Tim, that's great I've and I'm sure followers have been looking to forward to seeing the completed Clydesdale and budwiser wagon. And Aaron 6 completed models will be wonderful. Looking forward to seeing them as well. My resolution was buy no new kits this year. The last 3 years I have really added to my stash, but note I said kits not paint or tools, etc. Have a great modeling year every one.
I have the Micromot 60E. I love the smaller tool. I bought it as a tool only because I have a larger power supply that you can plug several tools into.
Proxxon makes a 3 jaw chuck version - micromot 60/EF - same form factor as the 60/F. Good thing is it can use the same transformer. Been using this for a while and love it.
I would guess that if you unscrewed the 3 jaw chuck from the one model and unscrewed the collet chuck completely you could swap them. If the main shafts are the same no problemo
@@johnfox990 I don't know if that would work or not but a good many of these tools are a standard size. I wouldn't want you to go buy one though and find it won't work.
Those are nice rotary tools but don't you find them a little clunky for working on fine detail and smaller models? Ever since my favorite Dremel, cordless pistol grip tool passed away, I've favored cordless, rechargeable, lightweight tools that are cheap and, inevitably, require replacement every year.
@tcj226 I have one as well as a number Dremel motor tools, and a wide range of bits. My father gave me my 1st Dremel came in a gray plastic tool box with out tray. Still it all and it's great.
Yeah I had a flex shaft Dremel, and it's really good to have. I repurchased another one not too long ago. However, now old, there was a small pistol grip version, that I use more than the others because it was very portable and I was able to use it for a small detail work. It's now pretty much nearing the end of its lifespan, because of the old rechargeable battery, now beginning to lose power. But yeah that flex shaft unit is very good too.
Just wanted to lend my voice to a minor theme below: I have never had success using a rotary tool in modelling - even at the slowest speed, it's just way too fast and either burns or melts the plastic. Instead of just talking about the tools, do you think you could include some practical applications/demonstrations as well? I am not affiliated with DSPIAE at all, but I found their mini "sander" tool to be much more useful and practical. Its speeds are much more manageable, and I'm not "afraid" to use it for fear of it going too fast and wrecking something. As for resolutions, I'll take inspiration from Aaron's and actually put a number to my resolution. Last year I resolved to build "more models", but that was too vague (with commensurate results). I think this year I'll resolve to working on modelling for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times a week (in addition to my standard all-day-Sunday). That should help get projects across the finish line! Also...........props to Tim for the The Sword T-shirt! They're so awesome. I could listen to (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears of Fire on repeat for hours and never get sick of it. I had to look your shirt up, hoping they had gotten back together for a new release, but it's not from a specific album, is it?
All those nice looking rotary tools are totally useless for plastic modelers. The lowest 2 000 RPMs are way too fast and you would melt the plastic instead of drilling it but also in 2024/25 those small hand tools should be cordless.
How come this site NEVER mentions anything about scratch building,which is a HUGE part of modeling.I scratch build modern Russian/Soviet armor in 1/35.
Tim, that's great I've and I'm sure followers have been looking to forward to seeing the completed Clydesdale and budwiser wagon. And Aaron 6 completed models will be wonderful. Looking forward to seeing them as well.
My resolution was buy no new kits this year. The last 3 years I have really added to my stash, but note I said kits not paint or tools, etc.
Have a great modeling year every one.
That's a really big box for a 1/48 Mustang.
As for modeling resolutions, I want to finish more kits than I buy this year.
Great shoe . ❤ the new kits review & tool 😊
You can purchase a three jaw chuck that fits in the collet at hobby shops and home centers
I have the Micromot 60E. I love the smaller tool. I bought it as a tool only because I have a larger power supply that you can plug several tools into.
Proxxon makes a 3 jaw chuck version - micromot 60/EF - same form factor as the 60/F. Good thing is it can use the same transformer. Been using this for a while and love it.
Woohoo!
Can't you replace the collet with a keyless chuck on that smaller tool?
I would guess that if you unscrewed the 3 jaw chuck from the one model and unscrewed the collet chuck completely you could swap them. If the main shafts are the same no problemo
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Would a dremel chuck fit this tool?
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Would a dremel chuck fit this tool?
@@johnfox990 I don't know if that would work or not but a good many of these tools are a standard size. I wouldn't want you to go buy one though and find it won't work.
I have that Eduard Mustang LOL
My Dremel is still formidable despite the Proxxons. Wonder if they are sold in Singapore btw?
You should try the Gaahleri tankless compressor : it is really good and better than the one you tested in your last video.
Those are nice rotary tools but don't you find them a little clunky for working on fine detail and smaller models? Ever since my favorite Dremel, cordless pistol grip tool passed away, I've favored cordless, rechargeable, lightweight tools that are cheap and, inevitably, require replacement every year.
Yeah;
I also had a pistol grip Dremel, that was really good.
Unless you're using a flex shaft all rotary tools are too "chunky" for small scale modelling
The Dremel flex shaft turns the big Dremel into a small handheld device. Absolutely worth investing in.
@tcj226
I have one as well as a number Dremel motor tools, and a wide range of bits. My father gave me my 1st Dremel came in a gray plastic tool box with out tray. Still it all and it's great.
Yeah I had a flex shaft Dremel, and it's really good to have.
I repurchased another one not too long ago.
However, now old, there was a small pistol grip version, that I use more than the others because it was very portable and I was able to use it for a small detail work.
It's now pretty much nearing the end of its lifespan, because of the old rechargeable battery, now beginning to lose power.
But yeah that flex shaft unit is very good too.
My New Year's resolution? I'll probably keep it at 1280x1024 like always. Thanks for asking.
Like the Canadian flag coffee cup. What no paint brush stir stick?
Just wanted to lend my voice to a minor theme below: I have never had success using a rotary tool in modelling - even at the slowest speed, it's just way too fast and either burns or melts the plastic. Instead of just talking about the tools, do you think you could include some practical applications/demonstrations as well? I am not affiliated with DSPIAE at all, but I found their mini "sander" tool to be much more useful and practical. Its speeds are much more manageable, and I'm not "afraid" to use it for fear of it going too fast and wrecking something.
As for resolutions, I'll take inspiration from Aaron's and actually put a number to my resolution. Last year I resolved to build "more models", but that was too vague (with commensurate results). I think this year I'll resolve to working on modelling for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times a week (in addition to my standard all-day-Sunday). That should help get projects across the finish line!
Also...........props to Tim for the The Sword T-shirt! They're so awesome. I could listen to (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears of Fire on repeat for hours and never get sick of it. I had to look your shirt up, hoping they had gotten back together for a new release, but it's not from a specific album, is it?
All those nice looking rotary tools are totally useless for plastic modelers. The lowest 2 000 RPMs are way too fast and you would melt the plastic instead of drilling it but also in 2024/25 those small hand tools should be cordless.
I agree. Has no one ever tried using the tools on plastic low speeds? Curious review not to mention that.
There are 3 jaw chuck "bits" with 1/8" shaft available. Runout might be a very slight issue, but come on, this is modelling not machining.
How come this site NEVER mentions anything about scratch building,which is a HUGE part of modeling.I scratch build modern Russian/Soviet armor in 1/35.