Special tools

MS108 Deadeye reeving and spacing tool

Allows precise spacing of three-hole wood deadeyes from 3.5mm to 10mm dia., holding them firmly while reeving the lanyards. Deadeyes Not Included

MS110 Model Shapeway Ropewalk Scale Rope Making Tool

Ropewalk Rope Making Tool makes scale rope for ship models and hobbies ROPEWALK MAKE YOUR OWN SCALE RIGGING! LASER-CUT BASSWOOD ROPEWALK Put the master's touch on your ship models with your own rope. The Ropewalk from Model Expo lets you turn ordinary thread into realistic 3-strand scale rope quickly and easily. No complicated mechanics, bobbins, rails or trucks. Our Ropewalk has only two main parts the gear head and the tail end. It lays up (twists) any thread or cordage into high quality rope in all the necessary lengths and diameter to fully rig your model. Best of all, you'll have a great time experimenting with different cordages to see what you get. You can make larger diameter lines with your Ropewalk, for larger scales, such as anchor hawsers, tow lines, shrouds and stays by starting with two, or even three strands Also great for Western-motif kits such as stagecoaches or covered wagons Civil War artillery.Easy to assemble and operate.
Laser cut basswood parts
High quality nylon gear
Two diameters of Brass tubing
All necessary hardware;
Illustrated assembly and operating instructions
pDesign, instructions, and prototype by Bob Crane.

MS27 Model Shapeways BLOCK BUSTER - HIGH SPEED BLOCK SHAPER

Want more realistic and better looking blocks for your ship model? Then, you need our Blockbuster! The secret is in the sandpaper lining of cylinder. As you spin the cylinder, the blocks tumble around and rub against the sandpaper, taking on the smooth, rounded shape of real blocks. You can process dozens of blocks at a time. Blockbuster is easy to assemble and operate. Electric drill required for operation.

SN-LT24 Bright LED light needle THREADER makes threading needles effortless

Our Illuminated needle THREADER is great for sewing, fishing, travel, clothing, or hook it on your keychain so you are always prepared for unexpected sewing emergencies.
Solve your needle threading problems and easily see where to thread your needle with our LED Illuminated needle THREADER.
Long Lasting Super Bright White LED
Remove Head to Expose Threader
Slide ON/OFF Switch
Zipper Pull Hook
Durable Plastic Material
Requires 2CR1220 Batteries (Batteries Included)
Great for Deadeyes, Blocks, Sewing, Fishing, Travel, Clothing, Keys Etc

MS7201 Model Shipways Ratliner - The Shroud Building Tool - For Approximate Scale of 1:76 to 1:90

A Ratline is a nautical term used to describe a rope ladder upon which sailors scampered up to the lower yards to furl or unfurl sails. The Ratline usually stopped at the lowest yard and from there a “Jacob’s Ladder (also made of rope) was used to get to the higher yards and the top of the mast.

MS7202 Model Shipways Ratliner - The Shroud Building Tool - For Approximate Scale of 1:64

A Ratline is a nautical term used to describe a rope ladder upon which sailors scampered up to the lower yards to furl or unfurl sails. The Ratline usually stopped at the lowest yard and from there a “Jacob’s Ladder (also made of rope) was used to get to the higher yards and the top of the mast.

MS7203 Model Shipways Ratliner - The Shroud Building Tool - For Approximate Scale of 1:35 to 1:48

A Ratline is a nautical term used to describe a rope ladder upon which sailors scampered up to the lower yards to furl or unfurl sails. The Ratline usually stopped at the lowest yard and from there a “Jacob’s Ladder (also made of rope) was used to get to the higher yards and the top of the mast.

Loom-a-Line

Loom-a-line is a handy rigging jig for naval models of all shapes and sizes. With this rigging will always be perfectly taught. art. 7380 - Loom-a-Line

Waterline marker

A new reliable way to mark parallel waterlines, perfect for ship models and for checking measurements on any other type of model. Made of shock resistant material.
Brass bar.
Easy to adjust. Clamp and pencil included. Overall height 26 cm.
art. 7378 - Tracer

MX105 Model Shapeways Wateline Marker

A quick and easy way to get a straight line on your hull for painting, coppering or planking. Basswood construction with a lock tight wing nut.
Adjustable from 1-1 /2" to 9-1/4". Base 3" x 5" height 11". Assembly required. Pencil shown in photo not included.

