The Army Painter

Ten bits that turn a pin vise into a full drilling kit: doubled-up 0.7 and 0.9mm for fine detail work (with a spare when the inevitable happens), then 1.0 through 3.0mm for everything up to rare-earth magnet pockets. Sized for plastic, resin, and metal models. They fit the Miniature & Model Drill, and the 3mm bit is exactly what the Model Magnets want. What's Included Size Qty 0.7 mm 2 0.9 mm 2 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 mm 1 each Features 0.7-0.9mm bits drill wire-size holes for grab irons, handrails, and lift rings. Duplicates of the two finest sizes — the ones that snap — so a break does not stop the session. 3mm bit matches 3mm neodymium magnets for swappable loads and removable parts. Cuts styrene, resin, white metal, and brass in a hand pin vise. Storage case keeps the set organized and findable. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5042P Range 10 bits, 0.7-3.0 mm Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799504202 FAQ Do these fit other pin vises?Yes — any pin vise with a chuck accepting up to 3mm shanks, including most hobby brands. Which size for #78-ish detail holes?0.7mm sits between #70 and #69 — right in the range for common 0.012-0.020 inch detail wire. Can I use them in a rotary tool?Better not at fine sizes — high RPM snaps sub-1mm bits and melts styrene; hand power is the point.

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The dedicated sprue tool: ultra-thin, razor-sharp blades slip between part and frame for cuts so clean there's often nothing left to sand. Where a general side cutter squeezes and stresses the plastic, the Frame Cutter shears it — no white stress marks, no gouged parts, less cleanup on every structure kit and detail sprue you build. Team it with the Hobby Knife and Model Files for gate cleanup, or grab the Precision Side Cutter for wire and heavier stock. Features Thin single-bevel blade design shears plastic cleanly instead of crushing it. Flat side faces the part for a flush cut with minimal (often zero) gate residue. No stress-whitening on visible surfaces — critical on clear parts and pre-colored kits. Stainless steel with an ergonomic anti-slip grip for repetitive sprue work. For plastic ONLY — keep wire and metal in the Side Cutter to protect the fine edge. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5039P Material Stainless steel, anti-slip grip Use Plastic sprues/frames only Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503908 FAQ Frame Cutter vs. Side Cutter — which do I need?Both have jobs: the Frame Cutter is the delicate plastic specialist (cleanest cuts, fragile edge); the Side Cutter is the workhorse for wire, metal, and heavy stubs. Cutting wire with the Frame Cutter will nick the blade. Do I still need to trim the gate?Usually just a light knife pass — cut a hair away from the part, then shave flush. On many kits the cut is clean enough to glue straight away. Will it cut clear window parts safely?Yes — that's exactly where it shines: no stress-whitening on clear styrene if you cut away from the part edge first.

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Fingers are terrible at holding 4mm detail parts — tweezers aren't. This set covers both jobs on the bench: a flat-tip pair that grips larger parts firmly for gluing and positioning, and a pointy-tip pair for decal placement, wire grab irons, and details too fine to touch. Ergonomic and precise, they save parts (and sanity) during kit assembly. Round out the assembly kit with the Hobby Knife and Model Files. What's Included Item Qty Flat-tip tweezers (parts holding/positioning) 1 Pointy-tip tweezers (decals/fine details) 1 Features Flat tip holds and positions larger components while glue sets — no fingerprints in the cement. Pointy tip is the decal tool: lift, slide, and settle waterslide decals without tearing. Precise grip for detail parts, figures, signals, and wire work in any scale. Ergonomic, spring-tension design comfortable through long assembly sessions. Equally at home with model railroading, plastic kits, and electronics work. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5035P Set Size 2 tweezers Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503502 FAQ Which tip for decals?The pointy tip — slide the decal off the backing and nudge it into place without touching the face. Are they anti-magnetic?They're standard stainless — fine for detail parts; if you're placing tiny neodymium magnets, grip them lightly and they behave. Why two shapes?Flat = clamping force spread over a surface (holding while glue cures). Pointy = pinpoint accuracy (placing). You'll reach for both constantly.

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The workhorse of every workbench: a #11-blade hobby knife with a rubber-coated grip that doesn't roll off the desk or slip mid-cut. You get five spare blades in a container plus a protective cap — because the real secret to clean cuts is swapping blades early and often. Mold lines, flash, decal edges, sprue-gate shaving, opening boxes you shouldn't: it does it all. Runs as a team with the Precision Side Cutter and Model Files. What's Included Item Qty Hobby knife with rubber-coated handle + safety cap 1 Spare #11 blades in container 5 Features Ultra-sharp #11-style art blade — "a surgical scalpel made for miniatures." Rubber-coated handle: steady grip for controlled, precise cuts; doesn't roll off the bench. Twist-lock collet swaps blades in seconds; 5 spares included. Protective cap for the toolbox or travel kit. Cuts styrene, resin, decal film, and soft metal cleanly in any scale. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5034P Blade Type #11 (5 spares included) Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503403 FAQ Do standard #11 blades fit?Yes — the twist-lock collet takes common #11-style replacement blades, so refills are easy to find. How often should I change blades?The moment cuts need pressure. A fresh blade shaves styrene; a dull one tears it and slips — most bench injuries come from dull blades. Is it good for decals?Excellent — the fine tip trims carrier film tight to printed edges without lifting the decal.

