When working on a model boat, having the thing rocking around on the workbench is a bit of a nuisance. The correct thing to do, is build a proper stand for it to sit in.
It might be the "correct" thing to do, but I want to get this boat on the water to make sure I haven't bought a lemon, and wooden stands take time.
Then I spotted a piece of polystyrene left over from another project. It looked about the right size, so I cut a quick channel down it with a craft knife, and there we have it. A servicable model boat stand!
Of course, clearing up the little white balls will take longer than a minute...
My soldering gun has a fitting which is more of a blade and is great for sculpting polystyrene. Keep it moving and there's very little of the noxious fumes and very few little white balls to be vacuumed up.
ReplyDeleteGood point - I must get one of those as it's a very useful bit of kit.
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