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Favorite Modeling Tools

A collection of my favorite tools that I use for modeling and the like.

Waterslide Decaling Tray
Waterslide Decaling Tray
PMKJ008 decal tray makes using water decals super easy without having to have to fish them out of water. Soak the foam in the reservoir, pull it back up, place your decals on the foam and let them soak.
A1 Self healing cutting mat (35x23in)
A1 Self healing cutting mat (35x23in)
A1 size self healing cutting mat. Covers most area of my desk, perfect for all modeling activities.
Magnifying Hobby Glasses
Magnifying Hobby Glasses
These are essential for working with tiny parts, painting tiny figure pilots, panel lining or if you're just getting old like me and need a vision boost. They also conveniently have an LED light on the front.
DSPIAE Hobby Vice
DSPIAE Hobby Vice
This vice is such a nice to have for applying waterslides, hand painting details or small parts.
DSPIAE Circle Cutter
DSPIAE Circle Cutter
This circle cutter works great to create circular pieces of masking tape from 1-45mm. Also works on PLA/plastic sheets less than 0.4mm thick.
Tamiya pointed Nippers
Tamiya pointed Nippers
These are an absolute must have for your rough cuts. I use these to rough cut parts off runners before using my single bladed nipper to cut the actual gate. They are also great for clear parts and resin.
OLFA Hobby Knife
OLFA Hobby Knife
One of the best hobby knives out there. The blade shape is perfect for most modeling scenarios, they last pretty long and it's super comfortable to use.
Tamiya Tweezers
Tamiya Tweezers
I use these for 90% of tweezer related activities, from building to applying water decals, these are my go to.
Godhand SPN-120 Single Bladed Nipper
Godhand SPN-120 Single Bladed Nipper
Hands down best single bladed nipper on the market. YES, it is better than [insert any other single bladed nipper name here]!
SAB (Samawangu) Panel Lining  tool
SAB (Samawangu) Panel Lining tool
My go to panel lining tools, I find them a bit smoother than BMC.
SAB Panel Liner Desktop Caddy STL
SAB Panel Liner Desktop Caddy STL
3D print ready STL file for a desktop caddy I designed a while ago for SAB, BMC or similar panel lining tools that will fit up to 1mm.
Tamiya Mark Fit Strong
Tamiya Mark Fit Strong
A stronger version of Tamiya Mark softer, these really melt waterslides into the surface and is less likely to cause silvering on surfaces that aren't glossy. You can get this at any hobby supply but this ebay supplier sells it for less than $10 shipped.