Block Sanding...

[DocJr]

Hello All,

Some of you may have seen some of my sketches in other parts of the forum, thanks to any compliments I have received.

Even though I don't "Build" cars, I do however build models. Now, don't take that the wrong way, I'm not by all means a "Model Builder" haha

When I was in school (Graduated with a Bachelor's in Industrial Design) I had started a model of my grad project which is a 2014 Ford Starliner. She's done 1/5 scale, about 32 inches long. I started the build using a clay model, time constraints were tight, it wasn't at the quality I wanted it to be, but I had to get it moulded and 'glassed. Now what I have (and what I graduated with) is a 32 inch model that needs a lot of bondo work.

Here's my question...What makes a good sanding block/board? Obviously I could go all out and buy Durablock's 95 dollar kit..but I don't think so..it just doesn't add up, that would be like buying a 6 figure block for a 6 figure build haha. I mean..don't get me wrong, I will if I have to (or at least buy a used one). But is there anything "Laying around" that I could use?

For smaller models, maybe 8-12 inches long, I was taught to use a pink pearl eraser...PERFECT for the size. But the eraser is too small for the larger surfaces on my model. I think I want something 4-7 inches long. I have also used pink foam (Like owens corning insulation) but that tends to "wear" and ends up ruining the panel I'm working on...

Any suggestions? And thanks a lot!

Nelson