Author Topic: The Scale Modeling Thread (Read 79533 times)

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #200 on:** January 30, 2014, 11:35:00 AM »

Dragon 1:6 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck --- Completion

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #201 on:** February 06, 2014, 09:40:26 AM »

Next project.

Ralph_Petrucci · « **Reply #202 on:** February 07, 2014, 11:59:06 AM »

Hello Brothers! I always wanted to get into this hobby! but i never knew where to start!

Any tips for an upcomer like me?

LIke, which kit to buy, which store and prices?

Thank you so much for those who would share their thoughts

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #203 on:** February 08, 2014, 12:32:53 PM »

Quote from: raLpH_pEtRucCi on February 07, 2014, 11:59:06 AM

Hello Brothers! I always wanted to get into this hobby! but i never knew where to start!

Any tips for an upcomer like me?

LIke, which kit to buy, which store and prices?

Thank you so much for those who would share their thoughts

what kind of theme/genre of modelling are you more inclined to? tanks/afvs? ships? airplanes or fantasy? then what era? ww1? ww2? vietnam? korea? modern? it is good if you can narrow down the things that you prefer so that you will be more inspired in your build thus resulting in better results.

KitC · « **Reply #204 on:** February 08, 2014, 10:04:20 PM »

There are days when I think I should have taken on tanks and cars simply because they take up a LOT less shelf space. Then my eye sees my mighty 1/48 B-1B, then all is good in the world again.

Ralph_Petrucci · « **Reply #205 on:** February 08, 2014, 11:00:40 PM »

Hello Sirs,

I think I'm more inclined with Cars. and Old Ships siguro (yung mala galleon) hahaha sobrang layo eh no? pero mayron ba tayong starter kits nto?

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #206 on:** February 09, 2014, 12:23:40 PM »

@KitC: i guess most scale modelers are guilty of that. i also wished i should have not bought these 1/350 scale battleships.

@ralph petrucci: start first with 1/24 scale model cars. buy the tamiya brand because they are known for their good fit. easier for beginners. about galleon ship models, i think they cater more on the advance modelers. putting up the riggings and sails is enough to give you grey hair. lol. but there are basic kits also. try checking the revell brand. they offer some good kits on galleons and old ships.

KitC · « **Reply #207 on:** February 09, 2014, 04:38:52 PM »

I remember my brother having an old USS Constitution kit where he had to 'weave' the ratlines for the main masts. All possible boy scout knots were used, and then some!

Ralph_Petrucci · « **Reply #208 on:** February 10, 2014, 09:32:05 AM »

Thank you sirs!

I'll definitely look into these brands!

Hope to get started as soon as I can!

btw sir Shoegaze, your works are awesome! hope you could post more!

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #209 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:40:13 AM »

Quote from: raLpH_pEtRucCi on February 10, 2014, 09:32:05 AM

Thank you sirs! I'll definitely look into these brands! Hope to get started as soon as I can!

btw sir Shoegaze, your works are awesome! hope you could post more!

thanks for the compliment.

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #210 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:15:10 AM »

Finally applied decals/markings on this little beast.

Dragon 1/35 Jagdtiger

Ralph_Petrucci · « **Reply #211 on:** February 19, 2014, 11:48:52 AM »

Quote from: shoegaze geezer on February 19, 2014, 11:15:10 AM

Finally applied decals/markings on this little beast.

Dragon 1/35 Jagdtiger

I wish I knew how to airbrush

sighhhhhh.

BTW, question lang, diba yung airbrush compressor na ginagamit mo dito sir, yung portable? yung maliit kumbaga?

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #212 on:** February 19, 2014, 04:36:58 PM »

Quote from: raLpH_pEtRucCi on February 19, 2014, 11:48:52 AM

I wish I knew how to airbrush sighhhhhh.

BTW, question lang, diba yung airbrush compressor na ginagamit mo dito sir, yung portable? yung maliit kumbaga?

yes. the 1/8 hp compressors. then tamiya double action airbrush.

