Aussie Modellers

QUOTE: Originally posted by richard bent Hi everone, just like to say hi to all the the aussies here!!! I have been on the forum for a few months now and have just discovered this thread, its good to know that the hobby is still somewhat alive and well here in Aus. I have been back into modeling for a while now after a long break and am into 1/700 ships and 1/72, 1/48 aircraft ww2 and modern . I was wondering how you guys find buying models etc on the net from the many mail order companies, many of which are in the US. do you generally get good service, how do the prices compare with the exhange rate and postage etc ?? how much does it cost to bring a couple of models in to aus. or is it not worth it and do you just buy from the LHS?? any info ,suggestions would be appreciated!

QUOTE: Originally posted by death OUTSTANDING!! Daniel you are a legend!Couldn't sneak in a couple of Skyhawk cockpit shots while you're there? Cheers Mick

QUOTE: Originally posted by death Hey Jules Pingy may be a blues supporter(and a whitehander!) but at least its a Victorian team!!!(Go the Hawks!!)

QUOTE: Originally posted by death Hey Jules Pingy may be a blues supporter(and a whitehander!) but at least its a Victorian team!!!(Go the Hawks!!)

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bandha Boy Sushi, try this: http://www.kitparade.com/features01/gekkogc_1.htm This guy is brilliant & I see he did an aluminium finish with a blue clear coat over the top.

QUOTE: Originally posted by shaun68 Guys Can anyone tell me exactly what colour 'Seafoam Green' is?

Just a quick note to let you know Im still here, been busy with getting ready for the SA Modelling Expo that was held on the last weekend of October, and various other non modelling related activities.  Should be getting back to modelling and the forum in a couple of weeks.

PS. Have taken advantage of the new forum and changed my screen name from South Aussie to wayne47

petbat wrote:

Hi guys......... I've just been told about this thread by Phil_H. Yes I'm a Queenslander, no I'm not behind the times, I just didn't go to far outside the armour forum before. Anyway, I've just about had enough of problems with Dullcote stripping paint off my kits -see my latest disaster: http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52270 Phil suggested I post here to see if anyone can tell me where I can get some Future here in Oz? He thinks someone in IPMS imports it. No Pledge doesn't work, trust me. Grateful to anyone with some info.

Hi petbat first of all I'm sorry about that kit of yours, I saw the post in the armour forum, man that would've made me cry.

OK, I'm in IPMS and I think I know what you are talking about, a few meetings ago we found out Bill Wong of HobbyHQ http://www.hobbyhq.com.au/welcome.php was bringing in Future and had some for sale.  I didn't take up the offer because I have my own bottle already, but give Bill a call and find out if he can help you.

Oh yeah, I switched to Pollyscale clear flat a long time ago to avoid just the sort of disaster you had.

Cheers

wayne47 wrote:

Just a quick note to let you know Im still here, been busy with getting ready for the SA Modelling Expo that was held on the last weekend of October, and various other non modelling related activities.  Should be getting back to modelling and the forum in a couple of weeks. PS. Have taken advantage of the new forum and changed my screen name from South Aussie to wayne47

to FSM South Aussie errr I mean Wayne47, it’s always good to have another newb in the forum

Good luck inthe expo South and I'll pass on your new screen ID to the rest of the guys.

Cheers

darson wrote:

wayne47 wrote: Just a quick note to let you know Im still here, been busy with getting ready for the SA Modelling Expo that was held on the last weekend of October, and various other non modelling related activities.  Should be getting back to modelling and the forum in a couple of weeks. PS. Have taken advantage of the new forum and changed my screen name from South Aussie to wayne47 to FSM South Aussie errr I mean Wayne47, it’s always good to have another newb in the forum   Good luck inthe expo South and I'll pass on your new screen ID to the rest of the guys.   Cheers

Darson,

The Expo was a couple of weeks ago, was a good event, some very excellent models were entered unfortunately I was outclassed in the class that I entered (fiqures), theres always next year.

petbat wrote:

Hi guys......... I've just been told about this thread by Phil_H. Yes I'm a Queenslander, no I'm not behind the times, I just didn't go to far outside the armour forum before. Anyway, I've just about had enough of problems with Dullcote stripping paint off my kits -see my latest disaster: http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52270 Phil suggested I post here to see if anyone can tell me where I can get some Future here in Oz? He thinks someone in IPMS imports it. No Pledge doesn't work, trust me. Grateful to anyone with some info.

