George Hudson Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Unusually for me I am making some mock ups before plunging into a new structure. As the following pictures show, I am trying to produce windows in deep relief. The problem is that cutting foam board with a standard compass cutter isn't working due to the material being too deep per se and it being hard to get a solid location for the pin. The result: pretty hairy and imprecise modelling: even for me! Any tips to cut the board in a neater curve or suggestions for other board types to get the level of relief that I am looking for? Otherwise I will have to revert to mounting board which could give a much sharper cut but at the cost of being significantly more difficult to work. and the real thing Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etendam Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Andrew, You could start with multiple thin layers or cut them with a Craft Robo/Silhouette Cameo cutter. ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 May I suggest cutting card or even plastic templates using the compass cutter, sticking them down with double sided sticky tape and then cuttinf round with a long slim scalpel blade? Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks chaps, I shan't be seeing a Cameo Cutter until Dec 25th so plastic templates are worth a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Perhaps I will just use mounting board for the inner layer as shown on the right, this looks crisper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yes, agree. Muntins of those [foam board] proportions just don't look right.... Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 May I suggest cutting card or even plastic templates using the compass cutter, sticking them down with double sided sticky tape and then cuttinf round with a long slim scalpel blade? Doug I think the answer is to use the compass cutter to go through the first layer of card and cut the foam by hand following this initial cut as a guide. This probably wins the least exciting thread competition! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGC Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 When you've finished the building, let me know. Between me and my fellow GER modellers I'm sure we could furnish enough stock to run a layout of Liverpool Street station!!! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Have you tried Foamex? It is a dense foam inner with veneers of very smooth foam on the surfaces. I get it from a signage company. I can be impressed with a scriber and takes paint very well. I would cut such thicknesses as yours, even on foam board, with a piercing saw and a fine blade. At least that would keep the cut at right angles to the surfaces. Regards, Boatman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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