Teeny, tiny small parts
How do you sand down the small tiny parts that are impossible to hold between your fingers. That escapes me just as much as seeing said same parts.
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Tweezers? Small needle-nose pliers? Stick 'em on a piece of tape and hold 'em down with sumthin'? Personally, if they're THAT small, I wouldn't even TRY to sand 'em. Teeny, tiny parts probably ain't gonna be that visible anyhow. Jus' sayin'. 🙁
what I am actually after is removing the remnants of the sprue gate. I should have clarified my question
In lieu of actually "sanding", I've used a sharp No. 11 blade and simply cut/snapped off any offending plastic - it's usually "close enough" in most cases.
Thanks Craig
I have acquired, over the years, at least 15 different tweezers, it seems that as the kits get better, the parts get smaller. I have an optivisor, and these days, can't model without it.
I usually try not to sand the small parts, but to place the part on a flat surface (preferably sheet or block of white paper just to see things more clearly) and than do the cleanup by cutting or scrapping with a tip of a hobby knife. Works for me.
This is the way to go.
all good solutions. Thanks
Here's my solution: Question - when the model is completed, will this part by prominently seen?
If "yes" - take care as outline and suggested above.
If "no" - make a sacrifice to the carpet monster in hopes he'll give you a pass when you need it.
Welcome to creative model building !, this probably falls into the more questions than answer category. I have use a variety of small sanding sticks I've picked up at my local hobby store that are about 1/8 inch wide. But I also have made some tiny ones by using something narrow and flat for a block and wrapping super fine sane paper around it. good luck
Many times i just run a bit of liquid glue along the offending mold lines to take the edge off them, thus they will be less visible.
Fingers*