metal working tools

[chrish67]

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

 

 

[BareHook]

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.

[bhermann]

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

[Garward]

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   !

[chrish67]

thank guys

 

i will get onto amazon for a few bits to help.