Trying to sand down a model significantly

[Joshuadude]

So I am trying to put some running lights in my model C6 ZR1 Corvette (3mm LEDs) but I have just a tiny problem fitting the wiring over the front wheel wells. I figured I could just sand them down to make the extra bit of room I need, but I dont know how I should go about doing this. Its too much to sand by hand, are there powered sanders available? If so, what grit should I use? Thank you all in advance.

[RodneyBad]

A dremel with a cutting bit will dig out a channel for ya.

Letter F would be the one your looking for.

They do come in smaller sizes too.

[Aaronw]

If you do go the dremel route, run it at a slow speed. At high speeds those cutters will melt the plastic and gum up the cutter (or so I've heard, I wouldn't know anything about that from first hand experience ).

[Kaleb]

I wouldnt cut channels, personally cause the wire would probably poke through. I would use 28 gauge insulated wire since its a low voltage and doesnt need that much room. The most I would go up to is a 22 gauge. Second I would not forget the resistors you can burn LEDs up. First hand experience. On the gumming the cutter up. It wont but it will melt and ball up on your model(first hand experience)

Being that the lights will be on the body itself I would check into gluing the wires to the body. I have used the cement that I glue the cars with no trouble. But could be different reactions depending on the insulation. If you dont want to try that, you could try superglue.

[MikeMc]

If your circuit is low draw, find some conductive copper or silver paint..(used in cars for repairing defroster grids) Use this as your lead wire over the wheelwell

[Bluzboy66]

If your circuit is low draw, find some conductive copper or silver paint..(used in cars for repairing defroster grids) Use this as your lead wire over the wheelwell

+1 on this. I really like this copper tape for situations when wire just won't work. It's thin, has an ultra-sticky adhesive backing, and you can use a fresh #11 blade to cut it into thin strips....(I'm a guitar repairman, which should explain the source).......

Copper tape

Mike