Having found this site and trying to make my models worthy of being posted on the site. Can any advise me how to get around the problem of sanding a model with Raised panel lines. I have read about using masking tape to protect them but this doesn't help when then run along to close to the join I'm sanding to tape them off. I mostly build 1/42 scale and can find anything thin enough to replace the lines. My modeling skills are not up to making my own recessed lines just yet.
Any ideas please!!!!!!!!

There isn't much you can do to avoid removing raised panel lines when sanding surrounding areas, but they're easily replaced with lengths of fine streched sprue. Attach them with liquid poly (used sparingly).

Hi Chris.
Welcome to Aeroscale!
You could try the filling without sanding technique.
For this I use some nail varnish remover that contains acetone.
Place the tape close to the join and fill as normal.As the filler starts to harden,wipe the surplus away with a cotton bud dipped in nail varnish remover.This will leave the gap filled with no need for sanding and so no loss of detail.
I use this quick and easy technique almost all the time now.
Hope this helps.
Nige

I had tried this technique but can't seem to stretch the sprue fine enough. Practice makes perfect so I'll keep trying. Thanks

Great tip John. I´ll give it a try with an Airfix Spitfire Mk Vc (1/48) that I left in the midle of the building process last year

Hi guys..... I use this method quite allot.... Anywhere there are panel lines that are too small for me to rescribe. I have used the "no-sanding" method on the entire F-4G Wild Weasel that I'm building for the "Wild Weasels" campaign.

Nige

What type of filler is this that you're using?

Andy

I have used the nail varnish remover technique a lot and I find it great. It's especially useful in tight areas where it’s almost impossible to reach with a sanding stick.

I've tried this with both Squadron white & Tamiya putty and both are fine.

Cheers