discussion Cutting Edge help needed

[Guest]

I'm a novice building the HoobyBoss F8f-1b.

The kit has an option for folded up wings but the parts on the spruce are full wings. If one wants to the folded up version - both the upper and lower wing pars needs to be cut.

The plastic is quick think and the cut line is depicted in the instruction sheet:
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How do I go about cutting this complicated cut line? What tools/process should I use?
BR
Ran

 

[Ian M]

Hi and welcome Ran.
The best ways to cut a part along a panel line is with a p-cutter. Failing that a razor saw, both can be bought at a good hobby shop.
Scale models shop sells both.
For the line you need to cut, I would go for the p-cutter and carefully follow the line gently scribing the plastic until you are almost through then finish from the other side.

 

[Guest]

Ian,

Thanks!

 

[tr1ckey66]

As Ian says you need to draw the line on the part, scribe it carefully then deepen this scribed line until through.
This task can be quite daunting though if your new to it. But if your careful and patient you shouldn't encounter any problems.

Paul