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PicasoX
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 Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:55 pm Post subject: New Builder for All Metal Blaster Kits needs help |
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I have been building resin Prop kits for years and have spent most of my time on the TPZ, I do recognize many names here. 
I have only built a few BR kits with resin and metal like the SID kit. I am completely new to building metal kits and I need some help. I don't even know what tools I need.
I have reciently purchased a 2010 all metal Woldcon kit from Richard Coyle and I also just picked up an all metal worldcon SID Kit.
1. Is there a good builders tutorial for metal kits anywhere?
2. What size taps do I need?
3. What tools do I need>
4. The Coyle kit is rough and it needs a lot of finishing work on the metal, what tools do I start with?
4. How do I color the metal?
Thanks in advance, I appreciate any help I can get.
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Are the drill bits special?
I know drill sizes like 3/8 and 5mm, but not like #43 or #50 ???
Is there a size range of drill bits needed and a range of tap sizes? since I don't have any drill bits like that or and taps, what kinds of kits should I be looking for?
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| PicasoX wrote: | Are the drill bits special?
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Not here. We have them in ich (1/8th inch) number sizes 1 thu 60, and letter sizes a to z (really) Horbor Fright sells combo sets:
http://www.harborfreight.com/115-piece-titanium-nitride-coated-m2-high-speed-steel-drill-bit-set-1611.html
Most of the sizes used on these are the number sizes 1 to 60
I know drill sizes like 3/8 and 5mm, but not like #43 or #50 ???
Is there a size range of drill bits needed and a range of tap sizes? since I don't have any drill bits like that or and taps, what kinds of kits should I be looking for? |
On the taps as you only need a few and you need good ones in the smaller sizes, best to buy alone.
Did I not list them??
Rich
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Welcome PicassoX! Nice project you got there, with all the help around here, it shouldn't be too difficult to complete those guns. Of course we like to see pics: pics of the build, pics of your chanlenges and finally pics of the entire finished guns  |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject: excellent drill bits!!! |
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Thanks for the info on the drill bits.
It looks very complete.
It may be the last set of drill bits I will ever need to buy!!!
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