Hi guys. I'm in the process of converting a M-35 cargo truck into an M-109. I need to cut some straight lines in styrene to add the workshop on the back. I've tried using a straight edge and razor knife and just cutting it with a pair of scissors, but can't get a straight line. Is there any other way to make a straight cut? Please help.

Use a P-Cutter (it will cut a "V" into the plastic) and don't try and cut it through in one go. Instead, with the cutter take notch out of the card, turn it over and supporting one site of the cut, snap off the other side. Dress up the cut edge and then measure what you have so you can cut the next bit accurately.

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Howdy retiredyank,


Our good Piltdown_Man (?) has a good suggestion, and one that will work dandy.

My first question is, what is the thickness of your sheet? Because, in most cases a rubber-backed metal ruler is the most simple tool for the job you describe...just simply place along your cut line, score 2 or 3 times, turn over and place the sheet along the outside edge of your modeling table and, Voila!!


hth


Tread

It scored perfectly, just needed a sharper blade. Thank you.

good to hear






Tread.

I use this alot...
http://midwestprod.web128.discountasp.net/item_detail.asp?item_id=23

I use a straight edge and "score" the plastic deep enough to then place the cut against the edge of a desk and then snap it off.

If it's too thick then a hobby saw would be better.










~ Jeff