Tips and tools for working with tiny model pieces

[Clement]

So I've been working to assemble Yan's box, and some of the smaller pieces have been giving me fits. While I don't blame anyone but me and my sausage fingers for the trouble with assembly; I still spent maybe 15 minutes placing Denise's hair ribbon, and Yan's goatee will likely never be seen again (he looks just as surprised as I really)

Any more experienced modelers have tips or tools to share? All i know so far is that standard tweezers don't seem to hack it.

[SpiralngCadavr]

sometimes, I actually very lightly glue a small piece to the tip of a toothpick, sculpting tool, back of a brush, or even a finger, then use that to manipulate it in to place.

[Mako]

A little blob of blu-tack on a cocktail stick is usually my method. That holds it steady while you push it into place, but then gives up as the glue on the main model takes hold.

[Rhonlore]

Omg. How did I not think of Blu-tack.

Thanks Mako!

[brib4169]

http://www.micromark.com/tweezers.html

If this this is a persistent problem, it might b worth investing in

[Clement]

http://www.micromark.com/tweezers.html

If this this is a persistent problem, it might b worth investing in

I had used normal household tweezers on these, which were not only challenging to use, they would also shoot the part across my work surface if I squeeze too hard.

Looking at this site though I see some sets with rubberized tips. Anyone ever get a pair of these things?

[edonil]

Try looking for a set designed with electronics in mind...that's what I used. They're really thin, highly durable.

[brib4169]

You can rubberize any tweezers by wrapping tape around the tips. I reallylike the cross-lock type. I have a cheap pair that works reasonably well (bought before I discovered that website)