Space Shuttle Launch Pad 39A with Challenger STS-6 (1:144)

[spacerunner]

Since brass tubes in this diameter range usually have a wall thickness of approx. 0,2 mm, I had to select two tubes that fit into each other,



whereby I've glued the thinner tube (Øa 0,7 mm) into the outer tube (Øa 1 mm),



in order to get a handy holder of 30 mm length in this way.



Since the bent end of the pin is still a bit too long in this state,



I've cut off the overhang along the pipe wall with the chisel cutter,



whereby this shortened barb was created, which I am content with.



Then I've laid the pin with the barb into this steel ruler angle set to 6 mm and have cut off the overhang at the end of the pin to the final length.





Also for this the Miter Cutter would also be suitable for this purpose, which has an adjustable stop, if it were possible to glue the pens next to each other on a strip of tape and to fix stable at this stop when cutting, and additionally to be fixed from above with a hold-down device. This may sound quite adventurous, but it could be feasible and might have to be tried out.



Now I would be interested to know if anyone of you has any experience with this Miter Cutter/Chopper, if so, hopefully not a negative one, because I'm almost on the point of buying such an interesting tool.

[Revell-Fan]

Mani, you must have the eyes of an eagle and the steadiness of a brain surgeon.

[spacerunner]

Thanks Marcell.
God knows! I often really feel sorry for my poor eyes, but they have to go through there and stay cool!

[Algebraist]

Outstanding Manfred. It is very impressive achieving this at the blown up size of the photos. But then to realise what the actual size is that you are working at is staggering!

I don't know how you manage it but am really glad you are showing us. Keep up this fantastic work.

Regards

Kevin

[spacerunner]

Thanks Kevin for your nice compliments,
when it comes to parts or details smaller than 1mm, it gets quite difficult, but it's always worth a try.
And then at the latest I need my headset magnifying glass!

[spacerunner]

Hello everybody,

and now here is the thing, and as expected and hoped for, it also makes a really solid impression, with a high rigidity of the blade fastened with Allen screws, which is very important with such precision tools!



Contrary to my assumption, the cutting blades are not only sharpened on one side, but on both sides (1 mm). I also still had ordered 5 replacement blades (0,25 mm and 0,3 mm).

After looking at the part from all sides, I've of course also tried it out with different Evergreen profiles, such as:

- Tube Ø 5,6 mm
- Rod Ø 4,0 mm
- Box profile 3 mm x 3 mm
- Strip 3,2 mm x 1,5 mm



And as one can see, the quality of the cuts is really impressive.

Here is a Miter cut (45°) through a H-Column (3,2 mm), as well as a cut through a Balsa strip (2 mm), across the grain, which is also completely problem-free, as one can see.



In addition, according to the description, this cutter should also be suitable for soft metals, which I've tested with my silver-plated copper wires (Ø 0,4 mm).

For this I've put 5 wires next to each other and set a length of 10 mm with the side stop. So that nothing could slip, I've only temporarily fixed the wires with a steel ruler, that could also be clamped if necessary, and then did cut with one cut, which is easily feasible with this diameter. Maybe it is possible that the number of wires per cut can also be increased, which should be tested.



With it nothing should stand in the way of producing the needed Connecting pins for the Crawler chains.



On closer inspection, I noticed two more drilled holes on the back of the lever, which there are probably not without reason there.

Since the dealer (Rai-Ro) could not answer that, I will inquire about it at the producer RP TOOLZ.

So much for my first impressions of this great tool.

[Algebraist]

A nice looking bit of kit Manfred. Glad it is living up to expectations.

Might you be able to show what magnifying kit you use at some point? Apologies if you have already done this in an earlier post.

Regards

Kevin

[spacerunner]

Hi Kevin,
I'm unsure, do you mean my camera?

[spacerunner]

Hello everybody,

hardly asked, and the answer came from RP Toolz already, according to which other blades can also be used.

While for the Miter Cutter German Martor blades are used, one can also use these Stanley trapezoidal blades, which with 0,65 mm blade thickness are somewhat more robust and suitable for coarser material.

And for clamping these blades the two central threaded holes are provided.


Source: amazon.de
With it one could probably cut thicker wires made of soft material too.

[beckychestney]

Originally Posted by spacerunner

Hi Kevin,
I'm unsure, do you mean my camera?

I think he's asking how you actually SEE these teeeny tiny parts.