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Originally Posted by Uncivil Serpent Barry,
The main problem I had when trying earlier models, or should I say, in earlier times, was getting an even pressure on the parts while sanding down. The T section shown in the photo's looks as though it will cure my problem of this, giving me the confidence to go back to the De Havilland Dove/Devon I always wanted to build. Have the kit, now have the get up and go to tackle it. Let you all know how it goes I hope. Meanwhile back to the ships!
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*** Chris,I have built that same DeHavilland Dove/Devon vac-form kit,it is not a bad model and a good one to start on.Yes the T-Bar surpasses everything else that has been tried in my opinion,the secret is very similar to when using a saw,let the abrasive do the cutting with a slight pressure onto the part being sanded flush,keep a wary eye on the black marker pen line if it starts to vanish one end then stop,then change ends and apply gentle pressure to the other.No doubt about it there is a knack to getting the sides flat,the larger the model the bigger the problem,I have parts cut out for a Blohn & Voss Bv.222 German flying boat,all six engines,the large hull needed great care.Yes please do let us know how you get on with the Dove.