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 Tools
are an essential part of painting and converting Citadel Miniatures
when you stop to think about it. Plastic bits need to be freed
from sprues. Mold lines have to be trimmed with a knife. Putty
fills gaps, and larger models often require pinning. With
these facts in mind, it's probably a good idea to know how
to use a tool as well as properly care for it so it (and your
fingers) will stick around for a long time to come.
These pages are not intended as the "end all, be all"
of tool usage. However, you'll certainly walk away confident
in the knowledge of what to do and what not to do for each
tool in this article. Still, practice is the only sure way
to apply your knowledge and master the workings of a hobby
tool.
In addition to basic tool use guidelines, some warnings
are definitely in order. Careless use of a tool can lead to
serious injury. Though I consider myself a decent hobbyist,
I've made many stupid mistakes and caused needless injuries.
I'll dispense valuable safety tips for each tool, no matter
how benign it may appear. This way, you can learn from my
klutz-like nature and walk away with all your limbs and vital
body fluids intact! Though some of the pictures are done in
a lighthearted manner, it's not funny when an accident actually
requires medical attention. So...
Please, please,
please be smart and use these tools carefully – fingers
are nice things to keep!
Below is a list of the eight most common hobby tools you
might find in a Games Workshop fan's painting area. Simply
choose one that interests you and start on the road to hobby
guru status.
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