One (1) Fine Scale Nailhole Tool #1492 Shown at Far Right!
Depending upon which tool is used, this Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool will produce two nail holes per scale six inch clapboard in HO scale/three nail holes per six inch N scale clapboard or two nail holes per scale six inch clapboard in S scale/three nail holes per six inch O scale clapboard on wood, plastic, metal, or paper.
Depending upon the softness or hardness of the surface and the amount of pressure applied to this Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool, will determine the depth of the scale indention into the material. Nail holes need not be so obvious that they stick out like a sore thumb. In all actuality, most nail holes in quality prototype construction do not show anyway.
For the purposes of modeling, nail holes are a nice detailed touch that exhibits realism to the observer. When this Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool is properly used, tiny prick marks will result that will be hardly noticeable until some colored solution or weathering is used to enhance the effects of this tool. Fine Scale Miniatures has always been know for its "staggered" clapboards and for years the material to emulate them has never been available—until now!
Doctor Ben's now has available for your models building HO-scale #6410 (1/16"); S-scale #6420 (3/32") and O-scale #6430 (1/8") scale 6" clapboard material .
Each sheet is a full 6 inches wide and 24 inches long. Now all you have to do is reverse your plans, tape them to the back of this material and start a cutting and you can have FSM siding!
Below are some more samples of the Doctor Ben's Fine Scale NailHole Tool used on various surfaces such as smooth cardstock, plastic, metal, wood & Hydrocal©
Doctor Ben's Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool Instructions:
This Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool is fairly simple to use. Using a straight edge, run the wheel of the Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool along the straight edge in a pre-determined spacing. In other words, whichever direction you push the wheel, we highly recommend that the teeth of the blade be turning in a DOWN direction. Experiment first with scrap pieces similar to material that you are planning to use before tackling a major project. Begin using light pressure first in order to obtain desired results. A light colored wash will show effects immediately. As always, we recommend Doctor Bens Instant Age as a wash which will enhance the nail holes without filling in the grain of the wood. Doctor Bens Instant Age should also be used for the most realistic effects of weathering wood to appear sun bleached. If the surface is to be painted, paint the area first and then use the Doctor Bens Fine Scale Nail Hole Tool to prick up the paint, creating very realistic weathered nail holes. Please respond to the provided address with critiques and techniques that you have found useful while modeling with this product.
Doctor Ben's Products are:
User friendly,
No complex processes,
Color fast—does not fade!
Super concentrated,
Clear, re-sealable containers,
Price Value $$$,
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