please don't laugh...dumb question

[Dr. R]

i assembled my first car ever and i was wondering if there are any special techniques used to cut the body? or do i just try the best that i can with a pair of scissors and an exacto knife?

thanks in advance.

[TA03 Drive Hard]

My technique is scoring with the Ladies... :eek: oops i meant scoring the bodies with an x-acto knife :D like IR said :cool:

[mexican_speed]

For those of us wth really steady hands, the best tool no hobbiest should be without, try using a Dremel, with just the right grit on the Sandpaper Drum bit. :cool: Since I don't have such a steady hand, I usaully end up with uneven sides, no biggie, no one can really notice, I can't paint either :D

So the only thing going for me is my driving and mechanical ingenuity. :rolleyes:

[tadium54]

just like me mexican speed!! :) :p :D

[outsider]

I just use a strong pair of kitchen shears (scissors with strong short cutters) and some emery boards. Regular scissors will work too if they are strong enough. With thick lexan i find Xacto knives are too weak and I just use a good box cutter type knife from home depot. Remeber to take your time! Thats probably the most important advice.

[speedydave]

When you use the X-Acto knife...try to cut away from yourself...or at least be careful...those things are sharp. :eek:

[IR]

If you've got a steady hand, take a sharp Xacto knife and score the line you want to cut. You should be able to bend the body at the score and it will sepearate at that line.

[Cragar]

I use a small pair of scissors I bought at Wal-Mart. They are the type that have the short, curved cutting blades. You should be able to find them in the craft department for pretty cheap (around $5-$7). These work extremely well and can be used to cut in either direction (left or right).

[chucksolo]

At first I tried to use regular small scissors too, but soon bought a pair of Lexan scissors at my LHS. They are curved and work great for the wheel wells and cutting any thing circular or with a bend in it. They are about ten bucks. Pick one up, they are a great investment.

[nsane]

I dunno, a 7 dollar pair of Lexan scissors work wonders :)

[combones]

Never run with scissors!!!

[jeepinator]

Don't drink and drive!!!

[B3Tyler]

dont drink and run with scissors either :p

[USA-1 Nitro]

Lexan scissors are a great investment! I use to cut my toe nails (hey, they match the curves perfectly)!