Useful Tools for Scale Modellers (no airbrushes)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2015
- For people beginning, just getting back into the hobby or looking to improve their skills, these are tools I'd recommend you get. I use all of them to build, paint and weather my models.
For those who want to know the exact brands I use:
-'Stanley Classic 99' Knife
-'Humbrol' Poly-cement Glue
-'Humbrol', 'ProArte' and 'Royal and Langnickel' Brushes
-'Ronseal Smooth Finish' Filler
-'Tamiya' Masking Tape
-'Humbrol 49' Enamel Matt Varnish
-'Humbrol 35' Enamel Gloss Varnish
-'Humbrol 11' Acrylic and Enamel Silver Paint
-Microscale's 'Micro Set' and 'Micro Sol' Decal Solution
-'Schmincke' Soft Pastels
-'Humbrol' Thinners for my Enamel Paints
-'Derwent' HB to 4B Pencils
Suggested by others:
Stapler, Cocktail Sticks, Fingernail Files (instead of metal files), Superglue
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Cheers for this. I used to do model building when I was a lad, but not for a long time now and am getting back into it and videos like this really help. Many thanks.
+jjab99 Glad to hear it will help you! :)
For a starter at least I don’t have to spend a lot of money into tools, so thank you, just subscribed.
Thank you so much...!!!! From South Korea.
i have been recently starting to build models like yours and your videos are extremely helpful as i still have little clue what i'm doing so please don't stop the videos, you are
awesome!
+Garrett Alaimo That's nice to hear! :D Over the next few weeks I'll be making more videos that should help you then!
😊🙏 Thank You So Much for the valuable tips! A good rubber mat for cutting & a model hanger for letting paints dried are also useful to have!
So refreshing to find such really quick video on essential tools. All the others just want to talk forever (one was 32 minutes for goodness sake - ridiculous). All about themselves and not about getting to the point. Thank you very much for this. I am returning to the hobby after 30 years and still have all my old tools but wanted a refresher! Thank you.
Very nice videos and your tips! Thanks from Chile.
This is a great tutorial! One thing I find fascinating is the different way people say decals. Here in my part of the U.S. we say it "decals" but the first time I spoke with a Canadian modeler, they said it "deckles" and you say it "deecles". Thanks for a great video that many will find helpful.
Love your channel man
Thanks for this helpful video. I am a young beginner just about to start my first model kit on a 1:48 Avro Lancaster Bomber B Mk.III. I decided to do this model as my Great Grandad was a Lancaster Bomber pilot of ED666. I even managed to find decals of the art work on the Lancaster Bomber he flew. Looking forward to getting started!
Are you sure you want to start there? 1:48 scale models are more aimed towards advanced modellers, I personally would recommend something smaller maybe a 1:72 scale
im really into the building-thing too and im very new to it. But this Video helped me a lot.
Hi!
Thank you for this information, I learnt something new definitely.Cheers: )
I like how you use cotton buds for blending in paint for the air brush look. Very cool use for a common item:)
thank you .. I kind of wait for your videos now to come out and get excited when I see new vid in subscriptions list : )
good luck to you, I like how you do your models without airbrush.
+Vortex I'm glad you appreciate me not using an airbrush, thanks for your comment :)
Greetings from Brazil. Nice videos!
as usual... very good video! enjoied it very much! thanks for it
+AlexModeling No problem, thank you! :)
Very usefull owen !!! I really learned Some bits that I still need to get and learned very good again about all the tools thank you so much owen you are the best I wish I was as good as you :)
+Mr.snipeskater Thank you as always, glad you found this helpful! I've got quite a few tutorial videos lined up so I hope you find them helpful too!
May I recommend Flush Cutting Pliers for removing parts from the sprue. Work much better than exacto blades.
im a young modeler and I like you video
and even your work
That's great to hear, I hope you enjoy the hobby :)
Liked and subscribed :-) I make 24th scale doll houses, furniture and accessories (for adults) I've learnt 3D resin printing so now I want to learn to paint them. Off to watch more of your vids now.
thanks Owen!
Thank you for this video. I'm going to have to make a trip to my local (It's not that local but it's the closest one) model shop and get some of this stuff.
+Toby Corbett No problem I hope the stuff you buy serves you well haha! :)
Thank you
great video
Thanks for this video. Currently I am considering starting the hobby after building an Airfix Spitfire.
