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Tamiya 74041 Electric Handy Drill TAM74041

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 93 ratings
  • Ages: 12+
  • Tamiya P/N: 74041
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Tamiya 74041 Electric Handy Drill TAM74041

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Product Description

This is Tamiya's Electric Handy Drill Assembly Kit.
FEATURES:
This is a ready to assemble electric handy drill for use with plastic models and wood. Battery powered (batteries not included). Uses a trigger switch for control. 2mm drill bit and two types of chucks are included. Blue, Orange and Grey plastic parts are attached to sprue trees.
YOU WILL RECEIVE:
One Electric Handy Drill Assembly Kit.
REQUIREMENTS:
Assembly Large Phillips Screwdriver Small Phillips Screwdriver Long Nose Pliers Sprue Cutter Hobby Knife Two "AA" Cell Batteries sdw 11/21/01 ir/kh &

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Customers like the quality, design, and speed of the toy figure drill. They mention it's a fully functional drill that does a good job on plastics and that the chuck will not hold a drill bit below 1mm. They appreciate the drillability, and fun. That said, some complain about the size and handle. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly, and value.

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48 customers mention42 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's a working model, a solid performer, and does a good job on plastics. Some say the chuck won't hold a drill bit below 1mm. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...This is lightweight and easy to control.It works great on Minis. I've used it on metal, plastic, resin, etc...." Read more

"...This is a "model" that you have to assemble. It is a working model and does a good job on plastics and I can drill metal miniatures as well..." Read more

"...this together (it comes as a kit, after all) but once together it runs quite well.Great price!..." Read more

"The instructions are well detailed and the kit is sturdy, but I only received one of the three 8mm bushings and little to no grease...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the design of the toy figure. They mention it's a nice little drill, well designed, and a good drill for hobbyists. Some say it'll be a great low impact drill for models.

"...It is well designed, which you expect from Tamiya, and fits together with their characteristic ease...." Read more

"...Once together, this is a very lightweight, simple motorized drill...." Read more

"...I haven't had to trim a plastic tree since I was 12. It's cute, I've never seen anything like this and it's perfect for my RC habit...." Read more

"This thing is too cool. The assembly is a hoot in and of itself. That it makes a fully functional drill is the icing on the cake...." Read more

14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

Customers like the speed of the toy figure. For example, they say it's easy to use, the bit turns at a good speed, and it'll spin quickly. Some mention that it has low RPMs so you don't have to worry about drilling too far. Overall, most are satisfied with the speed.

"...This little Tamiya drill is a good compromise. It’s much quicker than using a pin vise, but it only turns at about 1/10 of the speed of the Dremel,..." Read more

"This little thing is awesome for drilling in plastic. Just the right speed and easy to use" Read more

"...Because it spins so quickly I rarely need to apply pressure when drilling...." Read more

"...I even bought my brother one for his birthday.It isn't variable speed, but it isn't so fast that you need to worry about it and the..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the drillability of the toy figure to be good, easy to use, and awesome for drilling in plastic. They say it's fast enough to drill holes in wood and small metal sheeting, and has enough torque to make deep holes where needed. Customers also mention that the drill is very true with no wobble.

"This little thing is awesome for drilling in plastic. Just the right speed and easy to use" Read more

"...It also makes the task of drilling holes in plastic a breeze, which you will really appreciate if you are building a model that requires a lot of..." Read more

"...But what it DOES allow is a handy way of making quick holes in plastic and wood without breaking out a bigger tool and without the burning and..." Read more

"...The actual drilling is good, once assembled correctly, the bit will turn at a good speed, but not at super high RPM that could melt plastic...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the toy figure fun and handy. They say it's a novel idea and fun to build. Some say the product can be educational for young modellers.

"...If assembled by a young modeller it can be very educational...." Read more

"...idea of building a toy that is used to build toys is such a fun and novel idea. But its really more that a toy...." Read more

"Great little kit. Typical precise Tamiya quality. Fun project to assemble, only challenge was small size of parts. Instructions were clear...." Read more

"This drill rocks! Fun and easy to assemble. Works like a charm when drilling holes for Tamiya 1/32 cars. Definitely a cool collectors item." Read more

42 customers mention28 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention that it's easy to put together, with easy to follow instructions. They also say it'll work great on Minis. However, some customers find the kit challenging to assemble.

"...Yes, it's a kit. Yes, the instructions are both crystal-clear and a little obtuse in that way Japanese kit instructions can be...." Read more

"...it only turns at about 1/10 of the speed of the Dremel, so it’s easier to control and doesn’t rotate fast enough to melt plastic...." Read more

"...I'm afraid I'm going to loose it!It was a bit challenging putting this together (it comes as a kit, after all) but once together it runs..." Read more

"...This is lightweight and easy to control.It works great on Minis. I've used it on metal, plastic, resin, etc...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the toy figure. Some mention that it's good for what you pay for, while others say that it is not worth it and is not powerful.

"...Great price! For all of the hobby and light-weight stuff I work on, this little tool will come in real handy." Read more

"...We didn't bother taking it apart to try and make it work, not worth my time or energy. I would NOT recommend it to anyone...." Read more

"...And I'm relatively handy. However, at the end of the day it's well worth it...." Read more

"...I haven't had to change the batteries yet. Price is cheap compared to all the tools and modeling accessories I've accumulated over the years...." Read more

12 customers mention3 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the toy figure. They mention that the drill is limited, the handle is small, and the motor doesn't fit right. They also say that there are several tiny parts that require special tools to complete assembly, and that the housing halves didn't feel completely tight when screwed together.

