Newb to painting

[dave1320]

I'm going to be painting my first body and I want to cut out the hood so I can hinge it to have access to the front mounted battery.

Would I be better off to paint it and then cut it out or cut it out ahead of time and paint the pieces separately?

Thanks in advance.

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[Panther6834]

I'd cut out the hood first...but, I might suggest having two bodies. To get everything cut as perfectly as possible, you're going to need to 'destroy' a lot of material on both sides of the "cut line". I can't tell you how to go about doing it...but, I can tell you, of I was the one doing it, I would definitely be using two bodies. And, as for "cutting" the bodies, of probably (VERY carefully) use a Dremel.

Best of luck...and, looking forward to seeing the finished look.


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[DrIsotope]

If you're using a single body to do it, I'd recommend X-acto/scalpel and go really slowly. Anything that cuts with abrasive is gonna leave a BIG gap.

[dave1320]

Originally Posted by Panther6834

I'd cut out the hood first...but, I might suggest having two bodies. To get everything cut as perfectly as possible, you're going to need to 'destroy' a lot of material on both sides of the "cut line". I can't tell you how to go about doing it...but, I can tell you, of I was the one doing it, I would definitely be using two bodies. And, as for "cutting" the bodies, of probably (VERY carefully) use a Dremel.

Best of luck...and, looking forward to seeing the finished look.


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

I wish a second body was an option but this is a discontinued Pro-Line Bronco body for a Wraith and I can't seem to find another one. I wanted a second just for options. I appreciate the info.

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[B-MOW71]

I would cut then paint. I would use the score-and-snap method with an X-Acto knife. Following the hood line on the body, gently score the lexan a few times, then gently fold the lexan on the score line and it will "snap" leaving a nice clean line.

This method is sometimes easier than cutting with lexan scissors. Go slow, take your time and good luck!

[dave1320]

Originally Posted by DrIsotope

If you're using a single body to do it, I'd recommend X-acto/scalpel and go really slowly. Anything that cuts with abrasive is gonna leave a BIG gap.

I was thinking that a Dremel disc would leave a larger than necessary gap but would certainly be quicker.

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[dave1320]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

I would cut then paint. I would use the score-and-snap method with an X-Acto knife. Following the hood line on the body, gently score the lexan a few times, then gently fold the lexan on the score line and it will "snap" leaving a nice clean line.



This method is sometimes easier than cutting with lexan scissors. Go slow, take your time and good luck!

That and scissors is how I cut out the rest of the body but I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to flex or bend the body enough along the the hood/fender line to get it to break. But I think the X-Acto knife is going to be my cleanest option. Just may have to score it more. Thanks for the info.

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[B-MOW71]

Originally Posted by dave1320

That and scissors is how I cut out the rest of the body but I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to flex or bend the body enough along the the hood/fender line to get it to break. But I think the X-Acto knife is going to be my cleanest option. Just may have to score it more. Thanks for the info.

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Yeah, may need to score a few times more. It should snap pretty easy though and not take too much bending.

Cutting wheels would leave too big of a gap. That's why I like the score and snap method.

Your welcome!