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Maybe a slightly odd item to include in the finished build section but as this started out as a "Model Kit" I hope this is acceptable as it does not appear to fit into the Members Ship Build Diaries. Also hoping that this might get me one of those "Completed Build Medals" (Hint Hint Admin  ). I do have a dremel and subscribers of the SotS series receive a mini electric drill so what, might you ask, is the point of buying this product. In my case I have been struggling lately using the "manual" pin vices and to be honest while a dremel is very good its far too powerful to use with micro drill bits, and in most cases it’s too much effort to run an extension cable and plug the thing in. Hence a decision to but one of these Tamiya drills. I purchased this via eBay as a new item from Hong Kong on 27th March and received it yesterday (04/04/13). It cost me £11.00 but had a £6.50 postage cost so quite expensive. Did some scanning for UK suppliers but the few I found would have seen me spending even more on the item (guess this is where someone will write back with a "Did you know you could have got it for this"  The drill comes with two collets that allow the use of 1mm to 2mm and the second collet allows 2mm to 3mm drills. Having had a little play I have found that the smaller collet actually allows micro drills down to 0.5mm to be used. With this item there is absolutely no soldering or gluing required. Tamiya thoughtfully include a couple of spare washers and circlips as these are quite tiny and could be easily lost when doing the build. Hopefully the following pictures will give you some idea of the construction sequence and the end result is a "Finished Build". Happy to be "pulled up" by ADMIN if I have posted this in the wrong location or if the article is deemed inappropriate. Hope you enjoy. Kind regards Tony birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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I like this, i dont always feel like getting the dremmel out either so a battery drill would be handy - does the speed increase with pressure on the trigger or is it fixed? Steve
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Hi Steve Its a fixed speed drill rather than variable. Cannot find the torque setting details anywhere but quite a powerful little unit for just 3 volts of battery. The instructions state that its only really suitable for wood and plastic which is fine as that is all I use micr drill bits on anyhow. Kind regards Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi there Tony..Its a great build mate..I saw one on Amazon for sale at £16 but there was only one in stock, but I shall keep an eye on it to see if they get any more? Thanks for the heads up on the drill...  Current Builds: Deagostini HMS Victory: Deagostini HMS Sovereign of the seas. Completed Builds: Del Prado: HMAS Bounty: Hachette: RMS Titanic: Del Prado: Cutty Sark...
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Jonny/Andy Thanks for your kind comments/updates. Happy with my purchase as it does seem to work very well (just a bit miffed still about the price but I guess this is the same on all far east kits. Been looking at Hasegawa 1:48 and 1:72 plastic kits recently and cannot believe how they have gone through the roof). I will be 50 very soon and already have all the aches and pains that are telling me to retire - oh well only another 15 years (at best) before that happens - ha ha Kind regards Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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That's brilliant! Is there anything these people can't turn into a construction kit?  Thanks for this great post! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Hi Jase, why can't it be both.... .. Think its a great little model/tool..... Nice one Tony..... Regards Alan
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Good day to everyone. Sorry if I caused any confusion but just to confirm this is an actual tool that you have to build yourself. I will admit its an odd concept and not quite sure why Tamiya adopted this approach - maybe having to build it yourself keeps the costs down? Kind regards Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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birdaj2 wrote:Good day to everyone.
Sorry if I caused any confusion but just to confirm this is an actual tool that you have to build yourself.
I will admit its an odd concept and not quite sure why Tamiya adopted this approach - maybe having to build it yourself keeps the costs down?
Kind regards
Tony Hi Tony, it is my understanding that the import duty is less on a kit,(CKD complete knock down) than a complete unit. I may be wrong on this one, anyone got any thoughts? Kind regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Hi there Mike and Tony. You might have something there in the import duty thing Mike, I personally think that the Japanese and especially Tamiya who have been 'at it' for decades simply have a great love of turning anything into a construction kit! It's a wonderful concept, not only does the modeller get to say I built that but also and I built the tools that made it! It would be great if they could produce kits to make your own wood lathe, 'proper' mini router (ie a bench type) and even a dedicated sail stitcher!  Best Wishes Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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