A few more questions regarding tools...

As far as clamps, you might want to look at the hardware store for some small quik-grip style beam clamps. For most clamping I use either clothespins or masking tape. The solvent I use sets up very fast.

Get yourself a tackle box. One suitable for all of your paints and tools. I started that way as a kid, and I still have one today that I take to meetings when we're doing or demonstrating things.

 

 

I often use rubber bands to clamp fuselages-just don't apply them until after you use your cement, the liquid will wick up under the bands and cause a real mess.

I was wandering around Sears last weekend and came arcoss a package of Craftsmen clamps.  12 clamps for $10.  4 mini clamps, 2 normal size, 2 needle nose and 2 ratcheting.  They all have swiveling heads on them for odd angles.  They're not the world's absolute best clamps, but they certainly do the job.  The needle nose clamps make the kit worth it, alone.

-Fred

 

That wasn't you I saw? A guy in plaid pants wandering around the store looking at tools with deep contemplation.

HawkeyeHobbies wrote:

Get yourself a tackle box. One suitable for all of your paints and tools. I started that way as a kid, and I still have one today that I take to meetings when we're doing or demonstrating things.

 

Hawkeye's right. Make it a large one.

I already have a designated workbench to keep my main stash of tools, but when I take a trip, I have a second set of tools I keep permanently in this big Model 2059 job:

http://fishing.flambeauoutdoors.com/otdrs_fishing/tackle_boxes/lg_bait_storage.asp

And all I have to do is toss it in the trunk along with the model and some other things (spares box, references--I have a large cooler for this purpose) and I'm good to go. This baby has seven trays!

You'll find plenty of other tackle boxes on the website I listed, too. One should be right for you.

I second the Tackle box idea. I have one and even though I have a workbench with storage now I still use the heck out of it. I put all the spare parts that I don't want the wife to see in there. She thinks I'm a Hoarder when it come to spare bits.