Tamiya 2 TAM74016 Basic Tool Set

this was my starting kit. for those trying to start. get one of these, the sum of each tool individually will cost more than the whole of this one. if you want to get into gunpla and model building, this is your introduction in a cost reliable way. so if you change your mind, you wont have a bunch of expensive tools with ya

I bought this kit as one of my first kits for building gunpla. I looked around at the big names like god's hand and ultimately chose these as I'm just getting back into the hobby and it was a decent price plus it's Tamiya. The nippers are nice, a little small but I also have big hands. The knife is a little lackluster but definitely works. The other tools are good quality as well. I saw a review saying the nippers looked dirty and/or used. The "dirt" you might encounter is just metal shavings from the nippers manufacturing process. Nothing you can't take care of with a paper towel or rag. If you're just starting out or need a good travel kit I would highly recommend this one. Also the nipper cut through the runners like butter.

Basically, if you are new to model building and/or plastic model kits, you should get this. I used it to build my first two Megami Devices, Asra Ninja & Archer, and they turned out awesome (check the pics!). I was surprised by how small the kit is, too; it's like the size of a fat cell phone. I don't know the technical terms, but the side cutters are perfect for cutting pieces off the sprues without leaving plastic nubs behind, and even if I didn't make a flush cut the file worked great for smoothing them. I used everything at least once except the flathead screwdriver, which I'm sure will come in handy around the house at some point. For the price and how ridiculously fast it shipped, I couldn't be happier with this little set.

As the title says, this is great for beginning plastic model builders who want to improve their build quality, but aren't sure if they want to invest heavily. That being said, the knife - being a utility knife and not a hobby knife - may not be as suited for people who have been building for a while. The tweezers are great for applying stickers and decals with a very narrow tip. The file decent enough, but again, not suited for more advanced users.Overall, good for the money if new to the hobby or need a backup for building kits on the go or away from home.

It’s exactly what it says, simple beginner friendly tools you can definitely upgrade to better tools but if you want multiple tools at once to start off this is an excellent option

I got these to use on my Dragon Ball Figure Rise Standard model kits and they work great when I use them. The side cutters are super useful and handy and the exacto knife is pretty good but I would’ve preferred it be a hobby knife instead but once again overall it’s a great set of tools and definitely worth the money.

I bought this set as I wanted to start building more Gunpla and needed a set of nippers, and this kit was recommended. The nippers and the tweezers are the real stars of this show, the rest is honestly, just padding and might as well be tossed. For what this cost the nippers are solid. They can get uncomfortable to hold and work with over long periods, but overall for the price are really solid.Overall this is a great budget kit for those looking to save a few bucks or for beginners. You will want to invest in a decent file if you don't have one and some sanding sponges, as the file with this kit might as well be thrown right in the trash. But for the rpice you can't beat what this offers.

Can't go wrong with Tamiya - just continually proves to be true. I've build a number of models with this kit, mostly Bandai - and it's been great. I'm sure individual tools you can get would be better if you got more expensive/more pro versions - especially Tamiya stuff.However, this is just a fantastic, all-in-one kit that absolutely makes the hobby kit experience 100% better than using stuff you find at home that looks "good enough".If you don't know where to start, start here.