Yes, a few Revell kits have tested my patience and drilling skills in the past.

Don't recall the issue of SA, but I'm dimly recalling a tip to use telescoping brass tubes that slide over the plastic 'stub' as a centering device for a drill bit, that when withdrawn, can take an internal steel wire reiforcement.

The Fairlane Thunderbolt rear axle is a fragile devil that ended up with enough brass to make a .50 caliber shell casing.

The Monogram 1/8 scale Corvette rear axle is open on top for virtually the entire width, but will accept a beam of brass channel stock, and yes THOSE stubs need to be pinned, too.