diymirage Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 no help here brother, only lowrider i ever did was the one in my avatar but what is it you want to cut ? the roof, the suspension ? in the mean time, look over this http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search§ion=search&do=search&fromsearch=1 its a quick search of our "workbench" with lowrider in the title should be able to find some good info/tricks/inspiration there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 here is a thought on how to hinge the doors and fenders http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28665&hl=%2Bflip+%2Bflop+%2Bhinge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothic Kustomz Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 A good tutorial on hinging is on youtube, Dr Crankys prescrition for hinging: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokoteZ C.C Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I HAVE CHOPPED ROOFS OFF OF MODELS BEFORE WITH A DREMEL TOOL AND IT KINDA MELTED ITS WAY THRU. I ALSO TRIED TO USE AN EXACTO KNIFE BUT THAT TOOK A LONG TIME AND A FEW STITCHES. HAHA. WHATS THE BEST TOOL TO USE ON A PLASTIC MODEL? IM TRYING TO CUT A 64 IMPALA SS INTO A RADICAL STYLE LOWRIDER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I'VE DONE IT A FEW WAYS, I HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL SAW BLADE THAT GOES ON MY HANDSHAFT, A RAZOR SAW WORKS GOOD, & THE PHOTO-ETCHED SAW BLADES THAT FIT IN YOUR MODEL KNIFE HANDLE WORK GREAT FOR THE DELICATE PILLERS. MODEL CAR GARAGE SELLS THEM IF YOUR MAKING STRAIGHT CUTS, THE BACK SIDE OF A NO.11 BLADE WORKS GOOD TOO, PLUS IT REMOVES THE MATERIAL AS YOU GO, INSTEAD OF PUSHING IT TO THE SIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 x-acto saw blade - fine tooth. use a #76 wirenut for a handle. put on a couple of layers of masking tape on the good side of your cut so the blade will run against it for a guide and if it slips the scratches will be on the waste. go slow; it's not a race, but a journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokoteZ C.C Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'VE DONE IT A FEW WAYS, I HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL SAW BLADE THAT GOES ON MY HANDSHAFT, A RAZOR SAW WORKS GOOD, & THE PHOTO-ETCHED SAW BLADES THAT FIT IN YOUR MODEL KNIFE HANDLE WORK GREAT FOR THE DELICATE PILLERS. MODEL CAR GARAGE SELLS THEM IF YOUR MAKING STRAIGHT CUTS, THE BACK SIDE OF A NO.11 BLADE WORKS GOOD TOO, PLUS IT REMOVES THE MATERIAL AS YOU GO, INSTEAD OF PUSHING IT TO THE SIDE THANX BRO. GOOD STUFF x-acto saw blade - fine tooth. use a #76 wirenut for a handle. put on a couple of layers of masking tape on the good side of your cut so the blade will run against it for a guide and if it slips the scratches will be on the waste. go slow; it's not a race, but a journey. I NEVER THOUGHT OF THE MASKING TAPE THING. GOOD TIPS BRO. THANX ALOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokoteZ C.C Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A good tutorial on hinging is on youtube, Dr Crankys prescrition for hinging: THANX BRO. THAT WILL DEFFINETLY HELP ME OUT. HAPPY NEW YEAR BRO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokoteZ C.C Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 here is a thought on how to hinge the doors and fenders http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28665&hl=%2Bflip+%2Bflop+%2Bhinge AWESOME. THANX BRO. HAPPY NEW YEAR HOMIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 if you can't find the info you're looking for in this forum try browsing through the magazine section here: http://www.modelencyclopedia.com/magazines.php there are several issues that cover body/chassis modifications and detail work in addition to mention of a really young Tim Boyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) incredible link; thanks! Edited December 27, 2012 by southpier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokoteZ C.C Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 thanx. ima check that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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