Ben Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Ok, I don't want to scare anyone! Are you sitting down?? Today at 12:30 PM, I, Ben Wicker............actually finished a model!! It's true!! For anyone thinking of getting one of these, there are two upgrades I recommend. First, the main bearing in the drill is plastic, it can be replaced with an actual sealed bearing from the RC car co. Traxxas, part number 4611. Also, in order to use really small drill bits, you'll need to get the Dremel collet, part number 483 Edited August 25, 2015 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 If you don't have one of these, get one! They are really nice! Lots of torque surprisingly! It's very well built too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 That looks very handy...thanks now I want one...LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Wann Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 WOW!! That's a really cool model. I'm going to look for one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hey Good for You not only did you finish it you also posted it ??Don aka XJ6 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 LOL, my buddies always tease me because I have 10,000 projects that I have started but I never finish anything. I proved them wrong today! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Ok, I don't want to scare anyone! Are you sitting down?? Today at 12:30 PM, I, Ben Wicker............actually finished a model!! It's true!! For anyone thinking of getting one of these, there are two upgrades I recommend. First, the main bearing in the drill is plastic, it can be replaced with an actual sealed bearing from the RC car co. Traxxas, part number 4611. Also, in order to use really small drill bits, you'll need to get the Dremel collet, part number 483 Once again, the forum's reply box sent me off to some neverland site. Anyway, does this drill have a speed control or is it right for plastic to begin with? Edited August 25, 2015 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Just ordered one for FREE!!!!!.....well using my Amazon points anyway....thanks for the info.I built many Tamiya R/C cars when I worked in a hobby shop.....all their stuff is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Theres no speed control, only off or on. It is geared very low though, perfect for plastic! again, the forum's reply box sent me off to some neverland site. Anyway, does this drill have a speed control or is it right for plastic to begin with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 No rearview mirrors? Must be a sun-of-a-gun to get that little bottle of glue to stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 That looks very handy. I bought this one not long ago: http://www.micromark.com/ultra-tech-precision-power-screwdriver,11825.htmlNot sure where to get this Tamiya drill, maybe Ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 No rearview mirrors?Must be a sun-of-a-gun to get that little bottle of glue to stick.That little tube is a clear grease for lubricating the internal moving parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 That looks very handy. I bought this one not long ago: http://www.micromark.com/ultra-tech-precision-power-screwdriver,11825.htmlNot sure where to get this Tamiya drill, maybe Ebay?Yes, I bought mine off EBay. It came from Hong Kong. Took about ten days to reach me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Tower Hobbies has it listed on their web site under hand drills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 That looks very handy. I bought this one not long ago: http://www.micromark.com/ultra-tech-precision-power-screwdriver,11825.htmlNot sure where to get this Tamiya drill, maybe Ebay?i bought the same screw driver at Lowes for 14.95... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_R Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Well, I just assembled mine, now to find some plastic to terrorize.Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Now why did you have to post that,you know I'm a tool junky.Now I got to have one.Well I'm ok with it,just dont tell the CFO (my wife). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 That's great news. Above is the ancient Exacto brand battery power drill I've used for most of my adult building career. I never use a pin vice, I use this baby for lots of modeling tasks. I don't know what I'd do without it, so I'll be getting one of these Tamiya tools to see if I like the hand position better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I've got one of these, and it's pretty handy. It's got enough torque to grind well, and it's slow enough that you wont melt plastic.:http://www.e2046.com/product/Micro-Auto+Grinder+Set/14688/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Other than just the fun of building it. Does it have any advantage over a Dremel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Other than just the fun of building it. Does it have any advantage over a Dremel?The way it's held I imagine...When I'm using either a Dremel or a motorized pen device like an etcher, I always get cramps in my hands because of the angle I have to hold it and the constant force that needs to be applied for a smooth drill. With this I could drill with a steady push and get a nice, quick, and smooth hole pretty easily.Looks like I'll be picking one up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have not seen a Dremel yet that will turn as slow as this drill does. It is geared very low so as not to melt the plastic as it drills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 LOL, my buddies always tease me cause I have 10,000 projects that I have started but I never finish anything. I proved them wrong today! LOLLOL....I hear ya.i have a difficult time to, finishing.and the at least that many projects going.I know the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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