Circle Cutter

[Leopard2]

I hope someone can help me. So far I always painted road wheels free hand. But at times its a tedious job. Anyway I tried several different circle templates but they never seem to have the right diameter plus these flimsy plastic templates don't guide the knife very well. I remember from a long time ago there were circle compasses available that had a little knife blade instead of lead which allows to cut "any" size of circle needed. Now I am wondering if anyone knows if those are still around and if yes then where I may find one.

Thanks in advance

Joe

 

[jknaus]

What you are looking for is an Olfa P cutter. If you cant find one where you live try here:
http://www.olfaproducts.com/SPD/olfa-cmp-3-olfa-18mm-rotary-circle-cutter--8-1-2---C110000-1152727605.jsp

You might also be interested in this method:
http://www.tanksandthings.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=53&func=view&catid=36&id=6369

James

 

[Leopard2]

Ty James I will try the sponge method. I did look at Olfa cutters before but what I found didnt cut anything smaller than about an inch but I have to check at Michael's or Hobby Lobby again.

 

[Iron Mike]

Try The Art Store or Dick Blick for your compass with the cutters, Joe. Merry Christmas, BTW! :peace

 

[jknaus]

Leopard2 wrote:

Ty James I will try the sponge method. I did look at Olfa cutters before but what I found didnt cut anything smaller than about an inch but I have to check at Michael's or Hobby Lobby again.

The other thing I used to use was a stetler circle template. Comes with circles from tiny to about 2 inches I believe. I'd paint the rubber part and when dry hold the wheel behind the proper sized circle and spray the tank colour. Wear rubber gloves a thats less messy.
James

 

[Teaker11]

You might want to try microMark

 

[Leopard2]

Thanks to everyone for all your help and suggestions. I finally found what I was looking for. Here is the link if anyone is interested. It lets you cut circles of up to 4 inches.

http://www.aura-shop.de/seite344.htm

Joe