new map

[braniac13]

im going to start working on a new 3d map, and i was wondering if anyopne thought using a hot wire cuter is good to make the grid into my foam board base

[drgnoftyr]

hmm i dunno man if it work's then kool

[braniac13]

its like a 1 foot heated wire that can cut through things,. and like by making a little cut, i can make the grids look more "realistic"

[Miraclo]

It could be a good idea if:

--you've tested it on a s#### piece and know it'll give you a thin, neat, shallow line that's visually effective.

&

-- you have a steady hand.

Offhand I suspect it's going to do more to weaken the foam mat - creating more likely flex and break lines - than it will to make a clear line. A t-square and a good, 0.5mm pen line will probably work better.

Whatever you choose, good luck! I keep saying I want to put together a 3D map but never get around to it.

[braniac13]

same here, started one like a month ago, it was bad. so now im actualy going to save some csh to make it really nice

[tundramonkey]

It all depends on the type of foam that you are using for the board. Keep in mind, that if you have never used a hot wire cutter, they can be very tricky to move in a straight line.

[braniac13]

ohhh, thanks