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What do you guys use to sand down...
catman31
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Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 12:08 PM UTC
...DML's Magic Tracks knock out marks? I have never used these tracks; I prefer metal tracks, but money is tight now and I don't think Fruil makes them for M1A1 Abrams anyway. I assume a new sanding stick and go for it, but I was just curious how you guys do this; what size sanding stick? any particular brand you recommend? etc. - pics would help too, not necessary, but helpful nonetheless.

Thanks!

-Felix
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Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 12:25 PM UTC
sharp knife (though carefully!)
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Posted: Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 02:49 PM UTC
I fill with putty and file smooth ..
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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 04:29 AM UTC
Felix- you can custom shape the sanding stick by using a pair of diagonal cutters or nippers to narrow or taper the outline of the stick so that getting in to tight spaces is easier. I use el cheapo fingernail boards from the drug store for this tricky stuff.
Cheers!
Rick
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Posted: Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 04:37 AM UTC

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Felix- you can custom shape the sanding stick by using a pair of diagonal cutters or nippers to narrow or taper the outline of the stick so that getting in to tight spaces is easier. I use el cheapo fingernail boards from the drug store for this tricky stuff.
Cheers!
Rick



Same trick here!
catman31
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Posted: Monday, May 10, 2010 - 05:19 PM UTC
great idea - I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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