Greetings to all members of the modelling community!
First of all I would like to introduce myself. I am Ferdie Baquiran, 37/M from Las Pinas City, Philippines. I am an otolaryngologist by profession and have been building scale models since I was about 10 years old. I was first interested in building 1/72 scale WWII aircrafts then gradually started building tanks, boats and sci-fi models. Now I am mostly into 1/35 scale armor (WW2 & Modern) and 1/72, 1/48 scale aircraft (WW2 & Modern).
Scale Modelling here in the Philippines used to be popular but recently it seems like a dying hobby. There are only a few stores that still cater to our hobby and its difficult or nearly impossible to obtain tools of our trade. Its hard to get even the most basic paints that I need and I have been looking, without success, for a scribing tool. Ordering from the US or other countries is not really an option for me.
Due to these problems I have neglected the hobby for some time but recently, especially when I started reading your magazine, I started again. Your magazine really is wonderful. The tips that are given really helpful. I have learned more from reading your magazine in the last 2 years than I have since I started making models.
I hope that your magazine makes me into a better modeller. Thanks a bunch!