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 Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/09/2012 Posts: 12 Points: 22 Location: London
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Hi all - excuse the pun. Wanted some advice from the pros on a few things. (Apologies might seem obvious to many) Firstly - what type of hammer do you all recommend? The nails are of course tiny and I found it hard to even grip them before using them?
Secondly - as the magazine states I will need a range of modelling paints. For example:
Ivory modelling paint
Burgundy modelling paint
Brown modelling paint
Where might be the best online shop to purchase these? A range of sites would help.
Thanks everyone!
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 Rank: Master       Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/09/2012 Posts: 1,400 Points: 4,690 Location: Beaminster, Dorset
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Hi Bronco, I use a jewellers hammer, hold them with tweezers whilst you give them a tap, got my hammer on EBay. As to paints it's a huge subject, if you're not sure follow Mr T's official build diary in which he names the paint brands he is using. Alternatively have a look at the members build diaries and follow what they are using. Humbrol, Tamiya, Citadel, Vallejo, Revell etc all produce wide ranges, but you need to decide on Acrylic or Enamel. These are all widely available online or at Hobby Shops, just Google and you'll have hundreds of choices. There are also specialist paint suppliers such as Admiralty Paints, try Cornwall Model Boats.
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 Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/09/2012 Posts: 169 Points: 476 Location: Bradford
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I too am using a jewellers hammer, but instead of tweezers, I am using one of the small crocodile clips from a helping hands, that holds the nails exactly how I want them. See Below:-  As for paints, I find http://www.modelrailwayloft.co.uk/ extremely competitive on prices, plus they offer free delivery. Model boats built so far:-
Billings Cutty Sark
Scratch built twin IC RC Vosper MTB.
Scratch built rc electric hybrid.
Scratch built rc IC hydrofoil (ran happily on snow as well as water!)
Plus numerous numerous RC planes.
Under construction
Sovereign of the Seas!
1200:1 HMS Victory (by Mantua)
The Battleship Yamato (seriously considering building as an RC model)
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/09/2012 Posts: 56 Points: 144 Location: East Lothian
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I also use a small hammer and tweezers
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/09/2012 Posts: 12 Points: 22 Location: London
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Brilliant! Ill look into all of this then. As usual very informative advice.can't believe how much the ship is taken shape!
Thanks again
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Hi Bronco I too use what is (I think) called a Jewellers Hammer, I bounght mine years ago in the £1 section of our local Tool Shed shop here in Plymouth, the photo below will give you an idea of the size, check out your local cheapie tool shops and you may well find one there. Mr T is right, a pin pusher is a good way to start the pin into the wood, I use either that or a spring loaded pair of tweezers to hold the pin in place (also from the same £1 section!) PS the actual hammer head is not as 'elongated' as the photo, I stretched the picture to fit the frame!  Best Of Luck Robin Plymouth57 attached the following image(s): First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 03/10/2012 Posts: 20 Points: 60 Location: Wales
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Hi..........Court Orchard mentioned Mr T's "official build diary" in his response. How do I access that ?
Mike
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