Hi trying to use pe parts and have trouble. I just wanted to know what tools there are out on the market that i can use Thanks
Richard

Hi Richard, it depends on what your trying to do with PE, there is a selection of different tools you can use be it rolling or folding.

Hi as ive not really done pe on my models yet id like to know what is out there for rolling and folding etc etc.
Ive done the odd bit that you get with a dragon model like the engine grills but thats about it.

Well for folding there is the Etch mate or the hold n fold, I believe you can get both from Hannants, as for rolling you can use pretty much any metal rod (such as a hobby knife handle) but there are a couple of different specially made tools for this task too, again have a look at the Hannants website.

Hi There Check out the Small Shop.com they will have every thing you will need for working with pe.

Hi Richard,

I am a bit of a tool fanatic and spend a lot of money on any and all tools/accesories that I can find.

I have everything from Mission models, and plenty from many other manufactures (BTW this does not make me a great modeller, I'm still a novice). However the 2 tools that I find myself using almost all the time when it comes to photo-etch, are both the Tamiya photo etch "bending pliers" and their diamond file #400.

I hope this helps.

Cheers,
Matthew

I have the Small Shop's Hold & Fold kit which includes a set of wooden dowels and metal rods for curved bending along with the adjustable metal brake for folding.

MicroMark has a couple of neat looking aluminum graduated doewls/rods for bending curves of various radii that would completely replace the loose set of wood dowels and metal rods. I have been considering picking them up.

Try these reviews at PMMS:
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/misc/tools.htm

Good luck.

Hi Richard
I've use a Hold and fold from the small shop..(brilliant bit of kit)

http://www.thesmallshopeu.com/

and two pairs of smooth jawed pliers,one flat and the other tapered,
These come from Maplins or from the market for a couple of quid a pair



Apart from these I only use a scalpel and tweezers.
HTH
Andy

Hi thanks for everybodys help ill look into buying some in the new year when ive some spare cash and if the wife lets me :-)

Hi Richard,

I have to admit that I am sold on the Hold & Fold '5' Speed as it is so versatile, being jammed packed with different sized fingers to suit many applications.

I was so impressed I did a review and wonder if my thoughts might assist you in your deliberations.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/1630

Happy New Year.

John

I got one for Christmas and agree completely. I'm a newbie at using PE and have already found that it improves my work tremendously.