Catkins Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I recently started a new job that has the option of regular nights out in a truck, and obviously with winter drawing in I thought that it would be an ideal time to do some modelling, but what sort of things would I be looking at getting. I won't be doing any painting, but cutting and gluing of various plastic will be involved. Any ideas would be welcomed. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SM42 Posted September 27, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm assuming the cab will be your overnight accomodation I'd go with an A5 cutting mat, a selection of needle files, a modelling knife or two of your choice, a small engineer's square, steel rule, a pencil, adhesives of choice and small toolbox to keep it all in and some form of hard surface to use as a table top adapted to fit in a covenient and comfortable corner of the cab. It will also be worth considering what sort of light you will have available and if gluing what ventilation there will be bearing in mind you will be sleeping / working in the same enclosed space. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 A truck cab is a relatively compact space and using solvent glues for plastic in such a confined space could be a bit dodgy. I'm by no means an expert on glues, but could solvents affect your driving capability?? Eg drowsiness, or leave detectable residues in your blood stream. In the event of a driving mishap and a subsequent blood test, oops!!! In that sort of confined situation I'd only use non solvent glues that are clearly labelled as such. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 One of those map reading lights on a flexible stork that can plug in the power point might be helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2015 One of those map reading lights on a flexible stork that can plug in the power point might be helpful But would there be enough room in the cab for such a large bird? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 You'll look a long way to find a better suggestion than this http://www.nigellawton009.com/A_Modelers_Toolkit_V3.pdf This might also help http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/47432-portable-modelling-kit-trains-on-planes/. Hobbycraft have a huge range of suitable boxes on their website. Hope it helps Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted September 27, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2015 To go with Andy's very good list, I would add an Archimedes hand drill with a small selection of drill bits - you can get boxes with a range of bits which are usually far more than you would actually need but it does keep them neat, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 When I take models away to do in our motorhome I pack up everything I need in a couple of sturdy box files, one for paint, glues, cutting mat, knives and other supplies and one for the actual model or modeling materials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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