God Hand PN-120 single-edged nippers

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There is also the GodHand PN-120 nipper which is just a step below the SPN-120 which may be a great and cheaper alternative; or the Gundam Planet Premium Nipper. A nipper is a must-have tool in a modeler’s tool kit, and knowing how to keep the ones you have in good shape is important and will help you get the most out of your nippers over time. Mecha Warehouse is built on our passion for building models of extremely large robots at a small scale. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we may not be able to offer you a refund or exchange. The blades are single-edge, minimizing the stress on the plastic and avoiding stress and crush marks that would occur with e.

They have nice high quality textured handles and the opening and closing movement just feels smooth and effortless.GodHand Tools is a Japanese company that specializes in producing high-quality precision tools for hobbyists and professionals. It has a thicker blade than the Ultimate Nipper, resulting in a slightly pressed cutting surface on the cutting board side, but it is sturdier due to the thickness of the blade. In the last few years we’ve seen the rise of single-bladed nippers, which cut through the plastic from one side, the other blade acting as an anvil against which the plastic is supported. If you enjoy building model airplanes, Gunpla models, or Warhammer models, these nippers will make the hobby cleaner, faster, and more enjoyable. The diagrams show the best techniques, using the thicker blade that I refer to as the anvil to ensure a square cut, using the thicker area near the pivot where the blade is strongest, and ensuring that you don’t twist the blade during cutting, as tempering makes the blade tougher, but it also makes it more brittle than mild-steel, so it will snap or shatter if mistreated.

As kids we probably twisted the parts free, which would make a horrible mess, we might have used scissors, craft knives and regular two-bladed nippers that you might otherwise use to cut electrical wiring. I have a set of these, as these come highly recommended in the gunpla community, which is what I build. During cutting, the blunt end acts as a stabilizer, allowing you to hold the sharp edge as close to the excess parts needed to be removed as possible. The dark blue color of this kit will be an excellent subject to test the cutting prowess of these nippers. They are made from PS and hard ABS plastic and feature a very detailed design that can also easily be painted for an even more detailed look.

The sharpness of the cutting edge achieves a smooth cut surface as if sharpened with a design knife and minimizes plastic whitening (a phenomenon in which the cut section turns white).

Locate the locking nut below the pivot of the cutter’s jaws and, using a flat plier, undo it gently. EG kits are similar to First Grade or No Grade 1/144 series Gunpla kits, wherein they contain no polycaps and are molded in only three colors. The Godhand SPN-120 are their most popular nippers with experienced model builders, thanks to their exceptionally sharp, single blade. Although they're on the spenny side as far as tools go, they do live up to the hype and are worth the money. This does most of the grunt work in getting your pieces off the sprues, leaving a generous amount of gate to go back in on with the GodHand.Hold it up to the light and gradually tighten the grub screw until no more light is visible between the nipper's jaws.

Initial cuts are made because it is difficult to make precise cuts while it is still attached to the sprue.If you value your modelling time and don’t want to spend it repairing damage from messy, inaccurate cutting of parts from sprues, these nippers will be a boon. It also cuts much closer to the surface, reducing the time needed to remove nubs using a file or cutting knife.