Squadron Tools Value Pack Sanding Sticks (5 Pack)

I know Amazon has a few issues with bogus reviews so here's the real deal. These sanding sticks are great works really well for fine sanding nub marks on my Gundam kit, I bought some sanding sponges from Hobby Lobby and they ranged from 3400 grit to 12,000! those aren't $(-)!7 compared to these. Strangest thing on my set tho, the super fine sanding stick is red instead of white and the polisher on the tri-sided stick gets me a mirror finish where as the super fine doesn't. They work well but seem to wear out fairly easily. I would say they last for about three kits at the most. you can extend the life by brushing them out with an old tooth brush and making sure you get those nubs down as close as you can before you start sanding. one nub wasn't flush and made a gash in my sanding stick, not a big deal but I was super worried when it happened. I much prefer these to sponged or loose sheets of sand paper.

I've used a copious amount of nail buff blocks, sanding sticks, wet sandpaper, glass files, metal files, fabric files, etc. I enjoy Gunpla building and airbrushing. With that said, the hype is real with these. These appear to last much longer than the buffing blocks I get from Walmart or the drug store. I haven't tried Tamiya's buffing sponges and I plan to in the future but for one these are my new go to. The most impressive sanding stick for me is the extra fine one. Unlike other brands that say they're extra fine; this one stick in particular works miracles with Gloss topcoats like Pledge Revive It (aka Future) and Alclad Aqua Gloss. There are times when dust will collect on my final topcoat while airbrushing and although other brands do work, this one not only works but it also doesn't gum up the stick when trying to LIGHTLY buff out imperfections on a Gloss coat. It's also excellent for making a perfect smooth surface. Other files I've use tend to gum up the file where I learned if you don't catch to it before moving onto your next part, the gum will stick to the pad and rub off on your next part making you want to flip some tables. Now I'm sure this stick will do the same after multiple uses but the point I'm trying to make hereis that this has more resistance to gumming up the pad and it's been more durable allowing more uses than any other type of buffing block, stick, pad, ect. that I've ever used. I would def reccomend.

These are quality sanding sticks, but the price ($9.99 at the time I purchased them) is questionably high for what you get. I used these for Gundam model kits and only got through a couple of small kits with these sticks before I had significant wear on the sandpaper and had to throw them out. While they lasted, they worked very well for sanding down nubs and imperfections from sealing seam lines to a smooth finish. The downside is that they just don't hold up long and they're a little expensive considering how little sandpaper you're actually getting. I'd recommend anyone try these at least once if just for the sake of seeing if they're worth the price for you, but personally I don't see myself buying this particular sanding product again at the current price.

This is a great set of sanding files for models. I was using a cheap kit tri sanding file for a while. Only after these quality products did I realize how cheap my old sanding file was. I do appreciate the inclusion of the coarse through ultra fine options. Pretty essential for detail models.

These are overall good sanding sticks. My only real complaint is that the medium sanding stick seems to not hold up well. It doesn't last very long now keep in mind I've been cutting my down to size as I need them. The do feel good and do not feel like they are cheaply made. Are they worth the $9? I say yes and no. If it wasn't for the medium stick wearing down so quickly I would say yes. I may give it one more go and buy one more set to see. If the 2nd set does the same thing I will have to go with another brand.

I use these for my plastic 40k models. They are perfect for my needs. I imagine they would work fine with metal models too. Also they have a sponge center which makes it easier to sand the contours without messing up the details. For my needs I think these will last for a long time.

Good quality sanding sticks that are lacking in durability a bit. I employed these sticks to sand down nub marks on Master Grade Gundam Models and while they did the job well, they gave way surprisingly quickly. The Medium stick has suffered the most wear but the Fine and Extra Fine sticks have not escaped unscathed, strangely enough the Extra Fine stick has more wear than the Fine for some reason. As for the course stick I used it once but found it to be too rough for my model kit and promptly stopped using it. Besides their effectiveness the best thing about these sticks are their flexibility, when sanding they compress and bend ever so slightly under the stress of sanding. This helps when sanding round parts allowing you to maintain curves easily. Overall I prefer these to the traditional sandpaper I was using before.

These are versatile sanding sticks for any kind of crafting. The sticks come with varying grits and are flexible enough to use to sand inside a curved shape. Effective sanding for small wood or plastic projects. Handy to store, and heep ready at hand.