Know the feeling! 🤔

Trouble is you could have had the job done in that time 😋😋👍

Unfortunately, or maybe not, my Dad told me when I was 12 years of age that 'You can't have too many tools, Son'. He is 88 now and I remind him just about every time I see him. He just smiles and I spend hours in my garage searching for that item I know is in there somewhere. I still love it when I have the exact tool for the job.

I agree it is very satisfying to work by hand.However having said that I have accrued a number of tools either because they were too cheap to miss or even free,but often setting them up for just one job is not worth it and I do the job by hand instead. Perverse Aren't I?👍

We as model makers try to do the best we can with what we've got. But sometimes feeling your way round a hand build is far more rewarding. I have a number of machines available in my workshop, but as most of my models are over 50 years old it is usually restoration work that I need to do, so hand worked parts are what I need to make. My machines are usually used for making brass and other metal items. I usually paint by hand, but occasionally use a spray gun or airbrush. But find hand finishing gives the most satisfaction.
Cheers Colin.

While I agree that one does not need “expensive” equipment I.e. drill stands - one must consider that tools are individual choices and one must be satisfied and comfortable with what they are using, otherwise the application (use) of the equipment becomes a chore and most importantly an excuse for not managing to perform or make things (models) to ones satisfaction. I for one am wasting my time doing a scratch build with nothing but hand tools no laser cut wood no scroll or table saw no 3D printer and no drill stand - To my surprise, although it is a challenge and I notice small variations in my cuts etc. it has been very rewarding and bringing back some of my hand skills long thought forgotten and I find myself enjoying and deeper immersed in this project than the 3 kits I’ve assembled thus far. But - then I do understand I am speaking for myself not the multitude of others whom are much more expierenced in this hobby than myself. Thank each of you for the information and input - I’m finding this site most informative and educational than anywhere else I’ve looked I am humbled by the posts and pics I’ve reviewed. Doubtfully, I will never build anything as detailed as what I’ve reviewed thus far I.e. guess that’s why I don’t need the expensive and micro accurate equipment- hope I haven’t offfended anyone

drspock, Lidl have one of their offers on, drill stand included, fits a standard B&D type hand drill. Worth a look
Mark