"Steve B" wrote in
:

I need to make a model of a device I am inventing. I want a
nonfunctioning model, but something that has everything the real one
has, just not working, and not down to the tiniest detail. Are there
stores or sites that sell model builders supplies? I imagine a lot of
this I can cut out of regular wood and dowels and plywood, etc, but
would like a few of the pieces to look realistic.

Thanks

Steve



Many "model-sized" power tools are more expensive and just as limiting as
the full sized tools. Model building is one place where you have to know
the limitations of your tools and not exceed them.

Before you make your model, you will need to buy a scale ruler for the
scale you intend to use. I'd suggest one for model railroading because
they're easily available, and if you build to one of those scales you can
buy accessories and parts if you desire. Sometimes having a scale person
can help you figure out how much space you actually have.

Time to visit a hobby shop. Even Hobby Lobby will have some useful
material.

I've no idea what you're building, but you may want to look into using
sheet styrene instead of wood. You don't have to worry about grain or
splits along it, and the material works pretty well with many standard
woodworking hand tools.

Puckdropper
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Make it to fit, don't make it fit.