Thought I would throw this one out to those of you that have permanent building surfaces.

I know many of you are familiar with this, but for those not I will describe.

I use sanding belts in 1" and 4" widths secured to the edges of my surface with double sided tape.  The 1" come in some long lengths, and if you match the angles up when you separate them, the lengths can be as long as you want (or can afford!).  I have a 180 grit and a 80 grit side by side down the edge of my table.  You can sand a 5' wing TE at one time, or the tops and bottoms of fuselage sides tacked together to keep them the same..  I use the 4' (by 30"?? long) wide strip to even up flaps and elevators.

Bill <><

Doh!!! Now THAT'S a great idea! Somebody has the thinking cap on!

 To add to what Bill said, you might try getting router pads, their about
1/4-3/8" thick. I use them when I'm carving, or hollowing out. The wood
doesn't slip/move around. I forget who told me about this, works well
when shaping flaps& evevators.

 Walter

Everyone that bought a Playboy kit will find a length of sticky back 3 inch sandpaper included with their kit. I gave instructions to put it on a flat surface to finish the bottom of the molded turtledeck. I buy the paper in rolls from my NAPA dealer in several grits.