Bob's Hauler

[Espeefan]

Bob, I could never cut a line that straight on these bodies, but you sure can! Nice to see you're starting another truck. Looking forward to the progress, especially after seeing what you are capable of, on your Optimus Prime build.

[Bigrigger]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Bob, I could never cut a line that straight on these bodies, but you sure can! Nice to see you're starting another truck. Looking forward to the progress, especially after seeing what you are capable of, on your Optimus Prime build.

Hey Nathan, if you need to make a straight cut up against a hard edge like this, you should try thread. Regular old thread does a great job of cutting through styrene, and other plastics.

The best part is that it goes as fast or slow as you want, and can instantly change directions, or do 90-degree angles. I used this method for cutting my fenders off, and it worked like a charm!

Tape also works great as a "guide line". Here is a video of the process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDFoKaRAhc

Sorry to go off on this, Bob. Did you use an X-Acto? What is your plan for the fenders?

[kingbob]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Bob, I could never cut a line that straight on these bodies, but you sure can! Nice to see you're starting another truck. Looking forward to the progress, especially after seeing what you are capable of, on your Optimus Prime build.

Oh and i'm planning a 3rd already, and have a 4th i'm thinking about.
Next up will be a HET M1070. Am already planning the parts, since this one should be a quick build. (famous last words?) lol

[bigdogrod]

looks great so far, i'm voting for #1 or 4

[Espeefan]

Originally Posted by Bigrigger

Hey Nathan, if you need to make a straight cut up against a hard edge like this, you should try thread. Regular old thread does a great job of cutting through styrene, and other plastics.

The best part is that it goes as fast or slow as you want, and can instantly change directions, or do 90-degree angles. I used this method for cutting my fenders off, and it worked like a charm!

Tape also works great as a "guide line". Here is a video of the process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDFoKaRAhc

Sorry to go off on this, Bob. Did you use an X-Acto? What is your plan for the fenders?

Thanks for the tip Bigrigger. I tried cutting with thread one time, and I couldn't make a go of it. The thread broke to easily. Might have to play around with this idea again someday, but maybe I'm just not talented enough to pull off major body modifications!

Originally Posted by kingbob

Actually as i mentioned in my OP thread, i used a scribing tool to cut it.
Theres already an engraved panel line where the hood meets the cab, so easy to scribe along to cut. And to cut the sides out, i scribed along the raised line with rivets on. Simple.

Bob, I remember the scribing tool. Once again, I never thought about using it to cut a body up. Good idea! Your latest updates are looking great. I imagine you'll have this one knocked out in no time.