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Lb71

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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

 

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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.

Building: 1:64 HMS Revenge (Victory Models plans)

1:64 Cat Esther (17th Century Dutch Merchant Ships)
 

On the building slip: 1:72 French Ironclad Magenta (original shipyard plans)

 

On hold: 1:98 Mantua HMS Victory (kit bash), 1:96 Shipyard HMS Mercury

 

Favorite finished builds:  1:60 Sampang Good Fortune (Amati plans), 1:200 Orel Ironclad Solferino, 1:72 Schooner Hannah (Hahn plans), 1:72 Privateer Prince de Neufchatel (Chapelle plans), Model Shipways Sultana, Heller La Reale, Encore USS Olympia

 

Goal: Become better than I was yesterday

 

"The hardest part is deciding to try." - me

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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).

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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

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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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I would add a good coping/fret saw to the list above as they do come in handy.

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

 

 

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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

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