I bought one of these about 5y ago from a vendor at JaxCon and I still love it. Works perfectly fine on styrene, resin and bass wood. If you don't abuse or force it, it shall last like mine. Glad you found one. I don't recall if mine had that Tamiya sticker. I may have thrown it away by mistake, but it's all about function. Thanks for sharing.
When I bought mine in Tokyo in 2014 I seem to recall getting a tiny sticker ( no tamiya branded one) ment for the bottom of the grip , ( didn't use it I know what it is 😅) however i do want the other version ( router if I remember correctly) when a friend asked me why I got it I just said I'm a builder of models so why not build the drill I'll be using 😂 ' he didn't get the joke,
Hi Moss, These are a great little tool. The Plastic bearing installed in Step 4 onto the drill shaft was originally designed by Tamiya to be a high speed metal ball bearing and the plastic one can be replaced with a Tamiya 'Hop Up' bearing 1150 (in fact it states 1150 on the instructions!) this bearing is 5 x 11 x 4mm and is a direct replacement. Using a metal bearing really improves the concentricity of the tool and reduces run out. You can easily get these online for a few pence and is a worthwhile upgrade. Note: The bearing upgrade is even more of a benefit on the Tamiya Handy Router #74042 as it runs at higher RPM and in use can be subjected to a side load.
Just built mine today with the upgrade bearing. I brought mine back from the main tamiya store in Bangkok Thailand. Less than 20 quid. You would not believe the tools and products in that store, I hadn't heard or seen of many things in there. And of course cheaper than UK!
Looks good! I'd suggest emphasizing a bit more grease on the safety screw - mine was a devil to get in AND still isn't working properly. Not the biggest deal, but still!
To be honest I'd say a bit expensive looking at the parts and construction when you can get a very usable hobby drill with accessories for similar money.
Tamiya makes everything a kit. I thought they stopped making that. One thing that got my attention though is that it can accomodate smaller, finer drill bits(am I right or wrong?) Something other rotary tools can't do.
Better off buying a Como Drill for £20 more, they are much more robust, versatile and concentrically accurate, with a speed control and a chuck that can take really small drills.
As with all things, there is a specific tool to fit e-clips and you will be unsurprised to hear it makes it much easier 😅 The selling point of this drill is it's ease of grip and low speed. Bearing upgrade would be well worth it
This s a great Drill to build.. Buy one like this amzn.to/3RQl7WJ
I bought one of these about 5y ago from a vendor at JaxCon and I still love it. Works perfectly fine on styrene, resin and bass wood. If you don't abuse or force it, it shall last like mine. Glad you found one. I don't recall if mine had that Tamiya sticker. I may have thrown it away by mistake, but it's all about function. Thanks for sharing.
When I bought mine in Tokyo in 2014 I seem to recall getting a tiny sticker ( no tamiya branded one) ment for the bottom of the grip , ( didn't use it I know what it is 😅) however i do want the other version ( router if I remember correctly) when a friend asked me why I got it I just said I'm a builder of models so why not build the drill I'll be using 😂 ' he didn't get the joke,
Hi Moss, These are a great little tool. The Plastic bearing installed in Step 4 onto the drill shaft was originally designed by Tamiya to be a high speed metal ball bearing and the plastic one can be replaced with a Tamiya 'Hop Up' bearing 1150 (in fact it states 1150 on the instructions!) this bearing is 5 x 11 x 4mm and is a direct replacement. Using a metal bearing really improves the concentricity of the tool and reduces run out. You can easily get these online for a few pence and is a worthwhile upgrade.
Note: The bearing upgrade is even more of a benefit on the Tamiya Handy Router #74042 as it runs at higher RPM and in use can be subjected to a side load.
Good shout.. I will be building the router at some point so will look at this upgrade.. thanks matey
Just built mine today with the upgrade bearing. I brought mine back from the main tamiya store in Bangkok Thailand. Less than 20 quid. You would not believe the tools and products in that store, I hadn't heard or seen of many things in there. And of course cheaper than UK!
i would love to go over there for the experience and buy the tools.. Thanks for the update on the bearing.. im gonna look into it
I built one of those, man does it come in handy
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Nice video, mate
That’s the ones hahah
Now that looks very useful! I am still yet to even get my own pin vice...
Pin vice is very useful too..
Have to admit, I was surprised when I got mine and had to build it.
Excellent little drill, though
Great to hear!
Looks good!
I'd suggest emphasizing a bit more grease on the safety screw - mine was a devil to get in AND still isn't working properly. Not the biggest deal, but still!
it was that clip that was hard work for me.. I use it alot to be fair, it hasn't let me down
@@MOS6510Models Feels like a good drill so far - a quick test on MDF shows that it's not bad for $12!
Wow didn’t know they made this!
To be honest I'd say a bit expensive looking at the parts and construction when you can get a very usable hobby drill with accessories for similar money.
it was a fun build
Great little Video Mos,i will look for this.
Hope you like it! Link in the description
Very nice build and review Mos!
Glad you enjoyed it
Tamiya makes everything a kit. I thought they stopped making that. One thing that got my attention though is that it can accomodate smaller, finer drill bits(am I right or wrong?) Something other rotary tools can't do.
That’s good for installing pylons on aircraft kits
It has two chucks - a bigger (2-3mm) and smaller (1-2mm), yeah.
Nice video MOS. But its one gimmick i can do without
yeah i understand that
Love the build. Hate the office/industrial music.
Nice little drill. I have looked at it over the years, but never picked it up.
It's good
Make sure you remove the gear srpue gates correctly to avoid malfunction using a file!
Better off buying a Como Drill for £20 more, they are much more robust, versatile and concentrically accurate, with a speed control and a chuck that can take really small drills.
Have not been able to find one yet. Think it would be neat.
Amazon have a load in stock :)
As with all things, there is a specific tool to fit e-clips and you will be unsurprised to hear it makes it much easier 😅
The selling point of this drill is it's ease of grip and low speed. Bearing upgrade would be well worth it
Thanks for the tip! im going to buy the bearings
May have missed it in the review but is it variable speed?
NO single speed matey
Can I put a more torque motor? Is it gonna break a plastic gear?
i really dont know sorry
Nice drill les I would buy one very handy lightweight tool.
Merry Christmas to you and your family
Thanks, you too!
Hi MOS, nice and compact tool, glad you moved your finger to avoid the ikky moment 😂
it was no where near it..it was the angle of the camera lol
@@MOS6510Models LOL
Cool
What's the smallest drill bit size? Models often specify 1 or 1.2mm.
ive put in a 0.7mm and that worked :)
Don't forget to watch the videos showing various upgrades!
Look's like something made by Fisher Price..
I think it is cheaper to buy a Dremel with a reduction gear. So the plastic gears wont burn out in 10 minutes.
Proxxon is the one you want matey.. fabulous tool
30 QUID for a toy drill, no thanks, you can by a reversible rechargeable variable speed driill for less
Fair enough!
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NiMH batteries.. Nickel Metal Hydride. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93metal_hydride_battery#Compared_to_other_battery_types
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