Lb71 Posted February 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2020 Newbie here with questions. Is there such thing as a good beginners tool kit for some one who is just starting out. If not any recommendations on what tools would be a good to start with? This will be my first attempt at a wood ship model. Since I have always liked the paddle wheel riverboats, I decided to make this my first model. I got a great deal on the Artesania Latina king of the Mississippi. Probably not the best starter kit but certainly not the worst. Do any members recommend any how to books, manuals, etc. Cheers, Larry JeffT, EricWilliamMarshall, Osmosis and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaPhil Posted February 14, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 14, 2020 Welcome! The bulk of my model building is done with a scalpel, a pin vise, a razor saw, a couple of good rulers, tweezers, a pair of diagonal cutters and some sandpaper. JeffT, Baker, EricWilliamMarshall and 3 others 6 Quote Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans) 1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted February 14, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 14, 2020 The only thing that I would add on to the above is various clamps in all shapes and sizes (also “odd” clamps including binder clips, rubber bands, etc). Duanelaker, EricWilliamMarshall, Osmosis and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 14, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 14, 2020 Welcome to MSW, Larry. The others gave a good starting point. As you delve deeper into ship modeling you'll want to add to your tool chest. The key is buy what you need as you need it, otherwise you'll end up with a tool box full of tools you'll never use. In the articles database, there's a topic on materials and tools. Therer's also an excellent article on tools NOT to buy. http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php JeffT, Duanelaker, Baker and 2 others 5 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanelaker Posted February 14, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 14, 2020 Welcome to the group! JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote David Builds in Progress: Phantom Pilot Boat - MS Completed Builds: Bounty Jolly Boat - AL Chesapeake Bay Crabbing Skiff - MW Grand Banks Dory - Bluejacket The Dinghy - MW Grand Banks Dory - MW 32 Pound Carronade - MS Skiff - MW Peterboro Canoe - MW On Hold: 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull - NRG Ponte Berlin - Corel Taurus Steam Towboat - MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 14, 2020 Hi Larry. Welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardkenway Posted February 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2020 I would add a good coping/fret saw to the list above as they do come in handy. mtaylor 1 Quote Current builds; Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25 Providence whaleboat- 1:25 HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed: HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished Non ship: SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Posted February 14, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Welcome aboard! I would agree with everything above and maybe add a variety pack of emery boards yes the ones your wife/girlfriend uses on her finger nails. And don't forget this forum is the best tool in your tool box use it often. Best Regards Edited February 14, 2020 by Osmosis mtaylor 1 Quote Art Smith Current Build: E.M. White Guide Canoe - Canoe Model Kits, San Francisco Cross Section - Artesania Latina Completed: Peterboro Canoe - Midwest , Hobbyzone Organizers and Building Jigs, Guns of History Naval Smoothbore, 1st Build: Midwest Sakonnet Daysailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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