Aussie Modellers

celestialsphere

Member since
September 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by celestialsphere on Saturday, March 19, 2005 2:21 AM

Just returned home from a great day at Avalon Airshow

All the usual aircraft were there F15 F16 F18 F111 Mustangs P40 Harvards etc. The most interesting Flying display was the C-17 Globemaster II being put through its paces. On Static display was the Aussie Tiger helicopter, the new Wedgetail plus an RAF Nimrod. Ohhh Yeahhhhh!

Celestialsphere

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:23 PM

Got the CD's yesterday mate. Thanks very much for them. Those fellas are crazy!!

-Daniel

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:12 PM

pingtang: cheers mate, that a damn sight cheaper than spotlights price...but then theres always shipping :(

hey, btw, belive it or not, i finally sent those cds out!!! finally got the new place organised and i have a lotta work 2do catching up on all the lost modelling time ;)

anyways, let me know when u get the cds!

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Thursday, March 17, 2005 9:35 PM

I heard they dug one up in NZ recently, in a backyard of all places!

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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harvs73

Member since
March 2003
From: Melbourne, Victoria

Posted by harvs73 on Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:12 PM

For those interested in Australian Bren Gun Carriers, I have just taken a heap of photos of the Australian modified Bren Gun carrier and 2 Pdr conversion that was being restored at Bandiana here in Victoria. There are only two still known to be in existence in Australia and they are currently BOTH here. The second one is privately owned and will soon be up for sale for $12000 - $15000.

I will be getting them on to the Aussie Modeller website as soon as I can.

Dave Harvey

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:55 AM

Hi David, welcome to our Aussie meeting place...

Tell us more about yourself!

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:19 AM

Gday fellas, anyone managed to get their hands on the new Hasegawa P40E yet?
Welcome sushi, I dont know about the Frank being released here yet but I saw a review of one at www.hyperscale.com under the "Whats New" section today.

Cheers....Snowy

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:05 PM

hi guys I'm new to this forum haven't seen it before ,finally found some Aussies.Has anyone heard if the new Hasegawa 1/32 Frank has been released in Aus Question [?]

David Perth Big Smile [:D]

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:12 AM

Prefer the F22 myself Tongue [:P]

But then we are apart of the construction for the JSF which might cut costs etc

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:10 AM

Did you blokes read about the JSF project being stalled again? Apparently the RAAF and the Fed Government are looking at lease or puchase alternatives. Could be F-15E, F-18E or F-22's!

fun times ahead....

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:05 AM

Yes darson, I'm guilty of that too! Please forgive me, fellow Aussies. After all, the other forums deserve a 'fair go' don't they? Tongue [:P]

Cheers,
John

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 4:58 AM

Hi all, I've got to admit that I haven't been spending much time here latley mostly because I spend all my forum time crapping on in the Group Builds section.

I'll try and improve, promise Tongue [:P]

Cheers
Darren

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:00 PM

BUMP!!!

very quiet in this thread currently, have we all collectively forgotten about our meeting place?

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Sunday, March 13, 2005 7:57 PM

Boo !

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Saturday, March 12, 2005 7:19 PM

Tominator You can buy Krylon in Australia. There is a store in Canberra that imports it. I think it was about $13.95 when I looked into it a few months ago. The gloss black is a good primer for alclad apparently. Here's the link to the shop with Krylon:

I & J Print and sign

-Daniel

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Bandha Boy

Member since
September 2004
From: Australia

Posted by Bandha Boy on Friday, March 11, 2005 6:22 AM

But does she have a sister?

Carl

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celestialsphere

Member since
September 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by celestialsphere on Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:52 PM

Bandha Boy,

I official confer upon you the title "Chief Wally of the Aussies"

Congratulations :)

Celestialsphere

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Bandha Boy

Member since
September 2004
From: Australia

Posted by Bandha Boy on Thursday, March 10, 2005 3:24 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by celestialsphere

... with my girlfriend, Tanya, egging me on.

