Straight Cuts Are Easy. Curves Are Where the Fun Begins.

The Tamiya 74005 Curved Scissors for Plastic are precision cutting scissors designed to make curved cuts in thin plastic materials smoother, cleaner, and considerably easier. Originally developed for trimming polycarbonate R/C car bodies, they're equally useful for scale modelers working with plastic sheet, vacuum-formed components, and other thin plastic materials.

The secret lies in their specially curved stainless steel blades, which follow rounded contours naturally, helping you achieve smooth, well-defined cuts without the awkward repositioning often required with conventional straight scissors.

But there's more to these scissors than curves. By cutting with the deepest part of the blades, close to the pivot, you can also produce straight cuts. This makes them a versatile addition to the modeling workbench, particularly when working on custom plastic components and scratch-building projects.

Whether you're trimming a vacuformed aircraft canopy, shaping a thin plastic panel, or tackling a tricky curved outline, these scissors give you the control to get the shape right.

Because great craftsmanship isn't always about following a straight line.

Key Features

• Specially curved blades for smooth, controlled cutting around rounded contours.

• Stainless steel cutting blades for durability and long-lasting performance.

• Designed for thin plastic materials, particularly polycarbonate.

• Straight-cutting capability using the deepest section of the blades.

• Ideal for trimming R/C car bodies, plastic sheet, and suitable vacuum-formed components.

• Useful for scratch-building and custom plastic detailing.

• Comfortable handles for controlled cutting.

• Versatile design combining curved and straight cutting applications.

When trimming a vacuum-formed aircraft canopy, begin by removing the excess material in small sections, leaving a narrow margin around the intended cutting line. Use the curved blades to follow the canopy contours gradually, then finish the edges with fine sanding sticks for a precise fit.

Please Note: These scissors are intended for cutting suitable thin plastic materials. Avoid thick, rigid plastic, metal, or other materials that could damage the cutting edges. For delicate decals, Tamiya 74031 Decal Scissors are the more appropriate choice.