Wide body fenders

wisdonm
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Wide body fenders Feb 8, 2018 12:23:42 GMT -7

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Post by wisdonm on Feb 8, 2018 12:23:42 GMT -7

Here is a rather simple way to widen a models fenders, like the one one the right side.

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Find a suitable body line, or create your own. Drill a small hole at each end. Use this to start cutting from. They also prevent the plastic from splitting past your desired end point.

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Connect the holes with a cutting line. I now prefer to use a piece of painters tape.

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Wide body fenders Feb 8, 2018 12:38:22 GMT -7

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Cut along the line/tape with a razor saw or I prefer to use the back side of a #11 blade.

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Next insert pieces of scrap plastic or sprue the width you wish to widen the fender.

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Next I place a piece of painter's tape on the bottom side of the fender.

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Wide body fenders Feb 8, 2018 12:45:49 GMT -7

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Post by wisdonm on Feb 8, 2018 12:45:49 GMT -7

Now you have several choices to fill the gap with. It is most important not to use something that will shrink. My favorite now is super glue covered with baking soda. Or use some brand of 2-part filler. My favorite is Evercoat.

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Sand to shape and your done.

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poet Senior Member Registered: Dec 22, 2013 11:42:11 GMT -7 Getting better with a little help from my friends! Posts: 732	Wide body fenders Feb 10, 2018 6:13:14 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by poet on Feb 10, 2018 6:13:14 GMT -7 Thanks for the tip! It gives you just enough room to fit a wider tire without major surgery!
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