Cutting fuselage for detail kit

A Dremel would do the job, depending on the scale.

You might want to use a scribe if you have one, or even your hobby knife blade.
I recently bought a PE saw kit, and after using it for the first time I have no idea how I ever got by without it.

As for paint scheme, research is the best thing you can do.
Check out other modellers builds, and search the net for pics.

You might try using an Xacto saw or a jewlers saw. The dremel could work too, just don't get too close to the finished panel line, sand your way into last few millimeters. As far as color goes check the reference forum, the aircraft forum, the library, go to an airshow, look in the engines (lots of biplanes use Pratt & Whitney engines, the size and number of cylinders may be different but the colors are about the same) take pictures.
Welcome to another level of insanity.... oops I mean modeling.
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Very, very carefully!! As the old carpenter's adage goes, "Measure twice, Cut once." In other words, make certain that you know what you are removing before you cut it off because it is hard to put back.

Areas to be cut out like that are always different. If you only need to remove a small amount of styrene, a file or sanding sticks might work. If there is a lot, a Dremel or razor saw might be better suited to get you close, and then switch to a file and finally sanding sticks or sandpaper.

As mentioned by the others, don't try and cut down to the finished line. Go slowly and carefully when you start getting close and dry fit frequently. Going too far is a bad thing!

QUOTE: Originally posted by MusicCity Very, very carefully!! As the old carpenter's adage goes, "Measure twice, Cut once." In other words, make certain that you know what you are removing before you cut it off because it is hard to put back. Areas to be cut out like that are always different. If you only need to remove a small amount of styrene, a file or sanding sticks might work. If there is a lot, a Dremel or razor saw might be better suited to get you close, and then switch to a file and finally sanding sticks or sandpaper. As mentioned by the others, don't try and cut down to the finished line. Go slowly and carefully when you start getting close and dry fit frequently. Going too far is a bad thing!

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You could use the trick of silk thread, it cuts clean creates nearly no heat and you can go around corners without having the usual problems.