Modeling Tools - The Whistle Post

ak-milw · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2007, 11:25 PM

I thought we could put some of our favorite modeling tools in here so folks can get some idea whats out there! They can be store bought or homemade, anything that makes modeling easier.
I would like to start with my Chopper 2. It is made by Northwest Short Lines and is a must in scratch building with wood or styerne. It makes nice clean straight cuts and can be set to make a bunch of duplicate pieces. It has a replaceable razor blade and cutting mat. I have had mine now for 7 years and I finally turned my mat to it's second side. I use this tool constantly in scratch building and kit building. It is sold by the company, Walthers has them and I got mine through Micro-Mark. they sell for around $40.

TrainNut · #2 (**permalink**) 05-18-2007, 06:30 PM

That is a very interesting little tool! I'm not much into making my own buildings but if I were, I can see how that would be useful.
Below, you can see the top drawer (and probably the most used) of three drawers that are full of useful little tools I use on a usual basis. Nothing that really stands out, just regular stuff's. Most of this stuf is used for scenery. The next drawer down (not shown) has more to do with trackwork and electrical tools.