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Q & A with Tony Bonti – Building Metal Earth® 3D Models using Xuron® Tools

November 27, 2020 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Metal Earth® makes very detailed 3D etched models that are assembled using a few tools and nothing else. One of our manufacturing staff, Tony Bonti, is an avid model builder (and a member of the Southern Maine Scale Modelers) and has recently been testing a few Xuron® tools while building these models.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Photo-Etch, Plastic Kit Building, Pliers, Scissors, Sprue Cutter

Can You Ever Have Too Many Scale Modeling Tools?

December 17, 2019 by Gerald Voigt 2 Comments

The Xuron® Tool Kit #3200 includes three essential tools for pro model builders.

Let’s face it, if you’re like most scale modelers you’re someone inclined to be a hoarder. Your stash of kits is likely to consist of more kits than you could ever build in your lifetime, maybe even two! This propensity to acquire more isn’t just limited to model kits. It also applies to scale modeling tools and everything related.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Sprue Cutter

How To Add Details To A Model Railroad Or Diorama

March 28, 2018 by Tom Piccirillo 5 Comments

Xuron® Model 450BN Bent Nose Pliers hold and place detail pieces

Tom’s Corner

Tips, techniques and commentary from Master Model Railroader Tom Piccirillo

Some people say, “It’s all in the details.” This is certainly true for award-winning scale models. Models are submitted for judging at contests, and much of the “score” needed to win an award is derived by the clean installation and proper placement of details.
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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Details, Diorama, Hand Tools, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Pliers, Xuron Tools

Scale Model Painting with an Airbrush

October 12, 2017 by Gerald Voigt 2 Comments

Pencil and trigger pull airbrushes for scale model painting.

As a scale modeler I started like most of my peers with a variety of old fashion stick type paintbrushes to paint my models. Even today there are some aspects of scale model painting that require the use of a paintbrush. Before I really mastered the stroke of a paintbrush I was introduced to painting my models using spray cans of paint. What a time savings and a more realistic appearance (no brush marks) they provided.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: airbrush, dispensing bottle, painting, scale modeling

Choosing the Right Adhesive for Plastic Model Building

June 7, 2017 by Gerald Voigt 6 Comments

Glues, Cement and Solvents for Plastic Model Building.

Our last post on glues, cements, and solvents for plastic model building promised a part two – tips to help you know which adhesive is best for your particular project, as well as useful tools for precision placement of your adhesive.

First, let’s talk about the pros and cons of each adhesive …
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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Adhesives, Model Hobby Tools, Plastic Kit Building, Xuron Tools

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