To all Filipino Modelers

QUOTE: Originally posted by shonen_red allan, wait for my Shermie, I'll get it done maybe in a few weeks! :D

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon QUOTE: Originally posted by arlmags QUOTE: Originally posted by rodbn20 [ mang ernie sorry sa inyo mga pre, mali ang pagkakasabi ko, malapot sya parang regualr cement, i went to JMNs iba ang kulay at amoy i try returning it back sa STC ayaw ng sale lady...bad trip ako mahal pa naman! rod Guys, I suggest getting the name of the sales lady and post them here. I'm sure yung "boss" nila is listening in to this forum. Naktulong pa kayo. Jun Rod my sentiments also, last year i bought a sealed DML kit at STC virramal, when i got home and opened it its contents were mixed with another kit and the instruction had hand writings, i tried returning it the next day or exchanging it for new kit, the sales lady said it was impossible since i opened the box and "magagalit daw si boss"? so, next time when i wanna buy a sealed kit, i always request it to be opened before purchasing and check all its contents myself, if they won't, sorry, but no thanks. i'm a frequent visitor of STC (now,less of the buying), this attitude thay have towards their consumers has to improve or else its bad business. with regards to your extra thin: "charge to experience" my friend. Whoah! so many replies, these are BAC people right? arlmags

QUOTE: Originally posted by mang ernie QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth mang ernie maraming salamat sa pics! wala kayong patawad pati ba engine cavity kinunan nyo? the details are clear: blisters,engine support,narrow radome and landing gear bays. mmmmm,engine cavity? this makes me wonder what your up to? is there a reason why you can't finish your F-8H for you BAC Cup besides work? hehehehe are you junior? beth beth sayang eh, we took pics of every nook and cranny until we ran out of memory you'll never know when those pics can be usefull. di' talaga, i'm always in the field, there's less build time up to june only the KGV is in low rate construction i even have doubts if i can finish it before the 30th., you do have sitework? ikaw, how's your F-8? si mang ernie at si junior ay iisa,i did try registering junior but, someone beat me to it. mang ernie (junior)

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan [Beth, Many thanks! We'd be glad to help you out if you decide to make a PAF F-8. We can share photos and pointers. We've even got an F-8 operating manual. Shhh! Secret! Hahaha! Our Decal Team can also provide you with decals for that. Theyve been making PAF decals, complete with squadron badges and numbers, for quite some time now. If you have time, please drop by this 30th. We'll feature a contest full of PAF and PAAC. The goal is really to promote interest on our own Air Force. The Airfix Scorpion kit represents a more advanced version of the vehicle. It has to be downgraded to represent an accurate Phil Army example. Junior is Mang Ernie. Thats how he's better known in IPMS-BAC. You should see his works in the flesh. Ang gaganda! I wouldnt be surprised if he's building an "unbuttoned" F-8. Junior's the type na tahimik lang, but pag dinala yung model niya magugulat ka.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dyango Hi! i'm Jun, from makati. I do 1/35th armor and 1/72nd aircrafts. been doing models 10 yrs, yet i still consider myself a novice in the field. i'm looking forward to the upcoming IPMS Philippines competition, this October at megamall, just want to watch though. great site!!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by ron-man Hey, Allan. This is Ron (4-Eyes to you guys). Just "ressurrected" my long-dormant account here (I had it long before you even assigned my callsign).

QUOTE: Originally posted by li22beth mang ernie maraming salamat sa pics! wala kayong patawad pati ba engine cavity kinunan nyo? the details are clear: blisters,engine support,narrow radome and landing gear bays. mmmmm,engine cavity? this makes me wonder what your up to? is there a reason why you can't finish your F-8H for you BAC Cup besides work? hehehehe are you junior? beth

