how to cut out body's

[cheesecake]

how do you guys cut out bodys are there any tips or tricks to doing it. i started to cut mine and im afraid im going to destroy it

[slim]

i use a x-acto knife. scratch it real hard and break/rip it...

other wise a small bit on a dremel.

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

score it with xacto and peel it outward, away from the painted side.

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out

[MX_KEVIN]

a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out

And make a big mess. I like the x-acto method then smooth with a drum

[Czech-it-Out Graphics]

with the exacto i always end up tearing the body or somethning, do it in the garage and clean up when ur done geez lol

[cheesecake]

how much would someone charge me to do it i dont want to mess it up

[UE-Maxx]

I use lexan scissors to get close to the final cut out I want then I use a sanding drum with a dremel.

[cheesecake]

well the body is kind of thin so should i try the xacto method.

[mikeh]

I have used the xacto method for years. I can cut out a body with one pass these days. i use a fat handled xacto with a brand new fat blade. This reduces the chance of slipping your grip or chipping the blade. Just follow the lines scoring them as you go and peel.
For vent holes I use a razor bladed hole cutter.

[squirrel]

a dremel with an endmill to cut the bulk off and then a sanding drum to smooth it all out

+1

[cheesecake]

whats an endmill i bought a dremel acc kit.

[Biodragen]

I have done it both ways.

I normally cut the bulk with scissors and then clean it up with the dremel and sanding drum

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

how much would someone charge me to do it i dont want to mess it up

Bring it to Downers Grove or Naperville and I'll help ya for nothing....

[slim]

a end mill is a bit designed for cutting sideways, looks like a drill bit but has a diff cut on it, a drill bit wont go sideways.

[Tex]

I use the Dubro Lexan scissor and reamer kit, $12.95 total.
Lexan scissors on everything except antenna and body mount holes, use the reamer for those.
I also use the reamer to start cooling holes for the windshield and motor then finish off with scissors.

I have to say, it takes a bit of practice to get precise with the scissors and I ruined a couple bodies learning.

Also, super thick bodies are better suited for dremel work, not scissors.

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

I have used the xacto method for years. I can cut out a body with one pass these days. i use a fat handled xacto with a brand new fat blade. This reduces the chance of slipping your grip or chipping the blade. Just follow the lines scoring them as you go and peel.
For vent holes I use a razor bladed hole cutter.

Mike, on the "chipped blade" subject...I use an old #11 blade, and snap off the end about 1/8 inch, this gives you a new, wider, very sharp corner that digs a little deeper for the score line. Works good, and gives an otherwise dead blade a second use at the end of the job. It's kinda like the snap-knives you buy at Ace..same idea.

[slim]

good tip dave, i do that, pliers and close your eyes! they snap easy.

[DAVEC-NITRO-RS4]

Some painters actually do that for cutting masks too. I tried it and it was ok...it changes the angle of the edge to the mask...it was worth a try.

[maxximum_44]

I just score it, bend, and peel... with a brand new #11. I got really good at it 'bout ten years ago when I use to charge five bucks a pop at a hobby shop I use to work in.