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 Rank: Super-Elite        Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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As I sometimes have arthritis in both my hands I find mini powertools a good aid in preparing parts for building models,my first power tools were minicraft drills and sanders,rotary saws.I then moved onto proxxon lathe and fretsaw.next I needed a milling machine for rebating and various slots.example hatch covers ect.cannon ball racks.so I've invested in a unimat 1 classic.this is a modular system of various blocks,as the wife said"bit like lego". So I've spent 2 days just assembling various tools together to see how everything worked.so far I've made up the milling machine and then the lathe.will do more later,btw this set contains 6 tools all together.hand drill,hand sander,a fret saw,table sander,milling machine,lathe,bench drill,all these can be made to work at any angle in the table top mode.All these tools can be upgraded to professional standard by buying extra's.small good quality,for the modeler who hasn't much room to work in,I think darren(son of bulwark) also has this system and maybe would like to comment also.found the cheapest version on e-bay £275.00 not cheap even at this price but the quality proves it's worth.        Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory
Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Thats a really good buy Karl ,well done, a little expensive but still good. It,s on my wish list 
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 Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/04/2010 Posts: 545 Points: 1,536 Location: lossiemouth
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that's the one i started with and buying other parts at various times i ended up with this one get addittif allwas improving 
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/04/2010 Posts: 3,955 Points: 11,809 Location: uk
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that's a buuuuutiful willie  Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory
Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat.
http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/04/2010 Posts: 545 Points: 1,536 Location: lossiemouth
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a first must buy is the drill chuck extra
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/03/2010 Posts: 190 Points: 512 Location: Lytham UK
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Hi Karl... once i have finished building the shed, i will have to save for this drill and lathe combo, looks like the best all rounder. regards, Ian Ian
Builds in progress: E-type, HMS Victory, HMS Endeavour, HMS Soverein of the Seas
Wish list: Bentley Blower
http://forum.model-space.co.uk/default.aspx?g=posts&m=30439
http://mxpublishing.co.uk/engine/shop/product/9781780920184/Hunt+for+the+Blower+Bentley
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/06/2010 Posts: 566 Points: 1,657 Location: UK
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I have that set Karl, used to use it all the time, very versatile & I feel great value. I've got a bit addicted to Proxxon lately though & have their table saw, bench sander, wood lathe & mill, pricey stuff though & I'm sure I don't get my moneys sorth out of them. I think u'll love the Unimat Karl & bet it's not long before you start upgrading & getting add on's.  Wilfy
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Now thats a defo for my wish list Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Hi Shipmates! I totally agree with Wilfy's statement. Wilfy the Sea Dog wrote:I think u'll love the Unimat Karl & bet it's not long before you start upgrading & getting add on's. Wilfy This tools greatest feature is it modular design they is not fixed setup and so it can be configured to your needs, you will find that some extra parts will help, the best thing to start with is an extra countershaft & motor. You might also like the 1000mm machine bed to setup multiple tools. The ability to have a milling machine over a lathe is great especially when the dividing attachment is on it! (I still need that!) Take a look on this site:- http://hobby.uk.com/power-tools/unimat-1.html
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 Rank: Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/02/2011 Posts: 2,236 Points: 6,828 Location: East Sussex
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Hi Karl, This is the best bit of kit I have,I made all my fire buckets with mine. tf64.     Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
OcCre- Santa-Maria (Kit).
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Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 13/02/2012 Posts: 651 Points: 1,903 Location: croydon
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tf64 wrote:Hi Karl, This is the best bit of kit I have,I made all my fire buckets with mine. tf64. Regards Trev. Hi tt64. those firebuckets look great. Looks like i will have to get a few power tools now. Wish Turtles was still there. Best regards. Mark
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 28/02/2012 Posts: 52 Points: 159 Location: Australia
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Oooohhh definatly on my wish list, unfortunatly also on my near impossible list; expensive. Wonder if I could make one.  Current builds:
The Victory (of course)
The Endeavour
The Bismarck
Lancaster Bomber
And any model kit that catches my eye
Everything from 1/35 military to Godzilla and anything in between.
Oh and a suit of armour. ( yes real knights armour )
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Nice buy Karl, and great images and info about it
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