My Top 5 Tools for Building with Styrene!

I cover my top 5 tools that I can't live without for building with styrene, plus I include a bonus tool. Styrene construction is a very rewarding and easy way to build whatever you need. No need to buy a 3D printer, when you can make your own accessories with these tools!

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[RC]

I have found that women's nail files are awesome to use, they come in various grits and sizes

[skinanbonesOG]

I really used metal files allot more than sanding blocks now. I don't do any sanding until the primer is laid down now.

[STEVOD]

I'm thinking of trying styrene, so thanks for this video, it helped me out

[MrGibbie]

Cool video, not many people take the time to let people know what to use, love the flexible saw, very oriental looking.
keep them cant wait for the next one.

[kravenkrawlhobby]

Always hear you out brother, I’m sure your a brother who can be trusted. A man who takes the time to build the pieces of work you do is a man to befriend. A person who takes this kinda time has an appreciation for greater things. Box stock, not doing it....gotta build it up. Great video brother, excellent info.🤙👍

[rctrucktalk]

Dremel, such a versatile tool especially with the flex shaft attachment, yes I did say that...

[rcfreak]

I think a dremel is also a must have.
Especially if you do lots of custom building

[hystert]

A set of files and a multi cut 3in1 tool.
None essential, but very handy.
Great tips vid👌

[stevebennett]

I found use a gray large metal snips to cut styrene sheets works fantastic

[jamesfarnsworth]

New truck is ace it’s the best out of my group

[PhiddyPford]

Zona makes the best razor saws.
Fine and medium teeth, solid or flex

[thenar]

Pin vise. I often need a small hole and the Dremel is too aggressive. I, also use 1-2-3 block to get those square corners perfect.

[RandomStuffGarage]

That razor saw is exactly how I lopped off the rear of my sons blazer to make it a k10 cab! With a styrene cab wall ;) then I used everything else in your list including plastruct adhesive to melt/ bond it together and squadron putty to smooth transitions and make soft edges.

[gwpattrick]

Women's finger nail files work good. Also the electric one also. You can buy adhesive backed sand paper and use them on the electric nail file thingy.

[TinyTruckingTV]

Dont let my wife know about the scale quilters guild !

[hankdoral]

I like using thread for cuts, the resulting cuts are so fine one could easily replace the cut away part. A set of files from hazard fraught helps too.

[rc-ingaroundamerica]

Glad to see this info, been wanting to get into styrene builds for awhile but cant tilk the hobby stores open back up again

[jjpriem]

Other tools I use is a cirkel cuter and proxxon dril bits for wood and plastic. They have a centerpont.

[brazwewn]

Good basic list for sure. I find a cheap set of digital calipers extremely handy. Just a set of calipers are also good for transferring measurements which are hard to get with a ruler.

[highlandcrawler]

I go for a good utility knife over the exactos. Also keep a few with the tip snapped of for gouge work like body lines. I'd be lost without my cutting mat also.