I'm within a few days of starting to sand my guillemot and thought it would be helpful to get a few of your opinions.
I currently have a 5" ROM with the velcro and it likes to throw the sanding disks around the shop. I also have a friend who offered to let me borrow his hand held belt sander, & I have built a few half sheet sized faring boards.
I also just happen to have a little birthday money that could go toward a half sheet ROM if it is worth the expense. I'm a little nervous about the belt sanders ability to turn a nice boat into sawdust and figured that the ROM would be a little wiser but I really don't mind taking the time to hand sand with the faring boards if it will give be a better finished product. I would love to hear your comments and advice.

I also couldn't help but include a photo, I've got a bad case of the proud new papa syndrome that comes with building the first boat.