News & Reviews News News & Products for the week of April 29, 2021

News & Products for the week of April 29, 2021

By Cody Grivno | April 26, 2021

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O scale details and accessories
1950s-1960s gas pumps. 1:43.5 scale. Laser-cut cardboard kit with nozzles, hoses, and volumetric display. Each pump measures .78” x .39” x 1.57”. Platform not included. Two-pack, $17.92. Price may vary based on exchange rate. Minifer, minifer.fr/en

Two model gas pumps
Two Minifer O scale 1950s-1960s gas pumps.

Tools
Assorted machines squares. 4” ($19.99), 6” ($24.99), 8” ($29.99), and 10” ($34.99). Carbon steel construction with inch and metric measurements. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com

Ruler squares
Excel Blades Corp. machine squares available from the Kalmbach Hobby Store.

Snap blade knives. K10 9mm ($3.49) and K13 18mm ($3.99). Both knives have a plastic handle, push lock, and replaceable blades (replacement blades sold separately). 9mm knife has 13 usable points and is ideal for cutting light cardboard, cork roadbed, decal film, and foam board. 18mm knife has 8 usable points and can be used to cut heavy cardboard, sheet styrene, canvas, cork, foam board, and wood. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com

Two snap blade knives
Excel Blades Corp. 9mm and 18mm snap blade knives available from the Kalmbach Hobby Store.

Quick release speed clamp. Lever-action clamp with 4” wide, 1-1/4” deep jaw opening. Features lock release button for opening clamp and soft plastic tips. Tool head can be positioned on opposite end to convert the tool into an expanding/stretching clamp. $7.99. Produced by Excel Blades Corp., available from Kalmbach Hobby Store, KalmbachHobbyStore.com

Clamp
Excel Blades Corp. quick release speed clamp available from the Kalmbach Hobby Store.
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