Gardner95x Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Hey, I have the Hasegawa 1/32 FW190 D-9 with the Aires full detail set which tells me I have to cut open the nose part of the plane. I'm fairly new to modelling so was just wondering what the easiest way would be to cut open the nose neatly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hello @Gardner95x ... The tools i recommend to start with are a Razor-saw, scribing tool, and a lot of patience. Thats the best i can offer. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 26/02/2018 at 20:16, Gardner95x said: Hey, I have the Hasegawa 1/32 FW190 D-9 with the Aires full detail set which tells me I have to cut open the nose part of the plane. I'm fairly new to modelling so was just wondering what the easiest way would be to cut open the nose neatly? have a look to see if there are any other builds, as it's 1/32nd, look at Large Scale Planes site. and, after typing the above, a google of 'Aires 1/32nd Fw190D' gets this https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=879 But, if you are fairly new too modelling, this maybe a path to dissapontment, Aires sets are often noted for not fitting well, and a combination of resin and photo eych, plus kit modification maybe steep learning curve, with it all going a bit wrong and messing up some expensive kit and detail set. I'm saying you can't do it, just that this is really going to be a 'measure twice,cut once' scenario, and having a few 1/48th Aires sets like this, looking at what is involved, they are not for beginners. theres a lot in the set. A question or two, have you worked with resin before, have you worked with photo etch before? If the answer is no, or not much, then I'd suggest some simpler modifications using these materials before what will be a long and complicated project. Dennis recommendations are sound, given what you will cut awayis to be discarded, then make the main cuts in scrap areas, and then trim back the excess to the panel lines. for a panel, like a fuselage radiopanel, a series of small holes drilled around the edges, can then be cut through and the hole cleaned up. If you have a scrap model, you should have a practice on that first. You might want to consider doing a Work In Progress thread, as there are many helpful and experienced modellers who will help out with suggestions and support. HTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Just had a look and there have been a couple of builds like this before on BM, but don't get excited as all the photos have gone. I don't know if you will be able to gleen any info of any worth from the text: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA80A2AR Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 a very sharp scalpel will also come in handy, along with dymo tape as a guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 These first two tools will help you cutting the nose off ............. This third one will help you trying to fit the Aires resins...or at least will make you feel happier.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 6 hours ago, SA80A2AR said: a very sharp scalpel will also come in handy, along with dymo tape as a guide I'd like to think that ten months later, the original poster has now cut the nose off. Although he may, as @Artie hinted at, still be trying to fit the Aires engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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