Expo Tools 72521 Flat Needle File — Red Handle (5.5 inch / ~140 mm) for Model Railway Detailing

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Tidy mould lines and fine-fit parts with control. The Expo Tools 72521 flat needle file combines a slim, tapered profile with a comfortable red plastic handle, ideal for delicate OO/HO and N gauge work where larger files are too aggressive.

Ideal uses for railway modellers

  • De-nibbing & smoothing injection marks on wagon/coach kits and cab interiors

  • Squaring openings for windows, lamp apertures and coupler pockets in styrene/ABS

  • Dressing etched brass/white metal parts (ladders, steps, lamp irons) for a precise fit

  • Refining 3D-printed parts: soften layer lines and clean support scars

  • Touch-up shaping on scenery details—signal boxes, platform furniture, fencing

Why this file

  • Flat, fine-cut face for controlled material removal on small surfaces

  • Tapered tip reaches tight corners and rebates

  • Comfortable red handle improves grip for steady, accurate strokes

  • Compact 5.5 inch (~140 mm) length—easy to manoeuvre around bogies and interiors

Specifications

  • Type: Flat needle file

  • Overall length: 5.5 inch / ~140 mm

  • Handle: Red plastic

  • Material: Steel

  • Brand: Expo Tools

  • Product code: 72521

  • EAN/UPC: 5060144591036

Good to know

  • Best on plastic, resin, wood and soft metals; use light, single-direction strokes

  • Clean with a file card or stiff brush to maintain cut

  • Not a toy; recommended for adult hobbyists