Some of the most important details on a scale model are barely visible to the naked eye. The Tamiya 74113 Fine Pivot Drill Bit is designed for exactly those situations, allowing modelers to create exceptionally precise 0.2 mm holes with excellent control and minimal deviation.

What makes this drill bit special is its clever stepped-shank design. While the cutting tip measures just 0.2 mm, the shaft that fits into the pin vise has a diameter of 1.0 mm. This provides a more secure grip, reduces wobble, and makes the delicate drill bit considerably easier to handle than conventional micro-drills of uniform diameter.

Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS), the bit combines excellent cutting performance with durability. A special surface finish helps reduce the risk of breakage, particularly important when working with cutting tips this fine.

For WWI aircraft modelers, a 0.2 mm drill bit is particularly useful for preparing ultra-fine rigging attachment points, control cable connections, and miniature fittings. It's equally valuable for drilling tiny holes in plastic, brass, aluminum, and other suitable materials during detailing and scratch-building.

Supplied in a protective plastic storage case, this precision tool is ready for the smallest challenges your next modeling project can throw at it.

Because when your entire drilling operation measures just two-tenths of a millimeter, precision isn't optional.

Key Features

• Ultra-fine 0.2 mm cutting diameter for high-precision drilling.

• Stepped 1.0 mm shank provides secure attachment in compatible pin vises.

• Reduced drill bit wobble for more accurate hole positioning.

• High-speed steel (HSS) construction for sharpness and durability.

• Special surface finish helps reduce the risk of snapping.

• Ideal for shallow precision holes in scale modeling applications.

• Suitable for plastic, brass, aluminum, steel, and wood, with appropriate technique.

• Excellent for aircraft rigging, control cables, miniature fittings, and scratch-building.

• Compatible with Tamiya Fine Pin Vise D (74050), Fine Pin Vise S (74051), and Fine Pin Vise D-R (74112).

• Protective plastic storage case included.

When drilling ultra-fine rigging holes in WWI aircraft wings or fuselages, first mark the drilling position with a sharp needle to prevent the bit from wandering. Use a manual pin vise, maintain a perpendicular drilling angle, and rotate gently with minimal pressure. Avoid lateral movement, as even a reinforced micro-drill can break when subjected to sideways forces.

Please Note: This drill bit is particularly suited to precision shallow-hole drilling. Although its reinforced construction reduces the risk of breakage, the 0.2 mm cutting tip remains extremely delicate. A compatible pin vise is required and sold separately.