Michaelum Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hey everyone! I just got an starting set for the Ad mech and I was presented with the problem of how to drill the barrel of the Volkite Blaster of the Dominus. I already have a couple of jewelry drill for the guns of space marines but never had to deal with barrels of this type. Has anyone done it ? or any ideas on how to do it clean? Only way i see is drilling 3 or so holes with a small drill, but It will be messy at best and Im not sure of a favorable result. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 that way may work...i have not seen anyone drill it, though if anyone was to it would be Subtle Discord..he has a blog over in the AdMech section called "A Mechanicus Darkly..." go check it to see,but honestly i think painting it black and highlighting around it might be your best bet with this one Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The only method I can devise is to drill two holes for the top and bottom and try to connect the two with a fresh razor blade to make careful cuts and then carefully removal of the center bit. I have pondered on this and simply can't think of another method, besides just drilling 3 holes and being done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Gee Subtle Discord ...are you like Voldemort ... i type your name and you appear ... how cool Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I... lurk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Drill out a hole in the middle, and use a hobby knife to carve out the far edges of the oval. Clean up with some light sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactire Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Sometimes Thumbtacks or needles can be useful. If you press them carefully into the centre you can then use this as a guide for your drill, or just use the thumbtack to round it out, I've done this on AC barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magos Takatus Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Hmm... I just drilled out two holes and left it at that. Now that I see that the weapon's aperture is elongated my finished Dominii are going to annoy me. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 You could also drill out a bigger hole than you need, fill it with a little putty, push a peice of styrene into it to make the shape you want, and then file the end smooth again when the putty is cured. This works quite well for things like Shuriken weapons too, and the styrene insert means you get a consistently-shaped opening every time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 You could also drill out a bigger hole than you need, fill it with a little putty, push a peice of styrene into it to make the shape you want, and then file the end smooth again when the putty is cured. This works quite well for things like Shuriken weapons too, and the styrene insert means you get a consistently-shaped opening every time. I like and approve of this idea. It's a bit fiddly and not something I'd enjoy doing often, but like Gilbear says, it can give you consistent results since you can use a shape made from styrene; once the putty is in place it'll just take one simple press to get the desired hole. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelum Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 You could also drill out a bigger hole than you need, fill it with a little putty, push a peice of styrene into it to make the shape you want, and then file the end smooth again when the putty is cured. This works quite well for things like Shuriken weapons too, and the styrene insert means you get a consistently-shaped opening every time. Doing that you will have to rebuild the entire front part, there is little room to maneuver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crizza Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Use a dremel with a molding cutter, although this is realy difficult :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 <snip>Doing that you will have to rebuild the entire front part, there is little room to maneuver.Not really...? As with everything, it depends on if you're neat and careful in the first place. Yes, okay, you have to let the putty cure, but there's not much work or time beyond that. There's also no scuplting required or anything. Just drill, fill, press, and file when cured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 There are also chisel point exacto blade (or, indeed, very small chisels) that can help creating squared off muzzles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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