scribing

[gharlane]

what is the best way to scribe putty after sanding?? i am using Bondo spot and glazing putty

any and all info on this would be greatly appreciated

thanks

[caudleryan]

Usually, scribing putty leaves jagged edges and cracks. I would recommend using superglue and accelerator. It dries rock hard and is easier to scribe

than trying to scribe putty. But to answer your question, here is my method. I use a needle chucked in a pin vise. I very lightly scribe the line that needs to

be scribed. Make two or three passes until the desired depth is achieved. Remember, go very light on the pressure. Too much will cause the putty to

crack and there will be jagged edges instead of nice straight edges. I hope this helped a little.

RYAN.

[1/48 scale pilot]

A length of nylon thread can be pulled gently over curved surfaces to pretty good effect, just use care as caudleryan said not to over do it and crack the putty. Bondo tends to be pretty strong so I think it can handle a bit, but be really careful of scribing lines that are close together, they'll be more likely to crack or flake off surface area...

[Huey Gunner]

X-acto # 11 blade.

[72linerlover]

Hi gharlane,

As far as it is possible, cover the area to be scribed (or the whole model) with a coat of good enamel before scribing.

A needle chucked in a pin vise works perfect on curves, but X-acto # 11 blade is unbeatable for straight paths.

Regards Euge

Edited July 10, 2009 by 72linerlover

[MoFo]

UMM saw. Because the teeth are so fine, it doesn't really scribe or cut, but 'files' through putty, leaving a nice, crisp, sharp line.