{"product_id":"army-painter-tl5039p-plastic-frame-cutter","title":"The Army Painter TL5039P | Plastic Frame Cutter - Precision Sprue Nipper | Multi Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTeam it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5034p-hobby-knife\"\u003eHobby Knife\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5033p-miniature-model-files\"\u003eModel Files\u003c\/a\u003e for gate cleanup, or grab the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5032p-precision-side-cutter\"\u003ePrecision Side Cutter\u003c\/a\u003e for wire and heavier stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThin single-bevel blade design shears plastic cleanly instead of crushing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlat side faces the part for a flush cut with minimal (often zero) gate residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNo stress-whitening on visible surfaces — critical on clear parts and pre-colored kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStainless steel with an ergonomic anti-slip grip for repetitive sprue work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor plastic ONLY — keep wire and metal in the Side Cutter to protect the fine edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eThe Army Painter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTL5039P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStainless steel, anti-slip grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlastic sprues\/frames only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\/EAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5713799503908\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Cutter vs. Side Cutter — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to trim the gate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cut clear window parts safely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — that's exactly where it shines: no stress-whitening on clear styrene if you cut away from the part edge first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Army Painter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48816864854271,"sku":"AMYTL5039P","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/TL5039P_0.jpg?v=1783761279","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/army-painter-tl5039p-plastic-frame-cutter","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}