Trimming tricorder graphics???

[jfitzflynn]

Hey guys,
I've been working on my mark x/ix tricorder which was turning out great until I tried cutting out the appropriate pieces in the graphics for the lights to come through.

I must not have a steady hand because they're all pretty crooked.

What methods do you all use to stencil and cut out the pieces?

I was using a ruler and exacto knife.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!


Joe

 

[silverskyes402]

Tripper's the man on this subject, maybe he'll chime in, when I did my mark x I did the same as you, plane old exacto

 

[jfitzflynn]

Thanks so much!

Is that his full RPF id? Maybe I could send him a PM.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[silverskyes402]

Yea, its Tripper

 

[Tripper]

Hey guys, on my Mark X graphics, I actually reversed printed them on a transparency, then had white vinyl cut to mask out the areas that were to be opaque. I then mist the front of them with matte clear coat. That way you don't have to cut anything.

For when I have cut the LED holes out, I printed out the graphic and cut it out leaving some extra around the edges. I taped this to a B&H photo catalog (any thick catalog or cutting board will do) I then use a metal straight edge and a freshly sharpened xacto knife to carefully cut them out. Make double sure you've cut all the way through or you'll rip the corners.