how do you guys cut out bodys are there any tips or tricks to doing it. i started to cut mine and im afraid im going to destroy it
i use a x-acto knife. scratch it real hard and break/rip it...
other wise a small bit on a dremel.
score it with xacto and peel it outward, away from the painted side.
a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out
Czech-it-Out Graphics Wrote:a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out
And make a big mess. I like the x-acto method then smooth with a drum
with the exacto i always end up tearing the body or somethning, do it in the garage and clean up when ur done geez
lol
how much would someone charge me to do it i dont want to mess it up
I use lexan scissors to get close to the final cut out I want then I use a sanding drum with a dremel.
well the body is kind of thin so should i try the xacto method.
I have used the xacto method for years. I can cut out a body with one pass these days. i use a fat handled xacto with a brand new fat blade. This reduces the chance of slipping your grip or chipping the blade. Just follow the lines scoring them as you go and peel.
For vent holes I use a razor bladed hole cutter.
Czech-it-Out Graphics Wrote:a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out
+1
whats an endmill i bought a dremel acc kit.
I have done it both ways.
I normally cut the bulk with scissors and then clean it up with the dremel and sanding drum
cheesecake Wrote:how much would someone charge me to do it i dont want to mess it up
Bring it to Downers Grove or Naperville and I'll help ya for nothing....
a end mill is a bit designed for cutting sideways, looks like a drill bit but has a diff cut on it, a drill bit wont go sideways.
I use the Dubro Lexan scissor and reamer kit, $12.95 total.
Lexan scissors on everything except antenna and body mount holes, use the reamer for those.
I also use the reamer to start cooling holes for the windshield and motor then finish off with scissors.
I have to say, it takes a bit of practice to get precise with the scissors and I ruined a couple bodies learning.
Also, super thick bodies are better suited for dremel work, not scissors.
mikeh Wrote:I have used the xacto method for years. I can cut out a body with one pass these days. i use a fat handled xacto with a brand new fat blade. This reduces the chance of slipping your grip or chipping the blade. Just follow the lines scoring them as you go and peel.
For vent holes I use a razor bladed hole cutter.
Mike, on the "chipped blade" subject...I use an old #11 blade, and snap off the end about 1/8 inch, this gives you a new, wider, very sharp corner that digs a little deeper for the score line. Works good, and gives an otherwise dead blade a second use at the end of the job. It's kinda like the snap-knives you buy at Ace..same idea.
good tip dave, i do that, pliers and close your eyes! they snap easy.
Some painters actually do that for cutting masks too. I tried it and it was ok...it changes the angle of the edge to the mask...it was worth a try.
I just score it, bend, and peel... with a brand new #11. I got really good at it 'bout ten years ago when I use to charge five bucks a pop at a hobby shop I use to work in.