Ralph_Petrucci · « **Reply #213 on:** February 19, 2014, 04:43:27 PM »

Quote from: shoegaze geezer on February 19, 2014, 04:36:58 PM

yes. the 1/8 hp compressors. then tamiya double action airbrush.

Can it be used for large scale painting like for example... motorcycle flarings?

Do you know of a shop that specializes in compressors for air brush kits?

Thank bro!

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #214 on:** February 19, 2014, 05:01:25 PM »

Quote from: raLpH_pEtRucCi on February 19, 2014, 04:43:27 PM

Can it be used for large scale painting like for example... motorcycle flarings?

Do you know of a shop that specializes in compressors for air brush kits?

Thank bro!

I'm from Cebu bro. I do not know any shop that sells small air compressors in Metro Manila.

I do not recommend small compressors for mc fairing painting works.

RickDorais · « **Reply #215 on:** February 25, 2014, 03:57:11 PM »

Quote from: KitC on March 07, 2012, 05:48:02 PM

I'll try to post pics. The problem with having 100+ unbuilt kits is that they all call out for your attention and you only have so much time, not to mention my significant other who needs my driving skills every weekend... hay, the pitfalls of shopping!

Good thing I loaded the ipad with lots of pdfs on various walkarounds and aerofax titles. As long as the stores she walks into have a couch, I'm golden. Shopping also gives me a chance to visit my happy place, like Lil's in Trinoma. At least I get to stock up on paints. The quest for the best metallic paint still eludes me... no one sells Alclad locally anymore.

I'm also experimenting with Kosutte Ginsan on a TIE Interceptor that I'm doing on the side. I coated the 'solar panels' with black ink from a felt tech pen, then coated it with Kosutte. I decided against using black paint so I don't obscure the detail in the panels. Next, I'm going to overspray that with Tamiya Smoke and hope it holds; Maybe coat the panels with Future afterwards. I'm trying to get that black sort of metallic sheen that you often see in solar panels. If it works, I'll post pics of that too, and use the same on Darth's TIE fighter also.

Just awesome.. Thanks for sharing those pics..I will try to get similar system very soon.

qroon · « **Reply #216 on:** March 20, 2014, 02:05:37 PM »

I wish I can do stuff like this:

http://www.viralnova.com/takes-pictures-of-model-town/

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #217 on:** March 24, 2014, 11:55:07 AM »

Dragon 1:6 Schwimmwagen Type 166 --- Completion

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #218 on:** April 25, 2014, 10:30:10 AM »

Tamiya 1/35 Tiger-I Ausf. E

KitC · « **Reply #219 on:** May 12, 2014, 08:56:23 AM »

Quote from: shoegaze geezer on February 19, 2014, 04:36:58 PM

yes. the 1/8 hp compressors. then tamiya double action airbrush.

I have the trigger action HG which apparently is manufactured by Iwata for Tamiya so those are very good airburshes. The thing about standalone compressors is to watch out for water condensation in the hose. You might want to budget for a water trap.

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #220 on:** May 12, 2014, 09:35:19 AM »

Quote from: KitC on May 12, 2014, 08:56:23 AM

I have the trigger action HG which apparently is manufactured by Iwata for Tamiya so those are very good airburshes. The thing about standalone compressors is to watch out for water condensation in the hose. You might want to budget for a water trap.

yep. tamiya airbrusher are basically iwatas with a "tamiya" badge. they are very durable and performs superbly. yeah, i installed a water+dust trap on all my compressors. and the ones i have features an auto shut off/pressure switch.

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #221 on:** June 23, 2014, 12:58:59 AM »

next projects:

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giftmones · « **Reply #222 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:32:35 PM »

sino pumunta ng toycon? hehe

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #223 on:** July 04, 2014, 12:33:15 AM »

Dragon 1:35 T-34/85 W.I.P.

shoegaze geezer · « **Reply #224 on:** July 09, 2014, 11:02:54 AM »

Another W.I.P.

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Author Topic: The Scale Modeling Thread (Read 79533 times)