Building Tools For Scale Modeling

High-quality sanding sticks of various grits. Each set contains 4 sanding sticks.  

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...

If we want to cut hard plastics, metal wires, or fine rods, we need a specially hard-sided cutter, in order not to damage the precision ones we use for styrene,...

Many contemporary kits come with some photo-etched components right out of the box, and many of us purchase aftermarket parts to add extra detail to our models. However, since photo-etched...

The typical sanding stick/sponge may not conform to the surface if you want to sand certain kit parts. These handles are perfect for sanding every surface shape, including curves and...

Glass files are becoming popular in the modeling world, especially in the Gundam community. They are less aggressive than metal files and allow for much higher grits than these, and they stand...

Copper or brass wire can be used to create railings, handles, etc., for your models. However, the wire is not easily bent into the correct shape to achieve a realistic handle....

Diamond files are a must-have if you are working with metal or PE parts. After removing parts from the frets, small sections of the attachment can be left, and they...

Precisely measure the diameter of holes, the width of panel lines, the separation between parts, or the width of a line in a decal by placing these transparent parts over...

If you are building scale models or Gunplas, you may want to make equidistant markings or holes following different patterns. They may be needed to engrave locking mechanisms, simulate rivets,...

Many scale models, especially industrial machinery, and all sci-fi projects including Gundam, can be improved by scribing panels and lines of different geometric shapes. Doing them by hand is virtually...

If you want to work with photoetched parts in a consistent way, you definitely need a professional bender. Depending on the size of the pieces, you may do with a...