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbrain I just copied this from a different thread and I don't know if it's updated. But I'm posting it here to give everyone a general idea. QUOTE: 2004 Second IPMS-Philippines-Bert Anido Nationals Open GENERAL COMPETITION RULES 1. Eligibility. --- The contest is open to all scale modelers. Models that have won either First, Second or Third Place honors in previous metropolitan or national competitions are not permitted to enter. 2. Content requirements. --- With the exception of dioramas, all entries must be made of at least Fifty percent (50%) styrene or resin content. Models predominantly made of brass, stainless steel or other photo-etched metals are eligible to enter after the appropriate content screening. Die-cast, wood and other pre-built models are absolutely prohibited. 3. Screening and Classification Committee. --- All entries will be screened by the Screening and Classification Committee, IPMS-P-BAC, upon ingress. The Committee shall classify and group all entries in their appropriate categories after the termination of the Pre-registration period, which will be set at least two weeks before the intended contest date. The Screening and Classification Committee reserves the right to exclude any entry from a particular category or class or to altogether disqualify an entry for just grounds such as ineligibility, obscenity, excessive violence, and other socially unacceptable themes. The Committee likewise reserves the right to require the removal of certain parts for content inspection as well as the removal of model bases, cases or model parts from any entry. The decision of the Committee shall be final. 4. Awards. --- At least three (3) entries are required to open a category. In cases where there are at least three (3) entries, First Place honors will be awarded. Where there are at least five (5) entries, First and Second Place honors will be awarded. Where there are at least seven (7) entries, First, Second and Third Place honors will be awarded. The Organizers reserve the right to modify, drop, or create categories in the event of limited entries. There will be awards for Best in Aircraft, Best in Helicopters, Best in Armor, Best in Ships, and Best in Figures, which will be bestowed in addition to the category award won by the entry. The additional awards mentioned above shall be bestowed based on the total points accumulated by each winning entry during judging regardless of the category. 5. Contest Area. --- a) Where applicable, write-ups and/or pictures are prohibited on the competition table. Only name plates measuring up to 4 in x 2 in indicating the subject, scale and kit shall be allowed. Model builders’ and/or owners’ names are prohibited from appearing on such name plates. Any violation of this rule shall be a ground for automatic disqualification of the entry. b) Except for diorama entries, all special effects, such as moving or motorized parts, lights and similar contraptions must be turned off at all times until after the judging period. Any violation of this rule shall be a ground for disqualification of the entry. c) All participants are strictly not allowed inside the competition area during judging unless so permitted by the Organizers upon just and valid grounds. A violation of this rule shall be a ground for disqualification of all the offending participant’s entries. Individual entry scores will be posted after the judging period. d) The Organizers shall not be responsible for loss of, or damage to, the entries for causes not attributable to the latter’s fault. JUDGING OF ENTRIES 1. The following criteria shall be utilized in the judging of entries: CRITERIA FOR JUDGING ENTRIES: CRITERIA FOR JUDGING DIORAMAS: Assembly/construction -25% Layout and balance -20% Paint job/overall finish -25% Presentation -20% Detail -25% Theme -20% Authenticity -25% Authenticity -20% TOTAL -100% Detail -20% TOTAL 100% 2. Judging of categories shall be done by a panel of judges. The judges’ decision shall be final. RULES COMMON TO ALL FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT MODEL ENTRIES: 1. Figures limited to pilot and/or co-pilot and/or flight crew only, all of whom must be seated inside the aircraft. All other figures whether on or around the aircraft are not allowed. 2. Aircraft must stand up on its own gear struts or mounted on kit-provided stand; Provided, that flying boats and seaplanes shall be allowed to rest on display cradles; Provided further, that simple rods or similar simple devices intended to support tail-heavy entries shall likewise be allowed; Provided, finally, that mirror bases meant solely to allow a view of the undersides are allowed so long as they are proportionate in size to the entry. 3. Dollies, auxiliary power units (APUs), oxygen tanks, tow bars, wheel chocks and other equipment are prohibited. Boarding ladders must not touch the ground, and maintenance platforms and ladders are altogether prohibited. 4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited, except as provided in Rule 2 hereof. If the aircraft cannot be removed from the display base, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the diorama category. 5. All aircraft parts, weapons and accessories must be attached to, or placed on top of, the model. No aircraft part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOB) FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT MODEL ENTRIES: 6. Kits must be built in accordance with the instructions. Absolutely no modifications other than those specified hereunder are allowed. Copies of the instruction sheet shall be attached to the participant’s registration form and submitted together with the said form during the pre-registration period. 7. Only the following modifications shall be allowed: a) Drilling out gun barrels and exhaust tubes b) Simple tape or decal seatbelts without metal, resin or plastic buckles c) Rigging and aerials d) Changing of markings/decals 8. Entries with modifications not falling within the foregoing parameters shall be entered in the modified category. RULES COMMON TO ALL HELICOPTERS/ROTARY WING MODEL ENTRIES: 1. Figures are limited to pilot, co-pilot and/or gunner/flight crew only, all of whom must be seated inside the aircraft. All other figures whether on or around the aircraft are not allowed. 2. Aircraft must stand up on its own skids or gear struts or mounted on kit-provided stand; Provided, that simple rods or similar simple devices intended to support tail-heavy entries shall be allowed; Provided, further, that mirror bases meant solely to allow a view of the undersides are allowed so long as they are proportionate in size to the entry. 3. Dollies, auxiliary power units (APUs), oxygen tanks, tow bars, wheel chocks and other equipment are prohibited; Provided, that towing wheels attached to helicopters with skids are allowed. Maintenance platforms and ladders are altogether prohibited. 4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited. If the aircraft cannot be removed from the display base, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the diorama category. 5. All aircraft parts or accessories must be attached to, or placed on top of, the model. No aircraft part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited. RULES COMMON TO ALL ARMOR MODEL ENTRIES: 1. No figures are allowed on or near the entry. Entries with figures shall be entered in the diorama category if the same cannot be removed or if the participant so elects. 