sites that sell modelling tools

[chippy]

Hi all, I'm looking for on line sites that supply modelling tools preferably in the UK . My grandson has recently started doing Warhammer figures and asked for his birthday this year if I would make some modelling tools his birthday present .
I thinking a head loupe and a daylight lamp as a starter . Also Scalpel knives and files , not top quality stuff just yet in case it's short lived a fad .
chippy

 

[arj]

Hi Gordon,
For the scalpel knives and files etc, try Antics:-
https://anticsonline.uk/Category/Tools-and-Tool-Sets_N943

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Hi Chippy

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/tools/

https://www.hobbies.co.uk/tools

https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/paints-tools-materials/tools-accessories/

Have a look on Amazon as well

Nap

 

[Helm]

I'd go to a DIY place like B&Q etc for knives and files Chippy, I use this lamp at home not for modelling but as an inspection lamp, they're very good and might be handier for him https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08RS1B9S8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Steve

 

[chippy]

Thanks Andrew , Nap and Helm for your advice and recommendations . Amazon do a fair amount of the things I'm looking for at the right prices . Tomorrow we are heading to Japland Model whare house near Glastonbury , about 30 miles away and then for another day there's a Hobbies store at Cribbs Causeway a 25 minute drive away .
So one way or another we will find something .
Thanks
chippy

 

[Richie]

Hi Chippy,
I would buy him a decent scalpel.... Swann Morton and 10A blades, side cutters, pin vices and drill bits, needle files and a saw that can cut through metal/resin/plastic.
This should be all he really needs to get started. Young eyes should be able to manage without a light or magnification for now.
cheers
Richie
P.S. some fine nose pliers to help put in the scalpel blades!

 

[chippy]

Hi Richie some good suggestions there , thanks . We bought a pin drill and some fine drill bits at Jadlam , a lot of there other tools were a bit expensive for someone starting out . I think Amazon can supply most of the other things .
chippy

 

[Blind Pew]

Consider Ikea for lighting. They do quite a few small desk lamps that have clamps and are really versatile.