These Top 10 Tools For Getting Started In Plastic Scale Modelling

These Top 10 Tools For Getting Started In Plastic Scale Modelling - Beginner's Guide!

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When you start out in the hobby of plastic scale modelling, sometimes it can be a little confusing as to which tools and accessories you should get in order to help make your lfe easier!
Join me in this video as I explore my top ten tools (with some honourable mentions too) and why they are so useful.
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@fury4539 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest for beginners toothpicks for making a more precise job on the clear parts

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! Something I missed out - i tend to use a dental tool for that job

@BigAndTall666 3 жыл бұрын

Wood glue, water soluble... 🤣

@TheGozalus 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Are there any online retailers that still sell the Airfix Mary Rose model kit? I am searching all over for this kit and have yet to find it.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGozalus it’s for sale on the Airfix website… uk.airfix.com/products/starter-set-mary-rose-1400-a55114?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4SLBhCVARIsACrhWLWHLTS4iZ3IcgUXEvWWc-olZpGfGWJS3yJYp-1NSC5vXzxDXxwvjkUaAv2aEALw_wcB

@brianpiper6085 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGozalus they are selling it in Aldi £4.99

@stuartbremner9680 4 жыл бұрын

White tac. Used for masking holding bits for painting fitting etc. Very handy tool 😃 Keep up the good work 👍

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd totally forgotten that I use that stuff :P

@jeremyalam480 17 күн бұрын

A modeller's hand drill is quite useful for all sorts of things from boring out gun barrels and exhaust stacks to drilling out lightening holes

@stephenchadwick4249 3 жыл бұрын

A good attitude and passion will help

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

indeed, the same with any hobby really

@gcorcoran1188 Жыл бұрын

A magnifying glass or combination lamp / magnifier is very helpful especially with smaller jobs.

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@Aardvarkdk1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, with being posh. Toothpicks are a must. Good for precision job, scraping paint off. Chipping etc.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, a tool that can be very handy!

@AussieGunzel 2 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest a decal softener as it'll help beginners with more time to place decals.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

I did think about adding that to the list, but technically its not a tool . . .

@justarandum7959 4 жыл бұрын

Good video I use the little McDonalds paper sauce cups for my paint mixing. They open out to almost flat and I always have plenty sauce with my meal 😂

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Clever!

@yvesdubois4964 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Nice review and summary of the essentials tools of our hobby. Funny but cent per cent true! I totally agree. Best regards from France.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@michaelwojcik6577 4 жыл бұрын

Lighting is No. 1 IMO. I occasionally need readers, mostly when the lighting is poor. So a nice lighting system that cast little shadow is invaluable for picking out details when assembling and painting.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I put it on last place for mine as not all beginners are likely to go out and get specialist lamps just for building their first few models - perhaps sitting near a window with more natural light would be enough to start with

@vasili1207 4 жыл бұрын

You don't need special lighting just a day light bulb 6400k not the orange light....

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Vasili I never said you needed special lighting, just enough lighting to see what you’re doing properly. However you chose to do that is up to you. When I first started I would just sit near a window and get natural light

@vasili1207 4 жыл бұрын

Why sit next to a window when you can sit outside well not at night? Nah jokes aside there £1 at home bargains just replace your rooms normal ceiling light bulb and jobs a good un. Gives it a try for a quid its a game changer especially if you paint figures/busts

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

@@vasili1207 I'm sure someone will find this helpful, thanks for the info!

@Teqamasala 4 жыл бұрын

0:26 when you break the cannons on a model of a 109

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@paulbolton1071 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just watched your video you suggested I watched on what tools to use if your a beginner as I am, you asked for any suggestions so what about a free standing magnifying glass with a flexible stem my eyes are not what they use to be and personally this is something I shall be buying hope this helps your other subscribers Paul

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I need something like that, with little clamps as sometimes I struggle to have enough hands! :D

@dkproductions3130 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good tips

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked them! Thanks for watching :D

@cygnusx10 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid. I also have a supply of jam jar lids to hand as well - jam jar lids come in well handy for mixing... well, anything really. Great vid, thanks for sharing. And was that a chocolate biscuit?

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, i use yoghurt pots normally! Nah, it was just a bit of dark chocolate :P

@Steelbackuk 4 жыл бұрын

Kitchen roll would be my suggestion for the list of beginners stuff, and a tool box /storage of some kind. More advanced would be decal solutions.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I do use paper tissue to mop up paints and things. I was thinking of doing an "accessories/products" video where I talk about things like decal sol

@XZasCC 4 жыл бұрын

Lighting is always my issue, I have very little space to work in and I'm broke haha

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

I know that feeling!