2. All tracked entries must have linked tracks (meaning forming a full loop around the road wheels), whether full vinyl, segmented, or individual track links. Vehicles with shed tracks are not allowed. 3. All vehicle parts and accessories must be attached to, or placed on top of, the entry. No vehicle part or accessory shall be allowed to be displayed beneath or around the model. Simulated gunfire, smoke, or missile/rocket launches are prohibited. 4. Display bases of any sort are prohibited. If the vehicle cannot be removed, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the appropriate vignette or diorama category. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOB) ARMOR MODEL ENTRIES: 5. Kits must be built in accordance with the instructions. Absolutely no modifications other than those specified hereunder are allowed. Copies of the instruction sheet shall be attached to the participant’s registration form and submitted together with the said form during the pre-registration period. 6. Only the following modifications shall be allowed: a) Drilling out gun barrels and exhaust tubes b) Changing of markings/decals c) Antennas 7. Entries with modifications not falling within the foregoing parameters shall be entered in the modified category. RULES COMMON TO ALL SHIP MODEL ENTRIES: 1. No model base of any sort is allowed; Provided, that full-hulled entries shall be allowed to rest on appropriate cradles, whether kit-provided or otherwise. Waterline entries with simulated water base, pier or wharf shall be entered in the diorama category. 2. Simulated gunfire, smoke effects from funnels or hits are prohibited. RULES COMMON TO ALL DIORAMA ENTRIES: 1. Lights, moving or motorized parts and other special effects may be turned on at any time by the participant; Provided, that the Organizers may require the participant concerned to turn off the special effects of unstable entries if the same will endanger other entries. 2. Dioramas and vignettes depicting obscene or socially unacceptable themes may be excluded at the discretion of the Organizers. RULES COMMON TO ALL FIGURE ENTRIES: 1. Only one figure per entry is allowed. Several figures attached to a single two-dimensional base shall be considered and judged as separate entries. Figures on motorcycles, bicycles and animals are prohibited. 2. Simple, two-dimensional bases are allowed, so long as they are proportionate in size to the subject. Foliage, walls and excessive ground effects are prohibited, and will be entered in the diorama category. Smoke and simulated gunfire are prohibited. RULES COMMON TO ALL MOTORCYCLE AND AUTO ENTRIES: 1. No figures are allowed on or near the entry. Entries with figures shall be entered in the diorama category if the same cannot be removed or if the participant so elects. 2. Display bases of any sort are prohibited; Provided, that simple mirror bases intended solely to show the under chassis will be permitted. If the vehicle cannot be removed, or if the participant so elects, the model shall be entered in the appropriate vignette or diorama category. RULES COMMON TO ALL SCI-FI AND FICTION ENTRIES: 1. Only one figure per entry is allowed. All fiction figures shall be entered in the fiction figures category. Mobile suits shall be considered as Vehicles and shall be entered in the fiction Vehicles category. The Vehicles category shall include all types of space, air, water and ground craft. 2. Simple bases and cradles shall be allowed provided that their purpose shall only be to support the entry and are proportionate in size. Entries with disproportionately large bases and those with excessive detail shall be entered in the diorama category. CONTEST PRE-REGISTRATION RULES: 1. Pre-registration. There will be a MANDATORY contest pre-registration starting on May, 2004 at _____________________________________ during store hours, during which participants will be required to submit prior to the contest the duplicate forms of their prospective entries, together with the participant’s contact number/s. It is understood that the pre-registered entries will be completed and ready for viewing on or before the scheduled contest. IMPORTANT: Entries not pre-registered according to these Rules at least three (3) days before the scheduled event shall not be allowed to participate in the competition. 2. Documentation. Participants are encouraged to submit, together with their forms, three (3) copies of an itemized documentation of the work they have done on each particular entry. Such documentation should be typewritten or printed legibly on one (1) sheet of long white bond paper, and documentation for only one (1) entry is allowed to be typewritten or printed on each sheet. Each entry is allowed only one (1) sheet (front only) for their respective documentation. Photos which the participant desires to insert should be scanned or photocopied and made part of the same sheet. The Organizers reserve the right to exclude or require the condensation of excessively long documentations. The names of the modeler/s and/or owner/s should not appear on such documentation. A violation of this rule will result in the exclusion of the documentation concerned. Documentations will not be the sole basis for judging entries; entries will be judged on their own merits. Documentations will be strictly for judges’ use only, and will be kept confidential from the general public. Illegal and deliberate circulation of documentations within the contest area may be a ground for the disqualification of all the participant’s entries, upon the sole discretion of the Organizers. Sample documentation form: CATEGORIES: A. Fixed-Wing Aircraft A.1 1/32 scale Open A.2 1/48 scale Out of the Box A.3 1/48 scale Modified A.4 1/72 scale Out of the Box A.5 1/72 scale Modified B. Armor B.1 1/35 scale Out of the Box B.2 1/35 scale Modified B.4 1/72 & 1/76 Open C. Ships C.1 1/599 and larger all types C.2 1/600 and smaller full hull C.3 1/600 and smaller waterline D. Helicopters/Rotary Wing D.1 1/32 & 1/35 scale Open D.2 1/48 scale Open D.3 1/72 scale Open E. Figures E.1 1/16 (120mm) scale Non-Fiction E.2 1/35 (54mm) scale Non-Fiction F. Dioramas G. Automobiles G.1 1/24 – 1/25 Scale Curbside (without engine or half engine) G.2 1/24 – 1/25 Scale Enthusiast (with detailed engine) H. Motorcyles H.1 Competition, all scales H.2 Street, all scales I. Fiction/Science Fiction I.1 Fiction/sci-fi figures, all scales I.2 Fiction/sci-fi vehicles, all scales Please check out http://www.ipmsphilippines.com regularly for more information and news about the 2004 Nationals.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dyango QUOTE: hello, dyango! welcome to the fsm forums! your 1/72 A/Cs both fixed-wing and rotating wing? i have an apache on standby but still too hesitant to start with it. hehehehe. can i get some tips from you? tnx for the welcoming me; yup, i've done both fixed-wing & broken-wing(este rotary), tip ba ika mo? try using chloroform for fixing the parts, gamitan mo ng brush, malabnaw ksi to, but be very careful in using it on canopies and other clear parts, it would surely ruin your masterpiece, a very small amount would do the trick. Gud luck on your apache!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by smvillalon You know guys, all we can console ourselves wit is the fact that it's over... Now we have to brace ourselves for what will come ahead - because we know that all the time, they've been holding off on the price hikes. Just look at the price of gasoline! It's a sign... Jun

