G 18 Problem

Nepty · Post by **Nepty** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:50 am

I am having a problem placing the machine gun on the Sdkfz 250/1.
The hole is too small and the machine gun will not fit inside.
Any recomendations ?

David F · Post by **David F** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:23 am

My two thoughts are:
1. Use a hobby knife to "scrape" the mounting hole to a larger diameter.
or
2. Use pin vise and "drill the mounting hole to a larger diameter.

WWIICentral · Post by **WWIICentral** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:18 am

I agree with David. You'll find that often times on GHQ Models, the mounting holes don't match in size and you'll need to drill them. I don't know the reason for this, since I assume the master models are created to the correct size. I'm guessing that over time, repeated use of moulds cause the diameter on the holes/pegs to be slightly off.

Good luck!

Tanner

Nepty · Post by **Nepty** » Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:30 pm

Thanks David and Tanner. I will buy a pin vise and try.
I will also call GHQ and let them know of the problem.

Nepty

ferret701 · Post by **ferret701** » Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:03 am

I tend to just use a push-pin -- press it into the hole, and rotate a bit to expand the hole. Works surprisingly well.

Pat

G 18 Problem

G 18 Problem

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