I'm currently working on a 1:350 scale Tamiya Fletcher. The hull has some burrs and lines that should not be there. I am concerned that my sanding process will leave texture issues that will show up later when I paint.
I was just wondering what are the techniques you use to sand and finish a hull. Points to address in your reply should include: types/grains of sandpaper used, filler or putty used, step by step description of your process, etc. Thanks in advance for your replies!
Greg
hull sanding techniques
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hull sanding techniques
Greg Willis
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Re: hull sanding techniques
I would think you should be fine using Wet/Dry 400 sand paper wet. Lighly prime and hit it with some W/D 600 if need be (Use a primer like Rustoleum Auto Primer, It is a sandable filler).
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Re: hull sanding techniques
Thanks Karsten. Just one question. What's WD 600? I've heard of WD-40, but not WD 600. Excuse my noobieness. 
Greg Willis
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Re: hull sanding techniques
Karsten,
nevermind. I google'd it and then realized W/D = Wet / Dry. Man do I feel like an idiot. Thanks for your help!
Greg
nevermind. I google'd it and then realized W/D = Wet / Dry. Man do I feel like an idiot. Thanks for your help!
Greg
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Re: hull sanding techniques
See, you've learned something already.
Any ship larger than a Destroyer is a waste of metal.