Cutting on the pepakura lines

[Robofreak83]

Is it crucial to stay on the line? A few pieces I have cut just inside the line by accident.

 

[cavx]

I've not done a paper PEP before (and only did my first foam thing about a week ago), and I will suggest that as long as you leave enough material for the tabs, you should be OK. If what I actually did even counts as PEP, it is a neat way to create complex 3D shapes. I didn't really enjoy super gluing my fingers though.

 

[DizzyStrmtroopr]

i do shortcuts like that all the time, its not a big deal, the only time youd have problems with bad cut is if during assembly the folds have gaps or the area comes out a little deformed, i just fix with bondo in the end.

 

[EyeofSauron]

lets say it this way: cut in the flaps all you want. but stay on the lines where there are no flaps. otherwise you will have problems

 

[flamingBurrito]

Yeah flaps don't matter too much, but everything else you want to stay as accurate as possible. Sometimes you'll want bigger or smaller tabs depending on the situation.

 

[IMIM2]

When glue, stay in original "lines". If there is a gap, stick a piece of paper from inside to fill the hole. It'll be cover with bondo anyway.