Studio Scale Snowspeeder 1:10 Scratchbuilt

Mindmax · Mar 21, 2019

I have rebuilt the diffusors with 3mm styrene sheets.

gedmac66 · Mar 23, 2019

Another terrific update Mark . I’m in awe of how much detail you invest into each and every component !..

Speaking of , I’ve had difficulty when cutting out (multiple) identical shapes i.e, vertical support pylons for my Deago MF build - out of 1.5mm styrene sheet with a steel ruler and hobby knife/scalpel.
Could you please share what method/s and tools you’re using to cut multiples so consistently like the diffusers above , especially considering they’re cut from 3mm styrene sheet !?

Cheers Ged.

Mindmax · Mar 23, 2019

gedmac66 said:
Another terrific update Mark . I’m in awe of how much detail you invest into each and every component !..
Speaking of , I’ve had difficulty when cutting out (multiple) identical shapes i.e, vertical support pylons for my Deago MF build - out of 1.5mm styrene sheet with a steel ruler and hobby knife/scalpel.
Could you please share what method/s and tools you’re using to cut multiples so consistently like the diffusers above , especially considering they’re cut from 3mm styrene sheet !?

Cheers Ged.

Thanks a lot Ged, this is very friendly of you!

I have attached a picture of the knife and metal ruler (Hasegawa) I always use, nothing else.

For the diffuser I am cutting out as many angular plastic sheets as I need. They have all identical shape and measurements. After this I have used sandpaper (400) and dragged each angular sheet with the edge over the sandpaper and turned it at the same time around to get the round shape. Than I am holding them beside each other to see if they look the same. If not I repeat the dragging over the sandpaper.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Mark

gedmac66 · Mar 23, 2019

Thanks Mark , appreciate your help.
Guess I’ll be investing in a heavier duty modelling knife , the ones I primarily use are the standard ‘exacto’ and scalpel blade types , which can be difficult on your wrist/hands when applying pressure on thicker styrene , repeatedly.
I’ve tried the sanding paper method also, but in this case (for my particular MF hold parts) I had placed them - when they’d all been cut - into a tabletop mini vice and sanded to shape using beauty nail files !

Cheers Ged

Mindmax · Mar 23, 2019

gedmac66 said:
Thanks Mark , appreciate your help.
Guess I’ll be investing in a heavier duty modelling knife , the ones I primarily use are the standard ‘exacto’ and scalpel blade types , which can be difficult on your wrist/hands when applying pressure on thicker styrene , repeatedly.
I’ve tried the sanding paper method also, but in this case (for my particular MF hold parts) I had placed them - when they’d all been cut - into a tabletop mini vice and sanded to shape using beauty nail files !

Cheers Ged[/QUOTE

The beauty nail file can work as well, especially when the styrene is thin. However I recommend sandpaper, something between 400 and 800 strength, just try it.

Regarding the knife it should be definitely a heavier one. The blades can be changed easily and if they are fresh they are sharp enough to cut also smaller parts.

Cheers
Mark

Mindmax · Mar 31, 2019

First parts have been sprayed with white primer this weekend. One engine which is above the open panel has been made with magnets in order to be removed if wanted. So I can show the model with open or closed panels.