@brassfoot100 4 жыл бұрын

Ice lolly sticks and blu tack for holding smaller parts to spray so that: A.You don't cover your fingers in paint if you've forgotten to wear gloves and B. Said part doesn't fly off to be eaten by the carpet monster never to be seen again. Also the perfect excuse to keep ice cream in the freezer no matter what her indoors might say😂😂😂

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I love this one!

@BobBoB-ez1pi 2 жыл бұрын

Blue tack for holding small part when paiting. Recycle the snap on lids from crisp tubes coffee tubs and the like use for disposible paint pallets

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

good tips!

@Pablo.Escobar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@1hackmodeller557 3 жыл бұрын

Mini file set. Mine get a lot of use!

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are super helpful!

@rayannadeem6048 4 жыл бұрын

Love the close ups 😂

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks - more like that to come soon!

@wmlemerise2331 2 жыл бұрын

Fun tac. You also can use your mat to measure and cut out masking strips from your masking tape

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

great tips!

@kaseyberenger2717 2 жыл бұрын

I think if your getting into scale models the tools you need are-tweezers,scissor,a light, pegs to hold stuff either while your painting or glueing rubber bands for holding the any round things together and for painting figures or the frames a tooth pick

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions

@NereoSal 4 жыл бұрын

Please make a video where you rank different acrylic paint brands for brush painting on plastic..

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

A good suggestion! I have only so far used Tamiya, Humbrol & revell - i'd need some more brands to make a fair comparison

@NereoSal 4 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Starting with Tamiya acrylics would be greatly appreciated! As I told you before your channel is the best for brush painting scale models.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

TheCrew37 I’ve got a few but not many

@RobPearlman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Vallejo Model Colour is by far the best for brush painting. Thin it with a bit of water and then apply several thin coats. With some practice you can get a very decent finish.

@RobPearlman 4 жыл бұрын

I would practice on a bit of plasticard or an old kit.

@acquij 4 ай бұрын

You had me at "cutting out coupons".

@ModelMinutes 4 ай бұрын

lol

@acquij 4 ай бұрын

@@ModelMinutes on a serious note, the list is helpful, you're lighting setup very clever. I'm currently bumbling along with my first build in 20+ years, will be following along with your Hurricane build afterwards 👍

@hrmpug1092 2 жыл бұрын

First time I’ve seen someone take a break in the middle of their video 😂

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

Making videos is pretty tiring

@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835 4 жыл бұрын

How about a "How to Make a Light Arch" video please? Should also be mentioned under lighting is/are suitable glasses. Using the wrong ones can cause havoc, eyestrain and headaches. No, I won't mention Revell paint codes. Most of us will know EXACTLY what you mean.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Hate the revell paint system! I will look at making a light arch video in the future :)

@Pablo.Escobar 4 жыл бұрын

Had a p47 but the wing bent downwards 😱

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

oh no!

@crossbones8956 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, newbie question here, what cement are you using in your videos? I like the idea of the long applicator but I don’t know what to look for. I have Tamiya thin cement, but wondered what that other one was. Great video, lots of useful info!

@crossbones8956 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqlkqal437XTg4k.html Found it!

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

revell contacta professional (usually the one with the needle that i use)

@BobMuir100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a few goodies that lot! Bob England

@ModelMinutes Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@geoffreyboyling615 4 жыл бұрын

Things I use - Swann Morton scalpels # 3 or #4 I prefer them to the Exacto type of craft knife. Have a look at www.scalpelsandblades.co.uk they have loads of different types, and have starter sets and offers For lighting I use two Anglepoise desk lamps with daylight bulbs, as well as the room light I work on the glass oven door from an old cooker. Also I have a smaller sheet of glass which I use for setting smaller painted parts & assemblies to dry, as a paint pallette, and running off some masking tape so I can trim it then lift it off with a scalpel tip When the glass is dirty, scrape it off with a Stanley knife blade then wash in slightly soapy warm water My preferred paintbrushes are Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold 11 which are sable - synthetic mixture and Winsor & Newton University which are all synthetic I've had a cheap set of needle files and they've lasted for years My sprue cutter was only about £4 but I've sharpened the cutting edge with a needle file, and it works well A cheap, soft #8 brush - squirrel? camel? I use this for sweeping off plastic and filler dust when I sand down joints

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! They sound like some top tools!

@jimmynuketown5648 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend not blow drying cause when I was doing it the bottom of my f 16 curved likely I still managed to fit it on but now I use a cloths line or wrap it in a towel then shake it.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you just washed your kit something like a hair dryer can actually melt the plastic

@Pablo.Escobar 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I did a p47 but the left wing bent downwards 😢

@johnnyz3354 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the top 10 Matt. I haven't made anything for a while but found a Montys caravan kit in a cupboard which I'm tempted to do. By the way are you going to continue with your n gauge layout project. Cheers Johnny.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny, thanks for watching! I do intend to continue my N Gauge project - just got to find a bit more time :)

@evan9145 4 жыл бұрын

I think number 1 should have been a kit.

