Tools and Supplies for Scale Modeling

The very first task we have to do when building a model is removing pieces from the sprue (or runner). For those occasions, the perfect tool is an extra-thin blade side...

High-quality sanding sticks of various grits. Each set contains 3 or 6 sanding sticks. Available in grits #400 through #1500  

Glass files are becoming popular among modelers, especially in the Gundam community. They are gentler than metal files and come in higher grits. They also last longer than traditional sanding...

Cutting knives are an essential tool. However, these are different: they are made of ceramic material instead of stainless steel. This has several advantages: They can be sharper and keep their...

Glass files have made a significant impact in the modeling world, particularly within the Gundam community. They are less aggressive than metal files and offer a much higher range of...

These nickel-reinforced stainless steel tweezers are designed for precision work on scale models, photo-etch parts, fine rigging, and any task where standard tweezers are too thick or imprecise. Available in...

MC-25 is an anti-rust oil for maintaining scale modeling tools. It removes and prevents rust while lubricating metal tools like nippers, pliers, and scissors. The formula breaks down rust and corrosion,...

Trim parts from the runner with the Stedi MSL-106 single-blade nipper, an ultra-thin sprue cutter for plastic and resin model building. The single edge meets a flat face, so cuts...

Many types of glues, resins, and even some sci-fi-style paints require being illuminated with UV light to cure or shine. This small torch made by Stedi, projecting a 365nm light...

Basic nippers are a good tool to have in our arsenal. We do not always need a precise (and more expensive) tool if we want to make crude cuts on styrene...

Keep your models spotless before painting and decaling with the Stedi MS-86 anti-static dust brush. Its conductive bristles lift loose dust while neutralizing the static that makes particles cling to...

Sanding sponges can be used for many different tasks. They can shape themselves to fit almost any surface, including tricky curves and rounded spots that flat sanding sticks or files...