Model Ship Builder

Tools Used In Model Ship Building

The following is a list of tools commonly used in model ship building. View more informaiton by clicking on their links (where available).

A.  Drawing/Measurment tools:

1. Dividers & Proportional Dividers
2. Rulers
3. Sharp black pencils and perhaps one of a light color such as yellow
4. Grid paper

B. Cutting tools:

1. Jig saw or band saw
2. X-Acto Blades and Knives
3. Razor saw and Mitre Box
4. Single-edged razor blades
5. Minature Chisels and Scalers
6. Small pair of sharp scissors

C. Files and Sandpaper

1. A set of needle files.
2. Hand files and Rasps
3. Medium and fine grit sandpaper.
4. Sanding sticks.

D. Clamps

E.  Boring Tools

1. Various common drill bits
2. #60-#80 set of drill bit.
3. Pin vise.

F. Miscellaneous Tools

1. Tweezers.
2. Miniature pair of pliers.
3. Soldering iron, with solder and flux.
4. Thread for sail and rigging.
5. Beeswax (for thread)
6. Masking tape.
7. Assortment of paint brushes.

G. Supplies

1. Primer.
2. Paint.
3. Sanding sealer.
4. Stains.
5. Varnish.
6. White glue.
7. Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
8. Wood filler.

H. Special Tools

1. Sanding Disk for Rotary Tool