Files

Files for scale modelling: trim, adjust and refine

Available subcategory

• Files | Dismoer — needle file sets with different profiles (flat, round, half-round, triangular…) to reach any corner.

How to choose your file

• Profile: flat for edges and surfaces; round for holes; half-round for curves and transitions; triangular for corners and angles.
• Material: fine files for plastic/resin; more aggressive ones for metal (be careful with the detail).
• Size: needle files (≈140 mm) give control in small areas.

How to use them (step by step)

1. Prepare the part: cut from the sprue with cutting tools and remove coarse flash.
2. File in one direction with gentle passes; check the fit often.
3. Refine the finish with progressive-grit sandpaper before priming.
4. Clean the file after use to keep its bite.

Accessories and paints that pair well

• Sandpaper — for the fine finish after filing.
• Cutting tools — cut the part before trimming.
• Tweezers — hold small parts precisely.
• Adhesives and putty — glue, fill and file again to adjust.
• Cutting mats — protect the table and gain precision.
• Masking tape — guides passes and avoids scratches on finished areas.
• Primer — reveals imperfections after sanding/filing.
• Acrylic paints — colour in thin coats after prepping the surface.
• Varnishes — protect and unify the final finish.
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Quick tips

• Test on scrap to choose the right file profile.
• Less is more: several gentle passes preserve detail better.
• Side lighting helps spot flash and waviness while filing.