MustangX3 0 Posted September 30, 2007 I am working on the restoration of a Mardave Marauder i originally planned to just tidy it up, but now it has many new parts fitted. Recently i procured a new (original) body shell made from the usual white ABS plastic, but i am having big problems cutting the retched thing! It seems to be made from much thicker material than my meteor shell, i have tried the usual hobby scissors, and a sharp Stanley knife but these barley seem to cut it. It maybe because the ABS has become hardened over time but i don't know for sure. So my question is whats the best way to cut this stuff and get tidy results? HELP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stulec52 54 Posted October 6, 2007 I am working on the restoration of a Mardave Marauder i originally planned to just tidy it up, but now it has many new parts fitted. Recently i procured a new (original) body shell made from the usual white ABS plastic, but i am having big problems cutting the retched thing! It seems to be made from much thicker material than my meteor shell, i have tried the usual hobby scissors, and a sharp Stanley knife but these barley seem to cut it. It maybe because the ABS has become hardened over time but i don't know for sure. So my question is whats the best way to cut this stuff and get tidy results? HELP Dremel !! They always were thicker than Meteor bodies, the 8th scale stockcar bodies were a similar thickness and tough to cut. I would drill a small hole in one corner of your cutout, then use a dremel cutting disk from there, then use a sanding drum to clean the cut after. Would love to see pics of the completed car, I had one back in the day, and it was a big day when we got to replace the foam tyres with actual rubber tyres ! Also, the Irvine motor wasn't great, but me and a buddy used to start it by turning a bike upside down and one of us turning the pedals by hand as the other tried to line up the flywheel on the tyre ! worked pretty well ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangX3 0 Posted October 7, 2007 stulec52 I like the idea of starting the engine with upturned bicycle! thats a great yet simple idea I will post some updated photos of both my Mardave Marauder and my Meteor as soon as i have finished cutting the shells out, i must say my Marauder is looking very nice, since the photos were taken i have installed the engine (Irvine 20 ABC) installed a brand new radio box, and am working on the shell. Check my showroom soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
