Tool's of Terra

[Rellik]

Got some cool files you wanna show off? paint brushes that suck? well here is the place to let everyone know. Post pics of the tools you have, or just a nice little review. Not to mention also the materials you use in here. lets us know how they work.

[Warmaster Romulas]

THIS IS MY DREMEL
THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT
BUT THIS ONE IS MINE

this is the ultimate tool for any modeler
you can
drill
polish
sand
strip
there are even carbon cutting wheels for easy chopping of metal minis
the dremel mini tool get a
10 out of 10
a must have for every miniature gamer
i got mine for $10 at a yard sale many moons ago
and it is still going strong

[Githros]

I'll start off with my favorite brushes....

first up the citadel small drybrush. I really do like this brush. I'm finding myself using it more and more over all my other brushes for general painting. It's held up better than my other few brushes and I've found myself relying on it the most so far.
second up are 2 spotter brushes I picked up at a local craft store. I've used these for my detail work over the citadel fine detail brush as I find the brush to stay more "intact" than my other brushes.

[Rhaalidor]

I have a Dremel tool. In fact, I have 3. I have a corded single speed, a corded variable speed, and a cordless mini. I'll take the corded variable speed over the others any day. It has ball bearings (last much longer than the cheaper bronze bearing tool). I have burned up a bronze bearing tool in a few modeling sessions, but I've had my varible speed ball bearing Moto-tool for about ten years now. I'm on my 4th set of bearings, and that's why I like it. You can't change the bearings on a bronze bearing Moto-tool. I give the Dremel Brand Variable speed corded Moto-tool with Ball-Bearings a 10 out of 10. My next most favorite tool is the venerable No. 1 X-Acto knife, with #11 blades. Completely indispensable. Following that, the Xuron, or Model Master Sprue cutter. These cutters are the real deal. I can clip a part, and sometimes I don't have to trim the cut. They aren't cheap (about 14 bucks US) but they are a vital part of my modeling gear. That's enough for now. I have plenty of other tools. I'll post more later.

[lord marcus]

i'll upload a pic of my paintspace, and my trusty file, soon.

[Dragoon King]

Hmmm. Avoid the Citadel Hobby Drill. I spent $15 bucks on one, and only used it for a few months, and now the chuck is worn and I can't drill a straight hole with it. I only used the bits that came with it, and never overtighted it. In fact I babied the thing. I emailed GW about purchasing a replacement chuck, but that was a no go.

[Brother Warchild]

I got one of the pistol grip Dremels from Home Depot and its great, the handel makes it smoother to control and its just great.
Heres some pics of some things i use alot

Sanding pen stick, it uses strips of sandpaper and it works awesome,i use this more than files. You can get these at Train hobby shops or the RC ones


My Hand drill i bought at a Hobby convension 8 years ago for $3 and its still kicking.


This is my magnet Tray got it for $1 atthe Dollar store,its great fordrill bits and any little metal thing you dont wanna loose.


These of course are puttys,one is squadron green putty and the other is Vallejo's plastic putty,if you havent used it before itgreat for filling holes and etc. It has the same consistancy as toothpast.


Heres one of the only GW tools i would recomend getting if you use GS. I have a bunch of sculpting tools but this one gets 75% of the work.


Of course Green Stuff and Brown Stuff


And in my book these are a must for any bit nut like myself, these are 2 of 4 i have filled and yes they are labeled, i gotta have my bits organized or my brain would pop


DK: I have a extra hand drill i will send ya once you get settled in your new place

[lord marcus]

Originally Posted by Brother Warchild

I got one of the pistol grip Dremels from Home Depot and its great, the handel makes it smoother to control and its just great.
Heres some pics of some things i use alot

Sanding pen stick, it uses strips of sandpaper and it works awesome,i use this more than files. You can get these at Train hobby shops or the RC ones


My Hand drill i bought at a Hobby convension 8 years ago for $3 and its still kicking.


This is my magnet Tray got it for $1 atthe Dollar store,its great fordrill bits and any little metal thing you dont wanna loose.


These of course are puttys,one is squadron green putty and the other is Vallejo's plastic putty,if you havent used it before itgreat for filling holes and etc. It has the same consistancy as toothpast.


Heres one of the only GW tools i would recomend getting if you use GS. I have a bunch of sculpting tools but this one gets 75% of the work.


