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    Cutting a hole in a bonnet?

    Hi

    I need to cut a hole in the bonnet so the blower can stick through it is an amt 1;16 and the plastic is tough and has just snapped a scalpel (first time I have ever been glad I was wearing prescription glasses) I was wondering about a dremel anyone got experience with these?

    I have done a quick search on here but I am a lazy bugger.

    Rob.
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    • john i am
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2012
      • 4019
      #2
      Mark it out and drill a series of holes then use you scalpel file and sand job done mind your fingers good luck are you doing a build thread as I have a few cars waiting in my stash would like to see how you do the paintwork prep and sanding etc cheers John

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        • Guest
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          Originally posted by \
          Mark it out and drill a series of holes then use you scalpel file and sand job done mind your fingers good luck are you doing a build thread as I have a few cars waiting in my stash would like to see how you do the paintwork prep and sanding etc cheers John
          Cheers John the hole is marked as it is an option with the kit never thought of series drilling thanks for that, I can not believe how tough the 1:16 plastic is on this one! 2 weeks ago for my 50th I was given a small compressor, an airbrush and a model car I now have 4 on the go at different stages addictive or what? I will consider a build thread.

          Rob

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            • eddiesolo
              SMF Supporters
              • Jul 2013
              • 11193
              #4
              As John mentions drill a series of small holes, also mark out and drill from underside or pack the underside of the bonnet-this will reduce the chance if causing the bonnet to crack due to its shape.

              Si

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Originally posted by \
                  As John mentions drill a series of small holes, also mark out and drill from underside or pack the underside of the bonnet-this will reduce the chance if causing the bonnet to crack due to its shape.Si
                  Very good advice as it is an old chevy so the bonnet is L shaped cheers.

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                    • ojays
                      • Oct 2011
                      • 1713
                      #6
                      Welcome to the friendliest model forum on the net Rob. As you can already see there is always someone who can answer any questions.

                      Don't forget to post pics of your progress.

                      Gregg .

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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Originally posted by \
                          Mark it out and drill a series of holes then use you scalpel file and sand job done mind your fingers good luck are you doing a build thread as I have a few cars waiting in my stash would like to see how you do the paintwork prep and sanding etc cheers John
                          Thanks very much John this has worked a treat, nothing holding me back now

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                          Cheers

                          Rob.



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                            • john i am
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                              • Apr 2012
                              • 4019
                              #8
                              No probs glad I could help you did a great job of it

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