Your girlfriend eggs on your modelling? Now that's just wierd.

Carl

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:31 PM

Celestial

How goes the big move, I assume you are settled in?

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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celestialsphere

Member since
September 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by celestialsphere on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:05 PM

Hello, hello, ello, lo......?

I think I'm in an empty forum. I wonder if everyone has left the country? Mmm.

If anyone is listening, my first foray into 1/48th scale, a Special Hobby SPAD VII is progressing, with my girlfriend, Tanya, egging me on. Perhaps I can finish it before my usual scheduled year per model.

Celestialsphere

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Sunday, March 6, 2005 10:06 AM

Tamiya fine white or grey lacquer primers or Citadel Skull White are the best to go for

cheers

Mike

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 5, 2005 10:30 PM

hey all....
i posted this in the painting section, but i thpough id post it here aswell....
now i keep on hearing bout krylon spray cans, and how theyre used for modelling and dont damage the plastic.... now i would like a spray paint like this to use for primers, instead of using my ab....
now i wanna know if there is a similar kind o spray paint i can get here in australia?
i havent seen the krylon brand around, so is there a similar paint i can get here in oz that acts the same( doesnt damage plastic)???

thanks in advance!!!

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celestialsphere

Member since
September 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by celestialsphere on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:49 PM

Hey Citizens!

Here we are again.
I've been busy settling into my new abode in Glen Iris, so I've been off-line for a while.

After living in a serviced apartment for a month it's great to get my own things unpacked (including modelmaking gear!) I brought a little set of tools along from the West, and started a Special Hobby SPAD VIIC, that I purchased from Vic Hobby Centre on their 25% discount weekend. I'd just been cleaning up the parts etc. because my paints were still in transit. It's a nice kit with resin and etched parts (which I've no prior experience with).

Catch you around and aboot!

Celestialsphere

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death

Member since
December 2003
From: Canberra,Australia

Posted by death on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 3:10 AM

Hey Guys! Haven't been on the forum for awhile,that four letter word(no the w-o-r-k one for you gutter minded!)has kept me busy. Hope all goes well with all out there.By the way for nfpa1002, our northern hemisphere cousin,Jaymar make a resin body for a S series Valiant. Go to www.scaleautomobilia.com.au to have a look.
Cheers
Mick

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darson

Member since
February 2003
From: Melbourne, Australia

Posted by darson on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 11:49 PM

Hey tominator, I have bought lots of stuff from Frontline and I've never had a problem. It's also really nice to be able to phone someone who is in the same timezone as you so that you can ask them a question.

Darren

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 12:45 AM

thanks mate.....
i had a look azt the site and itspretty good, lots of aftermarket stuff like pe parts....
anyways, i found out that paasche bottles will fit most badger abs, and i was able to get one from my lhs so now i have a bottle for my airbrush!!!! woooohhhhoooooo!!!!

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Bandha Boy

Member since
September 2004
From: Australia

Posted by Bandha Boy on Monday, February 28, 2005 6:31 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by tominator

hi all
just wondering if one of u fellow aussies can help me out....
im looking for a supplier of badger airbrush parts,...

These guys are in Newcastle but have pretty good mailorder service, generally have a pretty good list of Badger bits:
http://www.frontlinehobbies.com

Carl

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 27, 2005 10:24 PM

hi all
just wondering if one of u fellow aussies can help me out....
im looking for a supplier of badger airbrush parts, coz i need a bottle assembly for my 155 anthem, plus anyother parts that i might need someday.. could someone plz point me in the right direction..i can seem to find anything on the net and my lhs is lame....
ps, preferably in the sydney area plz!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 27, 2005 5:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by johnforster

Anyone seen celestialsphere lately? He was sort here one day then gone again!
Hope he hasn't lost interest that quickly!
Cheers,
John

John, no mate i havn't heard from him in a while, life may well be getting in the way Sad [:(]