Advanced Tools in Model Building

[@georgelush1998]

Good informative video. I’m a retired dentist. Many of my old instruments and lab tools come in handy for model making. My grandfather was a tool and die maker. I have a lot of his stuff too. Some of it is over 100 years old. It’s a nice remembrance of him when I use his tools on my modeling projects.

[@megahobby5042]

All sorts of tools are great to be repurposed for modeling. Loads of options out there!

[@mikehall5815]

Thank you for the info. The silicone brushes and the putty are a big help thank you.

[@megahobby5042]

Silicone brushes are a much lesser-known, but crucially important tool to make your life a bit easier. We're very fond of them!

[@Gwirex]

Thanks for the tips on tools

[@remittanceman4685]

In either this or the previous video I would have added some clamps but beyond that, good advice.

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

One of the most useful tools I've found is a mini guillotine - I made my own from alloy extrusions - it uses heavy duty single sided razor blades. I think Master Cut and Proops do a small plastic version.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool tools. 🛠

[@perrypollino800]

I would like a bit more info on the silicone brushes for applying filler. I went on the website. What type is recomencded? There were medium tip, and hard tip. currently out od stock but I will add to my wish list.

[@rquest3059]

Question: Have you ever heard of using automotive "spot putty" as a model filler?

[@megahobby5042]

We have not -- we always veer toward using products specifically made for plastic modeling, just to avoid any unforseen issues.

[@rquest3059]

@megahobby5042 I had read about this a few years ago, but there wasn't any fallowup of durability or deforming the plastic.