Wow! I'm having hard time treaming my first tamiya RC body using scissor but you did it so smoothly using that technique. I will follow that one on my next build. Helps alot.
Just remember you can always cut off more but once you cut off to much…gave over! The permanent maker and the scoring method before you cut is the way to go. Especially when your talking about very hard to find bodies for vintage RC’s that cost $40-$100 for a body.
I've just finished my Evo rally car chassis and was really nervous about cutting the bodyshell out but now I feel a lot more confident, many many thanks for the tutorial Kind regards Brian
Really happy I watched this video. My first go at it was on the Plasma Edge 2 and it's a lot more intricate than what you're working on it the video. At least I'll tell myself that. Came out okay but there are some pretty intricate cuts involved. All in all I'm happy. Thanks!
This is called score and tear. I used to do this back in the day. You should always sand it a bit because any sharp edges will eventually tear. Still, an awesome technique if you have steady hands. After years of racing motocross and crashing, I am no longer steady enough, lol.
Awsome! Thank you so much for showing us all this technique, I dread doing this and it puts a damper on things for me when building rc cars but now now👍. just cut out a TD4 Tamiya body and its spot on, thanks so much
This is a great technique and it works really well 👌🏻👍🏻..... just one problem I have found, some of the bodies are not very straight and equal everywhere so be careful when following the lines on the body make sure you actually want to cut on those lines before you cut it it’s a pain when the body isn’t straight it sucks but it’s life I guess 🤷🏻♂️😜
Worked darn good!!! Used the method on my very first pro-line body ever. Did an scx24 cliffhanger used a generic box knife ad some basic scissors. When I do my bronco 1/10 body next I will get proper scissors and a better knife
Use sand paper to clean up any rough edges. If things are cut too rough or too big sandpaper can fix that down to body lines and make it very clean. If you mess up and cut too much just a tad too much off sand paper and smooth it out make it look right. Or use a razor on edge and scrape the body to clean it up.
Some bodies are a lot ticker but also not all products of equal quality. In general you can buy those scissors for few dollars and they may not be the best for the job. We use the Bittydesign one or the Yokomo and they seem to get the job done well.
Just doesn't work on a thick Lexan body. As we speak, I was trying this on an old Tamiya „Baja Champ“ spare body. First of all, the cutter (brand new blade) „gets stuck“ if you’re using force; if you add less, the cut is not deep enough, which leads to frayed edges. I did buy vintage kits (e.g. Hot Shot, The Frog) and wanted to become fit (after 30 years out of the cutting business) and „Baja Champ“ was my exercise object. I must say, there is one thing I have always hated in building RC cars: cutting the Lexan body. I guess that’s why the recent releases more and more are coming pre-painted, hence “factory cut”. I wonder why thy do not just cut the unpainted body. In my opinion, this would improve the building experience massively.
This technique works best on thin lexan. On thicker bodies, curved lexan scissors work well. Cutting bodies is part of the building experience and when you do it well, it brings great satisfaction.
They sell em like this to save cost. Figure all the hours of labor they would pay employees in a year sitting there cutting bodies out when they could just ship em out right out of the mold. It’s bullshit becasue it’s a major pain in the ass and ya never get em as perfect as they advertise the bodies all perfect paint job and perfect cut body lines. Kinda deceiving if ya ask me. But what can ya do.
As an utter novice this explains the process brilliantly
Glad you found this video useful!
Wow! I'm having hard time treaming my first tamiya RC body using scissor but you did it so smoothly using that technique. I will follow that one on my next build. Helps alot.
Thank you for watching and best of luck with your next body!
Just remember you can always cut off more but once you cut off to much…gave over!
The permanent maker and the scoring method before you cut is the way to go. Especially when your talking about very hard to find bodies for vintage RC’s that cost $40-$100 for a body.
I love making RC bodies and this has easily been the most helpful tip I have ever received and I have received many. It works perfectly. THANKS!!!
