Review: Galaxy Tools riveter, is it better than a Rosie?

[@Oz-kh7qs]

I recently completed the hasegawa 1/32 bf-109g6 and used my galaxy tools to rivet the model and it looks so much better than an unriveted kit, I'm with you on this one, rivets are better than a plain surface, great demonstration, clear consice and to the point...

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

In that scale I'd say riveting is pretty much essential!

[@garritopor37rus]

@@thescalemodellingcafe ? А по русски

[@clra73]

Thanks for this interesting review, Jamie; it seems like an excellent alternative for the RB ones I love; Galaxy also has the corner wheels that are very useful for tight spaces.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I'm going to order those corner ones too Carlos, and the bigger wheels.

[@FinsburyPhil]

Thanks Jamie, I've been trying to find a Rosie/RB set for ages. Just got these in - they look well made

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

They are very good mate

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Nice tool review and demonstration Jamie! This should help you a lot for adding detail in your aircaft builds! Thanks for sharing, take care and keep upp the good work sir.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks mate

[@petermossong4287]

Hi Jamie. After watching your review of the Galaxy rivet tool, I have ordered and received one via Aliexpress in China. Until now I have been using Radu's otherwise excellent riveter sets but always found them to be a bit flimsy! After spending much of today having a play with the various wheels and segment tools, the Galaxy tool is far superior in that regard. I generally use them to faintly mark out the rivet lines for spacing, then use a beading tool to make the actual rivet indentation (or Dzus fasteners). Hopefully I'll meet up with you next year at Telford, plagues and pandemics permitting!

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Hi Peter, great too hear from you again, it's been a very long time. I also do the same for Dzus fasteners! I'm not sure I'll be able to make Telford for quite a long time owing to the job out here in Saudi, if I can get there it would be great to meet up mate.

[@kitbuster]

Great review Jamie, if it’s good enough for you it’s good enough for me, I’ve been trying to buy a set of Rosie riveters for about 2 years without success, ended up with the Revell rivet wheel and it’s hopeless , a set of these have been ordered 👍👍

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Nice one mate, glad you found it useful.

[@MrKuncol]

Rosie was produced by Petr Dousek who passed away last year. I wouldn't expect them in any shop in the future.

[@johnkelly2098]

Good demo, Jamie. Thanks. Something else in a handy packet of three eh?

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

🤓

[@ZinzanModelling]

Dear Jamie, A good video on the Galaxy riveter. I have this one. Subbed your channel which has good content! Regards, Z

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thank you mate

[@jfm148]

Another useful video, Jamie. Sometimes it was hard for me to see. It seems you were working off camera... Nevertheless, good to see you using this tool. What sets you advise for 1/72 and 1/48 kits? Best regards from Guatemala.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Hi Juan. I'm still learning mate, I think I was zoomed in too much at times. Hopefully the quality of videos will improve as I learn more and more. As for the size v scale, I reckon around 0.65 is good for 1:48, maybe 0.4 for 1:72.

[@jfm148]

@@thescalemodellingcafe Thank you Jamie, we will look for those sets on eBay...

[@gary6300]

Hi Jamie, great review and showing us how to use it what size would you recommend for 1/48 and 1/32. as i would like to buy one of these tools cheers Gary 🇬🇧

[@marksayers8867]

Did you know that BAC used to employ a team of dwarfs to rivet aircraft wings from the inside . So much for H and S in the good old days ,similar to using kids to sweep Victorian chimneys !

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I did not know that Mark!

[@fookyloh4995]

Thanks Jamie for the detailed explanation and demo. I am trying to order a set on ebay but i am not sure which handle I should buy, 4 different coloured handles are shown. I reckon the colour of the handle doesn't matter, does it?

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

No idea I'm afraid?

[@fookyloh4995]

Following on my earlier question, Galaxy have also come up with a razor which is very similar to the one from JLC. Wonder if you will do a comparison video of the two.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

If I can get one I'll see what I can do mate.

[@scottorton482]

Hello Jamie, im scotty from the USA. Im impressed by your work. I have yet to become a rivit counter, but i like the results. If you wouldn't mind, what are the best brands to purchase and where do i get them? Id like to get the results that you have gotten. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your video.🙂

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Hi Scotty. I'd get these Galaxy tools, I got mine off eBay. Hope that helps.

