chrish67 Posted May 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 2, 2013 Hi all I am mid way through the Marie Jeanne from Artesania, it is my first kit and I am buying my tools as i go..it wont be my last kit as I am hooked on model boats! The model has small bits of brass strip added to masts etc and i dont have any tools for cutting and shaping the metal. The pieces wrap around the mast posts to look like bracing I am assuming. Does anybody have a particular set of tools they can recommend for this type of work? Thank You Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareHook Posted May 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 2, 2013 Checkout http://www.modelexpo-online.com/default.asp or http://www.micromark.com/ Brass is pretty easy to work with, the thin stuff cn even be cut with scissors. Quote Current Build: Authentic Hannah Kit Bash Pending Continuation: Sea of Galilee Boat Completed Build: MS AVS On Shelf: AL Independence, Blue Jacket Alfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted May 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 2, 2013 Chris - The tools I have used so far for working with brass: round-nose pliers - for shaping all those bands side cutting diagonals - for cutting brass strips to length small files - to even the ends and shape pieces punch - for centering drill bits pinvise - to hold the drill bits while hand drilling holes in the brass strips butane torch - for annealing brass (to make it easier to work) and for soldering silver solder brazing paste - for soldering cross locking pliers, third hand tool - to hold the brass while applying heat while soldering All items were purchased though Model Expo (except the soldering paste - I think that was Amazon). Hope this helps. Bob WackoWolf 1 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garward Posted May 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2013 Chris - The tools I have used so far for working with brass: round-nose pliers - for shaping all those bands side cutting diagonals - for cutting brass strips to length small files - to even the ends and shape pieces punch - for centering drill bits pinvise - to hold the drill bits while hand drilling holes in the brass strips butane torch - for annealing brass (to make it easier to work) and for soldering silver solder brazing paste - for soldering cross locking pliers, third hand tool - to hold the brass while applying heat while soldering All items were purchased though Model Expo (except the soldering paste - I think that was Amazon). Hope this helps. Bob All necessary is listed practically ! Quote Best regards, Garward Is under construction Montanes Ready models Golden Star Corsair San Francisco II Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron Bronze 24-pdr canone Le Fleuron (second version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish67 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted May 2, 2013 thank guys i will get onto amazon for a few bits to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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