Peter mate you only live down the road so send us an email and i'll be able to give you a jam jar of future from my bottle just to see you through.......

One more week to the RAAF Pearce Airshow, cannot wait!

cheers

Mike

Hiya all

im going to be in Perth in 3 weeks time

wheres the best place to get WW2 productions tracks? and wheres the best shops or anything else to see while im there

thanks

Captain Caveman wrote:

im going to be in Perth in 3 weeks time wheres the best place to get WW2 productions tracks? and wheres the best shops or anything else to see while im there

Hi

I'm more of a a/c and naval modeller myself, however I prefer Stanbridges (just outside the city centre) and the Perth Hobby Centre (in the city). Below is a directory of the man HS in Australia (just follow the link to WA).

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/shops.htm

This is not an exhaustive list. There is also a few little shops in the suburbs around the place.

Have fun in Perth. I'll be returning back home too for the Christmas break.

Madmike

Did you go to the RAAF Pearce airshow?

Celestialsphere

There is a votelet at hyperscale about the decals for the Classic Airframes Canberra. Here is an opportunity to get some RAAF decals on the kit when it is released. Even if you don't make aircraft or do 1/48 kits, please go and vote for RAAF decals.

http://hsfeatures.com/features04/tempforums/forum.htm

There is also a xmas modelling comp at Aussie Modeller International with prizes of the a Limited Edition of the new Mirage book by Paul Mason and Darren Mottram as well as the new Dragon 1/35 PZ IVE 3 in 1. There are also other prizes in the pipeline. So if you are interested, start modelling and enter the comp.

www.aussiemodeller.com

luke wrote:

Captain Caveman wrote: im going to be in Perth in 3 weeks time wheres the best place to get WW2 productions tracks? and wheres the best shops or anything else to see while im there Hi I'm more of a a/c and naval modeller myself, however I prefer Stanbridges (just outside the city centre) and the Perth Hobby Centre (in the city). Below is a directory of the man HS in Australia (just follow the link to WA). http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/shops.htm This is not an exhaustive list. There is also a few little shops in the suburbs around the place. Have fun in Perth. I'll be returning back home too for the Christmas break.

thanks for the info

2 weeks now

whats the weather like?

Captain I don't think you have to worry about the weather, it's always lovely in Perth.  Although it does get a wee bit warm in the summer months (40 +) but at this time of year it should be beautiful.

Cheers

Howdy Boys 

My name is Gary and I am from Brisbane. I  model mainly aircraft (1/32 and 1/48) scale but don't mind building tanks, other artillery pieces and the odd ship. I have about 7 models in various stages of construction and hope to have at least two finished by the end of year.

welcome aboard gary nice to have another modeller from sunny brisbane

                 mick                                                                    

Welcome Gary

How many Brissie guys in here now?

Shaun(another Bris boy)

Hi fellas

Thanks for the welcome!!!!!!!  I was just looking at another website and found a couple of new releases for next year that you maybe interested in. They are from Airfix. They are an BAE Nimrod MR Mk1; MR Mk2/2p and R Mk1 (all 1/72) and 9 different versions of the Canberra in 1/48. The Nimrod is limited edition. It is one I hoped that one of the companies would do.

Cheers

Gary

I don't know if I'm on the list as I don't usualy venture down this far.

I live in Hazelbrook but will, somtime in the next 12 months, be moving to Grenfell.

As may be seen in other areas I am building a Beaufreighter and am looking for a DC5.

Dai