The Tools of Scale Model Building
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2022
- Starting in a few days time, I will be commencing a multi-part, step by step build of Toys and Joys pattern #130, The New Excavator. This is a challenging build but if you are up for the challenge, hopefully this video will provide you with all the information you need to make your own version of this model. So on this week's show, I thought I would show some of the little extra tools that I like to use while working on a scale model that makes the build a little easier. While these items are not necessary for a model build, that are definitely a great help.
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If you are interested in some of the tools that I showed today, you can find them at the following links.
Circle template. www.amazon.ca/Pickett-CHA1204...
INCRA T-rule www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Engineer's Protractor. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Workshop Protractor. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Sliding Bevel. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Digital protractor. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Awl. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Hand Drill. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Small Egg Beater Drill. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Pin Vise and Bits. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Ruler Stop. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Sliding Square. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Shop Made Ruler Stop. • Making a Measuring Gauge
Digital Calipers. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Fret Saw. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Shop Made Mitre Box. • Making a Mitre Box
Thin Slot Mitre Box. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Razor Saw. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Ultra Thin Razor Saw. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Set-up Blocks. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Veritas Standard Block Plane. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Detail Hand Scraper. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
1/16" diameter straight router bit. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Small Squares. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
Surgical Tubing (for clamping). www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
This is a good video Kenny, I have a fair few tools but perhaps for bigger builds so far. Your comments at the end helped me to realise I can use other things for measuring smaller things. Thanks for the great ideas.
Glad that you found the video to be helpful William. It's nice to know that my efforts are helpful to some people. Thanks for tuning in.
This is a great channell, lots of variety.
I do my best to provide a large variety of topics on the show in the hopes of pleasing a larger audience base. Glad that you are enjoying the channel William. Thanks for tuning in.
Very,, very helpful and I can't wait to watch your next model build. I have the bell already clicked (for all of your videos). I would just like to thank you for your calming style. I spent 25 years in automotive manufacturing and the object there is to beat the clock. Your pace is almost set where you don't think, just do. I finally had to leave due to mental health issues and I am trying to learn that there is nothing wrong with slow and steady and take time to think things through. You are really helping me learn it's OK and I wanted to say thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sam, I have said it a million times on the show and I will say it again. We are never in a hurry when it comes to woodworking. This is the one hobby where you can take your time and appreciate each and every step. From the rough cut to the finish scraping to the application of the finish, there is never a rush to get it done. If someone is rushing to do woodworking, they are doing it for the wrong reasons and it usually involved money. I get a lot of criticism for my "pace" of the show and there are a lot of people that don't like that pace but if that is the case, then maybe my show isn't for them. It's for good people like yourself who want to learn something and take their time doing it. I spend two days a week in my shop and those days are usually eight hours long or more. Some days I get a lot done and other days not so much but I thoroughly enjoy each day in the shop regardless of what my progress is. Set your own pace and stick to it. If that is what makes you comfortable and makes you enjoy yourself, then I say do it. There's no one in the world that can you are wrong when you are doing something for yourself at your own pace. Enjoy it. Thanks for the kind words on the show and for taking the time to leave your comment. I'm always available if you ever have any questions.
Enjoyed watching your channel thanks for sharing DD.
Glad that you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks very much for replying to my comment. It's nice to see other people's work to get idea to improve my Channel. Take care DD.
@@medwaymodelrailway7129 Well I hope I was helpful.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Spot on thank you.
Very good show today. Building small projects requires techniques not normally used in everyday woodworking to not only insure accuracy but also safety. It's fun, satisfying, but, on a different level. I'm looking forward to your upcoming shows and want to thank you for all of your efforts....what a pleasure.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the show today. I hope you will enjoy the entire series that starts on Friday for the excavator build. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.
Thank you. This is exactly the information I needed before I started buying tools.
You're very welcome Elizabeth. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Another great video.
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.
I’ve been going through your Farm truck model build and picked up the Incra T-rule, the circle template, the mini miter box, and an awl a few months back. These have been a game changer with my model building. Thanks so much for doing these videos. You’ve given me more confidence in model building. I’m looking forward to following along with the excavator project. Thanks again.
I'm only too glad to help Steven and I'm glad to hear that you found the shows to be useful. Good luck with your excavator build. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Looking forward to seeing your version of this model. Thanks for tuning in.
Very interesting, there are some that I really would like.
I've started making some toys for my grandson/Godson and other little ones and not so little ones in my family. Thanks for the inspiration.
Glad that I could help Mark. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment. Good luck with the toys.
so looking forward to the model build
Well I hope the series doesn't disappoint Richard. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny - another interesting show but please, please, please try and get rid of that coffee cup stain (or whatever it is) on your bench 😉
I know. That drives me nuts as well Clwyd and every time I see it in a video I think "I really need to do something about that". It's from a can of finish that left a ring on the bench. Maybe that will give me something to do today. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Clwyd and for the kick in the butt to get it cleaned up.
Very good video. Building small things is sometimes more daunting that the bigger projects we are used too. Nice to see many of tools we need, we may already have. And those tools that we need to buy, may not be very expensive. Thanks.
Glad that you liked the show Scott. While these tools aren't necessary to make a scale model or to participate in the build along series that will start on Friday, they definitely do help with precision, measuring and setup. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment.
