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 Posted - December 27 2012 : 10:26:10 PM
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Well as you guys and gals know I got my first kit for Christmas :D so I am going to finially try my hand at building it! however right now Im just in the compile my tools and find out what things I will need to successfully complete this, including practiing painting the body!!! anyways any help you all could provide I will greatly accept as I know I will need it!!! anyways heres the kit I will be attempting!!
any ways I know so far I need some type of file, I believe it was called a pencil file, but I could be wrong about that...
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Posted - December 27 2012 : 10:50:18 PM
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| You'll need a set of needle files, they're usually found pretty cheap at Lowe's or Home Depot.
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 12:25:58 AM
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Get two sets of needle files, one for metal, one for plastic, and don't mix 'em up.
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 01:41:01 AM
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Glenn, has it right......I got 3 sets! One for plastic, One for metal (steel) and one for metal (Brass). Steel being "hard" metals, and "Brass" for being "soft" metals......
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 02:51:43 AM
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Looks like I need to go buy more files lol.
On the painting side of things if you don't mind my 2 cents. After your done cleaning up the parts with the files. Give any part that will need painting a quick scrub in some soapy water, rinse, and you can dab off the excess water with a paper towel but after that I usually let the parts air dry for a few hours. Then get some primer in a well ventilated area and make a few passes over the model till you get a nice even coating. No need to cake it on. I have less issues with runs if I do a pass or two on each side. Let it sit for a few minutes, then repeat till I the model is covered. Again I let those dry for at least a few hours if I can. Then I do the same procedure with paint. Same as before I usually give the paint a day or so to set before going with decals or anything like that. And if you dullcoat afterwards its the same procedure as before. Good luck!
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 09:31:56 AM
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This are tips from Bowser - check it out. - Erich
http://www.bowser-trains.com/misc/building_tips/building_kits.htm
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 09:38:02 AM
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I have this set for all my good filing...
http://www.amazon.com/Nicholson-American-Pattern-Single-Length/dp/B001T49R7S/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356705178&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=nicolhson+files
...and this set for clogging metals like aluminum and that crud they make Woodland Scenics kits from...
http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-S475-Pattern-Needle/dp/B00004T7WP/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1356705321&sr=1-2&keywords=needle+files
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 7:43:54 PM
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| Wow guys glad to have you all here to help me with this stuff, what about tools like philips screw drivers and what not, the simple things...I am thankful to have your alls help, I just hope I don't ask too many not so good questions for your great minds, which Im in awe of in many ways and wish I could do half of the things you all do when it comes to kits and kit bashing!!! again THANKS!!!
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 7:55:22 PM
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Jim,
Just glad to have some "new" blood to enter the old hobby.....Myself, I got so much in tools it blow alot of peoples mind but then again, I own a repair shop.....Plus I custom build...paint, decal you name it.....
But, you should get at least 3 sets of needle files, Home Depot, has a nice set made by General, that comes with a handle, THEN go and get a set of Precision Screw Drivers too! Along with a small (and I do mean small) hammer, 2 to 4 ounce head is plenty....(I actually made my own from brass!)
THEN get a good set of Exacto knives.....The more blade choices you have, the better, BUT, be sure to get the #11 blade....LOTS of them! As your going to need them!
On top of that, different types of glue.....I've got everything from Epoxy, to Dollar store super glue.....Adhesives will be your best friend in this hobby, BUT rememeber, use very little at a time.....Keep straight pins handy, and then speaking of pins, you'll need a pin vice too, Exacto makes a good one as well as Pro-Edge, and to have a numbers 0-60 set of drill bits....
Really, I could go on and on with tools but those are the most basic stuff you'll need.
~John
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 8:16:10 PM
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thanks Ill be making my list and printing it up soon :D also I just found my Xacto knife also should I grease the gears before assembly or wait till the motor unit is together then grease them?
Edited by - Jim on December 28 2012 9:07:27 PM
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 9:12:31 PM
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How are the side/main rods attached on your kit loco? Rivets or miniature bolts? I have a set of miniature sockets for the hex head bolts. I mean miniature. Definitely, a specialty tool. I think they came from Micro Mark, maybe NWSL.
A small assorted screwdriver set is handy, straight blade and Philips.
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Needle nose pliers, with very small tips. Just depends on the kit.
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Posted - December 28 2012 : 9:23:36 PM
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| I don't know, I haven't started tearing into it yet im just still gathering my toold before starting it...
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