To all Filipino Modelers

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth emjaetee sooooo busy lately, dhel and I are often in the field unlike before, hmmmm, the word is you seem to have a new forum is everyone invited?[:D mang ernie and cbrain, syempre, BAC pa! its still 2 against 3 if lani is still here?.hehehehehe beth

Sure beth, you're invited.... I'd bet mang ernie would even put out a red carpet for you. Yihi! Just make sure you're wearing your long white gown 'cuz I believe mang ernie is ready with his tux. Emjae can be your flower girl.... bwahahahaha! I'll start preparing na rin to eat at the reception .

Too bad, seems like you're short of one wingman/girl so it's a two on two match now.

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth cbrain i though you guys had left. we kinda busy at work the dark side takes its toll once in a while. you can't leave us with bad company there's no fun. hehehehehe beth

Leave? I'd bet mang ernie will kill me if ever I leave his three girls here without company.

Ei, tell dhel to take some time off from work (the dark side) and post a little in this thread.... seems like some of the boys here are starting to miss her already.

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche beth and emjaetee finally! i thought the tread was over till i saw cbrains ( hiyaa cbrain!) post. yepeee!

Admit it girl!, you missed me.... Oops.... not me!.... Admit it, you're missing mang ernie!

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche beth,i'm with you girl! i have your six. i haven't seen miss macross nuts (dhel) post for quite some time...like you said: dark side of work.

Looks like mang ernie's bombs didn't just take out the runway.... it also took out miss macross' (ain't that suppossed to be Minmay?) Strike VT! Nice bombin' mang ernie! You sure are a master of surgical strikes.

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche me too, busy at work din, but, i try to put some time on my build maybe, just maybe pang nationals sya. lani

Great! That's the spirit! Keep workin' on 'em!

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche cbrain if anyone can join your new forum, does that mean the Manila Guys can post with their HUGE signature in your tread? just got me curious. lani

So, you've visited the board? Ei, just visit the board.... and enough with your curiosity.... you don't want to get into trouble with our other friends here do you?

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee most of the guys are really busy with their new "toy"... hehehe.... as cbrain said, the BAC boards can be accessed via the website... just click on the forum link and post away. lani uuuuyyy.... nationals na! ako, i can hardly touch my kits...

Stop touching it, my evil twin sister.... you'll just get your kits aroused. [:0] Start working on 'em.... sniff some plastic cement, and paint thinner....

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon I was thinking, pre... di ba FHM is also a model magazine? 1:1 figures nga lang... Jun

Hmn.... I'm starting to get inspired by your ideas....

Working on some 1:1 models.... now my problem now is: where can I find me one of those?

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon Why don't you guys try the good 'ol reliable Boysen Lacquer Flo? It's a great retarded... este retarder pala. Seriously, I use it on Tamiya acrylics and it retarded the drying time by about 10 to 20 minutes. It also made the flow of the paint smoother. Drawback lang was I can't return the excess back into the bottle. It'll curdle the whole contents. Jun

Ei, thanks for the tip Jun. Where can I find this Boysen Lacquer Flo? What does the container look like? Are they available in our suking hardware stores? What retarder:paint ratio do you use for good handbrushing?

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche beth and emjaetee finally! i thought the tread was over till i saw cbrains ( hiyaa cbrain!) post. yepeee! Admit it girl!, you missed me.... Oops.... not me!.... Admit it, you're missing mang ernie!

uh-huhmmmm... so, it's another triangle! hehehehe... projection is also a form of mirror-ing, my dear evil twin....

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Ei, tell dhel to take some time off from work (the dark side) and post a little in this thread.... seems like some of the boys here are starting to miss her already.

as i said, dear brother... it's what you call mirroring... i never knew you had other intentions when you accepted mang ernie to be your wingman... tsk.tsk.tsk...

hehehehehe

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Stop touching it, my evil twin sister.... you'll just get your kits aroused.

hahahahhaaay! josmeyo! i'm not like you...

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain [:0] Start working on 'em....

from bottom to top... or is it the other way round?

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain sniff some plastic cement, and paint thinner....

you finished mine...