Great to hear, your welcome
I've just finished my Evo rally car chassis and was really nervous about cutting the bodyshell out but now I feel a lot more confident, many many thanks for the tutorial
Kind regards Brian
Glad you found the tutorial useful! Good luck with your body.
Wow! Brilliant! Tried it and it worked great!!! Thank you!
Great! Thanks for the feedback!
Really happy I watched this video. My first go at it was on the Plasma Edge 2 and it's a lot more intricate than what you're working on it the video. At least I'll tell myself that. Came out okay but there are some pretty intricate cuts involved. All in all I'm happy. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and glad it has worked out!
Getting ready to build our first RC with my son! This helps so much thank you!
Glad we could help! Good luck with your build!
This is called score and tear. I used to do this back in the day. You should always sand it a bit because any sharp edges will eventually tear. Still, an awesome technique if you have steady hands. After years of racing motocross and crashing, I am no longer steady enough, lol.
Yes, this is an old technique that works very well. Thank you for your suggestion and for watching!
Awsome! Thank you so much for showing us all this technique, I dread doing this and it puts a damper on things for me when building rc cars but now now👍. just cut out a TD4 Tamiya body and its spot on, thanks so much
Thank you for watching and so glad it was helpful!
I'm about to try this out with an unbreakable body for my Mojave. My first time cutting out an RC body. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching! Best of luck with your body.
This is a great technique and it works really well 👌🏻👍🏻..... just one problem I have found, some of the bodies are not very straight and equal everywhere so be careful when following the lines on the body make sure you actually want to cut on those lines before you cut it it’s a pain when the body isn’t straight it sucks but it’s life I guess 🤷🏻♂️😜
Yes! Very good suggestion! Thank you
ok we have a 1./12 scale hak toys police car. we need to remove the body and use the chassis to make a different project how do we remove it
Sorry, we are not familiar with that car.
Worked darn good!!! Used the method on my very first pro-line body ever. Did an scx24 cliffhanger used a generic box knife ad some basic scissors. When I do my bronco 1/10 body next I will get proper scissors and a better knife
Thank you for watching and glad it helped.
I was just about to buy scissors and was expecting to see which ones to buy - none apparently XD Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent tutorial. I’m using the technique on a Bronco body for my TRX4.
Thank you for watching! Glad it is working for you!
Great video! very helpful imma be getting a challenger body on my limitless
Glad we could help and thank you for watching!
not bad, any tricks for body post holes? as getting it centered on chassis is much harder and can cause more issues if not mounted right
You can use the body lines as referance points for alignment, forward to back mounting is done by the lines indicated in the wheel arch
Coming soon.. :) we are recording this next week.. keep an eye!
One way I saw was to line up the body over the posts and mark where you want the holes then use a cone shaped step drill bit to ream them out.
Use sand paper to clean up any rough edges. If things are cut too rough or too big sandpaper can fix that down to body lines and make it very clean. If you mess up and cut too much just a tad too much off sand paper and smooth it out make it look right. Or use a razor on edge and scrape the body to clean it up.
Yes, sand paper can help to clean up messy cuts.
Now my question is. Does the same technique work going for huge wheel arch. That doesn't follow any body line?
Yes, this technique works for any size cut, regardless if there is a body line or not. The material will snap at the score line.
This is life changing! Thank you!
Excellent! You're so welcome!
Can you use the same technique if the body has already been painted, but not cut out yet?
Yes, you can use the technique taking care not to scratch the paint when you fold the lexan.
Wow. That is satisfying.
ahah.. yes it is!
Brilliant…thanks for showing.
Thank you for watching!
very very very helpful. Thanks mate
Glad you found it useful! Thank you for watching!
This is basically how I cut my bodies, but I don't have such a steady hand and always screw it up lol
Thanks, I tried using a dremel and it turned out sharp and jagged lol
Motorised tools will do that! We find a knife is best. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for showing me how to do this I’m a first timer so I thought you just needed sizers. Now because of you my Comanche looks great
That's great news! Glad we could help.
Tq for the tip... very easy to do with those wheels arch
Thank you for watching! Happy to help!
