Erm ... what I meant was, thrown away the assembled ones. I still have a few unassembled ones which I plan to build in my old age.

Like I mentioned to kuman in a PM, I've been building models since Primary School and had quite a large collection. When I ran out of space in my showcase, I started stuffing them into boxes and cupboards. When that ran out of space, the models either became "air disaster" victims or were used in "experimentations" (similar to the A-bomb tests at Bikini Atoll).

I actually had a whole fleet of the Tamiya waterline series models, including the Hood, Prince of Wales, Rodney, KGV, Yamato, Musashi, etc., but they've all been scuttled.

Kuman, just a word of caution about using putty. Don't overdo it. In hot weather, it sorta breaks down and leaves cracks noticeable.

Yup...dun use to thick putty or it will crack...looks ugly.

And as for handling ur model, try not to do it so often with your hand unless you have had a clear layer over it or the colors will detach.

thanks for the heads-up...

when you said clear layer.. will using FUTURE consider as clear layer?
i'm thinking of using FUTURE as the last coating after using decals..

this is from my latest build...

actually last nite i apply some putty... after sanding.. this is what i have so far...

will that consider as thick putty?

a lil bit of putty left.. need more sanding..


the whole view.

Thanks for the suggestion dude.. but I'm looking for diecast commercial aircrafts ie Boeing and Airbus.. I'm not that into warbirds yet.. Will go there sometime soon..

haha if can take teh procedure pic would be nice !

but although u hav run out of space....... isn't it too waste to throw away all ur hard work ? + money leh.... all of them are money so waste... i rather find many box and pack it and keep it

This post has been edited by Jackygwh: Jan 13 2006, 10:00 AM

Jack: Yes, you do have a point. But I live in a small house, and aircraft models always seem to take up a lot of space due to their wings. Maybe I'll try to find a bigger box for my remaining models.

Kuman: The putty looks ok. But I'm no expert in this so I'm just saying it looks ok to me. There's also liquid putty available FYI, and I'd recommend that for the fine cracks.

eh take photo show us lah .. if can sell me some nice one

the reason i dun hav many model also because i dun hav a big hse .... after i bought it really sayang cause keep it inside a box so i hold on my hobby first... when i hav my own house i will buy more !

This post has been edited by Jackygwh: Jan 15 2006, 09:30 PM

Hey guys.. Do u think this model is nice?


This is a China Airlines A330-200 Special Scheme by Dragon Wings exclusively for AirShop Taiwan.. only 1000 units produced and is sold out.. Now ppl sellling on Ebay damn expensive, and I happen to come across this hk site, selling at HKD488.. worth it?

I saw a Phoenix version of this baby as well at Nikko at Midvalley.. RM249


Which one is more worth it..? ahh... hard to make decision.. somemore they are so expensive..

GUYS!

i am going to build a model. Anyone know where can i buy them? Ampang Point? those old school hobby shops. THe ones i know are just MidValley's hobby shop.

No ToyCities please, im not into Tamiya ones, more of other company such as revell, airfix, hasegawa. Anyone have a clue where the shop is? and is it open tomorow?

got myselves 3 models for CNY!

I got a Hellcat, an eurofighter 2000 and my dad a sopwith camel.

Lookign forward in building them

so you bought them at HHQ?
good luck with those kits.. and remember to post here your progress..

i'm in the middle of the SU 27 and MIG 29 build... so will be busy for a while..


kuman

nah, i din know the existence of HHQ till after i buy them

bought them at MidValley.

I'll try to take pictures, however the paint work is ugly. Colors are uneven.

Why is it like that?

one question, i would like to layer my final product with some sort of a transparent layer.

Those normal clear spray sold at Jusco does the trick? or do i need a special one.

I am using a mix of enamel and acrylic paint.

hmmm,,... i dunno if you already heard of a product called FUTURE..

they are sold in Ace Hardware for RM 40.50.

they are great for final coating... give it a try...

i used it with brush... .

as for the uneven paint.. i have no idea.. if you use an airbrush... since i myself have no experience with airbrush...

post the pic...
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BTW.. what kind of airbrush & compressor u use? i'm thinking of getting 1 set.. any idea i can get it at a reasonable price...


kuman

i no money for airbrush ler.

Using normal spray and paint wif brush. I took the pic but dunno how to load into pc cos i lost the camera software CD.

I went surveying for airbrush, and the pen is around 300, and compressor is around 500. Roughly the whole set is 800-900RM. I saw them in ToyCity.

I went to Miniture Hobby, and saw an airbrush too but compressor is expensive at 1k, theirs is those bigger compressors.

no need airbrush..

the FUTURE solution i mentioned above can be applied using a brush straight OUT-OF-THE-BOTTLE...

i also surveying for an airbrush set.. still not getting around getting any...
still using brush + Tamiya Arcyclic & Spra cans....

so.. for brushing what brush and what paint do u use?

i heard a lot about Sable Brush.. but very expensive..

kuman

good lah u guys can use oyur own mony to build model.... sigh i need to wait for few years time the ni only can buy ma own moel and build...

This post has been edited by minizian: Feb 4 2006, 12:31 PM

tuRtL3 .... those are dragon wings model rite ?? jus buy it cause u wont regret getting a dragon wings model ...

Why is it that Minizian?

Anyways, im using Academy Brushes, with Mr Color, Model Mastor, and Tamiya paints..

Model Master i got for 50% discount. I think RM3++ only for one bottle,,

good news for me !! haha i hav order a die cast 1/72 Dragon wings model.... a F-16C i will take pic and upload here once arrive