What if

General Modelling Forum => Tips, Tools, and Techniques => Topic started by: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:32:59 AM

Title: Why build a model?
Post by: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:32:59 AM
Well, so that you can build models! Wouldn't go out of the way to get one of these, but if I see one in my travels, it just might get snapped up. Looks like a bit of fun.

Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Hobbes on December 24, 2023, 12:31:48 PM
I have one of those. It's useful for modeling: it's much lighter than a normal drill.
On mine, the spring that pushes the trigger out is not strong enough so the trigger tends to stick.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PM
I was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: kerick on December 24, 2023, 08:35:38 PM
That actually could be handy. The pin vise can be too slow especially when drilling many holes and the dremel spins too fast and melts the plastic. A small variable speed would be nice.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PMI was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .

Normlly I would say the same, but the arthrtis in my wrists is getting a bit too painful.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: kerick on December 24, 2023, 09:01:23 PM
Quote from: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PMI was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .

Normlly I would say the same, but the arthrtis in my wrists is getting a bit too painful.

There's that too.....
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on December 24, 2023, 10:37:08 PM
Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2023, 09:01:23 PM
Quote from: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PMI was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .

Normlly I would say the same, but the arthrtis in my wrists is getting a bit too painful.

There's that too.....

I am having good results with a battery screwdriver and a 3-jaw chuck attachment:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Migiwata-Screwdriver-Quick-change-Stright-shank-Micro-production/dp/B072FMW3GP

But I have seen them for cheaper.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 11:26:48 PM
Quote from: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PMI was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .

Normlly I would say the same, but the arthrtis in my wrists is getting a bit too painful.
Yes Sir I can respect that ..a issue I'm sure I've got developing in two of my fingers on my left hand .
If it didn't cost $60nz I'd have one by now I can tell ya.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: kerick on December 25, 2023, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on December 24, 2023, 10:37:08 PM
Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2023, 09:01:23 PM
Quote from: The Rat on December 24, 2023, 08:39:12 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on December 24, 2023, 07:15:43 PMI was seriously looking at getting one of those mini drills ..then I saw the price and went "nope" .
I'll stick with my pin vices .

Normlly I would say the same, but the arthrtis in my wrists is getting a bit too painful.

There's that too.....

I am having good results with a battery screwdriver and a 3-jaw chuck attachment:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Migiwata-Screwdriver-Quick-change-Stright-shank-Micro-production/dp/B072FMW3GP

But I have seen them for cheaper.

Great idea!
I have an electric screw driver but the mini chuck would be perfect.
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rheged on December 25, 2023, 11:05:01 AM
I have an ancient 12 volt drill.  It gets connected to a 00 gauge railway variable transformer and still (after 55 years) does the job adequately.

As to the  question  "Why build a model?"   I have three possible answers:-

A) because it's there

B) because it's fun

C)  can anyone offer me a good reason why not?
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on December 25, 2023, 04:58:06 PM
Quote from: Rheged on December 25, 2023, 11:05:01 AMAs to the  question  "Why build a model?"  I have three possible answers:-

A) because it's there

B) because it's fun

C)  can anyone offer me a good reason why not?

Or any combination of the above.
I like the way you think, Sir!  :thumbsup:  ;D
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 12:51:38 AM
D) Because the wings are too short.  ;D
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: The Rat on December 26, 2023, 08:59:55 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 12:51:38 AMD) Because the wings are too short.  ;D

 ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Wardukw on January 25, 2024, 06:04:17 PM
Talking about mini drills and wanting one...I did mention that I'd like to get one of those which Dave posted but price and availability here so I said I'd stick to my pin vices ..well not any more ..so to speck .
My mate Smiley didn't like this cordless drill of his so he was gonna chuck it..I asked him and yep it's now mine ..it's a fecking Dremel Lite and I've got the pistol grip handle for a Dremel and I'm wondering if it will fit it...just gotta find it 🤔 😁
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on January 26, 2024, 01:41:49 AM
Good score, Phill - as I've said before, "One persons' junk..."
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: zenrat on January 26, 2024, 02:18:03 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 12:51:38 AMD) Because the wings are too short.  ;D

e) Because otherwise my stash will keep growing and eventually consume stately zen manor...
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on January 26, 2024, 02:47:52 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 26, 2024, 02:18:03 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 26, 2023, 12:51:38 AMD) Because the wings are too short.  ;D

e) Because otherwise my stash will keep growing and eventually consume stately zen manor...

What! That's Defeatist Talk; must increase the medication. ;D
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: kerick on January 26, 2024, 08:39:31 AM
So many kits in my basement that every time I go down there the temptation to build one is too great!
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Wardukw on January 27, 2024, 11:33:00 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 26, 2024, 01:41:49 AMGood score, Phill - as I've said before, "One persons' junk..."
Rick it's a great score..Smiley is a leather worker and he needed something with alot more power ..the Lite didn't cut it ..won't rev as high as the Dremels like the 3000 and the battery doesn't last long enough .
I've already put on one of my Dremel drill chucks and that's made it ten times better already ☺️
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on January 27, 2024, 11:42:18 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on January 27, 2024, 11:33:00 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 26, 2024, 01:41:49 AMGood score, Phill - as I've said before, "One persons' junk..."
Rick it's a great score..Smiley is a leather worker and he needed something with alot more power ..the Lite didn't cut it ..won't rev as high as the Dremels like the 3000 and the battery doesn't last long enough .
I've already put on one of my Dremel drill chucks and that's made it ten times better already ☺️

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Old Wombat on January 28, 2024, 06:23:17 AM
My answer: Because I want to!
Title: Re: Why build a model?
Post by: Rick Lowe on January 28, 2024, 10:23:32 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on January 28, 2024, 06:23:17 AMMy answer: Because I want to!

Good enough for all occasions!  :thumbsup: