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Achieve precision drilling accuracy with professional-grade tools from Excel Hobby Tools, Tamiya, and Trumpeter. Our comprehensive selection includes micro drill bits from 0.1mm to 3.2mm, pin vises, and complete drill sets engineered for photo-etched parts, rigging holes, and detail work across aircraft, naval, and armor models. Explore our complete Tools & Sets collection for complementary modeling solutions.

Drilling

Professional Drilling Solutions for Scale Modelers

Precision drilling is fundamental to advanced scale modeling, whether you're installing photo-etched details, creating rigging points on naval vessels, or adding intricate panel lines to aircraft models. Our drilling collection provides the professional-grade tools necessary for clean, accurate holes without damaging delicate plastic, resin, or metal components. From ultra-fine 0.1mm bits for microscopic detail work to robust 3.2mm drills for structural modifications, every tool is selected for reliability and precision.

Excel Hobby Tools: Industry-Leading Precision

Excel Hobby Tools dominates our drilling selection with 39 specialized products including their renowned 20-piece drill sets covering #61-#80 wire gauge sizes, perfect for photo-etched brass work. The Excel Double Ended Pin Vise Drill and Swivel Head Pin Vise with 4 Chucks offer ergonomic control for extended detailing sessions, while their indexed drill bit kits provide organized storage and quick size selection. Excel's mushroom-grip pin vises reduce hand fatigue during repetitive drilling operations, making them ideal for large-scale projects requiring hundreds of precision holes.

Tamiya and Trumpeter Engineering Excellence

Tamiya contributes 13 essential drilling tools including their Electric Handy Drill for powered precision and Fine Pin Vise series accommodating bits from 0.1mm to 3.2mm. The Tamiya Basic Drill Set provides five essential sizes (1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm) for general modeling applications, while their Fine Pivot Drill Bits in sizes from 0.2mm to 1.2mm enable ultra-precise work on 1/72 and 1/144 scale subjects. Trumpeter offers three comprehensive Twist Drilling Auger Bit Sets covering metric and imperial sizes for versatile applications across all modeling scales.

Specialized Tools from Vallejo, Squadron, and Zona

Vallejo provides their innovative Spin Top Pin Vice Double Ended design alongside precision drill bit sets covering 0.3-1.6mm and #61-#80 ranges. Squadron Tools offers nine essential products including their padded drill holder for comfortable extended use and slide lock pin vise for secure bit retention. Zona Tools rounds out the collection with their Metric High Speed Twist Drill Bit Set and Spiral Hand Drill for manual precision control.

Complete Your Modeling Toolkit

Pair your drilling tools with our extensive Tools & Sets collection and explore specialized equipment from our Dremel Tools selection. Whether you're building 1/24 Tamiya Cars, 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft, or intricate naval models, MPM Hobbies provides the complete drilling solution for professional results.