Ring tweezer for fuselage formers

[flpaperguy]

I have always struggled to properly place formers inside the fuselage of aircraft models. I saw a post on another paper model forum suggesting the use of a ring tweezer used by jewelers.

So, I decided to give this tool a try. I couldn't find one locally so I ordered it from Amazon.com. I can honestly say that using the ring tweezer makes placing formers inside a fuselage very easy.

 

[Rhaven Blaack]

That is a very good suggestion. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!

 

[mijob]

Thats a handy tool.

 

[Revell-Fan]

I have never seen that. How do you use it?

 

[flpaperguy]

I have never seen that. How do you use it?

It is a reverse tweezers. The arms, which are spread out when at rest, are squeezed together when inserting or removing the tips from inside the part.

 

[zathros]

I usually build planes over the formers. I guess you use the "sock" method. Interesting tool, very good find.

 

[Revell-Fan]

It is a reverse tweezers. The arms, which are spread out when at rest, are squeezed together when inserting or removing the tips from inside the part.

I understand but how does that help with formers?