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:
- Dividers & Proportional Dividers
- Rulers
- Sharp black pencils and perhaps one of a light color such as yellow
- Grid paper
B. Cutting tools:
- Jig saw or band saw
- X-Acto Blades and Knives
- Razor saw and Mitre Box
- Single-edged razor blades
- Minature Chisels and Scalers
- Small pair of sharp scissors
C. Files and Sandpaper
- A set of needle files.
- Hand files and Rasps
- Medium and fine grit sandpaper.
- Sanding sticks.
D. Clamps
E. Boring Tools
- Various common drill bits
- #60-#80 set of drill bit.
- Pin vise.
F. Miscellaneous Tools
- Tweezers.
- Miniature pair of pliers.
- Soldering iron, with solder and flux.
- Thread for sail and rigging.
- Beeswax (for thread)
- Masking tape.
- Assortment of paint brushes.
G. Supplies
- Primer.
- Paint.
- Sanding sealer.
- Stains.
- Varnish.
- White glue.
- Cyanoacrylate (CA) glue
- Wood filler.
H. Special Tools