Tool for grinding and engraving TH-MG 135 E Einhell

Tool for grinding and engraving Einhell. You're supposed to have it mandatory. One of the most useful tools in modeling. 220V - 50 Hz. Chuck: 0,5mm, 1,6mm, 2,4mm, 3,2mm... 189 different parts in the set.

KWB Set of accessories for grinding and engraving

Set of accessories for grinding and engraving. 106 parts (3mm).

DREMEL 290-1

Tool for grinding and engraving Dremel. One of the most useful tools in modeling.

The Wood Saw 8156

The wood working lathe

The wood working lathe 8160 comes complete with a 3 jaw chuck, the jaws being reversable and a through hole allowing up to 10mm for long mast & spars. Adjustable head stock with fully floating centre along with brass bushings to centralize dowels from 2-12mm., which can also be used as a centre guide for drilling small dia. holes in the ends of spars etc. The Lathe is DC and can be used with our transformer giving various speeds 9v-12v-15v-18v although we find it best with 9 or 12v. Swing = 35mm . Between centre = 200mm . Code: 8160

The Transformer 8502

The Transformer complements all D.C. tools and supplies 10amps at various voltages 9v-12v-15v-18v.

The Wood Saw Blades n.7 8086

The Wood Saw Blades n.8 8087

8155 ‘Rastremalistelli’, the Hull/Strip clamp

The Hull/Strip clamp is perfect for holding the keel while fitting formers etc, the clamp is adjustable & spring loaded with quick release cams, the top bed is metal making it ideal for splicing and edge shaping wood strips. Bed length = 270mm . Width = 30mm . Code 8155

7382 - Keel Klamper

This special swivelling clamp holds and supports the model while assembling, painting and finishing. The adjustable jaws slide on the aluminium bar and the swivel action lets you set the model in virtually any position. The bar also swivels and inclines in any direction, giving access to all parts of the model. The metal base can be fastened to the bench using the two clamps provided, or permanently fasted with four screws Bar length 40 cm. Fastening clamps included. art. 7382 - Keel Klamper

Spare clamp for 7382 – Keel Klamper

art. 7382/05 – Spare clamp for 7382 – Keel Klamper.

'Form-a-strip'

Form-a-strip lets you precision bend all types of wood strips usually used for planking. Made of unbreakable plastic. art. 7381 - Form-a-strip... art. 7381/04 - Spare blades

Spare blade for 7381 - Form-a-strip

art. 7381/04 - Spare blades for 7381 - Form-a-strip.

Plank bender 8151

Plank bender 8151. The plier type plank bender is one of the most important tools allowing you to bend varying thicknesses of strip wood, you can form tight or easy bend, and also put a twist in at the same time. The bender comes with various inserts and and allows the bending of strip metal as well. Code: 8151

8152 Spare blades for 8151

Art. 8152 Spare blades for 8151

The wheel type bender 8150

The wheel type bender is really useful as an addition to the plier type this allows you to create an internal bend without marking, always make sure you wet the wood first for good result. Code 8150

7205 - Electric plank bender (CE)

Bends wooden planking strips easily and guarantees the correct curvature every time. Place your strip on the wooden form and heat it by moving the plank bender over it several times. Set includes handle with round metal head, plus a wooden pattern with different curves. Volts 220. art. 7205 - Electric plank bender (CE)

7377 - Clamp Set

Kit contains 12 clamps and 14 brass plates. Attached photos show how to use these clamps: insert the photoetched part on a normal stationery double clip, bend the fins and fix it in place. Fasten the clip onto the frame and check how it keeps the planking strip in the correct position, allowing a better gluing or nailing. It can be used to keep in place different types of details, not only strips; you just need to check where to fix the clip.

'Fast Clamp'

Fast Clamp is a special new clamp set for gluing plastic, wood, resin or metal kits. Quick and easy to use, the clamps have soft rubber linings to protect even the most delicate parts. Package includes 3 Fast Clamp clamps in two different lengths, brass bars and rubber linings. Code: 7389

7386 - Master Cut

Makes quick and accurate mitre cuts in wooden or plastic strips and ensures that all cuts are identical. Fully adjustable from 45° to 90°. Sturdy plastic and metal construction, assembles in minutes. Kit includes also some spare blades. Base dimensions 15.5x10 cm. art. 7386 - Master Cut… art. 7386/02 - Spare blades

Spare blade for 7386 - Master Cut

art. 7386/02 - Spare blades for 7386 - Master Cut.

