02-05-2011, 01:52 PM
" First I replaced a small part of the triple valves and I added dirt collectors. Here I must start to drill a hole using a 0.2 mm (or 0.008”) dia drill bit for inserting the connecting pipe to the train line, the smallest hole that I drilled ever. "
The smallest "readily availabe" drill bit I can find is a #80, 0.0135". So, the question is where does one find a 0.2 mm bit?
Is this possibly manufactured for Jewelers, or watchmakers?
For those who haven't figured it out yet, 0.008" in HO (.696" )is very close to 11/16" (.6875")( OK 3/4" ) in HO scale.
That, is a very small drill bit ! ..........Do they break easily ??
" In picture you can see the first time colored models using a water-based acrylic paint and you see the very row surface of all the wood planks. I’m much affrighted how many details will be visible by such a macro-photography ( " )
Actually, that wood surface looks quite realistic. We have a tendency to "over-exaggerate" wood grain, for normal viewing. I like the appearance of the wood parts in your models, even magnified as much as they are.
The smallest "readily availabe" drill bit I can find is a #80, 0.0135". So, the question is where does one find a 0.2 mm bit?
Is this possibly manufactured for Jewelers, or watchmakers?
For those who haven't figured it out yet, 0.008" in HO (.696" )is very close to 11/16" (.6875")( OK 3/4" ) in HO scale.
That, is a very small drill bit ! ..........Do they break easily ??
" In picture you can see the first time colored models using a water-based acrylic paint and you see the very row surface of all the wood planks. I’m much affrighted how many details will be visible by such a macro-photography ( " )
Actually, that wood surface looks quite realistic. We have a tendency to "over-exaggerate" wood grain, for normal viewing. I like the appearance of the wood parts in your models, even magnified as much as they are.
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!