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 Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/10/2013 Posts: 28 Points: 74 Location: Ilford
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I am on magazine 3 and attempting to build the Carronade, however in step 4 it talks about drilling holes into the metal plate.. I attempted to use the micro drill and some small bits that i purchased from a model store, however i seemed to be getting nowhere fast. should i be considering purchasing something like a dremmel for this sort of work? Thanks in advance Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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Joined: 30/01/2013 Posts: 4,604 Points: 13,607 Location: Monmouthshire UK
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Hi I managed to drill mine with a pin vice and micro drill bit. The dremell will be no use for holes this size as the bit will snap if used at those sort of speeds, they are not really designed for less than 2 or 3 mm bits. Perhaps try to mark the surface first with a larger drill bit then use the correct size bit for the hole, if the drill bits you have are poor quality then this could also be the problem but a good quality micro bit should have no trouble with this. Steve
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I use a Dremel with micro drill bits at its lowest speed on its drill stand and as long as you're careful there should be no problem. What I do is to drill a little bit at a time and don't force it. I don't think I'd like to try it without the drill stand though.
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I have to agree with Steve, pin vice is the way to go. use a piece of scrap wood to give you a hard flat surface behind the metal.
If you have a planking pin or small nail you could use that as a centre punch to mark the drill spot, so the drill bit does not skid about.
There is nothing on this build you need a power tool for, but they may speed up one or two jobs. Drimmell are good but if you think your going to be using it a lot for you model building then Proxxon are the best, in my view
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Rank: Beginner Level 3 Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/10/2013 Posts: 28 Points: 74 Location: Ilford
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Thanks for the thoughts guys, will try a plank pin as a centre punch on wood 1st, and then maybe consider the dremmel option afterwards if i still have problems Raven(Colin)
Building: DeAgostini Spitfire V5b, HMS Victory & Cross section, Hachette Black Pearl
In the Stash: Fine Molds 1:72 Millenium Falcon, Trumpeter 1:16 King Tiger
Completed: Eaglemoss 007 Aston Martin DB5, Dragon 1:9 The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII
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