Tamiya - 74046 - Model Kit - Model Files

As stated in my other review of Tamiya Tweezers, I recently got back into the hobby of plastic modelling and so I had to start from scratch since I did not have any tweezers or tools for the hobby. This set of Tamiya File Set was one of those accessories I had to purchase, so I wanted to get a quality file set. Initially, I was going to buy the Tamiya set with the sponge-like handles, but decided to buy this one with the plastic vinyl-dipped handles because I think they will last longer over time and easier to clean. The Tamiya sponge handle file set although look more comfortable initially will not last over time. These files are very well made and work as expected. I didn't want to purchase the cheaper kind which I will later regret, or have to replace the set again. In the long run, I would rather pay a little more and buy a quality product that will last a long time, than to replace the cheaper ones over and over again.

These are really great files for the price. I have used the super-duper German and Swiss files that cost $15.00 for just one, and I have used the cheap made in India rubbish where you get a set of 12 for $10.00. With the former being a 10, and the latter being a 1, I would put these files at about a 6.75. They are nice and straight. The teeth are nice and even. They clean well with a file card. They also have a classy rubber grip that is pretty cool. Very comfortable to use. Raise the rating to a flat 7 just because of those grips. This set is the coarse set of the two sets available from Tamiya. Quality stuff.

I bought these for small scale modeling (I enjoy 25-30mm wargaming using plastic models particularly) and find them to be tools of excellent quality that get the job done time after time. One is flat, one convex, and one round, so the three cover most situations I come across in my regular hobby pursuits - whether filing down mold lines on plastic and metal figures, cleaning up bits of sprue in horribly inconvenient locations, or smoothing out small areas of green-stuffed fills, these do the job well. I have a small stiff-wire brush I bought somewhere long ago, and using that to clean 'em up after heavy use keeps them practically new and still doing the job, well, time after time. :-) Very nice.

I bought these tools so that my son and I could work on his Gundams. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the files. For their size (about 6 inches with around 3 inches of filing surface) they have a bit of heft that feels comfortable in the hand. The filing surfaces have enough bite on them to quickly file down plastic spurs, but you need to be careful otherwise you will scratch the plastic.

Three basic files. They get the job done. They have plastic "handle" caps which are more comfortable than bare steel. I don't really think these are any sort of particularly good Japanese tool steel, and I'm pretty sure these are made in China. I got a generic set of 8 files with more comfortable dipped rubber handles but I still love the Tamiya brand and product line. These three are enough for most modeling tasks.

This is a nice set of Tamiya medium size Files, they are of excellent quality, very comfortable to use and seem to last long if used properly. Set contains 3 double-cut Files (flat, round and half-round) with black rubber grip, they come in a small vinyl sleeve. According to the manufacturer, these Files are specially developed for modeling use and are suitable for working plastic and soft metals . Length: ~163mm (6 7/16 inch)

Took a while to arrive, but well worth it. These files effortlessly shave down plastic for models.be careful it's easy to take off too much. Plastic handles are comfortable and keep from slipping. I'm still on the lookout for a really tiny file for extra small detailed work, but these 3 different file types cover almost any filing you might need.

these are great files for gunpla models but you need to be careful with them as you can file down to far and end up needing putty for repair work. i recamend also buying the Tamiya Basic Tool Set wit this as not only does it come with all the tools you need to build a Master Grade Gunpla it also comes with a very good finishing quality file that about the equivalent of a 1200 grit piece of sandpaper.

Alles bestens und sehr empfehlenswert. Wertig verarbeitet und macht was es soll. Super !

No son exactamente las que quería, pero bueno, son Tamiya igualmente así que, son estupendas

Le limette tamiya sono ottime per lavorare la plastica e la resina…le forme sono le più usuali anche se avrei preferito ce ne fosse una quadrata. La qualità dei materiali è ottima e le dimensioni sono giuste, insomma è un prodotto consigliato

Compact size, nice weight and good grips: this set of needle files is a very good investment for a very good price, especially if you're a plastic modeler. I go full Tropic Thunder with my Gunpla so I complement my sanding with fine-grit sandpaper as well, but for large nub bumps that my sprue cutters can't get to and my craft knife just can't touch, this is my go-to. I haven't touched the rat-tail and half round ring files but I reckon I'll need them soon, for hard-to-reach edges or if I need to share them. For the moment I'm using the double-cut flat and it works wonders. I just need to sand a few rounds and the nub bumps disappear. One noticeable downside is that if you sand edges where the plastic is at a 90 degree angle, you will shave slivers of the edge off and it might offset whatever twin piece you might be snapping on against that edge. To a pro modeler it's fixable with putty, but I'm not and I don't have any so I'd just be cautious when sanding near 90-degree-angle pieces, or use my round / half-round. Considering it's a Tamiya plamodeling product that comes in a set of three which you get for cheap, I would highly recommend this equipment.

Bon set de base de la marque Tamiya concernant ces 3 limes. Rassemblant les limes de bases Idéal pour les dubutants en maquette qui souhaites commencer avec un matériel de bonne qualité sans se ruiner. Je recommande cet article.