+Pinder Productions good stuff, it can be a very rewarding hobby but can accidentally become quite time consuming haha! :D
I would highly recommend you get a pair of fine plastic cutters, citadel make good pairs if you’re interested
do you use spray cans for matt/gloss varnish or do you brush those one to the model as well
What kind of syringes are those? And can you reuse them after paint has gone through?
Thanks mate!! My Focke Wulf 190 did not looked good,it looked better!
this is good advice when it comes to scale modeling plus i take your advices the most cuz im just a 13 year old kid who's beginning scale modeling and what is the PVA glue you have since im trying to find it
(i did this at 11 something :
Excellent the bare essentials . Not everyone has the money for expensive tools . A micro drill set is inexpensive with a pin vice and very useful , can be got in the high street from say Hobbycraft
+Anthony Brown Currently I've only got one drill bit, I'll have to look closer next time I'm in Hobbycraft
I get most of my modeling essentials from hobbycraft and the odd tool from a modeling specialist because hobbycraft is cheaper
Thanks for the help Owen as I am new building models also this is a great video! Question: Where did you getbthe filler from? And can I use normal sandpaper or do I have to get modeling sandpaper?
+there siko in town Gaming The filler was from my local hardware shop, as was the sandpaper. It doesn't have to be specially for models, as long as it's fine grit sandpaper and smooth finish filler
the very smallest bit is good for unblocking dried glue tube
What is the size of the brush you were holding next to the flat brush?
Can you please post links for these items to buy from Amazon Online
Does lidl doughnut packaging
handy!
squadron filler works well. it may be a bit pricy but it's worth it
I might get some, I need new filler. Not happy with the finish I get from the stuff I use any more
Good tips just supscribed
you can use store bought fingernail files instead of just sandpaper for sanding
+lifeisgood12341 Ooo I've never thought of that! That's a good one!
Could I use rubbing alcohol as a micro sol alternative? I saw someone using it for decals on the internet. I am going to use your pva method for gloss varnish
+Jonny McCall I've never tried rubbing alcohol! If you do try it with the PVA glue method I'd be interested to hear the results!
Quick Kits ok thanks
So what were the results in the end?
When you say no airbrushes I’m 100% in
Awesome vid can I suggest a tutorial on how to make a diorama yours were awesome in your sdkfz222 vid
+Lego Solider Unfortunately I'm running out of time now, and I never actually finished that Sdkfz.234 diorama oops haha! I'll note down your suggestion and hopefully get round to it in the future though :)
+Quick Kits thanks
Are there any tools I've missed which you find useful and would recommend? Don't say an airbrush ;)
+Quick Kits A small candle. You can use it to heat and stretch sprues to make the rigging and control lines if you're building an WWI era biplane, (or line antennas on WWII aircraft) or to heat a needle to make bullet holes!
plasticine is similar to blu tack. I use plasticine but it can harden over time. you should also have sprue cutters as they are also very useful
question, where do you get your filler, and what kind do you use
Faiz Rahman I just use a pair of nail clippers i got at my local Walgreen's for less than a fiver.
U forgot a needle or something off a badge for making damage of guns and shells and stuff. I used that technical on my m4 Sherman and tiger I
Hey, quick kits. What results can I expect from using acrylics to do mottling on fw190?
+Richard Cooper I doubt acrylics would get a very good finish as they're too fast drying and can't be reactivated once dry. If you work fast it may be possible to get a finish equivalent to enamels.
Love this guy's tips and am amazed at his skill without a airbrush. Great to see a youngster doing something practical for once.
when you say pva glue, is elmers okay for a beginner? What do you use. Also what is your filler?
I've never used Elmers but I'm not sure it would be good because of the extra chemicals in it. I use basic cheap craft pva glue watered down. I use Ronseal smooth finish filler.
What kind of paint would you recommend for a beginner? Something that simple to apply but would still give a nice finish
+Erik Desormiers acrylic paint for modelling, Revell and Airfix etc. will sell it. It's water based so it can be thinned with water to get a nicer finish and brushes can be cleaned in water. It also doesn't smell. Just make sure you're not using natural hair brushes when painting with it
Thanks for the quick reply!
You use PVA glue to apply like Gloss varnish for decals but do you put that everywhere on the plane for panel lines?
+Max Paris I discovered my chalk wash technique for the panel lines doesn't require a gloss coat underneath, so I only use it for the decals
Ok Thank you :)
hi Owen , can you use enamel matt vanish on acrylic paint or not?
