Scobie et al, I believe you have covered the sandpapered subject very well. I would like to add that a handfull of power sanders can make quick work of moving material. I have a complete cabinet shop left over from a previous life. I use table belt sanders, vibrating sanders, orbital sanders, vertical belt sanders, and of course let us not forget Chris Adams and his great Scrollsanders. Above, when I said quick work of moving material, therein lies a big problem. You have to be very delicate when using power sanders so you don't remove more than you want, make rounds into lopsided octagons etc. Typically, I use about two grits finer than I would with hand sanding. This helps to prevent oversanding. When I get the object roughed out with saws and power sanders, I go with Scobie said so very well. Have fun Lynford Reno Flightline RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]