7383 – Unbreakable modelling knife nylon handle with a brass collet

Unbreakable modelling knife nylon handle with a brass collet. With the special front fitting it can mount any type of blade as well as a wide range of other modelling accessories. Practical and robust, it lets you work safely even on minute parts. A range of special accessories have been created for this knife, suitable for all types of model: two blade types, a saw, a four-jaw chuck and an extremely useful hand-held vice. One tool that's worth a thousand others. art. 7383 - Action Cutter

7383/20 - Action kit knife plus accessories

Modelling knife with unbreakable nylon handle and brass cullet. With the special front fitting it can mount any type of blade as well as a wide range of other modelling accessories. Practical and robust, it lets you work safely even on minute parts. A range of special accessories have been created for this knife, suitable for all types of model: two blade types, a saw, a four-jaw chuck and an extremely useful hand-held vice. One tool that's worth a thousand others. art. 7383/20 - Action kit knife plus accessories

7383/30 - Action Pin vice

Action is a useful pin vice and a sturdy handle for blades, reamers, files and carving tools. The special handle connection fits nearly all types of accessories. The set includes handle with pin vice and 4 collets._ art. 7383/30 - Action Pin vice

art. 7490 - Multi Cutter Art Knife

Set includes 6 different blades and 1 handle for all light duty cutting tasks. art. 7490 - Multi Cutter Art Knife

8290 Scraper with blades

Scraper with blades 8290. Ideal for model ships and variuos modelling. art. 8290 Scraper with blades

Scraper with blades 7100/02

Scraper with blades 7100/02. Ideal for model ships and variuos modelling. art. 7100/02 Metal scraper… art. 7102/02 Set of 10 blades

Set of 10 blades for 7100/02 Metal scraper

art. 7102/02 Set of 10 blades for 7100/02 Metal scraper.

7384 - Nailer

An extremely useful tool for positioning even the tiniest nails. Insert the nail in the tube, bring the tool to the part to nail, press lightly and the nail is in. Suitable for fine brass nails art. 4136/10. art. 7384 – Nailer… art. 7384/02 - Spare pipe

7384/02 - Spare pipe

art. 7384/02 - Spare pipe for art. 7384 – Nailer.

Tool for inserting brass and iron with the special adapter.

Code: 7399

7396 - Planet work bench

Perfect for sawing, filing, drilling and trimming. Made of unbreakable material with special aluminium guide pins. Includes two clamps for fastening. Swivelling clamps (7396/01) are available separately to augment the possibilities of the new incredible Planet. art. 7396 - Planet work bench

Swivelling clamp 7396/01

Swivelling clamps (7396/01) are available separately to augment the possibilities of the new incredible Planet.

7375/22 – Beak

These ideal tools ensure perfect rigging on all ship models and help while soldering. Special handle for a firm grip. Length 21 cm. art. 7375/22 – Beak

7375/23 – Hook

These ideal tools ensure perfect rigging on all ship models and help while soldering. Special handle for a firm grip. Length 21 cm. art. 7375/23 – Hook

7387 - Gripper vice

Versatile multi-purpose designed to hold even irregularly shaped objects. The part is held in position by four or more pins, inserted in the holes on each half of the vice. Simply change the position of the pins to adapt to the shape of the part. Package includes two clamps for fastening to the workbench. A special adapter lets you fasten the Gripper to the swivelling base of the Keel Klamper (7382) or the Roto Paint (7391). art. 7387 - Gripper vice… (separate, not in this price art. 7387/50 - Adapter for Gripper vice support)…

7387/50 - Adapter for Gripper vice support

7387/50 - Adapter for Gripper vice support.

Pounce wheels

Code: 7400

Blitz saw

art. 7510 Blitz saw - Length 130 mm 1 tooth spacing. Tempered steel, for wood. (12 pieces). Available in the following numbers: 00-0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-11

Blitz saw

art. 7520 Blitz saw - Length 130 mm 2 teeth spacing. Tempered steel, for wood and plastic. (12 pieces). Available in the following numbers: 00-0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7

Arc Saws

Steel tube frame with unbreakable material handle. art. art. 7060/40 length 40 cm

Arc Saws

Steel tube frame with unbreakable material handle. art. art. 7060/50 length 50 cm

Arc Saws

Light and very manageable, these saws are suitable for precision cuts even on small and intricate shapes. art. 7070/01 Cut depth 9 cm. Blade length 12 cm

