You will also need a #11 X-acto knife, a needle-nose pliers, a small rule with one end marked in 64ths, a needle file set, a large flat file, at least one Kadee coupler height gauge (I use two), ...
Use flush cutting sprue nippers, an X-acto knife or a single edged razor blade. Do not cut too close to the part or you may leave a gouge where you cut it. Use a No. 11 hobby blade to remove the rest of the sprue by shaving across the nub.
Step 7: Final Shaping
Using fine sandpaper and an X-acto knife, the caboose is taking shape right before your eyes.
Don't worry about screwing it up, you can always apply more putty! ...
In truth, It doesn't matter the size just make sure it cuts although Hobby Knives are the BEST! Some of you art guys may know this as an X-ACTO Knife.
Kits run $5-15 for simpler ones, much more in some cases. Include some Testor's liquid glue [in a cubical glass bottle. The thicker version in a orange/white tube is junk] (also not great around young children; for that matter.) and an X-Acto knife.
 See also: Scale, Cut, Layout, Frame, Point
  
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