Here's a very Tamiya idea: a power tool that is itself a kit. The Electric Handy Router arrives as a cement-free assembly project that goes together in minutes — and rewards you with a compact, lightweight rotary tool built for exactly the jobs modellers face: grinding away sprue stubs and ejector pin marks, hollowing openings, cleaning edges, and shaping plastic or wood where a file is too slow and a full-size rotary tool is too much.

Build It, Then Build With It

Assembly requires no glue and no soldering — the motor is included and everything clips and screws together following the illustrated instructions. It's a satisfying quick build in its own right, and it means you understand your tool from the inside out. If you've built a Tamiya kit before, you'll be routing within the half hour.

High Torque, Sensible Speed

The geared drive delivers 7,800 RPM with genuine torque — deliberately slower than mains-powered rotary tools, which is precisely what you want on polystyrene. High-speed tools melt plastic; this one grinds it cleanly and gives you the control to stop exactly where you mean to. The easy-grip handle and trigger switch — with a lock and a guard against accidental starts — keep one-handed work comfortable and precise.

Expandable Bit System

A ball-headed router bit is included to get you started, and the 2.4mm shank collet accepts the wider range of Tamiya bits, including the separately sold five-bit set covering cutting, grinding and shaping profiles. Power comes from two AA batteries (not included) — no cords across the workbench, no charger to manage.

Plastic and Wood Only

This tool is designed for plastic models and wood craft — never use it on metal, and always wear protective eyewear when routing.

What's in the Box

• Electric Handy Router assembly kit (motor included)
• 1 ball-head router bit (2.4mm shank)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Needed to Complete

• 2 × AA batteries
• Phillips screwdriver for assembly