The only issue that I have with using an Exacto knife for making score lines is that not everyone has the ability to apply a LITTLE pressure to the paper with the knife. How many times have you either not gotten the score good enough or almost cut through the cardstock by putting a bit TOO much pressure? That's the benefit of using the seam ripper that I had suggested. Every pass with it results in the same exact result. Same result as with a pen, except you don't have the colored line on your paper.
Tutorial: How To Make Good Folds For Pepakura Armor
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Point being...YOU may have perfect score lines every single time by using an Exacto knife, but that doesn't mean than everyone else will have your obvious success rate. I think that there is room in this thread for at least a COUPLE of options, isn't there? I've done some very detailed paper models over the past couple of years and with the assistance of others have been able to hone my craft and learn some of the little things that can really make the difference when building with paper/cardstock. I think that everyone should remain open to suggestions here, as that is what is going to help everyone in the long run. I myself have done scoring with an Exacto knife in the past. But, with the suggestion from a seasoned veteran of paper models, I have found the tool that works the best in my situation with a result that can be duplicated every single time. Yours is the Exacto...mine is the seam ripper.
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Nomadic Spoon
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To finish the whole x-acto knife debate, score with the BLUNT side. X-acto knives have a blunt side and a sharp side, most of the time. If you score with the blunt, it works fine, and doesn't cut.
That being said, I've been using a seam ripper for ages, and it's the way to go. Think I accidently brought it home way back in junior high and have managed to keep track of it in the years since.
That being said, I've been using a seam ripper for ages, and it's the way to go. Think I accidently brought it home way back in junior high and have managed to keep track of it in the years since.
MasterBest1
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Thank you! I've been looking for a thread like this! Thanks to you, im almost done with my helmet! So thank you!
This is great!
p.s. i'm using the first tutorial!
This is great!
p.s. i'm using the first tutorial!
Great tut first of all.
i used to use my exacto knife to score folds, but it really messes up the blade quickly, and sometimes i dont know if i scored it or not.
i am starting to use pen, and it is looking great!
oh, and also, try to NEVER fold with just your hands. I failed, and it looks pretty bad.
just some advice.
i used to use my exacto knife to score folds, but it really messes up the blade quickly, and sometimes i dont know if i scored it or not.
i am starting to use pen, and it is looking great!
oh, and also, try to NEVER fold with just your hands. I failed, and it looks pretty bad.
just some advice.
damasterchief
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okay i always said i hated pep but after ive seen quite of bit of guides i think im goign 2 try it!
damasterchief
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fist mistake using printer paper for a start
2nd mistake using hot glue as a streangthener
2nd mistake using hot glue as a streangthener
AshdownMenace
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Alright. About this whole mountain valley fold dealio, I need to know how I tell the two apart, not just what colors to make them. Sorry if I sound demanding because that is not my intent. Thanks guys.
Ral Partha
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Did you even read this thread? The answer to your question is on the first page. Read all the posts on the first page.AshdownMenace said:
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