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Sanding these small parts.
redneck
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Posted: Monday, December 11, 2006 - 09:36 PM UTC
Just wondering what tools you guys use when sanding the seams out on 1/700 parts without taking the details out as well?
Gunny
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Posted: Monday, December 11, 2006 - 09:40 PM UTC
Hey Jacob. . .
I try to scrape as much of the seam off first with an x-acto (or my fingernail), and then finish up with some ultra-fine (Tamiya 1200 or 1500 grit) sandpaper. . .the paper is so fine that it basically polishes the seams off!
~Gunny
I try to scrape as much of the seam off first with an x-acto (or my fingernail), and then finish up with some ultra-fine (Tamiya 1200 or 1500 grit) sandpaper. . .the paper is so fine that it basically polishes the seams off!
~Gunny
gator
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 02:18 AM UTC
I agree with Gunny. Xacto kinfe is the way to go. Just watch out for the fingers. :-) :-)
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Grauwolf
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 03:25 AM UTC
Ahoy Jacob,
As the mates said...the exacto method is just about the best way.
I use the same method and further, I sometimes use a small brush
dipped in a little liquid cement and brush this back and forth on the
part to smooth out the plastic ....works great.
Later...
Joe
As the mates said...the exacto method is just about the best way.
I use the same method and further, I sometimes use a small brush
dipped in a little liquid cement and brush this back and forth on the
part to smooth out the plastic ....works great.
Later...
Joe
redneck
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 04:53 AM UTC
Thanks guys.
I'll try svaving some off before sanding.
I’ll have to give that a try here sometime.
You mean you don’t use the saw for that kind of work? :-)
I'll try svaving some off before sanding.
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I sometimes use a small brush
dipped in a little liquid cement and brush this back and forth on the
part to smooth out the plastic ....works great.
I’ll have to give that a try here sometime.
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I agree with Gunny. Xacto kinfe is the way to go. Just watch out for the fingers.
You mean you don’t use the saw for that kind of work? :-)
gator
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 06:07 AM UTC
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You mean you don’t use the saw for that kind of work?
Nope. I can do enough damage with the xacto!
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Drader
Joined: July 20, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 02:18 PM UTC
When I was removing the 4" HA mount from my Tamiya O Class Destroyer (and what a joy that was 
) I covered up as much of the surrounding detail as possible with masking tape then used a scalpel and small squares of wet or dry abrasive paper. Worked better than I expected.
David
) I covered up as much of the surrounding detail as possible with masking tape then used a scalpel and small squares of wet or dry abrasive paper. Worked better than I expected.David
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