Tag Archives: Sanding

Shell – Star Wars Edition

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

The shaping is nearly complete. I’m finally cutting around the edges so the panels will come loose again. The pattern on the panels gives the shell a different look. It reminds me of something that happened a long time ago in … Continue reading →

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… and He Disappeared in a Cloud of Dust.

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

I’m making great progress with the final shaping. Unfortunately, the foam putty I’m using is hard to get locally and in limited supply online too. I have to order it and wait for the next batch to arrive in order … Continue reading →

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Shell Update

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Um, yea. This sanding bit is taking much longer than I expected. Big surprise huh?

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Port Side Foam Putty Skim Coat

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

If I do this right, I shouldn’t have too much touch-up work after this sanding pass.

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Final Shaping Started

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Well, the port side final shaping is under way. I’m using adjustable flexible sanders from AFS that are typically used on cars, but they work great on any curved surface.

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Project Progress

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

I’ve been battling bronchitis, so the last few weeks haven’t been very productive. Sanding tends to be bad for already irritated lungs. I’m ready now, with respirator in hand, to start the final sanding and shaping of the foam on … Continue reading →

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