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Models, Modelers and Scale Modeling Tools

December 1, 2015 by Gerald Voigt Leave a Comment

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

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.

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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 2175ET, 450BN, 9180ET

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

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