless. So I'll take it off your hands, send it to me and I'll do my best to test it thoroughly for the next year or three to make sure it's worthy, before I send it back to you. Oh yeah, better send a bunch of those no good worthless attachments and bits with it just in case I can get it to half way perform like a decent rotary tool.

 

mike 

So, that's a "Yes" then?  

Also open a build log here for whatever model you choose to build. You will be able to get plenty of helpful advice as you progress along with the model. Good luck.

Thanks Jack. I am very much counting on the build log to help me along. Happily, there are lots of previous and current build logs for Lady Nelson, so plenty of good advice and practice there too. Looking forward to 2017.

Thanks everyone. I think that gives me a plan.

1. Get a pin vise (+ the other very basic items, like a vice, hammer, knife, etcetera)

2. Start building and let the process drive the ongoing tools requirement, including uses for my current Dremel

Result.

 

 

There will be uses for the Dremel but I never put a power tool near my hull or any finished parts of the ship. I only work on pieces off the model.

Thanks Rich. That sounds like really wise advice. So, get some kind of manual drill for work on the main model.

Hi. I am just starting out in shipbuilding, and like many others have the Amati 'Lady Nelson' cutter in mind. I don't have the kit yet, but am looking at what tools I might need, and in particular whether I can re-purpose those I have already.

I do have the Dremel 200, which is a basic 2-speed, corded tool. Would this be of any use? I wonder if the cord might be awkward for fine work. Perhaps I might be better with a simple non-powered hand drill?

And then there are the fittings. I guess some fine drill bits would be the main use for this tool for a simpler model like the LN? Other posts I have read talk about buying a chuck, or collets, etc. Bit over my head just now. Any advice would be welcome please, especially if it is simple 

Thanks,

Ray II