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The construction forum is for the discussion of small scale AFV modelling. Usually this refers to 1-76th and 1-72nd scale AFVs. |
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| Subject: | Drilling Out Small Scale Barrels |  |
| Date: | Oct 28, 2004 |
| From: | Saul Garcia | |
My method is also to drill (assuming we are referring to very small scale items such as MGs and 1/72nd scale stuff).
I prepare by giving the kit part a dirty wash before I remove any seams. The end of the barrel is now perfectly divided in half by the mold line. Far easier to start poking with a needle tip before drilling.
After marking the center, I normally use a NEW blade to start the hole (especially useful on conical flash hiders found on German MGs). After a few twists, I use a smaller than needed dril bit (R & J Enterprises used to sell #82 bits) and increase slowly until one size larger (paint takes care of that).
I hope this is of help.
Regards,
Saúl García |
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