case mod

[dnamoore316]

Hi there guys and gals,im fairly new to modding but i have an idea for a mod and was wondering what you guys think is the easiest way of this.ok i want to do a bf2 case with simply cutting out the number 2 on both sides of case and adding a piece of plexi behind them and using a red material and green material to the sheet of plexi for visual only,my real question is i can't afford laser or water cutting so i guess it's either dremel or jigsaw.which one would you guys reccomend for the cleanest cut seeing as i probably wont find a window molding flexible enough to go around the number 2.which tool would be best.Thank you.


Dave

[punish3r]

Between a Dremel and a jigsaw, I would say the jigsaw unless you're pretty comfortable with the Dremel. The jigsaw will allow for a much slower, controlled cut, and will leave an edge that is easier to "doctor" if neccessary. I would use the Dremel for finishing the edge, if it is available.
On the other hand, using a Dremel with a stencil is almost foolproof, so if you're willing to cut a stencil out of thin hardboard or plywood and then use it and the Dremel to cut the case you could end up with the same product in less time.

[Aero]

if you do use dremal, you will need to do more finish work thought as far as filing and sanding the edges to make it smooth, but both will work.