Those who do their own scale accessories

[pike2350]

Maybe this should be "What tools do you have/use for your scale stuff"

How do some of you do such detailed work on such a small scale? I know most have found odd uses for everyday items (hair elastics for bungee cords, etc) but I mean, the small details?

The reason I ask, I have tried my hand at 2 scale accessories so far..both have been out of styrene. 1st was an axe...while it turned out pretty good, it's not exactly scale....close, but not 100%, but good enough. 2nd was a tool box. I made one of those large, but portable 3 drawer toolboxes. I think it turned out pretty good. However, I struggled with the handle on top. Then, I tried to make the latches for the front...and well, those didn't come out great.

I'm just curious how do some of you get such amazing detail on some of the smallest parts?

I was using a brand new Xacto blade and was cutting ok...but I just can't get the enough detail on the latches...instead I just did a shape and painted them a silvery color.

While I'm happy with the toolbox I am just in awe at some of the stuff I see...and want to be able to do that.

So, I guess, if anyone has input/advice I'd love to hear it.

 

[gijen3]

I know these aren't really 'tools,' but for small metal pieces like hooks or handles it seems like a lot of people use paper clips. Which are easy to bend and cut. And you can get cute colored ones too !

 

[neoakaj]

Take a walk around hardware stores or places like hobbylobby and you will see all kinds of things you can use

 

[Jer]

And you can get cute colored ones too !

I hope you are either a girl, or this is a joke :lmao:

 

[gijen3]

I hope you are either a girl, or this is a joke :lmao:

Partial joke cuz I know 99% of ppl here wouldn't care lol, but I actually am a girl! SO THERE! :ror:

 

[ROCKEDUP RICKY]

Partial joke cuz I know 99% of ppl here wouldn't care lol, but I actually am a girl! SO THERE! :ror:

You go girl."thumbsup"

 

[Jer]

Partial joke cuz I know 99% of ppl here wouldn't care lol, but I actually am a girl! SO THERE! :ror:

owned lol . checkout utrcrc.freeforums.org we have a scale event going on this saturday in Elberta. Come by and check it out.

 

[NGreen]

I use Ben Franklin Crafts. They have an amazing amount of things and tools for details if you think outside the box.

 

[caymin last]

Some of the basic ones would be, a set of needle files (jewelers files) a set of Exacto micro saw blades and a pin vise with a few micro drill bits. I got hold of a bunch of micro bits with different shapes and sizes from a buddy who works as a dental tech, they fit in my Dremel and the pin vise, and a bunch of different emery boards also come in handy, you can cut them to size or bend them to fit in small spaces.

 

[rckjeep]

I made a steel axe and a shovel and though they came out ok it's a learning experience. In my experience build a few of each item you wish to make because each one you will learn from and pick the best one..