Miatatom Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 I've needed a way to handle/hold models while sanding and came up with this. I bought a foam tube at Walmart, about $3. I think they call them noodles, not sure. The holder can be pressed into the inside of the model and works great because it gives something extra to hang on to. Just cut a short section and split it down one side. The split can be used to place increasing thicknesses of material (wood, foam, etc) to hold larger models.
vypurr59 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Have you used them to hold while you paint? I think these may dissolve when exposed to enamels and lacquers.
cchapman195 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Thats a great idea for sanding and polishing as you said. Thanks for sharing.
Miatatom Posted June 12, 2013 Author Posted June 12, 2013 Right cchapman195, I forgot to mention polishing. I needed something because I'm still learning not to be so heavy handed.
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Great tip. Even cheaper source for noodles is a dollar store.
Miatatom Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 Have you used them to hold while you paint? I think these may dissolve when exposed to enamels and lacquers. No, I use a section of 3/4" plumbing pipe with 2 sided tape on top to hold bodies for painting.
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