Re: Classic MPC C-3PO and R2-D2 uber detail build

Today I finished detailing the eyebox.  I cut out a small notch in the upper right hand corner of the box and then cut a piece of styrene to a shape that resembles the bottom section of the box.

I glued it into place and painted it.  Came out looking pretty good.

Next I spent the rest of the day trying to figure out a consistent way of scribing the panel lines.  I knew using a hobby knife wouldn't work.  So after looking online for scribers I decided to try making my own scriber.  First I took a piece of aluminuim sheet and cut out what looked like a good shape. 

After filing it down and sharpening it a bit, it didn't work.  The metal was too soft. 

So, I took a piece of clothes hanger wire and pounded the end of it flat with a hammer.  Then using my dremal, I shaped the end into a sharp tip about 1mm wide.  Seems to work alot better, but still not quite right. 

Seems to get hung up alot and can't have that when scribing.  Here you can see a test scribing on the foot cowling.  The top scribed line is that of the first failed tool.  The bottom line (just above the half moon) is the improved wire tool.  Still not quite right.

Anyone else have any better ideas?  Oh... and did I mention... I HATE SCRIBING panel lines? LOL