Aramis742 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) My two cents for the aspiring modellers out there... one book will really help, it's entitled "How to Build Dioramas" by Shepherd Paine. Used to have this book years ago when I had the time and space (in my room). I lent it to a friend of mine, but he never returned it. Grrrr Should set you back around 1-1.5k and you should be able to get a copy at Lil's Hobby Center in Glorietta or at Hobbies and Comics at Makati Cinema Square. Good luck you guys. Edited April 3, 2009 by Aramis742 Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 What are you guys building this Holy Week?I'm building --- character! Seriously, I'll probably work on the spray booth. Just need to get the right lights for it. Quote Link to comment
superbeast77 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was into scale models when I was a kid. I've always wanted to get back into it, but just can't find the time with all my other hobbies. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'm building --- character! Seriously, I'll probably work on the spray booth. Just need to get the right lights for it. Don't we already have character? My hobby room is finished, but it was too late to set up an exhaust fan. Now my wife wants to make it into storage space for our other stuff - in other words a bodega sheeshh. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I was into scale models when I was a kid. I've always wanted to get back into it, but just can't find the time with all my other hobbies. This is quite common. I came back into the hobby because I needed to work with my hands as a form of stress management. You should give it a try if you can find the time. At least now buying kits and supplies is a lot easier than when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment
dynoeggs Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Sure Master Dyno, you supply the models, I will supply the bodypaint. hehehe thats what i call same hobbies flock together? maybe we could exchange notes one of this days? anyways i would like my sons to start on this type of hobby. any suggestions? thanks! cheers! Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 hehehe thats what i call same hobbies flock together? maybe we could exchange notes one of this days? anyways i would like my sons to start on this type of hobby. any suggestions? thanks! cheers! Sure, why don't you share some of your contacts, er I mean notes Master. Perhaps when you're not too busy with your other ehem activities. Why not start your sons with Gundam snaptite kits? Or maybe even those old 1/72 Academy airplane kits, usually less than P200. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The Hobby Room under construction. This used to be our dirty kitchen but I had it renovated to add another room to the house. Maybe I can start buying those Trump and DML 1/16 kits! Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Finished pics. Time to start moving the stash to the shelves. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 The sad part is, not all my armor stuff could be put on the shelves, especially the Tamiya Dragon Wagon, FAMO and Trailer, the Trumpeter Tank and Missile Carriers and the DML and Trump railguns and supermortars. And I ran out of space for the 1/48 and 1/32 aircraft tsk tsk... Quote Link to comment
Rasc Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 that's a true blood Hobbyist... ang daming collections... i also had an uncle, who's into fighter planes... he is also an enthusiast, he even builds model for his friends... for i know his frequent in Harrison Plaza... and his one of the die hard hobbyist that i know of... well as for me, i plan for a RX-veilside or the 1/350 yamato... coz i don't have the freedom of a own room... Quote Link to comment
carbine Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Whoa! I thought that was a branch of some hobby store!! Nice collection you got sir :cool: Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 that's a true blood Hobbyist... ang daming collections... i also had an uncle, who's into fighter planes... he is also an enthusiast, he even builds model for his friends... for i know his frequent in Harrison Plaza... and his one of the die hard hobbyist that i know of... well as for me, i plan for a RX-veilside or the 1/350 yamato... coz i don't have the freedom of a own room... Whoa! I thought that was a branch of some hobby store!! Nice collection you got sir :cool: Unfortunately, that's exactly what I am - a collector. I had hoped to be a kit builder but that doesn't seem to be working out. Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Unfortunately, that's exactly what I am - a collector. I had hoped to be a kit builder but that doesn't seem to be working out.Wow Doc! Looks like we know what you'll be doing if and when you retire from your day job. That's enough for half a lifetime of building! Another room of that will keep you buzy until the next century. Quote Link to comment
Boelcke Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 And just as I was browsing Squadron Mail Order ... Wow! Thats quite a collection! Nice hobby room, Doc! Quote Link to comment
dynoeggs Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 yan si doc. he really takes care of all his models! can we also see yung iba pang models! hehehe! cheers! Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 yan si doc. he really takes care of all his models! can we also see yung iba pang models! hehehe! cheers! But your models are much more interesting Master Dyno, mine are just too plastic! On a serious note, I saw the new Academy Merkava IV and K1A1 as well as the Hobby Boss AATVs at Natalie's shop. Really expensive. Quote Link to comment
eldergodlegend Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 im currently building the 1/350 Tamiya Yamato. And all i can say that its really fun building it. sad thing, i think if i finish it, id lose interest with it. Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 im currently building the 1/350 Tamiya Yamato. And all i can say that its really fun building it. sad thing, i think if i finish it, id lose interest with it. Nice project! Please post some pics of your build. Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 If you guys are interested in learning how to build scale models I recommend that you go to www.ipmsmanila.com. From my experience, the members of this club are patient and will really help you learn how to build. They are also the officially recognized IPMS club in the Philippines (check out www.ipmsusa.org for more info). Highly Recommended. Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) I need some help guys. Three of my old unbuilt Tamiya kits were damaged due to a leak in the closet. The instructions were ruined and I had to throw them away. Now I know that real modellers don't need instruction sheets, but I'm just an assembler. There used to be modelling website that stored scans of instruction sheets, but I lost the URL when my hard drive crashed. Can anyone direct me to the website? Edited May 14, 2009 by Dr_PepPeR Quote Link to comment
steiner Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I need some help guys. Three of my old unbuilt Tamiya kits were damaged due to a leak in the closet. The instructions were ruined and I had to throw them away. Now I know that real modellers don't need instruction sheets, but I'm just an assembler. There used to be modelling website that stored scans of instruction sheets, but I lost the URL when my hard drive crashed. Can anyone direct me to the website? Sir, it might help if you share the model and kit # so if we have any of those we can share the manual with you Quote Link to comment
Dr_PepPeR Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Sir, it might help if you share the model and kit # so if we have any of those we can share the manual with you Thank you for the reply sir, I will check tonight to make sure, but I think the kits are 1/35 Tamiya Jagdpanther, T-72 and the Panther G Steel Wheel version. As for the kit number, I had to throw away the boxes together with the instructions as they all turned into one big gooey mush. Quote Link to comment
eldergodlegend Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Nice project! Please post some pics of your build. i'll try sir but im not promising anything good. this is my first model actually. Quote Link to comment
bugoy2004 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 hey a modeling thread i'm new here guys and i'm a newbie also in building scale models. i'm currently building Academy's 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet. right now i'm doing the panel lines. i just hope it turns out realistic. Quote Link to comment
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