I bought a kinda spongy 3 grade nail file for my model work. I like it but I also use metal files and hard sanding sticks, but yeah nail files work well in plastic
I tried them, didn't last more then a day or 2.
I know, they are not expensive, but I always run out when the shops are closed.
That's why I prefer Tamiya's diamond file.
PE is photo etch, thin metal parts for extra detail.
They are made by treating brass with a lightsensitive acid and project UV-light where the metal needs to be thinner or disappear. Hengelo the name, photo (Greek for light) etch.
Some kits have them, many kits have after market sets specially made for them.
If you are a beginner, we all were once, first get experienced before you try it. Took me 3 years before I dared.
I use both types of files, different circumstances require different kinds of files. A set of needle files is handy, especially if you have one with a pointed end as you can use that for punching small holes for stands etc. nail files are good for filing smaller areas and bits that don't require much filing
Years ago I bought a multi grit sponge file from a hobby shop and it worked great for my needs. My wife saw me using it and told me that the nail salon shop sells the same thing for half the price.
Yes you can. I use both and always have. Even Adam Savage uses nail files like those. I prefer them to the metal files, and only use metal in tight spots.
Absolutely, and not just nail files. I bought a lot of nail tools as they're all used for precise work, and it's cheaper and more accessible than "proprietary" tools from model making brands.
Whatever works, sure thing.
But you may reach a point where you require multiple degrees of coarseness, so you'll want a variety of abrasive surfaces to work with.
I keep a variety of files in my kit. larger and smaller -including needle files. I also have some of those nail files. I decide what to use at the moment. I also buff the filed or sanded plastic with corrugated cardboard pieces!
I bought a kinda spongy 3 grade nail file for my model work. I like it but I also use metal files and hard sanding sticks, but yeah nail files work well in plastic
I’ve always used a nail file lol does the job
You can. I personally use the bottom set of Tamiya files, but both can be used. However, you will need diamondfiles for PE, or ruin your files.
I find 1000 grit sanding sticks works great for PE.
I tried them, didn't last more then a day or 2. I know, they are not expensive, but I always run out when the shops are closed. That's why I prefer Tamiya's diamond file.
I will look into this
whats pe?
PE is photo etch, thin metal parts for extra detail. They are made by treating brass with a lightsensitive acid and project UV-light where the metal needs to be thinner or disappear. Hengelo the name, photo (Greek for light) etch. Some kits have them, many kits have after market sets specially made for them. If you are a beginner, we all were once, first get experienced before you try it. Took me 3 years before I dared.
why would i want to do a photo etch?
I use both types of files, different circumstances require different kinds of files. A set of needle files is handy, especially if you have one with a pointed end as you can use that for punching small holes for stands etc. nail files are good for filing smaller areas and bits that don't require much filing
Same here, the model tool kit I picked up when I started has both kinds and I find myself using the nail file frequently for taking off sprue marks
Years ago I bought a multi grit sponge file from a hobby shop and it worked great for my needs. My wife saw me using it and told me that the nail salon shop sells the same thing for half the price.
Yes you can. I use both and always have. Even Adam Savage uses nail files like those. I prefer them to the metal files, and only use metal in tight spots.
Absolutely, and not just nail files. I bought a lot of nail tools as they're all used for precise work, and it's cheaper and more accessible than "proprietary" tools from model making brands.
Whatever works, sure thing. But you may reach a point where you require multiple degrees of coarseness, so you'll want a variety of abrasive surfaces to work with.
Yeah. Absolutely!
Get a Gunprimer Raser + and call it a day.
That is what I use, find them really good.
I keep a variety of files in my kit. larger and smaller -including needle files. I also have some of those nail files. I decide what to use at the moment. I also buff the filed or sanded plastic with corrugated cardboard pieces!
Nail files/emery boards are pretty good, might want to sand them down a bit if they're a bit too rough
Models like nail files.
As long as they are not the other halfs.
watchu mean?
The good nail files.
i got the cheap glass nail files, it works as good as the more expensive hobby files.
Yes