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Proper Xuron® Tools Care

June 2, 2015 by Gerald Voigt 4 Comments

A tool chest provides dust free Xuron tools storage.

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 the reason for corrosion on his tools, but it could have been easily avoided.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175, 2175ET, 2193, 9180ET

Scale Modeling…When and Where?

April 22, 2015 by Gerald Voigt Leave a Comment

Gerald's RV workstation.

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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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175ET, 450, Model Hobby Tools, Plastic Kit Building, Pliers, Sprue Cutter

A Day With The Southern Maine Scale Modelers

May 16, 2014 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

In early April I had the pleasure of attending (as a non-selling vendor) the Southern Maine Scale Modeler’s Annual Model Contest, Downeastcon. This event attracted scale model builders from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts and beyond.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: Cutters, Hand Tools, Hobby, IPMS, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Club, Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Pliers, Radio Control, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter, Xuron Tools

iHobby Expo 2012 – it’s that time of year again!

September 10, 2012 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

It’s hard to wrap my brain around the fact that in 4 weeks I’ll be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for the iHobby Expo.
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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Radio Control, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Model Hobby Tools, Model Railroading, Plastic Kits, Radio Control, Sprue Cutter, Track Cutter, Trade Show

iHobby Expo 2012 – Will Cleveland “Rock”?

August 20, 2012 by Abby Robey 3 Comments

iHobby Expo

When I first heard that the HMA (Hobby Manufacturer’s Association) was moving the annual iHobby Expo from Chicago (Rosemont), Illinois to Cleveland, Ohio, I was, to say the least underwhelmed.  That feeling, however, lasted about 5 minutes.  I had to put aside my “creature of habit” attitude and realize that a new venue is good for everyone — especially the consumers in the Cleveland area that will have the opportunity to experience this event and meet with major hobby product manufacturers (like Xuron Corp)!
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Filed Under: Model Railroading, Radio Control, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Hobby, Model Railroading, Plastic Kit Building, Radio Control, Trade Show, Xuron Tools

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