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DSPIAE ยท Scribing Tools

GS Tungsten Steel Gap Scraper โ€“ Dual Width

Two blade widths on every tool for cleaning seams, gaps and panel lines โ€“ five sizes, choose yours above ๐Ÿช›

โญ Why modellers use them

โœ… Two widths in one tool โ€“ a narrow blade for fine lines and tight spots, and a wider one for clearing bigger seams and joints faster.
โœ… Cleans out what other tools cannot reach โ€“ dried glue, paint, primer and filler sitting in the gaps between parts and in recessed lines.
โœ… Restores crisp panel lines โ€“ reopens lines that have softened or filled up under putty, sanding or thick paint.
โœ… Tungsten steel โ€“ hard, wear-resistant and holds its edge through a lot of scraping.
โœ… Standard 3.175mm shank โ€“ fits handles and pin vices that accept a 1/8 inch shank.

๐Ÿ”ง What a gap scraper does

Seams, joints and panel lines collect everything a build throws at them: squeezed-out glue, sanding dust, filler, primer and paint. Over time they lose their crisp edges, and a panel wash no longer flows along them cleanly.

A gap scraper is made to put that right. Drawn along a seam or line, its square-edged tungsten blade scrapes away the build-up and the excess material, leaving a clean, even channel. It is equally useful for tidying a joint between two parts, cleaning out the separation lines on armour plates, and sharpening up a panel line that has gone soft.

Each GS scraper has two blade widths, so you can work the fine detail and the wider gaps of the same area without changing tools.

๐Ÿ“ Choose your size

Blade widths Code Typical use
0.2mm / 1.5mm GS-0215 The widest spread: very fine lines plus large joints and structural seams
0.3mm / 0.6mm GS-0306 Fine detailing and slightly wider seam lines
0.4mm / 0.8mm GS-0408 Medium seams and gaps, an all-round size
0.5mm / 1.0mm GS-0510 Medium to wide seams and joints
0.7mm / 1.4mm GS-0714 Wide seams, structural gaps and larger mould lines
Match the blade to the gap: it should fit the channel snugly without forcing it wider. If you are unsure, the 0.4/0.8mm is the most versatile starting point.

๐Ÿ“ Specifications

Brand DSPIAE
Series GS gap scraper
Type Dual-width seam and gap scraper bit
Material Tungsten steel
Sizes 0.2/1.5 ยท 0.3/0.6 ยท 0.4/0.8 ยท 0.5/1.0 ยท 0.7/1.4mm
Shank diameter 3.175mm (1/8 inch)
Fits Hobby tool handles and pin vices that accept a 3.175mm shank
For use on Plastic, resin and similar modelling materials

๐Ÿ“ฆ What you receive

โ–ช๏ธ 1 x DSPIAE GS tungsten steel gap scraper in the size you select
Handle not included. Each listing variation is a single scraper โ€“ select further sizes separately and the postage is combined.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips for best results

๐Ÿ‘‰ Scrape, do not dig. Draw the blade along the line with light pressure and let the edge shave the material away. Several gentle passes beat one heavy one.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Pick the blade that fits. Use the width that sits in the gap snugly. A blade wider than the gap will cut into its edges and widen it.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Clean up before painting. Run the scraper through seams and panel lines after filling and sanding, so primer goes onto clean, crisp detail.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Rescue a filled-in line. After a heavy primer or paint coat, a light pass reopens panel lines so washes flow along them again.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Keep it steady near edges. Rest your hand on the work or the bench to stop the blade skipping out of the gap onto the surface.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Brush out the debris. Clear the scrapings between passes so you can see what is left to remove.

โš ๏ธ Worth knowing before you buy

โ–ช๏ธ The handle is not included. These are bits with a 3.175mm (1/8 inch) shank. You need a handle or pin vice that accepts that size. Some small pin vices do not open wide enough, so check yours before ordering.
โ–ช๏ธ It is a cleaning and refining tool. A gap scraper is made for clearing and tidying existing seams, gaps and lines. For cutting brand-new panel lines and slots, a scriber or push broach is the better tool.
โ–ช๏ธ Tungsten steel is hard but brittle. It keeps its edge for a long time, but the blade can chip or snap if levered, twisted or dropped. Use it in a straight line with light pressure.
โ–ช๏ธ It scrapes paint off too. Used on a finished model it will remove paint from the line as well as the build-up. Work carefully on painted parts.
โ–ช๏ธ Sharp edges. Store with the tip protected and keep out of reach of children.

๐Ÿšš Dispatch and delivery

๐Ÿ“ฎ Orders placed before 3 PM on working days are dispatched the same day.
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sent from our own stock in Derby, UK โ€“ no waiting for overseas shipping.
๐Ÿ“ฆ Buying several sizes or other items? Postage is combined, and if you end up overpaying we refund the difference when we pack your order.
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Specifications

  • Choose Products GS-0215 Gap scraper 0.2/1.5
  • Brand DSPIAE
  • Type Gap Scraper / Scribing Tool
  • Country/Region of Manufacture China
  • Suitable For Plastic Model Kits, Gunpla, Resin
  • Shank Diameter 3.175 mm

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