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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 11:13:51 GMT -6
What is your tool of choice for removing flash?
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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 11:14:09 GMT -6
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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 11:16:55 GMT -6
Burn em' off?  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 11:25:02 GMT -6
On the serious side: Even if a flush cutter is used there will probably be a small amount of the sprue left attached to the part. The part is also likely to have a seam line where the two halves of the mould were joined and may have other defects. Therefore, immediately after separating the parts I examine each one and clean it up with a knife, sandpaper and files as necessary. What tricks do you guys use?  |
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Post by patrick on Jan 16, 2018 11:33:46 GMT -6
Same tech here.....that is one reason I build Tamiya/Ebbro/Hasegawa etc......nuff said.
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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 11:38:43 GMT -6
LOL Patrick, but sometimes a classic kit comes your way and its just full of flash to deal with... that old Bentley I did by Heller was a fine example of poor moulds with lots of flash and poor attachment points...
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 16, 2018 14:30:10 GMT -6
I build just about any brand name of kits.....from AMT, to Jo-Han, to Revell, to Tamiya, and all in between. I've seen flash from a small amount, to the point where there is more flash than parts! I try to cut the parts from the sprue as close as I can get to the part without damage. Then, I finish that clean up with files, or sanding sticks. I trim flash down pretty close with a #11, and then use the files and sanding sticks in the same manner. If the parts are too far gone, I'll cobble up new ones, or just leave them off the build if there is a chance they wouldn't ever be seen, anyway.
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Post by McB on Jan 16, 2018 17:27:30 GMT -6
Heres my choice tool. Trim with the sharp side and scrape with the blunt side.  |
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 16, 2018 18:01:05 GMT -6
I have a few of those very same units, Boggmeister! Got 'em on sale when Walmart decided to get out of the model kit business!
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Post by JCON on Jan 16, 2018 19:27:09 GMT -6
Good choice Gary!!!
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Jan 17, 2018 1:25:17 GMT -6
Me with Boggs |
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Post by patrick on Jan 17, 2018 2:29:52 GMT -6
My #11 is my most used tool (model building)... from trimming flash to starting holes and much more !
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Post by MARCO on Jan 17, 2018 4:06:11 GMT -6
Heres my choice tool. Trim with the sharp side and scrape with the blunt side. Yes! |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 17, 2018 4:23:19 GMT -6
#11 for me, mostly. For seams, if they're bad I'll sand.
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Jan 17, 2018 6:15:17 GMT -6
# 11 !!
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Post by JCON on Jan 17, 2018 10:04:12 GMT -6
I sense a disturbance in the force... number 11 incoming...
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Post by McB on Jan 17, 2018 10:11:39 GMT -6
 You were correct Joe! |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Jan 17, 2018 11:31:13 GMT -6
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Post by JCON on Jan 17, 2018 12:24:41 GMT -6
Sure is good to have ya back Boggster!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 23:55:46 GMT -6
Myself I usually either use my trusty exacto knife or I use those cheap emery board things you can find at like Family Dollar for like a dollar a pack
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