Chop Top tutorial part 2

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpunkeysModelShop]

Nice how-to video and I will be watching for more.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Thanks for watching

[@b.p.7153]

Very informative . . . thanks! 👍

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

You're welcome, thanks for watching

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!!!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Thanks

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

Good tutorial ....it is difficult to explain in general because you almost need to do a "how to " for every type of car.... sometimes its enough to just bend the pillars in... sometimes you have to cut the roof in even 6 pieces.... I really enjoy your calm and easy to understand video.... keep em coming I'll keep on watching...

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

True, you nailed it there. It is hard to do this in general but at least people that have never done it will have the basic understanding in it. Yes sometimes it's a simple bend the a-pillars back and yes sometimes it's cut the roof into multiple pieces. I have a Revell Beetle I chopped the roof on and ended up with 21 pieces of a roof on it to get the "Flow" to look right on the finished chop! I try to explain to people so the ones that have never done this will have an idea as to what they have ahead of them when they want to try it. Also I like to give info as to why so they aren't wondering... "Why am I doing this again?" as they embark on their own... LOL Trust me I was there when I started cutting, I knew it looked kool but didn't know why!! Have a great week!!

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

@@DocsKustomKorner52 I don't think it could be explained any better Doc.... thumbs up..... if someone consider doing this, than this video series is perfect, because you explained the most common issues that someone could run in too.... again great job... thanks for sharing..looking forward to your next tutorial..

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

@@CarDreamsinStyrene Thank you much!!! I have a couple tutorials in mind to do next...

[@davidjohnson8474]

Very interesting! Gonna have to try this

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Good luck and hope you start a path on hacking plastic!!!

[@davidjohnson8474]

@@DocsKustomKorner52 lol I do! Metal is way expensive

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

@@davidjohnson8474 I hear ya there!!!

[@suzanneweirick2551]

Looking great!!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Great video and chop top lesson. Will tune in for the next parts. Thanks for sharing

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

You’re welcome! Hope you can get something out of it!

[@ronstewart9792]

Great video Doc. This should help the guys that want to try a chop job. Ron

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

I'm hoping so!!

[@garyparker2969]

Very Informative, Thanks Doc. Till Next Time Have a Blessed Week.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Thanks and you as well Gary

[@jaredbmodels]

Love watching you perform surgery Doc!! Keep up the great work!! Build on buddy!!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Glad to hear!! Trying to revive an old victim, I mean patient!!!

[@vicsminiatures7949]

Wonderful work Doc. Thanks for doing this tutorial. I'm going to have to try this.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Good luck with your chop!!

[@gohst581922]

great tutorial!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Thank ya

[@Bob0sModelFabWorx]

Thanks for sharing your tips here. Very, very helpful. One thing I learned when I did try chopping a top was to do any clean up sanding first [as if I was getting ready to paint] because on the two projects I tries years ago, both failed when I tried to sand any flash and mold lines. That way I take away one aspect that might be a problem after I chop it. Didn't know how to properly chop tops so I'm sure that had a lot to do with why mine failed too. This series has restored my nerves to try again! Thanks.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Glad to hear this was of help!! That's why I wanted to do it, for those that were afraid to do and those who didn't have the resources etc...

[@captnemomodelingzone7850]

Thank you much appreciated. I going to have try this. Have a great week

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Much welcome! LOL

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Awesome!!!! Another Great Tutorial!!!! Saved it.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Awesome to hear!! Thanks

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Great tutorial very good info on how to chop up roof an that 👍

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Thank ya

[@bandidodelcaminodiecast]

Right on 👍🏁

[@bkmodelcars]

Ok I'm with you so far👍👍

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Kool beans! Next we'll get it going back together...

[@ToyCarCase]

Nice! ! ! I did this once. And the project stalled! hehehehehe

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

That’s what most of my builds are!! Stalled projects!!

[@neiljumpinjackflash7551]

Won't you have to cut the glass to fit the narrowed roof? Great Video!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

Yes! You’ll always have to cut the glass or find other glass that fits the contours and such better. Then cut them down to fit! That’ll be the last part of this segment!

[@davidjohnson8474]

The way I usually cut is by using a small disk on a dremel but I use the saw too!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

I use a Dremel with a cut off wheel too. I like to use a regular saw for cutting long panel lines just so the "kerf" or line I'm cutting doesn't end up wavy or out of true, that way it's a straight line.. The Dremel is my best friend in modeling though!!! LOL

[@rockymt.models8865]

Thanks bud....Larry

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@brooklynplasticworks6177]

I'm saving all these as reminders of how to not do everything I've already done wrong

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

LOL, there ya go, good idea

[@jackgabbert3233]

Thank you very much

[@modelracecar]

What did you use to cut the bodyshell?

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

I use a hobby hand saw, I forget who makes it but any flat hobby saw would work well..

[@modelracecar]

@@DocsKustomKorner52 OK thanks.

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

@@modelracecar You betcha!! Zona saw is the one I have, I checked last night...

[@modelracecar]

@@DocsKustomKorner52 I have one and use it often...but not on bodyshells...until now...great saw!

[@DocsKustomKorner52]

@@modelracecar I have a set of theirs that has two or three various saws in it.. Great product to use for sure!!