Model Railroading Tools

Necessary tools or items

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  1. Dremel Adjustable Magnifying Light 
  2. X-acto Knifes and replacement blades (Set made for model railroaders)
  3. Inexpensive Foam Sponge (3x5)
  4. Fine Sand Paper (600 Grit works great)
  5. Assortment of Jewelers Files (The finer the better)
  6. Plastruct's Brand Glue (plastic welder)
  7. Miniature Spring Loaded Needle Nose Pliers
  8. Miniature Screwdriver Set (Flat and Phillips Heads)
  9. Miniature Drill Set (Sizes 61-80)
  10. Pin Vise (For drill bits and taps / Adjustable collet type)
  11. Paint Brushes (round and flat for painting/weathering)
  12. Self-Healing Cutting Mat
  13. Food Scale (For Weighting Out Cars)
  14. Some type of plastic putty (I use Squadron Green Brand)
  15. Miniature Taps Assortment and Coinciding Drill Bits
  16. Graduated Syringe (I got mine at the local drug store.)
  17. Standard Pliers
  18. Jar Opener / Gripper
  19. Delicate Scissors (Small sewing type)
  20. Eye Brow Tweezers WARNING: DO NOT USE THE MRS', BUY SOME OFYOUR OWN.
  21. ACC Type Adhesive. (Do not like, sometimes necessary)
  22. X-acto Fine Toothed Saw Blade
  23. Miniature Miter Box (X-acto makes one)
  24. Old Toothbrush
  25. Wood Spring Type ClothesPins (Buy your own Fellas!)

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