But if I have to choose only one model it would be Tamiya 74035. These cutters have thin sharp jaws that are specifically designed for trimming plastic model parts. However, the jaws are not as thin as the 74123 model. So you might have difficulty getting them in very tight spaces. My buddy James builds plastic scale models for a local museum and has used these particular Godhand nipper spn-120 on over 60 models and still counting. He says the blade is still very sharp and in good shape as he sets it routinely before cutting. Dico davvero,i primi tempi,dovrete fare molta attenzione nell'utilizzarle,altrimenti vi farete un gran male nel momento di stringerne la morsa,non essendoci alcuna protezione posteriore,dietro la molla per intenderci. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

Xuron 170 micro cutters are a type of general-purpose side cutters for soft materials. You can use them to cut fine jewelry wire in jewelry making, electronic wires in electronics projects, and plastic parts in scale modeling. They specifically do an excellent job of clipping off sprue materials. My preferred choice is a pair of nicely forged sprue cutter pliers or nippers. In this article, I will look at my top 5 sprue cutter pliers that I would recommend to anyone in the industry of making plastic scale models either as a beginner or a professional. What are sprue cutter pliers? Cutting a plastic sprue with sprue cutterSo, have it in mind when shopping for the best sprue cutters. Forged nippers will last longer and produce better results than stamped ones. Cutting style: Flush cutter However, very thin jaws are also very fragile. They break so easily when subjected to a lot of force or impact. You should be extra careful with them. Also, make sure you don’t drop them on the floor because I can bet they will land on the tips and will break off. In conclusion, nothing beats a nice pair of sprue cutters when you are a scale modeler. Whether you build models as a hobby or as a profession, a good pair of nippers makes building a model a more pleasant experience. It cuts through runners and gates like a hot knife through butter leaving little or no stress marks on the nubs.

For some modelers, the search for the perfect nipper is an endless endeavor .... that magic tool that would reduce this sprue to a batch of perfectly trimmed parts ... and while it will provide you with a lifelong activity, it’s not going to get that model built. The fact is, no nipper or sprue cutter is really able to get you to the nirvana of an always perfectly trimmed part. We have to recognize that we’re really at the mercy of the mold designers and the technology available to a particular model manufacturer. Unless the attachment between the part and the sprue, or gate, is designed in a conscientious manner, you’re going to need to some spend some quality time with a blade, file, or abrasive. However on those occasions when the stars align perfectly, a good pair of plastic nippers can make removing a part off the sprue a much more pleasant experience. Lastly, these Tamiya sprue cutters PVC on the handles. It is not the most comfortable handle material but at least it prevents the pliers from slipping in the hands. Out of the five best nippers shared in this article, I consider the Godhand nipper 5.0 as the gold standard for nippers. It has the thinnest jaws and cuts with a single blade. As a result, the Godhand leaves little or no stress marks on the nubs and you can use them to cut the closes to a part. If you get one of these two steps wrong, you will end up with a finished product that you will not be proud to look at or even show off.The secret for making these Japanese sprue cutters last longer is to take good care of them and to cut only what they are meant for. Otherwise, if you use them to cut wires, the blade will become dull and they won’t clip plastic sprues cleanly anymore. You will inevitably have to get new ones. Lastly, these pliers come with a protective sleeve for the jaws. As a safety precaution, you should apply the cap to the jaws when the pliers are not in use. This will protect the delicate jaws from accidental damage. The PVC handles are very comfortable in the hands. They provide a nice firm grip, allowing you to operate the pliers with confidence.

Bien, Tamiya es más barato y por tanto me decanté por este para probar la diferencia. Y sí... Cuando los alicates son buenos, cuando el corte es tan preciso, cuando cortar el plástico parece mantequilla, todo cambia, todo mejora. Questo che ho adesso tra le mani è il terzo e non posso non notare come ognuno dei 3 mi sia arrivato,oltre che con i palesi difetti sopra elencati,con tutta una serie d'imperfezioni estetiche;di fatto ognuno dei 3 differisce per qualche piccola imperfezione dagli altri. But getting the best quality kits does not guarantee that you will end up with an earth-shattering model. No. It matters just as much how well you cut off the sprue parts and join them together.Tamiya brand offers a great collection of side cutters for model builders. They include the Tamiya 74123, 74035, and 74129 among others. All these cutters are great and nicely built to high Japanese standards. They are forged from steel, well-machined, and nicely sharpened. In merito alle lame è d'obbligo fare una precisazione: queste,per evitare che si rovinino prima del tempo, sbattendo accidentalmente l'una sull'altra,sono quasi impercettibilmentesfasate ,in modo che l'una tocchi sulla parte piatta dell'altra,un accorgimento non da poco che testimonia una cura costruttiva superiore alla media.