By the way, your method of making the paper template was EXTREMELY clever and well executed!!!
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I have built this kit using the commercially available wood decks. They work well, look good, and are easy to use. That is the route I would take.
Bill
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My Eduard PE set came!! this is the first aftermarket PE set I have ever done so I’m very excited to see the results at the end.
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Picked up a Razor saw the other day! my plan is coming together 
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the golden rule of modelling
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Update on the deck situation!
Still looking very very rough but maybe this can help all of you get an idea of what I’m doing… now that I have traced all these details in pencil on the balsa deck, I can cut out the details from the plastic one and glue them onto the balsa one. Also, I added polystyrene under the balsa deck for reinforcement.
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So I started using a razor saw but realized the blade is too bulky to make some of these cuts separating parts from the deck… for this reason im considering investing in a jeweler’s saw and a mini vise to clamp everything in place… any thoughts?
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What type of razor saw are you using ? I think that the type of saw that looks like old double edge razor blades will yield the thinnest kerf available. You may have to use them without a handle or improvise one . If by jewelers saw you mean the type like a coping saw , I believe that these leave a larger kerf than the razor blade type .
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I did mean a coping saw yes, are you talking about those micro razor saws that are also hobby knife attachments…? I just fear that something like that would be too small for such a big job that requires this type of accuracy?? I have also seen coping saws being used for similar projects before
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I will measure my jeweler saw blades and razor type saws for thickness and let you know what I find .
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The Tamiya phot etch razor saws cut very fine lines at .005” and are quite sharp. They come in a couple shapes and lengths. I use them for all my fine cuts
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Jewelers saw blade measures .016” thick
Razor type .005”
You can use razor type without handle or improvise - a popsicle stick with double sided tape on one edge will allow you to cut flush.
HTH - RT
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Will confirm from experience that these really work a treat. Always pays to have one or two in the toolbox.
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Update on the Tirpitz!
I ended up bringing the middle section of the deck to my school and cut it out in the metal shop 
I used a coping saw, a hacksaw, and a nice big vise to clamp everything in place and ended up using a razor saw to cut out smaller details and cleaned it all up with Tamiya extra thin, Tamiya plastic putty, a hobby knife and some primer.
The last picture shows what the deck looks like now!
It’s all coming together.
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That looks so good jack!!!
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Wow! You achieved a great looking deck! Well done!
Bill
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