Great review! Looking forward to the excavator build ….. especially interested in your methods for track construction 🤠
You don't have long to wait Randy. The premiere episode of the 11 part series airs this coming Friday, April 8. I hope you will enjoy the series. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for the kind words.
First to comment, tools of model building, I have quite a few tools used in model building. So useful, Cheers
Glad that you found the show to be useful. Thanks for tuning in and for being the first to comment.
Great tool advice! I have most all of the tools you had on your show. ( don't have a block plane) Not for model building, but because when making whirligig hubs and some other parts they are handy. Wax paper is a big item for me when doing glue-ups. I always have a roll on the bench. I made free-flight balsa planes in grade school...all the way to u-control in college. I also like having an architect triangle scale ruler and drafting triangles just in case I feel the need to change a pattern lol, even my own that I want to revise. An Exacto type knife set is sometimes helpful. For viewers in the U.S., Micro-Mark is a company that specializes in scale model building tools. They have micro hand and power tools. They really have a wide assortment. They are in New Jersey. I have some of their tools, high quality at a decent price. Good customer service too. I also have a center square that helps with finding the center on dowels. You are right that you don't need fancy tools, but it does make life easier lol. Just build up a little at a time. Gosh! I could add more that is in my arsenal lol. Beginners don't really need all that I've collected either. Enjoyed, take care!
Great advice and great information Michael. Thanks for chiming in with that and for tuning in to the show. I haven't seen any pics of your whirligig designs for a while now. How's the hummingbird coming along?
@@acutabove_woodworkings I have a life-size hummingbird pattern all drawn out as well as a life-size bluebird whirligig pattern.
Your teddy 🧸 bear 🐻 is moving around your shop today...LOL
My bear butt moves around my shop on most videos. It's almost become a game of "where are you going to see Kenny's bear butt next". LOL. Thanks for tuning in Jeff.
Kenny, great review. Probably the item I use the most overall is the Indra T Rulers. They seem to get used on most every project. Interesting information.
Those T-rules truly are wonderful aren't they? Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show Paul. I truly appreciate your dedication to the show.
You mentioned the miter box, I feel like a miter box and a hand saw is way more accurate and easier to hit the mark. I did a small crown molding job, I had a cheap miter saw that I could not get to cut the miters at the correct angle. But a cheap hardware store miter box and saw made me a believer. Also the Veritas stuff seems to be incredible quality. One day I plan on getting a Veritas plane
There are just some things that are better done by hand Randy. Sometimes there is no substitute. I currently have 3 Veritas planes and I wouldn't trade them. I love them. I want more but will have to wait and save up a little first. Thanks for tuning in and for your input on the show.
What pencil do you use for the Incra T Ruler? The Incra pencils are junk.
I use a Staedtler 0.5mm technical pencil. They are available at most stationary stores. I did find a link on Amazon. www.amazon.ca/Staedtler-77507-Micro-Mechanical-Pencil/dp/B000GPI5XI/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1EXC3WVSAW06T&keywords=staedtler+0.5+technical+pencil&qid=1700916765&sprefix=statler+0+5+technical+pencil%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-8
I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I was taken back with how many tools that I have that you and I also have. The only thing is I never think of them just use them when I need to. I am an ex-engineer so some of my engineering tools double as woodworking tools, My spacer blocks are precision ground to .0001" because I was a Precision Grinder by trade. INCRA T-rule I have been using that for a number of years now and the old egg better drill still gets use sometimes. 4 score years is taking its toll and things take longer now. My daughter asked for a 5 Foot Tall Nutcracker no rush take your time sort of thing, can I have it for Christmas touch. I have Started. She liked the 18" ones (4 I made 2 for her and 2 for Mum) You can't say no to a daughter can you.
The nutcracker sound very interesting. My family is obsessed with nutcracker and have several dozen. When you're done, I'd love to see some photos. There's a very friendly TH-camr who has been known to share photos of projects submitted by his fans.
@@JimLambier Hi Jim I found a photo, all the wood is scrap sent an email so it may get shown have mad her a CoCa Cola truck as well I cheated on that and bought some wood for the trailer sides.
Got your email today Bill with the nutcracker picture and they are just spectacular. Thanks for sending it along. I appreciate you taking the time to leave your comment here on today's show and as well, chiming in with your experience and insight. It is much appreciated.
Kenny, never one to criticise, and we do understand your intention, but please stop saying you don’t need this tool or that tool, my wife (like so many of my fellow listeners respective partners), thinks I have a cold, as each time you said it I’d have to cough or sneeze. Still don’t think it worked as the credit card has been ceremonially moved to the vault that is her handbag.
My bad Newton. I apologize for messing up your ability to obtain these tools. I think I was referring to the items that you already have when I said "you don't need them to do the model builds". Yeah, that's what I meant. Are you listening Mrs Miller? Newton needs new tools to expand his horizons and as long as he is expanding his horizons, he isn't bothering you.
How'd I do Newton? Good luck with your purchases and thanks for tuning in. LOL.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Legend, I’m trying to fit a trip to Ontario in October to visit Lee Valley Tools, can’t wait for the customs officers response when I reply to his question what are you going to do in Canada? Go to Lee Valley Tools, (might squeeze in a look at the falls too 🙂) I’m sure he’ll have me committed! it’ll be a quick trip as I’m in the US for work, hopefully the CC is released by then.
@@newtonmiller8810 LOL. Let's hope the customs officer is a woodworker. LOL.