Monty Python Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm looking for a new scribing tool and saw Hannants carry both Tamiya and Trumpeter ones. Are these any good and if so, which is best? Any others to think about? TIA Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 My favourite one is the Bare Metal Foil scriber http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BMPP3 Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Engineers Scriber... Cheep as Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've only ever used the Tamiya one, which is actually manufactured by Olfa, and I've never had a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcooljules Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Engineers Scriber... Cheep as Chips. gets very bad reviews though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) I suppose it would be better at the job it was designed for, scribing metal. I got the same one and never had any of the problems mentioned in the reviews Edited May 15, 2011 by chadders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcooljules Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I suppose it would be better at the job it was designed for, scribing metal. I got the same one and never had any of the problems mentioned in the reviews cool. i tried ebay after seeing that but many times more expensive. that ones in my price range. i need some soon for a airfrix strikemaster rescribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I suppose it would be better at the job it was designed for, scribing metal. I got the same one and never had any of the problems mentioned in the reviews I have one as well. Admittedly I didn't buy from Amazon, I "Borrowed" it from my former employer (which reminds me... I'll have to get round to taking it back. ). Probably a better quality (professional grade?) one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Scribing tools that I know are available; Engineers scriber - cheap, but a little limited for most modellers. Tamiya Scriber / Olfa 450 - Good little tool, replaceable blades, reasonable price blades are cheap, olfas sell well. Olfa 800 - larger version of the olfa 450, good for very large jobs. Hasagawa / Trumpeter Scriber - Similar hooked blade to the olfa tools. But fixed blade, so once damaged or blunt needs sharpening or replacing. Trumpeter looks the same as the Hasagawa, but at less than half the price, so sells very well. Bare metal foil scriber - one piece metal scriber, hand finisheds, so each one is slightly different profile, mid price but consistent seller. Mission Model Scribing set. Set of three different width tools to fit the Mission model handle. Reasonably high price, but you do get three. This is the only one that gives a 'square' groove rather than a V shaped one. Not currently available (I can't get a date when the next batch will be manufactured). RB Productions - Photo etched blade for small craft knife with a hooked blade, similar to the Trumpeter scriber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.smith10 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 i have the trumpeter scriber, does a very good job, i dont do a huge amount of scribing and its lasted me a couple of years without any noticeable blunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdriaN (MLT) Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I have Model Craft stainless steel probe set. i havnt tried making panel lines with them, but have tried using them in already engraved panel lines. they cut through nicely. only problem is i do not have one of those flexible metal rulers for panel scribing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catbird Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have a Bare-metal scriber. Used in conjunction with a Trumpeter rivetting tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pielstick Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Here's my scribing arsenal put together in the quest to find the perfect scribing tool: From left to right: i) Engineer's scriber - rather blunt and not much good on plastic. ii) Bare Metal Scriber - not bad at all really, does an OK job. iii) Squadron Scriber (I think?) - very similar to the Bare Metal one, but the point has been ground to a more acute point. iv) Tamiya (Olfa) Scriber - far and away the best scriber for doing straight lines. Makes a really nice neat line, but pretty useless for scribing curves. v) UMM-USA Scriber - probably the best all-round scriber I have. You'll note it has two points - a curved "hook" scribe, and on the other end a straight edge scribe. vi) Trumpeter Scriber - I believe this is the same as the Hasegawa one. Not bad at all, gets the job done. vii) Sewing needle in a pin vice - probably the only way to scribe tight curves and shapes. Doesn't make a particularly neat line. I'd say the scribing tools I'd not want to be without are the Tamiya Scriber, UMM-USA Scriber, and the sewing needle in a pin vice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Add the Hasegawa Trytool to the list. Available in 3 widths, and quite sharp and looks like the Trupy one. I use mine sometimes for very skinny lines. There's also the UMM (?) scriber, which has multiple edges, some of which are a bit crap (too sharp & gougy), but the long blade is quite useful for extending lost panel lines on round things. Probably tricky to get hold of in the UK, as they're sold in the US. it's also a recipe for a hole in your hand, as whichever end you hold it, there's a blade digging into your palm Ok, Nick's been busy in the meantime My personal preference is the BMF scriber for the majority of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) For medium to heavy (and long) straight lines: Olfa P-cutter for more refined lines and shallow curves as well as short straigt lines: RB Productions PE scriber (VERY good tool!) for re-touching panel lines and scribing aroung curved surfaces (like fuselages): Hasegawa Trytool razor scribers (like a very thin razor saw, I also use these to make cuts with very minimal loss of plastic) for everything else where the above tools don't work (tight curves, scribing with templates etc.): sharp sewing needle in pin vice Edited May 17, 2011 by JeffreyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Bare Metal Foil. Old dentists weapons can be used as well but not as good in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 One I'd forgotten about is the Shesto scriber: I have some of these in stock at £4.50...spare blades £2 a pack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I suppose it would be better at the job it was designed for, scribing metal. I got the same one and never had any of the problems mentioned in the reviews Well I just ordered one from the link thanks...£1.72 p&p free, got to be worth that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnie the panda Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 One I'd forgotten about is the Shesto scriber: I have some of these in stock at £4.50...spare blades £2 a pack Ordered mine, bit dearer now but still very reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICMF Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 FWIW, since the Mission Models scribers are now discontinued, GSI Creos do a similar tool: http://hlj.com/product/GNZGT65/ It has replaceable blades of different, precise widths. Sort of like a precision version of an Olfa P-Cutter/Tamiya scribing tool, but the cutting head is flat on the bottom so it cuts a precise, square channel. They also have a needle tip for it, for scribing curves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Sewing needle in a pin vice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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