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  • adt70hk
    SMF Supporters
    • Sep 2019
    • 10503
    #1

    Which DSPIAE nippers?

    Hi all

    As I really have no more space in the stash for new kits, I'm looking at improving my tools of the trade for this great hobby.

    So I have heard great things about this nippers ever since they were launched, even allowing for the fact that they're not cheap. I know a number of people on here highly recommend them e.g. Tim Marlow , BattleshipBob and Ian M . The question is which ones should I go for? Christmas is fast approaching after all!!

    I see John has the EN-A @ £29.99 and the ST-A 3.0 @ £43.49. £30 is a lot to pay for nippers and as for £43.........:anguished:, albeit I have found them cheaper on a certain website but are they fake?

    In short are the ST-A 3.0 worth the extra money??**

    ATB

    Andrew

    **I know that DSPIAE's are not for heavy cutting and you do not 'snip' with the tip as with most cutters!
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    • BattleshipBob
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 6857
      • Bob
      • Cardiff
      #2
      I have the StA 30, excellent not sure about the difference

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        • outrunner
          • Apr 2019
          • 2420
          #3
          I also have the ST-A 3.0 and they are the best tool I have bought in years, well worth the money in my opinion.

          Andy.

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            • Tim Marlow
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2018
              • 19027
              • Tim
              • Somerset UK
              #4
              +1 on ST-A 3.0………
              As to cost, they are around the RRP cost of a decent kit. You will build the kit once, eventually, but these will be used for every kit you make after you buy them. They really are as good as we say……

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                • Tim Marlow
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 19027
                  • Tim
                  • Somerset UK
                  #5
                  Oh, and there is a patch on the packaging that logs into the DSPIAE web site and tells you if they are fake or not. Packaging looks different to when I bought mine though, so it may no longer be the case. Don’t know the difference between the ST-A or EN-A, maybe a question for John, or a bit more web research.

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                    • BattleshipBob
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 6857
                      • Bob
                      • Cardiff
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Tim Marlow
                      Oh, and there is a patch on the packaging that logs into the DSPIAE web site and tells you if they are fake or not. Packaging looks different to when I bought mine though, so it may no longer be the case. Don’t know the difference between the ST-A or EN-A, maybe a question for John, or a bit more web research.
                      Forgot about that Tim, I used it, good idea. Unless that's fake lol

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                        • Ian M
                          Administrator
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 18286
                          • Ian
                          • Falster, Denmark
                          #7
                          The ones igot the other day are the Cheaper ones... EN-A work fine.
                          Group builds

                          Bismarck

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                            • adt70hk
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Sep 2019
                              • 10503
                              #8
                              Originally posted by Bobthestug
                              I have the StA 30, excellent not sure about the difference
                              Originally posted by outrunner
                              I also have the ST-A 3.0 and they are the best tool I have bought in years, well worth the money in my opinion.

                              Andy.
                              Originally posted by Tim Marlow
                              +1 on ST-A 3.0………
                              As to cost, they are around the RRP cost of a decent kit. You will build the kit once, eventually, but these will be used for every kit you make after you buy them. They really are as good as we say……
                              Originally posted by Tim Marlow
                              Oh, and there is a patch on the packaging that logs into the DSPIAE web site and tells you if they are fake or not. Packaging looks different to when I bought mine though, so it may no longer be the case. Don’t know the difference between the ST-A or EN-A, maybe a question for John, or a bit more web research.
                              Originally posted by Ian M
                              The ones igot the other day are the Cheaper ones... EN-A work fine.
                              Thanks gents for the thoughts; another great example of how great this forum is!

                              ATB

                              Andrew

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