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche beth and emjaetee finally! i thought the tread was over till i saw cbrains ( hiyaa cbrain!) post. yepeee! Admit it girl!, you missed me.... Oops.... not me!.... Admit it, you're missing mang ernie! uh-huhmmmm... so, it's another triangle! hehehehe... projection is also a form of mirror-ing, my dear evil twin.... QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Ei, tell dhel to take some time off from work (the dark side) and post a little in this thread.... seems like some of the boys here are starting to miss her already. as i said, dear brother... it's what you call mirroring... i never knew you had other intentions when you accepted mang ernie to be your wingman... tsk.tsk.tsk... hehehehehe

Now now now... don't get me into this. Sumbong kita jan kay sigman e. Ehehehehe

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Now now now... don't get me into this....

into what? i'm not getting you into anything....

why so defensive my dear? just be more like shrikes... subtle, yet deep... pinagawan pa nga ng poster si fiona. hehehe

Do they sell Future Floor Polish anywhere near here? I've read in soooo many articles how useful it is especially when you either want your decals to settle properly or if you just want a cool finish on your plane or car model. If it isn't being sold here in Manila, what alternatives are available?

I've set up a small armor exhibit inside the Xavier HS Library. Its made up German tanks from Pz. 1 to King Tiger. It got a lot of students interested in the hobby and the school asked me if I could start a club. However, I really don't know the first thing about starting a club as we all know that modelling is a solitary hobby. Any advice at this point would be helpful in making a decision. The next mini-exhibit I'm planning is about the Pacific War. The centerpiece will be 2 Revell Arizonas. One version will be the undamaged version (Dec.6, '41) and the other will be the sunken hull as she appears (more or less) today. I'll flank it with Japanese and American planes of the period and I'll throw in my solitary Japanese tank vs. a Marine M4 Sherman (Italeri). I'll probably set it up by next month. The students dont want me to take the Panzers away just yet.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez Do they sell Future Floor Polish anywhere near here? I've read in soooo many articles how useful it is especially when you either want your decals to settle properly or if you just want a cool finish on your plane or car model. If it isn't being sold here in Manila, what alternatives are available?

Your nearest alternative to Johnson's Future Floor Polish will be Johnson's Wipe & Shine Floor Polish here in Manila. Despite it isn't clear in liquid form (something like a dilute milky white) it still would be crystal clear as soon as it dries up.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez I've set up a small armor exhibit inside the Xavier HS Library. Its made up German tanks from Pz. 1 to King Tiger. It got a lot of students interested in the hobby and the school asked me if I could start a club. However, I really don't know the first thing about starting a club as we all know that modelling is a solitary hobby. Any advice at this point would be helpful in making a decision. The next mini-exhibit I'm planning is about the Pacific War. The centerpiece will be 2 Revell Arizonas. One version will be the undamaged version (Dec.6, '41) and the other will be the sunken hull as she appears (more or less) today. I'll flank it with Japanese and American planes of the period and I'll throw in my solitary Japanese tank vs. a Marine M4 Sherman (Italeri). I'll probably set it up by next month. The students dont want me to take the Panzers away just yet.

If you plan to put up your own IPMS group, some say that you would only need a bare minimum of 5 members to put up a chapter and get an accreditation from both IPMS USA and IPMS NJ. Or you can simply go to one of the already existing IPMS around the metro and I believe they will be more than willing to help you out. After all, it's all for the glory of our little hobby.

There are relatively two known IPMS groups which hold their meetings near Xavier School.... they both have their meetings in UP Diliman.

