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Topic starter
24/09/2026 6:28 pm
Home improvement stores sell sections of belt-sander sandpaper material that can be re-purposed for use as a model road surface for display or photography uses.
25/09/2026 9:49 am
Good tip. I sometimes use roof shingles if the grain is fine enough.
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25/09/2026 1:47 pm
You're welcome ! I'll bet people were thinking I am doing lots of woodworking and home - improvement projects, lol ! 
Tony Perrone reacted
26/09/2026 4:38 am
thats a good tip. I'll keep it in mind, thanks Mike
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