Re: tools

EMAJAY · Post by **EMAJAY** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:33 pm

silly question but what tools are needed to strip and build a hl tiger iwant to correct the mantle etc

[ICE]monkey · Post by **[ICE]monkey** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:47 pm

just screw drivers for the main strip but watch out as hl tend to use different size self tappers so you might need several sized drivers , also needed is a allen key to remove the drive sprocket ,i think its a m3
all the best ,ice

EMAJAY · Post by **EMAJAY** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:42 pm

any links 4 this

tiger205 · Post by **tiger205** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:46 pm

also i would reccomend a dremel type tool with various bits for it, and a big hammer you never know when it will come in handy

Tony

ps have a look on ebay for the tools needed you should get a good deal for what you need there

fv432 · Post by **fv432** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:17 pm

dont forget soldering iron and solder you now what thats for ::) ::) ::) ::)

them pinging h/long wires lmao

Abo · Post by **Abo** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:46 pm

Lots of polystyrene sheets to soundproof the room as you be swearing and cursing a fair bit.

wibblywobbly · Post by **wibblywobbly** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:02 pm

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=743482

I know I shouldn't have, but the 'site that shall not be named' does have it's uses!

Rob G

EMAJAY · Post by **EMAJAY** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:24 pm

exactly wot i need.just had a glance feel less daunted now just starting this hobby

Ex_Pat_Tanker · Post by **Ex_Pat_Tanker** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:38 pm

Tools that I use regularly: (in no particular order)
Narrow pliers.
set of jewelers screw drivers (flat and phillips).
Medium Phillips screw driver.
Medium Flat blade screw driver.
Cordless power drill.
El-Cheapo 12v mini drill (I use this for grinding plastic and resin, I can wear the bearings out on 5 or 6 of these out before I get to the price of replacing a Dremel!)
Dremel (I save this for drilling, and for slitting work where the El-Cheapo just wobbles too much to be of any use!)
100/140 Watt soldering gun.
drill bits from 1/32" upto 10mm.
set of Needle files.
Wire brush to clean needle files with.
Stanley Knife.
small craft knife.
Steel ruler.
External mix airbrush - my cheap $20 Badger is great for applying an enamel base coat.
Internal mix dual action airbrush - I prefer to limit this to doing detail work with acrylics as they are easier to clean up when you're done.
Compressor for airbrush - nothing fancy here, mine is non adjustable with a working presure of 30psi but it gets the job done.
Junior Hacksaw.
Mini vice.
some kind of punch or braddle - I use an old wood screw for knocking out track pins

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Hammer.
A decent set of paint brushes of various sizes. I use Atlas and Tamiya at the moment.
Set of metric allen keys.

You don't need to rush out and buy them all at once, but I'll bet most of the guys here will agree with this list..
Hope this helps,
Mart

tiger205 · Post by **tiger205** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:08 am

thats pretty much spot on mart, theres even a couple on the list i dont got :-[

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i'm glad we lunatics could help emajay, it is a little daunting when starting out, if you need any more help/advice, dont hesitate to ask

Tony