"...Some functional things. The handle is a bit small, and can be uncomfortable with long use...." Read more

"...It was a little fussy to assemble, and the housing halves didn’t feel completely tight when I screwed them together...." Read more

"...I also like the fact that it takes standard sized AA batteries to run it...." Read more

"...And about my only complaint is the drill collets only go down so small. It works great with the 1.25 P3 pinning kit...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Steve H
5.0 out of 5 stars It really does work! No fooling!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013
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I've read other reviews and decided to 'pull the trigger' on this item, and not only does it work, it works really well. It's amazing.

It's not a hard-core mini drill, you won't throw away your Dremel, but if your model kit work area is limited or you only do a little drilling once in a while, it's an amazing tool. It's perfect for things like drilling out cannon barrels or holes to thread fiber optic thru for lighting.

Yes, it's a kit. Yes, the instructions are both crystal-clear and a little obtuse in that way Japanese kit instructions can be. I would suggest laying all the parts out carefully and double-check each one as you go. Careful assembly should average under an hour, some of that depending on how much you want to clean up the pour stubs after removing parts from the trees.

Make sure you apply the included gear grease liberally, the gears seems to be of the 'self lube plastic' type but the grease helps with keeping the noise down.

It seems to have standard collets, I'm going to dig thru my parts bin and see if I have larger sizes, then I could use some Dremel bits and also have a nice grinder or light router. I suspect the router version of this is just the same kit with a different sticker and collets.

You know, this could be a very educational 'parent/child' thing, helping with the build and learning about gear ratios.

The only potential drawback is, this doesn't have a reverse switch. If your drill bit hangs up you're not going to be able to back it out...unless...wait..OK, if you reverse the batteries, you bypass the 'on' switch and the motor runs in reverse. interesting! That might not be a good idea but it might come in handy someday.

Some functional things. The handle is a bit small, and can be uncomfortable with long use. Getting the batteries out of the grip is a bit tricky, you'll need a lever of some sort. You'll want to take the batteries out if you're not going to use it for longer than a week, just to be safe. There is no way to lock the trigger down so it stays on, you'll need to use a velcro tie or something if you need to do that.

All in all, for the price, it's a nice thing to have in your model kit toolbox.
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JS2012
4.0 out of 5 stars Handy little drill for models and crafts
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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I build scale models and do other small craft work, often in plastic. I would either use a pin vise or a Dremel tool to drill holes. The pin vise was slow and laborious for drilling deep and/or multiple holes, and the Dremel was often too fast and would tend to melt plastic as it was drilling. This little Tamiya drill is a good compromise. It’s much quicker than using a pin vise, but it only turns at about 1/10 of the speed of the Dremel, so it’s easier to control and doesn’t rotate fast enough to melt plastic. (I measured it at about 550 RPM using an optical tachometer.) Being shaped like a drill with a handle and trigger makes it easier to hold and control for drilling. If it had the capability of variable or multiple speeds, or be reversible, it would be ideal.
Even though they don’t fit exactly in the mandrel, I found that some of my Dremel collets would fit, allowing me to use a larger range of drill bits than the ones provided with the drill.
I didn’t give it a 4-star rating for a few minor issues. It was a little fussy to assemble, and the housing halves didn’t feel completely tight when I screwed them together. The small tube of lubricant provided with the drill wasn’t sufficient to lubricate all the gears as directed, so I ended up mixing some light machine oil and petroleum jelly to supplement it. I’m still happy with this drill and would recommend it.
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Christina H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Drill for Minis!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2014
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I used to play warhammer 40K and now play warmachine and this makes converting, pinning and magnetizing models so much easier. I've been using a pin vise for about 10 years and this was recommended to me. It is one of the best tools I ever bought, especially for the cost. I even bought my brother one for his birthday.

It isn't variable speed, but it isn't so fast that you need to worry about it and the trigger gives you excellent control. I had an off brand non-variable speed dremel type tool and it was impossible to drill with it. This is lightweight and easy to control.

It works great on Minis. I've used it on metal, plastic, resin, etc. If GW or PP make a model with it I have used it on it.

Putting it together took some very minor skill. But if you do any sort of modeling and/or hobbying at all then it should be a snap.

It doesn't replace your pin vise. You still want that for delicate work. And about my only complaint is the drill collets only go down so small. It works great with the 1.25 P3 pinning kit. But if you need something smaller then you are stuck with the pin vise. I wish they made some smaller collets to hold a finer drill bit. If anyone knows of collets which will work with this drill please let me know!

I use mine constantly and it is a great addition to a modelers toolset.
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ken mckern
5.0 out of 5 stars Great drill for modelers
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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This little thing is awesome for drilling in plastic. Just the right speed and easy to use
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Brush Stroke
3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you like to assemble your tools
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016
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Interesting little drill. This is a "model" that you have to assemble. It is a working model and does a good job on plastics and I can drill metal miniatures as well. It is not high torque, so presetting a hole is required. I'd give it four stars, but it requires more time than I want to spend putting a tool together. If you like projects and don't need this right away, it's a 4 star product. If you want to get working right away, I'd put the money you'd spend on this into a regular drill. It does come with two chucks and a 1/8" bit.
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