Needle file

Excellent quality files and rasps for wood, metal and plastic. Length 14 cm. Available in following shapes : flat - taper ; flat – square ; round ; half round ; triangular ; square… Price for one piece... art. 7306 - Needle files

Needle rasp

Excellent quality files and rasps for wood, metal and plastic. Length 14 cm. Available in following shapes : flat - taper ; flat – square ; round ; half round ; triangular ; square… Price for one piece ... art. 7312 - Needle rasps

7393 - Contour Sander

Perfect for finishing your models, the Contour Sander is designed to reach even the most inaccessible places. It comes with a handle, two different shaped feet, a cursor and two abrasive belts. The adjustable feet adapt to the correct working angle. Once the abrasive next to the feet is worn, the belt can be easily turned around to consume all the abrasive._ Length : 14-16 cm_ art. 7393 - Contour Sander_ art. 7394/18 - Abrasive belt grade 180_ art. 7394/24 - Abrasive belt grade 240_ art. 7394/32 - Abrasive belt grade 320_

Abrasive belt for art. 7393 - Contour Sander

Abrasive belt for art. 7393 - Contour Sander_ art. 7394/18 - Abrasive belt grade 180_ art. 7394/24 - Abrasive belt grade 240_ art. 7394/32 - Abrasive belt grade 320_

Special Cleaner art. 7140_

Tweezers

Stainless steel modelling tweezers in different shapes. art. 7371/10 - Bent nose

Tweezers

Stainless steel modelling tweezers in different shapes. art. 7371/12 - Straight thin nose

Tweezers

Stainless steel tweezers with heat resistant fibre grip. art. 7371/17 - Cross lock - bent nose

Tweezers

Stainless steel tweezers with heat resistant fibre grip. art. 7371/18 - Cross lock - straight nose

Tweezers

Stainless steel tweezers with heat resistant fibre grip. art. 7371/19 - Straight - thin nose

art. 2040/00 - Helical bit

Twist bits - In special steel. Indispensable for high precision work. Shaft diameter 2.30 mm. Available in the following diameters: mm. 0.5 - 0.6 - 0.7 - 0.8 - 0.9. art. 2040/00 - Helical bits

art. 2040/01 - Helical bit

Twist bits - In special steel. Indispensable for high precision work. Shaft diameter 2.30 mm. Available in the following diameters: mm. 1.0 - 1.1 - 1.2 - 1.3 - 1.4 - 1.5 - 1.6 - 1.8 - 2.1 - 2.3. art. 2040/01 - Helical bits

7395/01 - Pin vice hand drill

Bit holder for precision drilling. A practical hand drill with comfortable and secure grip. Reversible chuck. Fits helical bits up to 3 mm._ Length 9 cm_ art. 7395/01 - Pin vice hand drill_ *product may be different colour to photograph.

Size-adjustable tool for strip cutting

Size-adjustable tool for strip cutting._ Code: 8204

3 spatula set 7373/60

Set of 3 spatulas, perfect for applying stucco and epoxy glue to models. art. 7373/60 - 3 spatula set / Assorted spatulas

7373/61 - 3 Scribing Tools

Set includes 3 scribing tools with different probes. Stainless steel. art. 7373/61 - 3 Scribing Tools

Hammer

0,06kg
Art. 7075/01

Brush Locker

Indispensable for keeping your brushes always ready for use. Pour the solvent or washing fluid into the container. Insert the brushes in the holes provided. Special fittings hold the brushes suspended so the tips don't touch the bottom. Any harmful solvent vapour remains trapped inside the container and the brushes will always be ready. The centre hole lets you clean the brush you're using quickly and easily._ Holds 6 brushes._ art. 7397 - Brush Locker

Clamping pegs 8178

Clamping pegs 8178. A very useful item in the tool box. It’s like an extra hand holding those awkward parts till they dry. You get three wooden clamping pegs in a packet._ Code: 8178

Knife Blade

art. 7424

Cutting Mat

Cutting Mat A3 mm 297 x 420 x 4 art. 7440

Cutting plan

mm 300 x 450
art. 8232

art. 7391 - Roto Paint System

The professional answer to the need of stability while assembling and colouring your models. The system consists of a swivelling support, a handle, two interchangeable support bases and eight small fixing plates. Functional and practical, the Roto Paint System is surprisingly easy to use and manageable. art. 7391 - Roto Paint System

Hands off magnifying glass Art. 7128

Hands off magnifying glass. Clips hold parts at any angles. Swivelling lens allows you to work precisely even on smallest details.
Art. 7128