QUOTE: Originally posted by dyango Hi! i'm Jun, from makati. I do 1/35th armor and 1/72nd aircrafts. been doing models 10 yrs, yet i still consider myself a novice in the field. i'm looking forward to the upcoming IPMS Philippines competition, this October at megamall, just want to watch though. great site!!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by allan CBrain, Youre too kind. Just doing my best. I didnt know you were into armor too. Some of the guys will be holding a clinic on how to make stowage for armor. A sort of techinique exchange. Ill be demonstrating my mine. Its cheap!

QUOTE: Originally posted by emjaetee QUOTE: Originally posted by noel_carpio Actually, the best way to learn is through contests. You will see how you fair and see how you can improve. Nakakahiya talaga sa umpisa .... Noel ... sir, bakit naman po nakakahiya? eh, we all started out somewhere, di ba? as a newbie to the tricks of the trade myself, i look at it this way... we are newbies... we have that advantage of being "forgiven" because we're freshies... and inexperienced... or at least, we have that alibi. hehehe and if you get beaten by a twelve year old, dig yourself a hole and plant your head in it! hehehehehe... seriously though... one way for us to learn is by having guidance from those who know until we get to have our own technique. that's why this forum is really good coz even though people posting here came from different orgs, it does not matter when it comes to educating modellers, specially us newbies. kaya thank you, thank you, thank you!!! like what shrikes said... it's time to expose the builds!