Thank you Johnny
Yes, in fact it's better to use enamel varnish over acrylic paint (or acrylic varnish over enamel paint) because it means there is no chance of it reacting with the paint underneath the varnish
+Quick Kits thank you very much:)
is that a dalek in the background? if so, that is cool.
+Ryan Naberhaus yup haha! :D An old toy one that a weathered just because.. why not? :')
THAT...IS...AWESOME!!!!! :D
and the cyanocrylate?
I still need 2 more coats of Russian green, vanishes, decals and weathering.
i was doing my typhoon model and sanded too much a bit unevan tips?
It might be possible to use some filler? Deluxe materials Perfect Plastic Putty is amazing, try that if needed
thanks mate
What is the filler you use? or where can i get it?
Ronseal Smooth Finish Filler - you can get it from most DIY shops in the UK
Hello , I’m fairly new to modeling and I would like to know where people put there paints , brushes and all the equipment for it , could someone tell me where they keep them ?
Check out my video on my scale modellers workbench and it shows you where I keep things :)
Quick Kits hello thank you for the reply , where do you keep all your tools ?
I have them in a variety of places, I show it all in the video :)
Hey !
Would you be so kind to tell me what kind of filler you use ? Thank you kindly :)
Ronseal smooth finish filler :)
+Quick Kits Thank you very much :)
quick kits I belive you
what's the difference between micro-sol and micro-set?
maybe im kinda late but, you have to get both of those in order to apply the decal, first u gotta put micro set and then micro sol there are plenty of yt vids
Good video. Most YTer will need more than 15min. to explain exactly that what you explained in 3min. !!
Ah, and you missed a very usefull tool. You defenitly need an airb..... Oh wait. You don't need something like this at all ;-)
+Zammpie hahaha don't mention the A-word ;) Thanks as always mate! :)
ACE
Bob
England
I can’t find any black or brown chalk anywhere
Have you tried art and craft stores? You should be able to get a set of chalk pastels with a range of colours for not much money
is there any spray paint to paint models? i paint airplanes and helicopters.
Yes, check your local hobby/craft store. Testors and several other brands make small spray paint cans for models.
what kind of filler is that?
Ronseal Smooth Finish filler
How much does this all cost?
If you were to buy all the basic stuff (which I'm sure you won't need to, you'll have some of it lying around the house) it would cost roughly £40 ($52)
I have an airbrush, and even a speciality air compressor, but I prefer to use brushes.
Sky Flier Ill take it off your hands lol
SDKFZ 234 :p
What do you do for a living? Are you full time on TH-cam?
I'm a University student (Film and TV Production) --- which explains why the amount of videos I release decreases in June 😂
do you have to get both micro sol and micro set to use them effectively?
You could get away with just using micro set, but the most important factor is a glossy/satin coat under the decals to stop the silvering. If you need the deals to bend around something then micro set and sol used together would be needed to be fully effective
+Quick Kits thanks for the advice. I'm probably going to buy them soon, perhaps now!
how much is filler?😨
wired lights late reply but i bought humbrpl filler for 12 aud. You should watch humbrol's videl before use.
:'( I'm in 7th grade now and I won't have much time to finish my T-54 D':
I feel your pain, I think I'm gonna have to stop modelling this year because it's my last before Uni
No, no air brush for me. I started out with the less expensive, that didn't work. Got the top of the line, anybody want to buy it ? Water based, oil based, I've tried them all.
why dont you use airbrushes
eeerr, you have elf ears.
+Brehm I always think they should have cast me in Lord of the Rings - I wouldn't have needed prosthetic ears :')
+Quick Kits You sould have a video about ' the scars of the modellers too' haha
hi Owen what is better paint the vanish on with a brush or spray it on?
Thank you Johnny:)
Hi Johnny, it depends what you're doing. If I just want to paint a small area I'll brush it on. If I want to seal the model I'll spray it on because if I used a brush it would disturb any chalk/water colour washes I had done. If you have to pick between a spray can or a pot of paint, I'd go spray can (just make sure to always spray it upside down for 5 seconds when you've done or you'll end up wasting lots of money like I have oops.. :D )
+Quick Kits thankyou got an airfix A6M2B Zero yesterday and need a matt vanish and didn't know what one to get :)
You might want to consider the Humbrol 'matt cote' - I've never used it but apparently it doesn't yellow like varnish can sometimes
+Quick Kits oh right thank you. does the spray can make it go yellow?
No, not unless you put it on really thickly. Sometimes the varnish out of the pot turns a bit yellow - especially if you don't thin it