Here's their websites if you need any info on them:

http://www.ipmsphilippines.com/

http://www.geocities.com/ipms_manila/

I heard there's another bigger group.... IPMS International.... but I don't know if they really exist.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez It got a lot of students interested in the hobby and the school asked me if I could start a club. However, I really don't know the first thing about starting a club as we all know that modelling is a solitary hobby.

i heard de la salle zobel has a modelling club, yet it is not IPMS. affilliating with any IPMS does not in any way make your group more legit or anything, although it may sound nicer being a part of an international org...

but you know, you could get a lot of support from any of these existing clubs if you just approach them... clinics, demos... lectures on the basic techniques even.

you can just gather the modellers together, keep them off the streets by helping them work on their kits... set up a group build then put up an exhibit... that would be rewarding enough for the kids... heck.... group builds are even rewarding for grown ups! what more if it gets shown off or displayed???

you might want them to prepare for a national event... there will be a national modelling competition spearheaded by IPMS Philippines Bert Anido Chapter in October.... you might want your kids to join.... or you, perhaps? there are lots of categories. entry forms are available in the website and there is a page there for the nationals... just follow the link that cbrain has posted....

anyway, hope these ideas would help you decide...

mas! magis!

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee i heard de la salle zobel has a modelling club, yet it is not IPMS. affilliating with any IPMS does not in any way make your group more legit or anything, although it may sound nicer being a part of an international org...

Now, you just mentioned my old alma mater. Ehhehehe. Yes, I now remember that we also had a modeling club in Zobel when I was in elementary.... it was an elective subject depending upon what interests a certain child. Unfortunately I was a member of the Art Club back then. ehehehe. I did more painting on canvass rather than on plastic. ahihihi

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain Now, you just mentioned my old alma mater. Ehhehehe. Yes, I now remember that we also had a modeling club in Zobel when I was in elementary.... it was an elective subject depending upon what interests a certain child. Unfortunately I was a member of the Art Club back then. ehehehe. I did more painting on canvass rather than on plastic. ahihihi

aaahhh... grade school and high school... those were the days... hehehe...

there were JVCs (Jesuit Volunteer Core yata!?) assigned to our school before... one of them used to moderate the cinema club... hehehe... i wonder where he is now... after that assignment in Sta Maria Catholic School in Iloilo.... hehehe... our class used to be his "favorite" class...

hehehe

Thanks for the advice. I'm not really inclined to set up a separate IPMS chapter. I'm looking at keeping it small and just teaching them basic modelling skills for their particular kit. Most of the students are into Japanese anime/robot stuff. Some are into cars and bikes. Most of the stuff I've built are WWII armor, ships and planes. So there is somewhat of a gap in terms of interest though I have helped a couple of students put together some Macross stuff and detailed it for them. What I'm really interested in is what would a modelling club do whenever it meets? Like do we just sit down on our respective benches and build and not mind each other's business? Competitions would be nice but being a bunch of kids, simple exhibits would probably be a better idea. We could visit the upcoming competition and get inspiration and some pointers. Again, thanks for the advice.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez Thanks for the advice. I'm not really inclined to set up a separate IPMS chapter. I'm looking at keeping it small and just teaching them basic modelling skills for their particular kit. Most of the students are into Japanese anime/robot stuff. Some are into cars and bikes. Most of the stuff I've built are WWII armor, ships and planes. So there is somewhat of a gap in terms of interest though I have helped a couple of students put together some Macross stuff and detailed it for them. What I'm really interested in is what would a modelling club do whenever it meets? Like do we just sit down on our respective benches and build and not mind each other's business? Competitions would be nice but being a bunch of kids, simple exhibits would probably be a better idea. We could visit the upcoming competition and get inspiration and some pointers. Again, thanks for the advice.

There is a club named Mechapinoy who are the experts when it comes to those Japanese anime/japanese robot stuff... they are also in contact with Bankee, the sole importer of all Bandai kits locally. They hold Gundam Caravans inside different shopping malls around twice a month to promote the hobby among children ages 8-12. Maybe they also can give you some pointers regarding your club.

