tools

[Blueprint]

What kind of tools are required ot build tamiya r/c kits? Do you need a
soldering iron and other such electrical tools?

Ta!

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[Justin Mahn]

The kits can be made without soldering, but enthusiasts will change out the
connectors for better performance. Also, I don't know what type screws
Tamiya's use, but just to be save, you'll need a phillips screwdriver, and
metric and SAE hex drivers down to .050 inch size. CA glue (superglue) for
the tires.

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"Blueprint" <nospammmm@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> What kind of tools are required ot build tamiya r/c kits? Do you need a
> soldering iron and other such electrical tools?
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> Ta!
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> Blueprint
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[Alan]

I personally have a set of long and "T" handled hex wrenches, nut
drivers, and box wrenches in both standard and metric since I own cars
from overseas and from the US (Tamiya and Losi). I also have two
pairs of pliers, two adjustable wrenches, several jeweler's pliers,
several different sized philips and flat screwdrivers, wire cutters,
x-acto knives, and a bunch of other odds and ends that have found
their way into my tool box. The best way to find out what tools are
needed is to look on the box or through a car manual. Most kits will
include the basic tools so that you can put the car together, but they
are a bit of a pain since the hex wrenches are usually the small "L"
shaped wrenches.

I started putting my toolbox together soon after I got my first car
about 14 years ago and slowly bought more tools as I saw them in
stores. One word of advice, cheaper may seem better, but a lot of the
cheaper tools will wear out, esp. the small sized hex wrenches. They
will round out on you at the worst possible time. I'm not saying to
go out and buy a set of Snap-On or Craftsman tools, but don't go and
buy the really cheap stuff. I like to hit up the local Home Depot for
the basic tools (screwdrivers, etc) and the hobby shops for the small
long handled wrenches. The hobby shop charges a bit more for the hex
wrenches, but I can get several years out of them before they need to
by replaced. I would also look into getting a nice toolbox to keep
your stuff in. I use a Plano tacklebox that has enough room for all
of my tools, including my soldering iron and a saw and several boxes
of screws. It makes things so much easier. Hope that this helps!

[Blueprint]

"Alan" <across68@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:a7383cd4.0408060447.24e8d55@posting.google.co m...
> I personally have a set of long and "T" handled hex wrenches, nut
> drivers, and box wrenches in both standard and metric since I own cars
> from overseas and from the US (Tamiya and Losi). I also have two
> pairs of pliers, two adjustable wrenches, several jeweler's pliers,
> several different sized philips and flat screwdrivers, wire cutters,
> x-acto knives, and a bunch of other odds and ends that have found
> their way into my tool box. The best way to find out what tools are
> needed is to look on the box or through a car manual. Most kits will
> include the basic tools so that you can put the car together, but they
> are a bit of a pain since the hex wrenches are usually the small "L"
> shaped wrenches.
>
> I started putting my toolbox together soon after I got my first car
> about 14 years ago and slowly bought more tools as I saw them in
> stores. One word of advice, cheaper may seem better, but a lot of the
> cheaper tools will wear out, esp. the small sized hex wrenches. They
> will round out on you at the worst possible time. I'm not saying to
> go out and buy a set of Snap-On or Craftsman tools, but don't go and
> buy the really cheap stuff. I like to hit up the local Home Depot for
> the basic tools (screwdrivers, etc) and the hobby shops for the small
> long handled wrenches. The hobby shop charges a bit more for the hex
> wrenches, but I can get several years out of them before they need to
> by replaced. I would also look into getting a nice toolbox to keep
> your stuff in. I use a Plano tacklebox that has enough room for all
> of my tools, including my soldering iron and a saw and several boxes
> of screws. It makes things so much easier. Hope that this helps!
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thanks for your replies, i can see your all quite experienced in this!

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Blueprint
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[Jonathan Hodgson]

On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 21:46:45 -0500, Justin Mahn wrote:

> The kits can be made without soldering, but enthusiasts will change out the
> connectors for better performance. Also, I don't know what type screws
> Tamiya's use, but just to be save, you'll need a phillips screwdriver, and
> metric and SAE hex drivers down to .050 inch size. CA glue (superglue) for
> the tires.

Tamiya kits are exclusively metric (so you won't need any Imperial
tools) and, last time I saw, didn't use socket screws except for the
motor pinion grub screw (and I think they supply an Allen key) so
cancel both sets of hex drivers.

They supply a really neat box wrench for the nuts; the screws may be
Posidriv rather than Phillips, and I think they require about a size 2
screwdriver. A sharp craft or Stanley knife is also very useful for
trimming the plastic parts out of the sprues.

Btw, I take it you're in the UK - whereabouts? Chances are there's a
club within 25 miles of you... try www.brca.org and go visit; we're
always happy to talk!

Jonny