Studio Scale Snowspeeder 1:10 Scratchbuilt

I have rebuilt the diffusors with 3mm styrene sheets.

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Another terrific update Mark . I’m in awe of how much detail you invest into each and every component !.. (y)
Speaking of , I’ve had difficulty when cutting out (multiple) identical shapes i.e, vertical support pylons for my Deago MF build - out of 1.5mm styrene sheet with a steel ruler and hobby knife/scalpel.
Could you please share what method/s and tools you’re using to cut multiples so consistently like the diffusers above , especially considering they’re cut from 3mm styrene sheet !?

Cheers Ged.
 
Another terrific update Mark . I’m in awe of how much detail you invest into each and every component !.. (y)
Speaking of , I’ve had difficulty when cutting out (multiple) identical shapes i.e, vertical support pylons for my Deago MF build - out of 1.5mm styrene sheet with a steel ruler and hobby knife/scalpel.
Could you please share what method/s and tools you’re using to cut multiples so consistently like the diffusers above , especially considering they’re cut from 3mm styrene sheet !?

Cheers Ged.

Thanks a lot Ged, this is very friendly of you!

I have attached a picture of the knife and metal ruler (Hasegawa) I always use, nothing else.

For the diffuser I am cutting out as many angular plastic sheets as I need. They have all identical shape and measurements. After this I have used sandpaper (400) and dragged each angular sheet with the edge over the sandpaper and turned it at the same time around to get the round shape. Than I am holding them beside each other to see if they look the same. If not I repeat the dragging over the sandpaper.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Mark

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Thanks Mark , appreciate your help.
Guess I’ll be investing in a heavier duty modelling knife , the ones I primarily use are the standard ‘exacto’ and scalpel blade types , which can be difficult on your wrist/hands when applying pressure on thicker styrene , repeatedly.
I’ve tried the sanding paper method also, but in this case (for my particular MF hold parts) I had placed them - when they’d all been cut - into a tabletop mini vice and sanded to shape using beauty nail files ! :lol:

Cheers Ged
 
Thanks Mark , appreciate your help.
Guess I’ll be investing in a heavier duty modelling knife , the ones I primarily use are the standard ‘exacto’ and scalpel blade types , which can be difficult on your wrist/hands when applying pressure on thicker styrene , repeatedly.
I’ve tried the sanding paper method also, but in this case (for my particular MF hold parts) I had placed them - when they’d all been cut - into a tabletop mini vice and sanded to shape using beauty nail files ! :lol:

Cheers Ged[/QUOTE

The beauty nail file can work as well, especially when the styrene is thin. However I recommend sandpaper, something between 400 and 800 strength, just try it.

Regarding the knife it should be definitely a heavier one. The blades can be changed easily and if they are fresh they are sharp enough to cut also smaller parts.

Cheers
Mark
 
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