Scale modelling
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get a nice display rack lor, with those 'doors' that kind one...Originally posted by ahtong76:Hi guys!
Glad to find out this topic here. I used to frequent the old modeling shop at Bugis, price was good back then, started with planes, choppers, then aircraft carriers and figures.
One question/problem that's buggin me, how do you guys keep your model dust free????? I kept mine in boxes now in the store room cos, gave up cleaning the dust that's collected.
you can also use airbrush to 'blow' away the dust -
get a nice display rack lor, with those 'doors' that kind one...Originally posted by ahtong76:Hi guys!
Glad to find out this topic here. I used to frequent the old modeling shop at Bugis, price was good back then, started with planes, choppers, then aircraft carriers and figures.
One question/problem that's buggin me, how do you guys keep your model dust free????? I kept mine in boxes now in the store room cos, gave up cleaning the dust that's collected.
you can also use airbrush to 'blow' away the dust -
Did anyone visit MH today (Monday Apr 26) for MH's last day of business at old location super duper massive 40 per cent off all kits except special offer items and bring your own plastic bag clearance sale?
What did you buy?
I rushed down during lunch after I got the SMS.......responded much faster than for SAF Mobex.
One fella even came from Changi Airport - Viper52, he's a friend of yours. You introduced us during our recce trip to AA site before the show opened. -
Yo CJ, just got back from there. Scooped up the Revell (ex Hasegawa) 1/48 A-7E Corsair, 1/48 Italeri OH-58A Kiowa and 1/48 Academy MiG-21PFOriginally posted by ChineseJunk:Did anyone visit MH today (Monday Apr 26) for MH's last day of business at old location super duper massive 40 per cent off all kits except special offer items and bring your own plastic bag clearance sale?
What did you buy?
I rushed down during lunch after I got the SMS.......responded much faster than for SAF Mobex.
One fella even came from Changi Airport - Viper52, he's a friend of yours. You introduced us during our recce trip to AA site before the show opened.
Would have got more, but my job doesn't pay me enough!
I know about him, lucky bastard, I would've done the same if I could!
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Hi Viper52,
I got the last Tamiya T-55 in the shop and a Zvezda BMD-1 and walked out a happy customer.
I didn't get more becos MH's blasted 28% sale weeks before the massive firesale already broke the bank
I got Trumpeter's new Challenger 2 (both versions, made two trips to the shop to buy' em. stupid), an Eastern Express BRDM-1, a Lee E-2C and three Italeri F-5Es which I intend to paint in RSAF colours.
The BRDM-1 was meant for a quick weekend build over Good Friday. I opened the box when I got home, saw the interior detail and put it aside as it would take too much work.
I started on a Dragon BMP-2 instead, the one that comes with the mine plough. Almost done.
Pity u couldn't join us for last week's excursion to SGC.... eurofighter took lots of pix.
But there'll be others
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The last T-55! You lucky sonafagun!Originally posted by ChineseJunk:Hi Viper52,
I got the last Tamiya T-55 in the shop and a Zvezda BMD-1 and walked out a happy customer.
I didn't get more becos MH's blasted 28% sale weeks before the massive firesale already broke the bank
I got Trumpeter's new Challenger 2 (both versions, made two trips to the shop to buy' em. stupid), an Eastern Express BRDM-1, a Lee E-2C and three Italeri F-5Es which I intend to paint in RSAF colours.
The BRDM-1 was meant for a quick weekend build over Good Friday. I opened the box when I got home, saw the interior detail and put it aside as it would take too much work.
I started on a Dragon BMP-2 instead, the one that comes with the mine plough. Almost done.
Pity u couldn't join us for last week's excursion to SGC.... eurofighter took lots of pix.
But there'll be others
Yeah, the 20% sale broke the bank, I thought I got a good deal on the Trumpeter 1/32 F-105 even without the 28% at $99 until I saw it going for $60 today...damn! Alas, no more $$ and space at home already. -
Heihei
I went down late and miss out on the kits from Tamiya and end up buying
Academy
M113A1
M113 Zelda
Trumpeter
Type83 SPG
The 28% sale the last mth really broke the bank..
really should have waited 
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Heihei
I went down late and miss out on the kits from Tamiya and end up buying
Academy
M113A1
M113 Zelda
Trumpeter
Type83 SPG
The 28% sale the last mth really broke the bank.. really should have waited -
Wow, looks like armour modelers outnumber the aero guys. Any more aero modelers around?
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AWW CRAP!! 40 % discounts?!?!?! and its the last day yesterday?!?!
i think i'm gonna die -
Yup, one and only day till 2000 last night. Theres always the hope that they will have a "Grand Opening Sale" after they set up at the new place.Originally posted by Prodigy:AWW CRAP!! 40 % discounts?!?!?! and its the last day yesterday?!?!
i think i'm gonna die 
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yea, guess that will be a new hope!Originally posted by Viper52:Yup, one and only day till 2000 last night. Theres always the hope that they will have a "Grand Opening Sale" after they set up at the new place.