Thanks for the video, I wish I had watched your video before I started hacking with scissors. 😭 now I know for next time hehehehe thanks so much 👍👍👍👍👍
hehe.. yes! well i am sure you will need another body sooner or later!
thank you hearns hobbies!!!!
Our pleasure!
Does scratches that you made from scoring the lines show up after paint
No, the edges are cleaner than when cutting with scissors.
muy buen tutorial. gracias.
Your welcome😀
great video🧨 thanks for that
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice!! Thanks!!
Your Welcome!:)
Well mines all Jacky edges from the so called special scissors I bought 😐 hobao clear bodies are thick
Some bodies are a lot ticker but also not all products of equal quality. In general you can buy those scissors for few dollars and they may not be the best for the job. We use the Bittydesign one or the Yokomo and they seem to get the job done well.
Really cool.
Thanks for watching!
It's easy when you have a thin plastic body like that one, but try cutting the C8 corvette clear body.
Yes, thick bodies need a deeper score line but can be cut cleaning with this method.
Does it work the same with painted bodies?
You could use the same system however I would suggest to cut the body before painting.
Perfect
Thank you for watching.
Thanks
You are welcome!
What are those scissors and where an I get them?!
You can find curved scissors here: www.hearnshobbies.com/search?q=curved*+scissor*&type=product%2Cpage%2Carticle&view=ls
Yokomo bodies are always so thick though. Scoring is harder than using other brands.
Yes, some of the latest ultralight bodies are actually the opposite 😀
@@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne I got an extra thick HPI body I struggled 😂
cool tip great vid....
Thank you!
Note to self: watch this last night, before you cut the body the hard way.
Oh well. Next time lol.
Cheers!
Awesome. I’ll definitely try this on my next body shell. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
Saw this just before my body showed up at the door. I do lack a steady hand though.
It takes a bit of practice but the results are superb.
Just doesn't work on a thick Lexan body. As we speak, I was trying this on an old Tamiya „Baja Champ“ spare body. First of all, the cutter (brand new blade) „gets stuck“ if you’re using force; if you add less, the cut is not deep enough, which leads to frayed edges. I did buy vintage kits (e.g. Hot Shot, The Frog) and wanted to become fit (after 30 years out of the cutting business) and „Baja Champ“ was my exercise object. I must say, there is one thing I have always hated in building RC cars: cutting the Lexan body. I guess that’s why the recent releases more and more are coming pre-painted, hence “factory cut”. I wonder why thy do not just cut the unpainted body. In my opinion, this would improve the building experience massively.
This technique works best on thin lexan. On thicker bodies, curved lexan scissors work well. Cutting bodies is part of the building experience and when you do it well, it brings great satisfaction.
Yeah puts me off buying the kits as looks a right pain and could easily go wrong and you’ve wasted 200 quid
They sell em like this to save cost. Figure all the hours of labor they would pay employees in a year sitting there cutting bodies out when they could just ship em out right out of the mold. It’s bullshit becasue it’s a major pain in the ass and ya never get em as perfect as they advertise the bodies all perfect paint job and perfect cut body lines. Kinda deceiving if ya ask me. But what can ya do.
at the price of the bodies ALL BODY SHOULD BE PRE TRIMMED NO EXCUSES
Well excuse me, no need to shout.
Sees this video after using scissors for the first time lmao
There is always next time.
I laughed so hard at what I said on another post
Glad you enjoyed it.
WHY DIDNT I LOOK THIS UP WHEN I WAS CUTTING MY LEXAN?????!!!! AAAAARRRGGHHHHH
No fear. Now you know for next time.
Do I have to press hard with the knife? Or really slightly?
slightly. You need to find what works for you.
@@HearnsHobbiesMelbourne awesome :D when i imagine all the bodies i messed up with not knowing hahahahaha. thx a lot sir!
Came to watch this after fucking up💀
Good on you.
Scouring with a knife 🤣 You mean score.
You can do both!
This didn’t work at allllllllll on my proline body.
Keep practicing. We use this technique on all brands of polycarbonate bodies.