Here's a link to their website and messageboard:

http://www.mechapinoy.com/

QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez Thanks for the advice. I'm not really inclined to set up a separate IPMS chapter. I'm looking at keeping it small and just teaching them basic modelling skills for their particular kit. Most of the students are into Japanese anime/robot stuff. Some are into cars and bikes. Most of the stuff I've built are WWII armor, ships and planes. So there is somewhat of a gap in terms of interest though I have helped a couple of students put together some Macross stuff and detailed it for them. What I'm really interested in is what would a modelling club do whenever it meets? Like do we just sit down on our respective benches and build and not mind each other's business? Competitions would be nice but being a bunch of kids, simple exhibits would probably be a better idea. We could visit the upcoming competition and get inspiration and some pointers. Again, thanks for the advice.

have your kids visit the gundam caravans in the malls.... mechapinoy is handling that right now... they give free kits for kids 12 and below. hehe. they also get free tutorials as they assemble their kits where the caravan is being held.

check out the websites... you'd get a lot of stuff from there. regarding meetings, both ipmsphilippines bac and ipms manila meet in UP once a month... usually on a Sunday. they have their respective contact persons....

and about the kids entering the nationals, you might be surprised that a 14 could make you feel inspired to dig yourself a hole and plant your head in it... for his models might be far better than yours.

cbrain,
now, why was my name cropped up again? BTW, is the nationals open to everyone? What are the details for the competition?

QUOTE: Originally posted by sigman cbrain, now, why was my name cropped up again? BTW, is the nationals open to everyone? What are the details for the competition?

here's the details to the nationals....

http://www.ipmsphilippines.com/nationals/nationals.htm

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by ReggieFrancia New forum? is this for BAC members only or something? Nope, hindi naman.... it's just ran by BAC folks... (ahem), but everybody's still welcome naman. Just check the BAC website then click on the message forums, register then voila! Post away.... cbrain if anyone can join your new forum, does that mean the Manila Guys can post with their HUGE signature in your tread? just got me curious. lani

Huge?

QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by ReggieFrancia New forum? is this for BAC members only or something? Nope, hindi naman.... it's just ran by BAC folks... (ahem), but everybody's still welcome naman. Just check the BAC website then click on the message forums, register then voila! Post away.... cbrain if anyone can join your new forum, does that mean the Manila Guys can post with their HUGE signature in your tread? just got me curious. lani

Hey! Lani! Can we? Oh, and I've really been trying to make the logo smaller... I just don't know how pa eh. Pangit yung too big di ba?

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon I was thinking, pre... di ba FHM is also a model magazine? 1:1 figures nga lang... Jun Hmn.... I'm starting to get inspired by your ideas.... Working on some 1:1 models.... now my problem now is: where can I find me one of those?

Uh... mostly sa Quezon Avenue and Pasay eh... Expensive hobby yan pre...

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon Why don't you guys try the good 'ol reliable Boysen Lacquer Flo? It's a great retarded... este retarder pala. Seriously, I use it on Tamiya acrylics and it retarded the drying time by about 10 to 20 minutes. It also made the flow of the paint smoother. Drawback lang was I can't return the excess back into the bottle. It'll curdle the whole contents. Jun Ei, thanks for the tip Jun. Where can I find this Boysen Lacquer Flo? What does the container look like? Are they available in our suking hardware stores? What retarder:paint ratio do you use for good handbrushing?

It's in a quart can like the typical paint. Just look for a dealer of Boysen and chances are they have it. I tried using it for handbrushing by adding a drop to it per 10 drops of paint. So far so good. It flowed smoothly.

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez Do they sell Future Floor Polish anywhere near here? I've read in soooo many articles how useful it is especially when you either want your decals to settle properly or if you just want a cool finish on your plane or car model. If it isn't being sold here in Manila, what alternatives are available? Your nearest alternative to Johnson's Future Floor Polish will be Johnson's Wipe & Shine Floor Polish here in Manila. Despite it isn't clear in liquid form (something like a dilute milky white) it still would be crystal clear as soon as it dries up. QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez I've set up a small armor exhibit inside the Xavier HS Library. Its made up German tanks from Pz. 1 to King Tiger. It got a lot of students interested in the hobby and the school asked me if I could start a club. However, I really don't know the first thing about starting a club as we all know that modelling is a solitary hobby. Any advice at this point would be helpful in making a decision. The next mini-exhibit I'm planning is about the Pacific War. The centerpiece will be 2 Revell Arizonas. One version will be the undamaged version (Dec.6, '41) and the other will be the sunken hull as she appears (more or less) today. I'll flank it with Japanese and American planes of the period and I'll throw in my solitary Japanese tank vs. a Marine M4 Sherman (Italeri). I'll probably set it up by next month. The students dont want me to take the Panzers away just yet. If you plan to put up your own IPMS group, some say that you would only need a bare minimum of 5 members to put up a chapter and get an accreditation from both IPMS USA and IPMS NJ. Or you can simply go to one of the already existing IPMS around the metro and I believe they will be more than willing to help you out. After all, it's all for the glory of our little hobby. There are relatively two known IPMS groups which hold their meetings near Xavier School.... they both have their meetings in UP Diliman. Here's their websites if you need any info on them: http://www.ipmsphilippines.com/ http://www.geocities.com/ipms_manila/ I heard there's another bigger group.... IPMS International.... but I don't know if they really exist.

