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Post by eugenechadwick78 on May 10, 2017 19:30:08 GMT -7
Im cosidering chopping a roof but i have never done any chopping persay ive done one car only because it came with that option so im unsure i dont wanna waste a build when im trying to do a motm how hard is it
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2017 21:56:15 GMT -7
depends on the kit your using gene the easiest chops the starliner 53 studebaker or the ex mpc 32 ford as it has a prechopped top best to chop i found is the ex amt/lindberg 34 ford truck the easy to section the body to done a few of them in the past another easy one is the amt 32 pheatem now adays seems not a need to chop a merc just get the revell 49 or the 46-48 ford anyway just rattling a few off with me just like the ford p/u pretty easy to line back up from in being a basic box
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Post by stitchdup on May 11, 2017 0:25:09 GMT -7
What style of car is it you want to chop? is it a rod or 50's style car etc? A rod is the easiest shape to chop, and early 50's cars look complicated at first but after the first one really aren't too bad to do. the later 50's cars from 55 onwards are probably the worst to chop but thats down to the glass shapes more than the actual chop. Here's a link to chopping a top, on another forum, that I've used. It explains it well and is the one I followed for my first chop which turned out ok. jerryscherrys.freeforums.net/thread/2036/chopping-tops-50s-shoe-cars |
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Post by DeeCee on May 11, 2017 2:06:55 GMT -7
The way i always look at it is "It's only plastic" !
Plan it out, sometimes you can lean the front and rear windows inward, there for, not actually needing to chop the windows ,
and still have that full chop look, but like others have said, what style of body are you thinking of mate.?
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Post by eugenechadwick78 on May 11, 2017 2:36:51 GMT -7
I was thinkimg a 29 ford pickup rhanks dor the link i have ro chexk it oit after work
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2017 3:10:29 GMT -7
same as the 34 pretty much then straite strip removal doors might be fun but its just plastic
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Post by lowlife on May 11, 2017 3:26:47 GMT -7
I still struggle with major bodywork, its something I can spend hours on and still be unhappy with ! I would say get an old body from somewhere and experiment with that, it looks easy but its things like getting the door lines straight, the glass sitting flush, it can be a pain ! Good luck anyway, hope I didn't put you off !
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 13:59:24 GMT -7
Hey Gene,
I agree with the finding a old body idea!! That way you can
have a bit of stress free fun and learn a few tricks.
The mistakes you make on a first trial run is the best of all
knowledge you can get.
My photos stash has some various example "how to" stuff if you
are interested I can send you some!?!
David S.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2017 16:02:37 GMT -7
So, I've been thinking about chopping the top on my '50 Olds, what materials do you guys use? Kind of want to have it flow with the rest of the lines so it's gonna be sloped towards the rear.
The thing I'm really interested in, is what kind of glue I have to use to make it all stick and not fall apart.
Lucas.
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 13, 2017 16:19:01 GMT -7
So, I've been thinking about chopping the top on my '50 Olds, what materials do you guys use? Kind of want to have it flow with the rest of the lines so it's gonna be sloped towards the rear. The thing I'm really interested in, is what kind of glue I have to use to make it all stick and not fall apart. Lucas. Ooh! the olds looks good with a chop, and keeping the curves and flow will really suit it. The most important bit is planning where you will be cutting, on the olds you should mange to get pretty close with 4 or 5 cuts and manage to keep the rear window flow. If you wait a few mins I'll load up some pics that will help you a little. I tend to use humbrol poly cement for most of my body work, I find it bonds the 2 parts together pretty well and after a couple of days is nearly as strong as the plastic before it was cut. Sometimes with parts that need a little reinforcing with more plastic, I'll use superglue for the reinforced parts and remain using humbrol for the joins that will be sanded down. |
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