Looking for input on scribing tools

[Adam Baker]

Trying to get opinions on whether its worth spending the money getting a scribving tools, or just stick w/ the pinvise & needle method that I've used up till now.

I've not done much scribing up till now, just small area's across seams & such. But I've got a build now that is going to require some pretty extensive scribing work to clean up all the issues with this build.

I ordered a couple of Alliance Models scribing templates to help w/ rescribing, and b/c I've been wanting to get some templates for quite awhile and just never pulled the trigger.

I've seen the RB Production scribers, and thought about those. I like that they fit into x-acto handles, of which I've got several.

 

[Swordsman]

Well Adam looks like you've got it made with the needle thing ..... all are about the same I can't remember what I was using for mu F-4 Mig Killer the model that got me into this mess .... I'll give it a check ..... I think I was using some of those dental tools .... very cheap & very good .... ldguy

 

[moon puppy]

My weapon of choice

http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_105&products_id=4798

Very sharp and nice V shape to get you a good scribe.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Adam, the needle is what you will need to use with the scribing templates anyway. I have a couple of spcial scribes I made from some 1/16 music wire that I bent, hardened and sharpened and use them rarely. I have found that a SHARP needle seems to work best. I will resharpen mine on an Arkansas stone occasionally.

For some instances a nice dull needle with a smooth rounded point seems to work well. Still fairly sharp mind you but with that super sharp point just rounded off.

One thing that you might find useful (if you can find one) would be a watchmaker screw head slot file. They are about 4 inches long and VERY thin with the edges even thinner.

Here is a link to some new ones to see what they look like. Otto Frei For hobby stuff well worn and chipped ones work wonderfully.

 

[Piet]

This is the best scriber i ever used

https://www.bare-metal.com/articles/panel_scriber_%20introduction.html

If you keep it safe don't damage the tip no sanding needed after you made a panel line

 

[Heavens Eagle]

That tip is pretty much how my made scribers look Piet. When using a template though the needle works better as it isn't uni-directional. For a nice clean straight line though it almost can't be beat.

 

[Piet]

That tip is pretty much how my made scribers look Piet. When using a template though the needle works better as it isn't uni-directional. For a nice clean straight line though it almost can't be beat.

Yes working with templates (circles and ovals) the needle is best, :smack i was only thinking in lines

 

[Dusan]

Adam, I am using cheap Trumpeter scriber (4$) and Hasegawa template set No1. great tool :coolio

All the best!
Dusan.

 

[Hippy Ed]

I was forced into rescribing the Monogram 1/48 F-4J a few yrs back since the Legend pit had recessed lines & the kit had raised lines... So, I just found me a sewing needle & stuffed it into an extra X-acto handle & went to town on it. I also use a piece of plumber's tape as a guide. Have done several a/c that way

 

[jknaus]

I use the Trumpeter scriber quite a bit. I also have one that is a very sharp pointy one that is a Hasegawa scriber. It is awesome for quite a few things.

Trumpeter http://www.amazon.com/Trumpeter-Panel-Line-Engraver-Tool/dp/B001JJT9DU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428068192&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Trumpeter+Pro+Tool+Line+Engraver

Hasegawa http://www.amazon.com/Modeling-scriber-TT1-yJapanese-plastic/dp/B001AJ0M6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428068258&sr=8-1&keywords=Hasegawa+Scriber

James