Gerald Voigt

Gerald’s involvement with the scale modeling hobby dates back to his preteen years. Since then, he has been involved in almost every aspect of the hobby…IPMS chapter president, product manufacturing, marketing, technical advisor, design engineer, wholesale and retail sales, and most recently, a hobby advocate and brand ambassador representing Xuron Corp. His initial relationship with Xuron® started when he approached us with a product idea. This led to the successful development of two of the most popular tools Xuron® produces for scale modelers…the 2175ET Pro Sprue Cutter and the 9180ET Pro PE Scissors.

A prime example of quality scale modeling tools, the Xuron® 450BN Bent Nose pliers.

Models, Modelers and Scale Modeling Tools

By Gerald Voigt | December 1, 2015

Scale Models cover different subjects, eras, scales and of varying quality. You’ll find that modelers come from different backgrounds, various ages, physical size and scale modeling ability. Mix the two and you have a diverse group.

A tool chest provides dust free Xuron tools storage.

Proper Xuron® Tools Care

By Gerald Voigt | June 2, 2015

A commenter on a public modeling forum complained that the tools he was using were rusting and they had lost their keen edge as well as smooth action. Further discussion revealed that he lived in an area that was very humid year-round and that his workshop wasn’t well ventilated or air conditioned. This probably is […]

Gerald's RV workstation.

Scale Modeling…When and Where?

By Gerald Voigt | April 22, 2015

In my lifetime as a scale modeler I’ve used just about every conceivable type of work space: A shelf in a spare bedroom closet, TV dinner tray, desk, dedicated cabinet, as well as large spacious workshops.

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