[@michaelleesmith5903]

Great video Jamie, just discovered it. I hope you’re enjoying your holiday. I know you talked about it at some point in the video but after viewing the whole thing I tried to go back and pinpoint the moment when you discussed standard versus mini wheels and I just couldn’t find it so I wanted to ask which you would recommend for mostly 148 scale work? I’ll be buying the 0.55 and 0.65 and 0.75 set. Thanks

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks Michael. The basic rule is bigger the number, the smaller the scale.

[@michaelleesmith5903]

@@thescalemodellingcafe I understand that what I'm asking about is Galaxy sells MINI Wheels in all the sizes and it also sell standard Wheels. I noticed you were using the mini Wheels and just curious if you think that's the best choice because I can only afford to buy one set right now thank you so much

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

@@michaelleesmith5903 , I chose the mini ones as I thought they may be more versatile?

[@valerijkoval2904]

Do not use metal strips to guide the riveter, you can damage his gear !!! There are many non-metallic tapes for this task)).

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I don't normally have a problem with it to be honest mate, I prefer metal as it guides the tool better I think.

[@ModelkitStuff]

Nice review cheers

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it

[@Spans-ij8zb]

Hi,im building zvezda su57 1/48.Which size good for this scale model? Mostly i build 1/48 and 1/72 scale.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I'd get a selection and then you can choose which looks best.

[@wasrio1403]

Tha ka for the review. Doesn't thr rosie tool have different size teeth for each scale? Rather than just different spacing.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

The size of the wheel makes no difference other than it's easier to get freehand straight lines with a bigger wheel. The spacing of the teeth sets the scale.

[@stephenashley8431]

I have a Hasegawa F-15E in 1/72 that needs that tool BAD !!!

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

That'll make a big difference

[@catlady8324]

Do the “Sizes” or “Pitch spacing” generally go by scale? I’m mostly working with 1/32 scale WWII aircraft. 0.55, 0.65, 0.75 is OK for 1/32 scale, probably using the 0.75mm most frequently?

[@catlady8324]

I measured two models’ at 10 rivets per CM. As a “Yank” I figure that to be 100 rivets per mm. 🇺🇸

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

The advantage of the Galaxy sets is you get 3 in a box so they are flexible. I tend to use 0.65mm for 1:48 so anything bigger should do 1:32

[@gavinbooth]

Worth a punt then cheers marra . Regards Gav.

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Defo Gav

[@stephenashley8431]

Where can I buy it and how much does it cost ??

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I got mine from EBay, just put Galaxy rivet in the search. The cost is very reasonable but it depends which sets you go for.

[@lewistaylor1965]

I used a riveting tool on my 1/32 Revell Beaufighter...It's an old kit and took a couple weeks to rivet but it looked great before I sprayed it...(I made a video of the build on my channel)...and then I sprayed it with the airbrush and lost all the rivet detail...The panel scribes were still visible but it really put me off riveting old kits...I'm trying it again on the old Revell 1/32 P38 kit at the moment...From some vids I've watched they say to sand after riveting, clean and then drop extra thin in there which I did and they were still visible but I lost the lot after a couple coats of spray paint...Any ideas?

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I don't sand the rivets most of the time, if I do I just polish them with a very well worn, fine sanding sponge. I never us cement on them. The paint I use are lacquers so they have very fine pigment, and I always use light thin coats.

[@lewistaylor1965]

@@thescalemodellingcafe Brilliant...that's what I wanted to know...Thank you for the reply...I'll try that on the P38 I'm building...I've done the cockpit so now onto rivets and panel lines...Big thanks and great videos...Lew

[@MrJ027]

I know that model is a what if but where do you get your references for real projects or do you just wing it??

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

I have some books, the Valiant Wings and Kagero are normally very good. Other than that, Google is your friend.

[@lucferrari3109]

No need for light sanding after rivetting ?

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Depends on how soft the plastic is, and the scale. It's not needed on this 1:48 Hobby Boss Colt, but on 1:72 I think I possibly would. I didn't on the Arma Wildcat but that had raised rivets.

[@BarkingSpyda]

Petr Dousek, known for 'Rosie The Riveter' tools sadly passed away in 2021. RIP Petr

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Thant's very sad. 😪

[@tompotter9064]

Very interesting, where can I get them?

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Quite a few places in the UK mate, including eBay and Amazon. A quick Google search will start you off in the right direction.

[@tompotter9064]

@@thescalemodellingcafe cheers for that, Jamie.

[@garritopor37rus]

Так это от Ан-2 крыло?крыло обтянуто перкалем с эмалитом, металлические только капоты баков и предкрылки👆

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

Yes

[@robertmunoz7543]

Wheel reinventing?🤣 Jman

[@thescalemodellingcafe]

😄