clovis Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I am returning to the hobby after a 25+ year hiatus. I have a lot to learn. Somewhere on the net, maybe here, I saw a tip about how a modeler should scribe the factory panel lines for more realism. These lines are around the fenders and the trunk. How is this best accomplished? Use an X-acto knife? Should I use the back side of the blade, and just start pulling it along the lines? How deep should I go with the scribed lines? This body is pretty thick...the AMT 1:16 Mustang. Thank you in advance!!!!!!! I appreciate your help!!!! I'm hoping this is my best build ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 The Exacto knife edge is pretty good for starting out. Use a blade with a broken tip, and use the dull back side, gently pull along the panel line to establish a pattern.On a 1/25 scale model it takes me about 3 to 4 passes on a 1/16 probably double that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 The Exacto knife edge is pretty good for starting out. Use a blade with a broken tip, and use the dull back side, gently pull along the panel line to establish a pattern.On a 1/25 scale model it takes me about 3 to 4 passes on a 1/16 probably double that. Thats what I do, it works very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I use a razor saw to deepen my panel lines. You get a much finer,straighter cleaner line with a razor saw than you will with an Xacto blade. A razor saw also won't jump outside of the lines or veer off and make wide spots in the lines. The only time I use an Xacto blade is on tight round corners and then, I use a new one or one that still has a sharp tip. I scribe my lines until they are almost through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I have probably owned and tried just about every scriber out there and this is far and away my go too tool when I need to work panel lines. It is easy to control and cuts with a really sharp tool. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_105&products_id=474 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I have probably owned and tried just about every scriber out there and this is far and away my go too tool when I need to work panel lines. It is easy to control and cuts with a really sharp tool. http://umm-usa.com/onlinestore/product_info.php?cPath=21_105&products_id=474 That scriber looks reall cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thank you for the replies!!!!!!! They are appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) I have a double ended scriber that was made by Squadron years ago (the only one I can find now are single ended). Looks like a dental pick/ scriber (probably is). The one side has been filed to a narrower, sharper for trying to keep line narrow and the other is as shipped. The gives me options depending on what I am working on. I have also used a razor saw succesfully as well as the back side of a #11 blade. Again with the blade I give it a few swipes on the backside at about a 45* angle with a flat file to narrow it just a touch. I have had issues in the past where scribing has lead to panel lines that looked like they would be about .5" in 1/25th scale, so I narrow the tools to give a finer line. On a 1/16th scale that shouldn't be much issue though Of note... go slow and light. I have never not been able to scribe panel lines with out having at least one jump out the groove that I have had to fill. The lightness of hand mitigates the severity of the opps make the repair much easier. Edited May 7, 2013 by Blown03SVT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meaneyme Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 There was an article that Cruz wrote for the mag not long ago, perhaps he can chime in and tell you about it. I will send him a PM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 The article is in the tips, tricks and tutorials section already, I just put it in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks guys!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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