What to use to cut apart canopies

Has anybody tried scribing along the frame edge with (?) tip of an exacto blade, sharp needle or something similar?

I also will use a strip of blue tape as a cutting guide along the molded frame line.

Go slow and let the saw blade do the work.  Remember that clear parts are more brittle; I've cracked pieces when I've applied too much pressure.

Mark

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The JLC saw will be your best bet

Excellent product. The blade is paper thin and gets into very tight spots.

These:     http://www.ottofrei.com/store/home.php?cat=1139  are a little on the high end, but anything similar will work well.  I live by a good jeweler's saw.  Fine blades break easily, so remember - slow is faster.  Get into a good rythm, and go slow.  

Reid

The model car folks deal with this often (opening doors, trunks etc). Here is a pretty lengthy discussion on the topic. I have not tried it yet but know some guys that swear by the sewing thread method.

The JLC saw will be your best bet

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The saw blade has two sets of teeth on it - make sure to use the finer set to cut the canopy.  Fill the canopy with blue-tac or silly putty, or some other non-permanent putty (like used for hanging posters),  The putty will support the canopy and help you to see the frame lines, as well.  Go slow and you'll be fine.  I do it all the time on 1/72 planes.

-Fred