Hi! Max... Cbrain's right. Johnson's wipe and shime is the closest. I'm not sure of the effect, though because the formulation is different. Check it out na lang on a model you think is worth throwing away. If you want to buy Future, you can check out Lil's at Megamall. Frank Ching of BAC sometimes leaves a few bottles there. If you have no other choice, Natalie of JMN in Harrison is willing to purchase them for you (at least last I remember she was). Just pass by there and ask.

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee QUOTE: Originally posted by Maxwell Jan R. Alvarez It got a lot of students interested in the hobby and the school asked me if I could start a club. However, I really don't know the first thing about starting a club as we all know that modelling is a solitary hobby. i heard de la salle zobel has a modelling club, yet it is not IPMS. affilliating with any IPMS does not in any way make your group more legit or anything, although it may sound nicer being a part of an international org... but you know, you could get a lot of support from any of these existing clubs if you just approach them... clinics, demos... lectures on the basic techniques even. you can just gather the modellers together, keep them off the streets by helping them work on their kits... set up a group build then put up an exhibit... that would be rewarding enough for the kids... heck.... group builds are even rewarding for grown ups! what more if it gets shown off or displayed??? you might want them to prepare for a national event... there will be a national modelling competition spearheaded by IPMS Philippines Bert Anido Chapter in October.... you might want your kids to join.... or you, perhaps? there are lots of categories. entry forms are available in the website and there is a page there for the nationals... just follow the link that cbrain has posted.... anyway, hope these ideas would help you decide... mas! magis!

Emjaetee's right Max. You can try to get in touch through the BAC members using this board or through me or Ben Borja (also here on this board) for IPMS/Manila. We're really excited that there are groups like yours enjoying the hobby. "The more the merrier", I always say! Most of the clubs meet on a regular basis to exchange ideas, discuss issues and techniques in modeling, share food like fishballs and stuff but all in all just horse around. If you want, please drop by the club meetings of the different clubs. You will learn a lot of valuable information about them. Discuss among yourselves whether you want to go out on your own as an independent group or affiliate yourselves with an already existing club. the choice is yours.

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by ReggieFrancia QUOTE: Originally posted by laninoche QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain QUOTE: Originally posted by ReggieFrancia New forum? is this for BAC members only or something? Nope, hindi naman.... it's just ran by BAC folks... (ahem), but everybody's still welcome naman. Just check the BAC website then click on the message forums, register then voila! Post away.... cbrain if anyone can join your new forum, does that mean the Manila Guys can post with their HUGE signature in your tread? just got me curious. lani Huge?

Hey Reg! How'd you do that?

Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon Uh... mostly sa Quezon Avenue and Pasay eh... Expensive hobby yan pre... Jun

Oooh, I don't pay to play. I don't go for that kind... ehehehe

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon It's in a quart can like the typical paint. Just look for a dealer of Boysen and chances are they have it. I tried using it for handbrushing by adding a drop to it per 10 drops of paint. So far so good. It flowed smoothly. Jun

Awright! Thanks for the great tip, Jun... I'll try to hunt for one 'o those among the numerous hardware shops that line the streets near our place this weekend.

Do you think it would also work well with Gunze Acrylics?

And how much would a pint normally cost?