Removing Molded Surface Details?

[hooknladderno1]

Hi Gang,

Just received this Crown Premiums 1/24 scale diecast 1950 Ford Stepvan to replicate my hometown's original "Emergency Unit".

As you can see, the diecast has 2 sets of horizontal raised bars that need to be removed.

Any suggestions on how to do so without damaging the surrounding areas? Thanks!

David

Edited February 2, 2015 by hooknladderno1

[High octane]

Can you say Dremel?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yeah, work it down carefully with a Dremel, probably a drum-sander tip, but NOT all the way to the surface. Finish taking it the rest of the way flush with a flat file.

[High octane]

And while using a Dremel tool, please wear your SAFETY glasses as modern medicine & technology hasn't found a way to replace the eyes as of yet. Thanks!

[kruleworld]

should be an interesting project. keep us updated.

Yeah, work it down carefully with a Dremel, probably a drum-sander tip, but NOT all the way to the surface. Finish taking it the rest of the way flush with a flat file.

btw, i've found the 1/4" drum a lot more useful and easier to control than the 1/2". especially for grinding styrene.

[AzTom]

And while using a Dremel tool, please wear your SAFETY glasses as modern medicine & technology hasn't found a way to replace the eyes as of yet. Thanks!

And a dust mask.

It looks like you only need to remove the bottom one.