Reviewed by Timothy Dike
December 2015
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Here's a really useful tool for scratch builders from Infini Model of Korea. These are laser etched acrylic cutting mats. These Mats have many uses from precisely cutting masking tape into exact shapes and lengths to acting as a guide for shaping photo etch. |
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| EASY CUTTING MAT TYPE A | ||||
| The first one consists of straight lines etched at intervals of 0.4 mm to 1 mm in .1 mm increments. This will allow you to make precise cuts without having to stop and measure each time. The cutting mat acts as a handy guide and reference for you cuts. | Click images
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| EASY CUTTING MAT TYPE B | ||||
| The second type is perfect for cutting circles. It works best when used in conjunction with a circle cutter. This version includes a series of concentric circles marked off at 5° increments. The other half of the mat includes four grid patterns that will assist with cutting complex shapes. |  |
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| INSTRUCTIONS | ||||
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No printed instructions are included as the uses are endless. Please see the tips for use examples on the ShipModels.info forum |
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Two innovative and very handy must have tools for the modeler. These are available direct from Infini models |
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