Tools for scratch building

[ronald305]

Hello there

I was. Told to ask my question here

So I will try one more time, would anyone know what would be the basic power tools for scratch building sailing ships-thank you

Ronald

[4whelr]

Ronald,

I certainly am no expert, but so far I have seen that when it comes to modeling power tools you are limited only by the workspace you have and the amount of money you wish to spend.

What comes immediately to my mind, having the funds, I would purchase in the following order:

 

Dremel, Table Saw, Drill Press, Lathe and Scroll Saw.

Currently I have a drill press, dremel, and scroll saw from woodworking I did before modeling. They have, and as far as I can see will,  certainly come in handy during my first kit build. I hope to have the funds for a Table Saw in the near future to replace some of the kit basswood strips with hardwood.

 

If I intended to do scratch buiIt I would first check out the Logs here on MSW in the Scratch Built Forum paying close attention to what power tools are most often used. I would also look at the threads in this Forum as to tool discussions and their respective merits.

Then check out some modeler's tool sites like:

http://www.modelexpo-online.com/

http://www.micromark.com/default.aspx?ns_md=cpc&ns_sc=AdWords&ns_cn=WK_Brand&gclid=CPaqz4-AkbgCFa1j7AodMGkAbQ

to get an idea of prices.

(I put those two links in because I have personally used them both and was really happy with their customer service and products)

I would also do a web search for modelers power tools and shop around the various sites I found comparing total cost and reviews.

As I said, I am no expert but this is how I would go about determining what I would aquire when it came to modelers power tools.

Eddie

[russ]

This has been hashed out a bit before now. You can look at this thread for some ideas.

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1417-what-powertools-to-buy/

 

You can also look in this section for articles on tools.

http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php

 

Russ

Edited July 2, 2013 by russ

[fabius.b]

In my little experience, i believe that a drill is very important, and a tablesaw too.

If I have to do a ranking:

1) tablesaw

2) drill

3) scroll saw

4) sander

 

Then, if you have to spend a little money:

 

A bench drill machine, (that you can also adapt to drum sander or like a milling machine)

A lathe

[fabius.b]

Anyway, many tools can be self-built. 

If you have a drill, you have the engine and you can easily build others tools.

[ronald305]

  thank you  Guys for your input or info on power tools, I understand the difference between modeling power tools and regular power tools  so when I was asking about power tools  I meant modeling power tools again thank's 

                                                     Ronald 

[ronald305]

believe it or not I have a lathe and milling machine LOL  what I don't have is a dremel scroll saw,sander & table saw 

   but then all that would be in the future I was just curious about what it took to scratch build a master peace 

                                                            Ronald 

[Modeler12]

Before scratch building a master piece, you might consider starting with a kit. 

The experience would give you a lot of insight about how and what kind of tools are needed to build one and then the other.

 

I have done a lot of wood working over the years, but building a ship model from a kit is a whole new experience. I have slowly added some tools to do this and am now considering scratch building my next project.

[mtaylor]

What Jay said is correct and also great advice.  If you've not built a ship (or any wood model, for that matter), start simple with an easy kit, then something more difficult. This will build your confidence level and also give you knowledge and experience.  The other item is a build log.  You'll get help and encouragement. 

[rtropp]

Re: build a kit first.

 

The experience of building the kit is helping me understand the tools that I would want/need. It's funny how as I work my idea of the tools I need changes.  For instance, anything that will help with sanding, especially planking, has moved high on my list. I am sure my list will grow as I work.  The tools I acquire for kit building should serve as foundation tools for scratch building also.

 

I would suggest that, if possible, you consider picking a ship kit similar to the ship you would wish to scratch build.  The kit I am working on is the Syren.  It is a little advanced for the inexperienced but is the type of ship I am interested in.  It is serving as a great learning experience.  In fact, I have been thinking that my first scratch build might be the Syren itself. Heck, I have the complete set of plans, a parts list and a wealth of knowledge and experience in that ship.

I am just not sure if it isn't a little crazy to build two of the same ship.

 

Richard  

Edited July 4, 2013 by rtropp