Good scriber to buy?

[BattleshipBob]

Evening, not sure if this is the right place?

Looking for advice ref buying a good scriber. Will need one after ruining panels no doubt lol

Thanks bob

[scottie3158]

Bob I use the Tamyia offering it is easy to use.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Bob
I have several, and they all have uses.....
An engineering scriber is a useful general tool. Holds an edge for ever....leaves a raised edge to the furrow though.
Tamiya scriber is good, commonly called a scrawker, they can be fairly easily made yourself if you know how...basically cuts out a furrow, so no real discernible edge to the cut.
I also use a couple of Lino/scraperboard artists cutters as well. They are really good for some sorts of plank lines.....again, leaving no raised edge, but not cutting square slots like the Tamiya tool.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks both

Much appreciated

Bob

[minitnkr]

I use the back edge of Xacto #11 blades. PaulE

[BBdave]

I've heard good things about the UMM scriber tool but not sure they are available in the UK.

Dave

[SimonT]

Been using an Olfa P cutter for 20+ years to cut plastic card for scratch building but they can also be used for panel lines

I think the Tamiya one mentioned above is a licensed version of the same tool

[Ian M]

https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/products/accessories/tools/scribing

I use the Tamiya one. the handle jut sits better in my hand. You can hold it like a pen almost. The Other one the handle is a it chunky and you tend to hold it like a hammer!

A pin style scriber is very good for inside corners.

[Guest]

Been using an Olfa P cutter for 20+ years to cut plastic card for scratch building but they can also be used for panel lines

I think the Tamiya one mentioned above is a licensed version of the same tool

Just rebranded. On the back of mine, moulded into the plastic, it says “OLFA JAPAN”.

I agree this is a very good tool for scribing lines in plastic and cutting thicker sheets, though.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks to you all, much appreciated

Will get a tamiya one as they are not too much of the hard earned!

Bob