1961 Galaxies Kustom

[Vintage AMT]

Been a long time since I have  posted, really hate having to use a phone instead of a PC.

Having some troubles with scribing panel lines thru putty,Any suggestions?  

Thanks

Edited February 16 by Vintage AMT

[LennyB]

Getting thru the putty or keeping it straight? I usually find the putty is soft so I use some scribing tape to stay on line.

[Vintage AMT]

6 minutes ago, LennyB said:

Getting thru the putty or keeping it straight? I usually find the putty is soft so I use some scribing tape to stay on line.

Sorry the post was unclear, keeping the putty from chipping out, I may just fill in the rear third of the trunk lid just so I can  get out of the putty area and make the lid smaller.

[Vintage AMT]

Here is a better shot of the area.

That whole end is real thin Evercoat putty, seems very dry and brittle.

[Cool Hand]

I would try sanding back the primer to expose the putty, then apply a thin coat of CA glue over the puttied area where you need to scribe.

The CA will be harder too sand, but it should prevent chipping of the putty.

Edited February 16 by Cool Hand

[Old Buckaroo]

I use a hobby saw that takes blades like the old gillette razors for making lines through putty. The fine blade is forgiving .

Attached is a pic of the internet - my saw pics always have a project in the background and I don't want to derail your thread.

Disclaimer - I use regular auto body putty on my models..

Edited February 16 by Old Buckaroo

[DJMar]

If you're looking to fix those wavy panel lines, you can try a solvent based putty - I still use Bondo Spot & Glazing putty - to fill the lines and then scribe through them while still wet. Once the putty dries completely, you can sand it down and fine tune the gap as needed. I find that solvent putty is not as prone to chipping out as 2-part catalyzed putty like Evercoat can be.

Here's a quick shot of the technique on AMT's '50 Chevy pickup. The gaps on the front and rear of the front door lowers are wonky because of the filler pieces for the body. I find this way is a lot easier than filling the lines completely and then scribing after the putty is dry. This isn't the final result, as it needs a little more finesse, but I think you get the idea.

[BIGTRUCK]

2 hours ago, Vintage AMT said:

Been a long time since I have  posted, really hate having to use a phone instead of a PC.

Having some troubles with scribing panel lines thru putty,Any suggestions?  

Thanks

I have the same issue when I use a custom front or rear where it mates onto the body, it chips where its joined . My tool of choice is a Tamiya panel scriber it puts direct downward pressure vs angle pressure.

Edited February 16 by BIGTRUCK
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[Vintage AMT]

Thanks for all the tips, tried most of them. Going to a shorter trunk lid, just need to get some paint on it.😁

[Vintage AMT]

Well, not really what I wanted but I,ll live with it.

[Vintage AMT]

This is the color I,m looking at, yea or nay? What do ya,ll think..

Interior will be white and ?