Mission Models Micro-Chisel and Replacement TipsBy Matt Bittner |
When I first read about the Micro-Chisel, naturally I was apprehensive.
However, when I thought about it further, I thought it would be a great
tool. In fact, I was correct. Not only does it work well with seams, but
the one aspect I thought it would work really well with was molded on
detail. When you're working with some of the 1/72nd Part photoetch - especially
the
WW1 aircraft photoetch - you need to remove all molded-on detail in the
fuselage halves before adding the photoetch. While I haven't tried it
yet, I could see this chisel working well with removing that detail. Much
better than trying with one of the knife blades, and gouging the plastic
drastically.
Mission Models goes one further. They released replacement tips for the Chisel that provides more flexibility. The two tips that come in the set are a narrower flat tip and a round tip. I've also heard that they've just recently released a set of tips for scribing. I would definitely like to try those, as what I currently have just doesn't cut the mustard.
While I haven't tried the replacement tips yet, I have tried the chisel as it comes out of its package, and it works really well with seams. Some day soon I hope to use it on removing some molded-on Roden 1/72nd Fokker D.VII interior prior to adding the Part photoetch. Highly recommended.