TAMIYA300074085 RC Tool Kit 8 Pieces

Great for purchase price

If you build Tamiya RC cars then this is the perfect tool set. Fits the hardware in Tamiya kits perfectly. Only used it to build one car so far, so can’t say much about durability yet. For the price you get every tool you need at less than $30.00. As long as it’s durable then it will be a great value.

I was hesitant to get this since being outside of the US, it's quite expensive for what it seems to be. However, it is worth every cent. These are really high quality tools and the kit shines in 4 main areas: fit, magnetic tips, the handle and upgrades/rebuildsFit: As mentioned in other reviews, Tamiya uses Japanese Industrial Standard screws which are slightly different than regular Philips screws, but significant enough that you're always on the edge of stripping a screw, and since these are JIS, you don't have that problem. It sits secure and makes it much easier, and quicker, to fit everything.Magnetic tips: This may seem like a minor thing, since magnetic tips are quite common, but the magnets on these tools are quite strong, meaning it can easily pick up a screw and place it in position, or lift it out when unscrewing. This is especially handy for tight and awkward spaces...and if you have big hands.Handle: While the handle gives a great grip, for me it's the feedback it gives. If you use a moderate grip, you can feel when the screw is tightened just enough. The handle sort of slips slightly. Maybe it's just me, but I've found this incredibly useful once you get the feel for it.Upgrades/Rebuilds: It's one thing to get the screws in with a regular Philips screwdriver, it's a nerve-wracking story to get them out again when you (inevitably) want to do some upgrades, or a rebuild. Since the fit is so secure, it makes it super easy to remove the screws and lift them out (see comment above).Honestly, if you can afford it, get this set, you will NOT regret it. And if you can't afford it, save up for it, it really is worth it.

This kit is an absolute must have if you are building a Tamiya RC/Chassis kit.The tool kit includes two JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) Phillips head screwdrivers, a flat head screwdriver, three hex wrenches (small, medium & large sizes), two socket wrenches (Medium & large) & a T-handle.All the tools above can be attached to the T-handle in a vertical or T configuration for better accessibility to screws and other fasteners.You may not use all the tools to build your kit, but they are handy to have when you need them.

Awesome Quality

Sure you can get cheaper tools… but I’m a tamiya fanboy. Their stuff is always too quality. Bought these and other tamiya tools to go with my TA08R.Getting back into R/C and wanted dedicated tools for the hobby and not use my “real tools”These are nice and good quality.

I've been using this set for about a year now. The JIS cross point hold screws noticeably better than regular phillips screwdrivers. The hex drivers have held up well. The only one that rounded of I had to cut the tip off, but it is still going strong. The screw that rounded the tip eventually required a screw extractor, so not the fault of the tamiya tool. I tried to use the flat head as a prybar, and the tip broke off. The part wasn't stuck on *that* much, so I suspect the flathead was softer than intended. Otherwise I have cleaned off the mold flash on the handles, since it was noticeable.

Works great for tamiya builds.