ironking Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I have an exacto blade (or at least what I believe to be an exacto blade). But I still struggle to cut the plastics GW kits cleanly. What do you use to cut your models? For eg. when cutting legs to repose - what / how do you cut. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time wizard Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 When cutting up models, the best tool ffor the job is a razor saw. Get a good one and it will last you a long time. For best value, look for a razor saw / mitre box combination. Once you start using them you won't know how you got along without them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telliphas Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I use an exacto blade on plastics, just apply the right amount of pressure and the plastic parts seperate cleanly. I wouldnt use a saw on plastics the blade is thick enough to lose a mm or two, I only use this on my metal work. When a blade doesn't work, bring out the saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnil Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I use dog toenail clippers for thick plastics but a razor blade for thiner ones. It take practice to use but it is effective. A word of warning though, there may be a little bit of dedregation around the edges of your cut. Actually if you dont know what your doing it will kinda ruin things a bit. But some greenstuff will fix it up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironking Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 I've done some pretty decent conversions (in my opinion) and Im working on GS... was just hoping there was some super amazing secret cutting blade out there that would make my life a whole lot easier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Swear by razor saws - you will lose barely a scratch with a good razor saw (ot a jeweller's saw if you can get one) and that will be a smooth cut. I cut through some metal models using it recently - doing bolt-gun swaps and I must say I was incredibly impressed - I could glue the pieces back togetehr straight away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider-75 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 depends on what i'm cutting. anything from an exacto type knife for small bits, clippers for hacking off bits or razor saw for cutting through larger things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Jazzman Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I've found using the curved blade is easiest (middle one here), just press smoothly down and always have something underneath to cut onto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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