Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
Happy new year Mr ParkinS !
We don't give lines to customers! - instead you get lots of small parts to assemble!
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
I have been looking for decent 'scissors' to remove all the tiny etched pieces from the dogfish fret. (The cutters I have been using are now consigned to the bin)I was going to invest in a top end pair of Xuron scissors. However, I was informed that perhaps embroidery scissors are useful?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiskars-240...e=UTF8&qid=1451914365&sr=8-4&keywords=fiskars
These are what I use. You can cut through the tags, hard up against the edge of the part - and little or no further cleaning up is required.
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
This question came up maybe two years back... with some recommendations. Sorry, I do not remember the topic within which the subject was discussed, I recollect that Dave Parkins had something to say on the subject as did several other WTers. Hopefully Daifly shall be along soon and provide a link.
regards, Graham
Heather Kay
Western Thunderer
It is probably the long-slumbering RMB build I started. 2016 might just be the year the model gets finished. No, really. I mean it.
*uncrosses fingers*
I hope someone can find it in the archives of Area 51!
*uncrosses fingers*
I hope someone can find it in the archives of Area 51!
AJC
Western Thunderer
Probably here: MMP Catfsh Wagons 6 Pack | Western Thunder
For what it's worth, I have a pair of tiny Fiskar scissors which have served me well for years.
Adam
For what it's worth, I have a pair of tiny Fiskar scissors which have served me well for years.
Adam
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
Thanks David.
I have tracked the Fiskar variety down to Hobbycraft, which is 1/2 mile down the road.
I checked the boss's embroidery scissors and although made by Fiskars are labelled 'Wilkinson Sword' as well.
Just snuck said scissors out to the workshop/garage/pit (as called by domestic authorities ) had a go on some spare etch and I can confirm they work perfectly.
Thanks for the recommendation
40126
Western Thunderer
Good luck with getting them back inside againThanks David.
I have tracked the Fiskar variety down to Hobbycraft, which is 1/2 mile down the road.
I checked the boss's embroidery scissors and although made by Fiskars are labelled 'Wilkinson Sword' as well.
Just snuck said scissors out to the workshop/garage/pit (as called by domestic authorities ) had a go on some spare etch and I can confirm they work perfectly.
Thanks for the recommendation
Steve
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
I'm afraid I had to come clean.....I tried a nickle silver etch and lost the last 2mm of one leg of her scissorsGood luck with getting them back inside again
Steve
So now off to buy two pairs of embroidery scissors!
daifly
Western Thunderer
I've been beaten to it!
I bought a pair of the Fiskar embroidery scissors that David Parkins recommended and have been very pleased with them.
Dave
Rob Pulham
Western Thunderer
Me too, and I would definitely buy more should I ever need them.
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
Just checked Fiskars share price.....just gone through the roof!
Now we have all gone out and bought a pair (or two in my case
) we can all take up needlecraft as well Are your exquisite bogies going to work for a living, or are they purely ornamental?
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richard carr
Western Thunderer
I bought some too, they definitely speed up making those Dog and Catfish wagons.
Maybe I should buy some for Heather to help with the RMB
Richard
Maybe I should buy some for Heather to help with the RMB
Richard
Over the last three weeks we have cut up over 200 18-24" x 12" etched sheets with them [kit packing]. Probably cut up 2000+ sheets now and they still seem as sharp as the day we purchased them.
In the way of further recommendations -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tamiya-74067-Photoetch-Bending-Pliers/dp/B001VZR6IM
These are a very good price and I got two for spares, sent from this vendor - very good service BTW. They can twist if abused, as stated in one of the reviews, which is why I got extra ones - but if you just use them for the intended use I don't think this would happen. I do nearly all bending of parts with these - only using folding bars or a Hold & Fold for the longer folds.
One word of caution - neither these pliers or the scissors are probably best for kits built like the Brick Proverbials - but the whole ethos of our kits is to use thinner material for fineness of surface detail, laminating where required.
DJP/MMP
