Hobby Grinding Tools Glass Polishing Files For Scale Model #8000#10000 3 pcs

These files work wonders for scale models. A great value, and easy to use. They produce a very smooth finish

I'm using these to remove nub-marks/gate-marks from my plastic models. They work great. They remove the offending bits of plastic without damaging the rest of the piece. The files are a little bit small, if I'm being honest. I think I'd prefer if they were more like regular nail-file sized... But that's just because I've got big hands. If you're unfamiliar with glass files - they get dirty as you use them. The filed-off bits of plastic dust will clog up the grooves in the file and they won't work as well. You can use something lightly sticky like masking tape or Blue-Tack to clean them up.

They do a decent job of filing off material, not cutting too much at a time but not too slow either. Leaves a pretty smooth surface

I had my doubts with my initial purchase, but was quickly won over when I tested these on my nails. These quickly file down rough services (I've used these on my nails and on my plastic miniatures for reference) much quicker, more effective and with more control than metal or sand files. In fact, when you're done with your service it leaves a smooth glossy service that when you run your nail along you can't even see where the sprue was. If sprues bother you, then get these. They're absolutely worth it and blow away all my other files. In fact, I'm looking for bigger files right now that are more pointed to get to it for other miniatures as well.

These work great for removing nubs after getting a part off of the runner. After testing it on a Hi Nu build I was able to cut out the x-acto on all but about two nubs. It saved a lot of overall effort. I found cleaning it by wiping with a micro fiber cloth worked perfectly. And to top it all off you get three of them. That's triple the life compared to similar products or give an extra to a hobby friend. It's an easy recommend and worked wonders.

I know that these are just repurposed manicure tools, so you can probably buy them cheaper elsewhere, but these etched-glass files do exactly as promised and more! The will remove seam lines, sprue burrs, polish away excess glue, etc. and if you don't drop them, they'll last forever. They'll put a high polish onto any plastics and will never even wear out like the expensive ultra-high grit polishing cloths, and I now have 3 of them! I have read complaints that they are kinda small, but I've never used a long file when working with fine parts.

Where have these things been all my modeling life? The ability to easily and clealy erase sprue marks from pieces is huge! Just some light polishing with these just leaves a new plastic sheen. Ideal for models not intended for painting.

Note that these only file in one direction. They do not have a criss cross pattern, only cut at one angle.

Fabulous

Very interesting filer; made of glass; very fine made

Complete as Described But plastic cases for the files are cracked. this does not alter the usability but ruins the storage of the glass files hence only 3 stars

Llegaron antes de lo esperado y bien, Son pequeños para el gumpla son excelentes y quitar bien las imperfecciones en otras figuras de PVC, para su remodelado quedan bien, traen su estuche para el cuidado, creo es un exelente producto para el detallado, creo que si se ocupa lijar piezas más grandes sería bueno usar otro tipo de limas, para detallados es muy bueno, consejo al limpiarlas tener cuidado ya que un golpe las puede dañar.

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