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so, no one here willing to share their work for us to see?
someone from chit chat recommended a pic hosting website that can be linked directly to forums..so you can see the pics straight on the forum...
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SH#T,I miss out the sale!Haven't got my hand on the new Trumpeter challenger 2 op telic.How much was it going at the sale?
Here's another work of mine. The Swedish Strv103b
http://trumpeter.cool.ne.jp/gallary2/DL-strv103b.html[/url] -
wow..thats awesome...
great work there duster!
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Trumpeter's two new releases of the CR2 (Op Telic and Kosovo) were sold at $14.90 during the moving out sale.Originally posted by dusterbuster:SH#T,I miss out the sale!Haven't got my hand on the new Trumpeter challenger 2 op telic.How much was it going at the sale?
Here's another work of mine. The Swedish Strv103b
http://trumpeter.cool.ne.jp/gallary2/DL-strv103b.html[/url]
Sadly, I got both versions with a mere 28% discount days before the sale.
I'm waiting for Trumpeter to release the Panther - not the WW2 German medium tank but the US Army armoured engineer vehicle. Am also eyeing the SA-2 and the SA-2 transporter but the truck n' trailer kit is quite ex.
MH gave a 38% per cent sale last year during National Day. Hope they repeat it this year. If not, there's always the Great S'pore Sale.
Prodigy: I've done an Academy 1/48 scale T-33 in 131 Sqn colours, tail number 363. Have also done one in silver + day glo orange. This one will be 364 just like the one at the RSAF museum. -
Thanks prodigy for the comment .Trumpeter chally 2 at $14.90 is a real bargain.I don't think we'll ever these 2 kits selling at this rock-bottom price again.Got a good deal for yourself chinesejunk.
Well guys,what are your current projects on the desk?
For me,it's the:
Afv club Nato aifv
Afv club M41 walker bulldog w/hobbyfan conversion
Skif T-55AM -
Not sure if you guys have already heard, but Tamiya is doing a new 1/35 Chally 2 with Op Telic markings.
Dusterbuster, I really like your work, seen your T-55 on ML, you did my favourite tank (looks wise) justice! -
i'd just finished a stuG IV... and am eyeing for the King Tiger next
what did you guys use to stimulate mud?
i use tissue paper...add some glue in it... and paint it earth colour...gotta put little by little tissue..else it will CLOG up alot and is isnt realistic.. cheap way, cheaper than using putty!
the digi cam aint with me right now, my bro lend it to his girl...else i can snap some pics and post here.. -
Prodigy, Gunze does a line of acrylic weathering colours, amongst them is one called "Mud". It has texture to it, and when drybrushed onto your model looks quite good.
On my workbench? Theres
- 1/72 Italeri C-47 Dakota/Skytrain to be done as a USAAF D-Day aircraft
- 1/72 Revell F-16CJ Fighting Falcon to be done as an RSAF 143 Sqn aircraft
- 1/72 Mini-Hobby F-5E to be done as a silver RSAF 149 Sqn F-5E target tug from the '80s
- 1/72 Academy P-47D Thunderbolt to be done as a RAF aircraft in India
Heres a pic of a 1/48 Academy RSAF T-33 I've done, my skills are nowhere near dusterbuster's. The real thing is on display at Hobby Focus in Far East Plaza.
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Owner changed. Even the one at Marina Square (Miniature Hobby) also different owner (except for one) but same name. True Roy's tend to be more expensive. Go down to Timemachine Studio if want latest Dragons kitOriginally posted by dusterbuster:Hobbypoint at Tiong Bahru Plaza is the place to go.Kits are cheaper compare to other hobby shops in sg.
I still prefer Miniature Hobby during their bugis junction days,good concept.Now Roy's hobby at Bugis is the last place i would go to.Too expensive
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I dun think the one at Tiong Bahru Plaza has changed. The boss(Albert) is still the same jus that he is seldom around nowadays and the store is usually tended by other people. In fact I jus saw him a few days back.
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Opps
!!! I was refering the old Miniature hobby at Bugis junction. Hobby Point Boss is definitely still around. He started a branch somewhere in Suntec Can't find it though. -
can anyone tell me what are the "tools" that are needed to build these models ? , and how much do they cost ? . i've tried to build an F-4 but it turned out to be a piece of junk . if anyone can give tips for a newbie like me on modelling , you are very very welcomed to do that . i really want to learn this art . thanks
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There's a model shop in Selegie (basement) that conducts model building classes for $30. Airbrush and paints provided. Not sure of the shopping centre's name but it's the one next to Paradiz centre, Mac's and billard saloons in the basement.Originally posted by KiloClass:can anyone tell me what are the "tools" that are needed to build these models ? , and how much do they cost ? . i've tried to build an F-4 but it turned out to be a piece of junk . if anyone can give tips for a newbie like me on modelling , you are very very welcomed to do that . i really want to learn this art . thanks