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

A kit isn't a tool though . . .

@woodyfx 2 жыл бұрын

You are great on Ted Lasso!

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

What’s that?

@woodyfx 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes best show on television currently. It is on Disney plus and stars Jeremy swift. You have similar mannerisms.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

@@woodyfx I’m a little bit younger than him 😂

@woodyfx 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes haha yes you are

@saint_ruth1691 4 жыл бұрын

If your eyes aren't the best, then Magnifying Glass! I got a cheap hobby one from Lidl with clamps to hold small parts and find it indispensible..

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

A fantastic tool right there!

@MmmmmmmmTaters 2 жыл бұрын

How did you make the LED arch and how long were the strips of LEDs? I would really appreciate it because i think that is the most brilliant idea for lighting I’ve seen. If you have links for the LEDs that would be great

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

I made the arch by making a frame A3 size using 4 strips of plastic. Then i joined 2 longer strips in an X to each corner, bending them over and then bolting them to the other corners of the frame. The leds are just a self-adhesive white 12V led strip that you can find on amazon using a quick search

@MmmmmmmmTaters 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes I definitely appreciate you so much man . I honestly didnt think i would get a reply back being how old this video is but it is definitely very much appreciated. thank you brother! Ive been having huge problems with lighting especially when i paint ill think i got it all but then when in a different light i see errors due to shadows.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

@@MmmmmmmmTaters ultimately I think you just need to have some neutral white light to paint with. Some of the big wargaming miniature channels have some videos about it which are worth watching. I’d recommend midwinter minis & squidmar

@allhaillordtachanka1957 4 жыл бұрын

Revell paint system... * angered hmphing *

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

haha! Hate that thing

@santiagojoseporrosantos6006 4 жыл бұрын

Toothpicks, masking tape and bluetac

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

All good ones that I missed!

@kapitanrex1 4 жыл бұрын

11 airbrush set, something like revell 12 spray booth 13 masking tape 14 photo etched bender for photo etched parts 15 electronic micro drill Im using those things too exept bender, becouse I did not buy one yet

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Those are some great suggestions on which to build your modelling skills!

@kapitanrex1 4 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes they are if you are starting with airbrusbrushing, or ading photo-etched parts, worst part about those tools is that they are not cheaper than 30 pounds, it depends what you want buy, I can give you some tips

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Jakub Pešl I’ll be looking at an airbrush and booth in the future, but not yet

@FlamesWolf 3 жыл бұрын

About the decals, what do I need to apply them?

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Does this help? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLpyhrufq7a9eXU.html

@FlamesWolf 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes Thank you!

@isaax3725 2 жыл бұрын

A clamp which is meant to stick to your table but dosent because why would it do what its meant to do. Also mini clamps for holding bits together. Basically like pegs.

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

good idea!

@isaax3725 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModelMinutes yeah although the clamp I have dosent really suction or stick to my workbench but it’s heavy enough

@scalesmodellingmagic5883 3 жыл бұрын

👀 My workstation has a big light above were I build so I can see

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@scalesmodellingmagic5883 3 жыл бұрын

Also I started out cutting with a pile of wood and then got a cutting mat

@mznabi 4 жыл бұрын

Do you use plastic primer on your models?

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, but not often

@allhaillordtachanka1957 4 жыл бұрын

I just noticed your chalkboard

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

I need things to go on my board!

@coldwarveteran 3 жыл бұрын

Wait wheres the snippy bit on your scissors?

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@alfepalfe 3 жыл бұрын

A hobby knife and a scalpel are actually different things, a scalpel is a surgical tool (tho they work well as hobby knifes as well.) Also of there happenes to be a pandemic and you want to avoid shops instead of a cutting mat just grab any pice of wood.

@ModelMinutes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying!

@henry6644 2 жыл бұрын

What about detail solution?

@ModelMinutes 2 жыл бұрын

I'd consider that more of a finishing product (like a paint or varnish) rather than a physical tool

@averagecanadianguy1966 4 жыл бұрын

Third!

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

nice!

@Ryker45 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, my top tools would be scalpel and flory sanders but hey ho. I agree with your thoughts on Revell paints but (shameless plug) check out my video on the revell spitfire part 2 and see how I deal with revell paints :)

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! I don't so much have a problem with their paints, but more the way they label their paints in the instructions

@Ryker45 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but I use a post it and write down which is which

@ModelMinutes 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ryker45 i cross it out on the instructions and write it in