I plan on removing cast-on details from some of my rolling stock. I'm concerned about gouging the plastic and such and want to know what is the best way of doing this.  What do you use and what are your opinions on using modeler's chisels for this purpose?  Do they work?  Could I simply use an exact-o knife with chisel blade?

Opinions and suggestions please?

P.S.  Would be great if we could have a separate section for new/old tool reviews- what works and what doesn't.

George

I am in the process of constructing my locomotive service facility and i have a question. I have constructed my engine house and have added on a machine shop to represent something that was added on after the original structure was built. The building represents a structure that was in its prime in the late steam era. As helpers are still serviced at this location the railroad required the facility there so it was partially modernised.

I've been on the hunt for angle plates.  They are metal "blocks" about 3 inches tall that give you a perfect 90 degree angle when putting kits together:

It appears most of the local hobby shops have gone away here in the Reno area. So, hopefully through this forum, are there any other model railroaders in the Reno and surrounding area?

Thanks,

Gary

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