Hobby files for miniature modelling — remove mould lines, smooth putty fills, and prepare resin models before priming. Shop needle file sets in flat, half-round, round, and triangular profiles at Loaded Dice, Barry.
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Model Files – Clean Up Your Models to a Perfect Finish
Model files are essential for removing mould lines, cleaning up sprue attachment points, smoothing gaps filled with putty, and refining the surface of resin models before priming. A set of needle files in various profiles covers the full range of surfaces encountered in miniature and scale model preparation, from flat armour panels to curved organic surfaces.
Loaded Dice stocks hobby files in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk, in individual profiles and sets covering the most useful shapes for miniature modelling.
Frequently Asked Question
Model files remove mould lines, clean up sprue attachment points, smooth Green Stuff or putty fills, and prepare resin models by removing surface imperfections before priming.
A flat file handles flat surfaces. Half-round suits curved areas. Round files reach into concave spaces. A triangular file gets into sharp corners. A basic set of needle files covering these profiles handles most hobby filing tasks.
Yes — standard needle files work well on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures. Use lighter pressure on plastic and resin than on metal to avoid gouging.
Drag a hobby knife or file gently along the mould line using a scraping motion. Files work particularly well on pronounced mould lines on resin or metal models where knife work alone is insufficient.
Yes — removing mould lines before priming ensures they don't show through the paint job. Mould lines that are painted over are significantly harder to remove afterwards.
Yes — we stock hobby files in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk.