No, not my mind but my builds. I like to think my cuts are crisp and my folds are good but inevitably my parts are not straight. Is there something I'm missing and need to keep an eye out for? Its very frustrating.
The one I'm currently building doesn't have room for supports. The body is very thinIn addition to what Revell-Fan asked, are you using support structures? My Ent-A currently under construction is the first TOS/TNG Federation ship I've got the saucer right (And I've built a few ...), and credit goes to the supports.
Thanks for that information, Doug. Its good to know that i'm already doing most of what you said,First off make sure you have good lighting to cut down on any shadows that might throw things off.
Use a metal straight edge to make straight cuts. One method is to place the blade of the knife on the cut line then move the straight edge up to the blade. Note the relationship between the straight edge and the cutting line at the blade then move the rest of the straight edge until that space is acheived all along the straight edge. Hold the straight edge down firmly and make your cut along the cut line. It is like when you use a try square and a marking knife when laying out joinery in wood working. Practice practice practice.
For curved cuts just take your time. Leave the point of the blade in the stock then rotate the piece as you make the cut. Practice practice practice.
For folds use a flat ruler like a bending brake along the fold line to make the initial fold then use something like a bone folder to go over the fold to make it morer crisperer. If you do not have a bone folder use the back of a spoon or a dowel of some sort.