Plastic Models Preparation Tool Kit

Plastic Models Preparation Tool Kit — a Vallejo tool set

A tool set from the Vallejo brand intended for preparing the parts of a plastic kit. It is not a kit and not a paint but equipment for the phase that comes before the build: cutting the parts off the sprue, removing sprue gate remains and mold seams, and cleaning the surfaces up so that the parts seat against one another after gluing and the varnish does not pick them out. It is precisely this preparation that decides how a model looks once sprayed — mistakes that are lost in gray plastic come out under paint.

Use

• Cut the parts off the sprue with a small gap and level the rest of the gate only away from the sprue, so that the plastic is not torn.
• Scrape the mold seams first and only then sand them — scraping preserves the engraving around them better than sandpaper does.
• After sanding, wash the part and let it dry; sanding dust under paint makes a grainy surface.
• Work in good light and without hurry; with small parts a check with a magnifier pays off.
• Wipe the tools after work and store them so that the blades and points do not touch one another.

Who it is for

For modelers who are setting up or adding to the basic equipment of the bench and want to have the preparation tools in one place instead of putting them together piece by piece. The set is a good start for a beginner and a practical addition for an advanced builder who needs a second set for a travel box. The particular composition and the number of pieces are stated on the box of the set.

The tools have sharp points and blades. Keep them out of the reach of children and when working, lead the cut away from your body.