Removing tiny foam debris

[kasskaboose]

I did some more work and trying to remove the tiny pieces of foam or plaster.  I used tweezers and a brush but some of the pieces are too small.  Should I cover it with foam or leave alone?  The pieces are sporadic and tiny so not sure anyone will notice/care.  I do since I made the mess!

Thanks.

[tloc52]

I've had the same issue and yes people will notice. I use the tweezers and when that doesn't  work, I use the vacuum. I put a coffee filter in the nozzle and pick out the foam and reuse the ground foam.    TomO

[cowman]

There are sets of small vacuum tools with an adapter to your regular vacuum hose.  Micro-Mark has them.  They are small and get into the tiny places on the layout.  I'd still use some sort of screen, as mentioned above to catch the foam so you can reuse it.

Good luck,

Richard

[joe323]

Panty hose material works as a screen on my dust buster.  I just wait until the wife gets a run and salvage the trash.  Secure it with a rubber band.

[RR_Mel]

I went with a Mini Vac attachment, they work great to get into tight places.  I made an extension hose from plastic hose from Home Depot so that I don’t have to drag the large vacuum hose across my layout.

 

Don't forget the filter to catch stuff you don't want to lose.

 

Here is an eBay link to the Mini Vac attachments.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=Mini+Vac+Attachment+Kit&_sop=15 

 

 

 

Mel

 

Modeling the early to mid 1950s SP in HO scale since 1951

            

 

My Model Railroad   

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Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

[kasskaboose]

Thanks all!