The Army Painter Miniature and Model Files - 3-Piece Diamond File Set of Round File, Flat File and Triangular Metal File - Needle File Set for Metal, Resin, and Plastic Miniatures.
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They're "fine" to "exceptionally fine," in my opinion. Plastic models are what I use them for. They do a good job of smoothing the surface, but they don't "polish" it.
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' I've been working on a scale model of my favorite scene from The Shawshank Redemption, in which Andy and Redd have just finished tarring the roof of the license plate factory and are enjoying a beer. Anyway. The little Redd figure asked me for flour, eggs, butter, and sugar last night as I was putting all the little figures back into their tiny jail cells. 'What could it hurt!?' I reasoned as I handed it over to him. Well. All of my small prisoner figures were gone when I woke up this morning! The triangular metal file covered in cake was the only thing that remained in the model prison.
. if the file was already in their possession. What was the point of having cake in the first place?.
These are well-made files that remove sprue remnants and mold lines quickly, but they're a little too aggressive. They appear to be capable of withstanding a lot of abuse. However, when compared to similar files from other companies, such as Testors, the grit is fairly coarse. Despite my best efforts, these left visible grain/scratch marks on the resin miniatures I was assembling. In place of these, I'll use other files. Perhaps they're less of a problem on metal models, but I don't have any to test that theory.
The files are good, but not as small as I expected. Also, for such small work, the burr on the files isn't as fine as it should be. Look into jewellers files if you really want a fine file for really intricate work that won't require extra sanding; they won't be much more expensive than these. These files are suitable for larger areas and larger models, but not for miniature figures.
For the price, these diamond files are excellent for removing most metal burrs and other minor imperfections. Finishing an etch or plastic part with a finer grade file, such as the Tamiya 400 Diamond, which is twice the price of all three of these files, is recommended. The three files are fantastic value for money and will be a welcome addition to my model toolbox.
These have been a huge letdown for me. It's not a matter of how fine they are; the surface simply doesn't bite into resin enough to remove material. They also don't appear to be appropriate for small projects, in my opinion. The surfaces are fairly large, so larger models will benefit from them. This isn't a flaw with the files; it's just something to keep in mind if you're thinking about using them for 30mm figures.
They come out a little rough, with a lot of sharp edges that need to be smoothed out before painting. These tools are ideal for the job and make accessing difficult-to-reach locations a breeze. It was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much!.
I bought these for a friend who did a lot of work with 3D printed figures and was always complaining about how difficult it was to get them to look right. These tools are great for releasing a 3D printed figure, and I've heard they're also great for metal figures, but I don't have much experience with that, so give it a shot.
I'm using it on resin and I have to say, I'm really enjoying it. It's difficult to use sand paper or power tools on something this small, so these are well worth the money.
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