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The right way off the sprue: a flush-cutting side cutter leaves a clean, flat cut face instead of the stress-whitened stub you get from twisting or scissors. Stainless steel with a safety grip, it's built for the small precise cuts kit modeling demands — structure kit parts, detail castings, ladders and railings that snap if you look at them wrong. Finish the job with the Hobby Knife and Model Files for invisible sprue-gate cleanup. Features Flush flat-side blade: face it against the part for a cut that needs almost no cleanup. Stainless steel jaws stay sharp through boxes of building kits. Safety-grip handles give controlled pressure for delicate parts — ladders, grab irons, antennas. Handles styrene sprues, resin pour stubs, and soft metal castings. Spares your hobby knife blades for the finishing passes. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5032P Material Stainless steel, safety grip Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503205 FAQ How is this different from wire cutters?One side of the blade is dead flat, so the cut face sits flush with the part — general-purpose cutters leave a pinched ridge you then have to sand off. Which side faces the part?The flat side. Cut a hair proud on delicate parts and shave the last bit with a hobby knife. Will it cut metal?Soft metals (white metal castings, thin brass wire) yes; hardened steel like piano wire, no — that ruins the edge.

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A pen-style pin vise is the tool for every hole a powered drill would wreck: grab irons and handrails on locomotives, stanchions, detail parts, and magnet pockets in figures. This one ships with 1.0, 1.4, and 1.8mm bits in a storage case, holds anything up to 3mm, and gives you the fingertip control that keeps fragile plastic and resin from cracking. It pairs naturally with the Hobby Knife and Model Files for a complete detailing kit. What's Included Item Qty Pen-style pin vise hand drill 1 Drill bits (1.0mm, 1.4mm, 1.8mm) with storage case 3 Features Pen-like grip gives precise, low-torque control — no over-drilling fragile castings. Chuck accepts bits up to 3mm; a 10-bit expansion set (0.7-3mm Drill Bits, TL5042) is available. Drills plastic, resin, and metal — kit details, wire grab irons, and rare-earth magnet pockets. Included case keeps the three starter bits from wandering off the bench. Perfect for #80-#60 class detail holes on HO and N locomotives and rolling stock. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5031P Included Bits 1.0 / 1.4 / 1.8 mm (max capacity 3mm) Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799503106 FAQ Will it drill metal locomotive shells?Yes — brass, white metal, and zinc castings drill fine with patience; keep the bit square and let the tool do the work. What size bit for wire grab irons?Most 0.012"-0.015" wire wants a #76-#68 hole — the included 1.0mm bit covers the coarse end; grab the Drill Bits set for finer work. Do I need a powered rotary tool instead?For detail holes, no — a pin vise is safer on styrene and resin, and you feel the breakthrough before it tears out.

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Mixed the perfect engine grime or fleet color? Bottle it. These six empty 12ml dropper bottles are made for storing custom paint blends and pre-thinned mixes — each has a cut-out label so you can see the color inside, space to note the recipe, and two stainless steel mixing balls already loaded so every bottle shakes up ready to paint. They pair naturally with spare Mixing Balls and the Speedpaint Starter Set 2.0, or browse our Figures & Vehicles collection for painting projects. What's Included Item Qty Empty 12ml dropper bottles with cut-out mix labels 6 Stainless steel mixing balls (pre-loaded) 2 per bottle Features Store custom color mixes instead of re-mixing (and mis-matching) them every session. Cut-out label window shows the actual paint color inside; write the recipe right on the label. Every bottle ships with two rustproof mixing balls pre-loaded — shake and paint. Standard 12ml dropper-bottle format sits in the same racks as Army Painter and Vallejo paints. Perfect for pre-thinned airbrush mixes, weathering blends, and club/fleet colors you need to repeat. Scale-independent — useful at every workbench from Z to G. More Information Brand The Army Painter Item Number TL5040P Bottle Size 12 ml each (6 bottles) Material Plastic bottles, stainless steel balls Condition New UPC/EAN 5713799504004 FAQ Do the bottles come with mixing balls?Yes — each of the six bottles is pre-loaded with two stainless steel mixing balls, the same ones sold in the 100-pack. What are they best used for?Saving custom mixes you'll need again: a signature rust blend, a pre-thinned airbrush load, or a club layout's standard structure color. Mix once, label it, keep it consistent. Will they fit my paint rack?Yes — they're the standard 12ml dropper-bottle size used by The Army Painter and Vallejo, so they slot into the same racks and cases. Are they airtight?The dropper cap seals like a regular paint bottle; stored mixes keep as well as any dropper-bottle paint.

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