Of course Green Stuff and Brown Stuff


And in my book these are a must for any bit nut like myself, these are 2 of 4 i have filled and yes they are labeled, i gotta have my bits organized or my brain would pop


DK: I have a extra hand drill i will send ya once you get settled in your new place

the last one, go to target, to the tools section. look for "nail sorters" i got my 44 tray one for 16 bucks, and it works like a charm for bitz.

[Dragoon King]

I would much appreciate a new drill, Warchild. I'll send you my new adress in a day or two, and I'll try to find something to compensate you. Oh, and I know I've said this alot, but 1000 and 2000 grit automotive sandpaper. Gets rid of ugly mold lines like a dream. I use Plano tackle boxes for my bits, they are inexpensive and tough, but the drawback is no way to label them. I'll get a pic of them soon. Also, I have an Exacto knife (I recommend Fiskars blades though) that is all metal, and tends to slip, as my hands sweat a good deal. Anyone have a suggestion for a good, cheap knife that will reduce slippage? My fingers would thank you, lol.

[Githros]

That reminds me...do the citadel files(or any file for that matter) ever lose their "edge"? Often after I remove mold lines or smooth out an area, I have a good bit of excess on the file, is there any way to clean them or just leave them be till they lose their "filing powers"?

[Brother Warchild]

This is a good question that i would also like to know. The one thing i do is when myfiles get to built up with excess i take themto my garage and use my compressor and blow them off, but even with all that air preasure its difficult to get them clean. Any Ideas?

[Warmaster Romulas]

every now and then throw your file into some thinner
it will eat away anything that isnt metal

[Rellik]

Originally Posted by Githros

That reminds me...do the citadel files(or any file for that matter) ever lose their "edge"? Often after I remove mold lines or smooth out an area, I have a good bit of excess on the file, is there any way to clean them or just leave them be till they lose their "filing powers"?

the edges on my GW files have worn away a bit. i find that a toothbrush works also for cleaning them.

[Jericho199]

Well, let's see. Brushes! I'm loving the Reaper Golden Talkon Series. Some of these brushes I've been using for over a year now and they're still in great condition!





Of course, and important part of keeping them in good condition is taking good care of them. After a long painting session, I always make sure to clean and reshape all my brushes.

For removing paint from the brush, this stuff works great!



Then for reshaping, Pink Soap does wonders for keeping the bristles straight.




That reminds me. Has anyone posted a brush cleaning tutorial? If not I'll try and write one up.

[TerminatorinHell]

wow warchild you're stocked!

[Brother Warchild]

Originally Posted by lord marcus

the last one, go to target, to the tools section. look for "nail sorters" i got my 44 tray one for 16 bucks, and it works like a charm for bitz.

I goy the 44 tray one also, but i really needed the big trays, the good thing about the trays is they have many choices and combos

[Dragoon King]

As far as files go, I got some Diamond Micro files from the Warstore, and they work wonders on metal. I think they cost me 12 bucks. Very good files, and small enough to reach almost anywhere.

[Rellik]

Originally Posted by Dragoon King

As far as files go, I got some Diamond Micro files from the Warstore, and they work wonders on metal. I think they cost me 12 bucks. Very good files, and small enough to reach almost anywhere.

I got the same ones. there really good. i use them on both metal, and plastic. my only concern with them is that there kinda too small. I can see those with heavy hands may eventually break them. But out of 10 i give them a 8.

[Ion Raptor]

Originally Posted by Jericho199

Well, let's see. Brushes! I'm loving the Reaper Golden Talkon Series. Some of these brushes I've been using for over a year now and they're still in great condition!





Of course, and important part of keeping them in good condition is taking good care of them. After a long painting session, I always make sure to clean and reshape all my brushes.

For removing paint from the brush, this stuff works great!



Then for reshaping, Pink Soap does wonders for keeping the bristles straight.




That reminds me. Has anyone posted a brush cleaning tutorial? If not I'll try and write one up.

Yes, put one of them up if you can. If there is one thing I can never get right, its the correct way to clean my brushes.

[Brother Warchild]

I second that, put a brush TUT up, we dont have one and it would be a great addition.

[Baron von Lexus]

Ohh just thought of this, Decals are nothing without Micro-Sol and Micro-Set. The red one (I think its sol) softens decals to conform to irregular surfaces and the blue one makes them set on flat areas better. I use both to get a pretty good finish and unless you look up real close you cant tell they are decals.

BvL